YES!

[alt_draco]

I GOT MY BROOMSTICK!!

AND IT'S A NIMBUS 2001! They aren't even in shops yet its a proto type and I got a whole tour of the Nimbus factory and saw their design room and where they test-fly broomsticks and it was full on wizard!

Now I know why there wasn't a broom under the tree. The factory isn't even open on Christmas!

Comments

[alt_lucius]

It was exceedingly difficult not to spoil the surprise when you were so out of sorts all week-end.

Remember, that broom has a few conditions. You must write to Mr Cuthbert later this week and tell him what you think, so that he can adjust the model if necessary before it goes into full production.

But that's after testing it out completely, of course....

[alt_draco]

You're really good keeping secrets, Father. But I'm mostly surprised that Mother didn't say anything, because she was the one who promised I would get a broom for Christmas and she always keeps her promises, so I was worried.

[alt_lucius]

Your mother was enlisted as my co-conspirator, I'm afraid. We didn't intend to send you into distress; only that yesterday was the earliest I could arrange the outing.

Besides, you did ask to accompany me on a working day. My work is not all directing consulting on operations at the Ministry, nor even on the council. I want you to begin to understand how we maintain the family interests.

At your age I was already becoming familiar with the various holdings. It is proper that you should meet and become known to the people whose businesses are also our concerns. I cannot pretend it is all excitement (to-day's meetings can attest!), but the more you are aware of our portfolio's diversity, the more equipped you will be, in time, to help manage it.

[alt_sally_anne]

That sounds BRILLIANT Draco, the best Christmas surprise ever.

[alt_draco]

It is, isn't it?

[alt_padma]

Does that mean you like Christmas now, again?