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Mulciber called me into his office first thing in the morning, handed off a sheaf of parchment work, and ordered me to deliver them. 'This folder goes to Magical Commerce. Oh, and this one goes to the Repopulation Rewards office. Thought you'd appreciate the chance to read them over first.'

It was a stack of forms, and he's signed off and rubber-stamped every one. Everything was there. Mum, you won't even have to show up at the next Magical Commerce meeting. Your licence has been approved, for both the business and the building. He even signed off on the permit that allows Fred and George to stay on the premises of WWW overnight.

The other folder had a letter informing Repopulation that there was nothing whatsoever that was irregular with the rental agreement on the property in New London under the name of Molly Prewitt Weasley, and they were to back off and leave her alone.

You realise what this means? Mum, you're in business.

Thanks to Corax Mulciber.

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alt_pansy

Now that's interesting.

From:

alt_pansy

Mrs Weasley, if Lucius is annoyed enough by what Mulciber has done, he might retaliate in some way just to make a point, even though I've been trying to smooth things over with him.

I'd be ready to attend the meeting just in case.

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alt_hermione

That is surprising. And disconcerting. I mean, it's wonderful that he decided to smooth the way for you but it's a little frightening to think that it's just because he and Mr Malfoy are quarrelling.

I suppose the best we can do for the moment is wish you all good luck and hope that nothing spoils it.

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alt_pansy

Well, exactly.

If it's on a whim, he might do something to take it back later. He's not dependable, or trustworthy, and he doesn't care at all for Mrs Weasley or what may happen to her in the long-term. Not like Director Selwyn did.

But it is something we can take advantage of in the short term at least.

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alt_bill

There's another aspect to it, too.

He's my boss. He handed me the parchment work to deliver, rather than anyone else. He wanted to let me know that he had done it. A rather pointed signal, if I'm reading this right?

I really need a Slytherin translator. What might he think this obligates me to do, for him or his allies?

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alt_pansy

Depends, doesn't it?

He's aiming for Lucius. So that might be part of it.

But you don't have much political power, so there's only so much you could do.

He might end up transferring you to another department, and expect you'll still answer to him, so he could have more influence. But that's just a guess. I honestly don't know.

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alt_charlie

On the one hand: it's lovely that everything's all set now, and Mum, you won't have to deal with the constant hassles and demands for more information and the like.

On the other hand: now I'm wondering what he's going to want in exchange for that 'favour'.

From:

alt_bill

I'm afraid that whatever-it-is, he'll expect it to be a big one, too.

From:

alt_bill

I didn't expect to get tied to him so tightly so fast.

It could be a mark of approval, too. Because I'm doing so well at all those new special spells I'm learning.

Bugger all.

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alt_molly

I hardly know what to think! On the one hand, part of me wants to go hip hip, hurrah! The other part makes a sort of frightened squawk.

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alt_gredforge

You should have heard the two sounds when they came out together. Came close to frightening the goats.

Speaking of goats, Bill, this means we'll be moving out again, and the goats will be all yours.

From:

alt_bill

That won't be a 'hip hip hurrah' from me.

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alt_molly

Does this mean we'll have to invite Corax Mulciber to the Grand Opening?

From:

alt_bill

Another question for a Slytherin protocol expert, maybe.

If we do, we pin our hopes on him not showing up.

Maybe I can rearrange his calendar to schedule something critical opposite it.

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alt_severus

It is unlikely he will expect an invitation to the festivities — your family are not sufficiently well-connected enough for him to wish a public declaration of alliance.

The two most likely explanations of why he has bestirred himself on your family's behalf: he wishes to disrupt Lucius Malfoy's plans, either for amusement or as part of a longer game he is playing, or he wishes to demonstrate the carrot to you, in addition to the stick he has been employing. Or, of course, both at once.

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alt_sirius

Speaking of Mulciber's carrots and sticks for Bill, I've got the modified potion. Whenever you've time to try it.

From:

alt_severus

I have some additional thoughts as well; I was able to chase down a few references in the Restricted Section that might prove fruitful if your modifications are not wholly successful.

I am free tomorrow evening if that will suit.