Order Only: Mulciber

[alt_bill]

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.

Comments

[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.

[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.

[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?

[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.