The juniors are in search of data, data, data. Some of which is baffling. (I have been asked, for instance, to have Madam Pomfrey measure my eyelashes weekly and report the results. Apparently this is partially indicative of the efficacy rates of one of the experimental potions they are trying.) Poppy has called some of their requests sensible, some silly, and some invasive; we've gone over the list and she's advised me on which to agree with, which to reject.
A second second opinion, however, might be helpful; let us see what the next few days bring.
Shall forward you Dolores's teensy-little-suggestions and my response (I do not want to hear a word mocking the length; it is entirely for my own amusement and if she is going to invent her own busywork I will snow her under with it). Am not at all surprised she found Strangeweale a kindred spirit (he was tedious at Hogwarts, tedious after Hogwarts, and tedious throughout the War; unsurprised he is still tedious in a way that appeals to Dolores's own tediousness.)
Which Governors' terms are expiring this year? Do you have anyone in mind to be replaced? I am willing to lend my skills to the quest. (Would suggest, actually, trying to get some younger voices on the board -- not immediately out of school, but young enough that the bulk of their adulthood has been lived under Our Lord's benevolence. Someone like the eldest Weasley, or one of the Pennifold-Sandoval pair, or -- oh, you take my thrust.)
I would be delighted to dine with you on Thursday if I am well enough. The Hogwarts elves are perfectly willing to serve me in my rooms -- and I do get what passes for the pick of the table, I believe; I have made efforts to establish myself with them as appreciative of their efforts -- but if you would prefer something less institutional I will make arrangements to have the evening catered.
At your service in plotting and planning, as in all things, T
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Date: 2013-01-17 07:27 pm (UTC)A second second opinion, however, might be helpful; let us see what the next few days bring.
Shall forward you Dolores's teensy-little-suggestions and my response (I do not want to hear a word mocking the length; it is entirely for my own amusement and if she is going to invent her own busywork I will snow her under with it). Am not at all surprised she found Strangeweale a kindred spirit (he was tedious at Hogwarts, tedious after Hogwarts, and tedious throughout the War; unsurprised he is still tedious in a way that appeals to Dolores's own tediousness.)
Which Governors' terms are expiring this year? Do you have anyone in mind to be replaced? I am willing to lend my skills to the quest. (Would suggest, actually, trying to get some younger voices on the board -- not immediately out of school, but young enough that the bulk of their adulthood has been lived under Our Lord's benevolence. Someone like the eldest Weasley, or one of the Pennifold-Sandoval pair, or -- oh, you take my thrust.)
I would be delighted to dine with you on Thursday if I am well enough. The Hogwarts elves are perfectly willing to serve me in my rooms -- and I do get what passes for the pick of the table, I believe; I have made efforts to establish myself with them as appreciative of their efforts -- but if you would prefer something less institutional I will make arrangements to have the evening catered.
At your service in plotting and planning, as in all things,
T