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_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.

[alt_bill]

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

[alt_molly]

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

[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.

[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.

Private Message to Snape

[alt_sirius]

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

Re: Private Message to Snape

[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.

Re: Private Message to Snape

[alt_sirius]

Bonfire Night. Might not be the best timing but we can try.

Re: Private Message to Snape

[alt_severus]

Ah, yes, I had forgot.

Thursday would also suffice, should you wish to remain available for any potential difficulties.

Re: Private Message to Snape

[alt_sirius]

Thursday's probably better from our end but what if Bill needs that potion this week? I dunno if we should delay.

Re: Private Message to Snape

[alt_severus]

Ah, yes. Given Mulciber's championing of Molly's cause, you may very well be correct.

I suppose we can simply take care to be on alert for need elsewhere.