As difficult as the last few weeks have been, I will echo Lucius in saying that it has been delightful to once more be afforded the chance to work with you in service to Our Lord more directly.
It is in service to that vision, and to the bonds we will forever share, that I would like to raise a few matters that are both personal and strategic. You have, no doubt, noticed Dolores Umbridge attempting to consolidate her power, and noticed that she has turned to Hogwarts and to the programmes offered here as source and stronghold of that power. I would not for the life of me stand between her and the enactment of Our Lord's vision, but I have reasons to believe she is stepping beyond what Our Lord has asked of her, and has set her sights on your role.
I will speak plainly: even were you not my own true sister for this life and beyond, I would stand in your corner in this upcoming battle, as I find Dolores's attitudes and vision to alternate between insipid and saccharine. My observations over the past two months have led me to several potential courses to stand quietly against her machinations without escalating into outright warfare, and I would like to begin putting several of them into place.
I would not, however, dream of giving you cause to believe that I am setting myself up as an additional usurper of your authority. And, if I might be so bold: over the past several weeks I believe I have seen signs that the strain of the last several years has been weighing heavily on your shoulders, and in service to the bonds we share, I would like to do whatever I might to ease some of those burdens on you.
Are you free for tea and strategy tomorrow? (Say, 2:30 or so?) I have a gap in my schedule from 2PM to 4PM and would be pleased to join you in your office if you are amenable.
Private Message to Minerva McGonagall
As difficult as the last few weeks have been, I will echo Lucius in saying that it has been delightful to once more be afforded the chance to work with you in service to Our Lord more directly.
It is in service to that vision, and to the bonds we will forever share, that I would like to raise a few matters that are both personal and strategic. You have, no doubt, noticed Dolores Umbridge attempting to consolidate her power, and noticed that she has turned to Hogwarts and to the programmes offered here as source and stronghold of that power. I would not for the life of me stand between her and the enactment of Our Lord's vision, but I have reasons to believe she is stepping beyond what Our Lord has asked of her, and has set her sights on your role.
I will speak plainly: even were you not my own true sister for this life and beyond, I would stand in your corner in this upcoming battle, as I find Dolores's attitudes and vision to alternate between insipid and saccharine. My observations over the past two months have led me to several potential courses to stand quietly against her machinations without escalating into outright warfare, and I would like to begin putting several of them into place.
I would not, however, dream of giving you cause to believe that I am setting myself up as an additional usurper of your authority. And, if I might be so bold: over the past several weeks I believe I have seen signs that the strain of the last several years has been weighing heavily on your shoulders, and in service to the bonds we share, I would like to do whatever I might to ease some of those burdens on you.
Are you free for tea and strategy tomorrow? (Say, 2:30 or so?) I have a gap in my schedule from 2PM to 4PM and would be pleased to join you in your office if you are amenable.
Yours, in service,
T