Private message to Diggory
Nov. 14th, 2013 02:15 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_antonin— Has Poundtree contacted you back about the list I gave them? I'm beginning to think at least a few of the titles don't exist anywhere outside Mysteries, and they are not being forthcoming.
— I am expecting a package under Ouroboros seal later today -- if it comes in while I am teaching, bring it into the classroom and leave it on my desk as unobtrusively as possible; it ought not be left unsupervised for long. Wear gloves to carry it, or hold it in your robes; it will not hurt you, but you are likely to be sensitive to its aura.
— Also, try to get me an hour after class tomorrow afternoon with Brüggen from Expermental Charms & Curses; I haven't been satisfied with their reports regarding Saltash. In person is preferred, firecall will do if necessary. Schedule through supper as a last resort, but do not push it past 7pm. If Brüggen puts you off, I'd also take time with Dmitriy Veselov, but try for Brüggen first. Be firm.
— Oh, and speaking of Saltash -- I've been hearing some muttering today on McLaggen's behalf directed at the Longbottom children, thanks to speculation about their father being involved in why the experiment went awry. As grief manifests in many ways I do not wish to intervene directly, but you're likely to know better than I which of McLaggen's friends are likely to take matters into their own hands; do keep an eye out for me, if you would.
— I've left the third-year quizzes on your worktable for you to mark. The answer key is atop.
--A.
— I am expecting a package under Ouroboros seal later today -- if it comes in while I am teaching, bring it into the classroom and leave it on my desk as unobtrusively as possible; it ought not be left unsupervised for long. Wear gloves to carry it, or hold it in your robes; it will not hurt you, but you are likely to be sensitive to its aura.
— Also, try to get me an hour after class tomorrow afternoon with Brüggen from Expermental Charms & Curses; I haven't been satisfied with their reports regarding Saltash. In person is preferred, firecall will do if necessary. Schedule through supper as a last resort, but do not push it past 7pm. If Brüggen puts you off, I'd also take time with Dmitriy Veselov, but try for Brüggen first. Be firm.
— Oh, and speaking of Saltash -- I've been hearing some muttering today on McLaggen's behalf directed at the Longbottom children, thanks to speculation about their father being involved in why the experiment went awry. As grief manifests in many ways I do not wish to intervene directly, but you're likely to know better than I which of McLaggen's friends are likely to take matters into their own hands; do keep an eye out for me, if you would.
— I've left the third-year quizzes on your worktable for you to mark. The answer key is atop.
--A.
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Date: 2013-11-14 09:06 pm (UTC)2 - Has not yet arrived and will handle it will all due precaution.
3 - Left message for Brüggen. Was informed he will to return within the hour. If he does not return the call promptly, I will call again a few minutes after his scheduled return.
4 - I'll see what I can do about the McLaggen issue. I'll speak to some of the students the Longbottoms associate with to see about making sure they keep some beaters at their backs. Do you think it prudent to put the fear of you and the Headmistress in the likely perpetrators or wait to see if they try anything?
5 - Will have the quizzes marked and on your desk in the morning.
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Date: 2013-11-14 09:20 pm (UTC)Thank you, my dear boy; I appreciate your diligence on my behalf.
Intervention with McLaggen and those purporting to act on his behalf would no doubt end badly, and the boy has just lost his brother; a certain amount of upset is to be expected. I only do not wish for the sins of the father to be visited upon the children. I am less worried about McLaggen himself, but if you have reason to believe any of his associates have taken it into their heads to move past talk and into taking vengeance, let me know then and the Headmistress and I will decide how to intervene.
Oh, and if you've a moment free -- there is a tin of tea on my shelves behind my desk (third shelf up, on the left, the green tin). Would you run it down to the infirmary and deliver it to Madam Pomfrey, with my compliments, and let her know it is intended for the poor unfortunates she is hosting, if she believes it would not interfere with their recovery? Food poisoning is a miserable experience.