Order Only - Private message to Alice, Remus, Sirius, and Rachel

[alt_draco]

When I was at the castle early yesterday morning to pick up Hermione, I noticed that there were some trunks and things shoved out into the hallways. I guess people are trying to get organised for the big move out.

I don't know what kind of discussion you've all had in private, but have you made a decision on where the Albion government and MLE will be headquartered once the school term starts? Because there's something to be said for making a legitimising and lasting impression. Even Riddle recognised that when he took Buckingham for himself.

Anyway, if you haven't settled on a HQ yet, I thought I would offer up Malfoy Manor. It's certainly big and grand enough for that purpose. And there are plenty of rooms, for those who are still displaced or don't feel safe moving into a regular flat somewhere.

Let me know what you decide, yeah?

Comments

[alt_rachel]

Well, it's a lot better than any of the other options we've come up with. Thoughts, Alice?

[alt_sirius]

I can just see your parents' reaction if/when they ever find out. If you think others won't have a similarly horrified or traumatic reaction, let's do.

Thank you, Draco.

[alt_draco]

Obviously it's not a location that screams 'neutrality,' but I'm not sure what does, these days. I am interested in shifting perceptions of what the Malfoy name stands for, though. I'm sure you relate.

I don't think it would serve as a permanent HQ, but it's an option for the time being, since the school has to go back to being a school.

Private message to Sirius

[alt_draco]

We should get together when I'm free next. I've got a story you'd be interested in hearing, I'm sure.

[alt_sirius]

No, it's a logical choice, honestly. Hydra's the secret keeper, isn't she? We'll need to lift that, I reckon. One of the nice things about Hogwarts is that it's public but fairly defensible.

We'll need a second Polyjuice detector in the main entrance, too. I'd like to leave the prototype here for Septima.

But the Manor doesn't have anti-Apparation, does it? That's something to consider. We don't want your Aunt Bella popping into the west drawing room for tea, do we?

Re: Private message to Sirius

[alt_sirius]

All right. I'm intrigued.

[alt_draco]

There is some security detail at the Manor. Mother had those threats from that Collins bloke, and then there was Dogstar, too. I'm fairly sure they're inactive now, but maybe Rachel can assemble a team to look things over and install whatever wards or other security measures would be needed. I can assist too, of course.

Re: Private message to Sirius

[alt_draco]

Wednesday night?

Re: Private message to Sirius

[alt_sirius]

Going to leave me hanging? Tease.

Wednesday night it is.

Re: Private message to Sirius

[alt_draco]

Best shared in person, possibly with one of those spliffs. That way you'll be less likely to think I've gone mental.

[alt_alice]

At the start of summer, we'd expected (rather idealistically) to be able to move to New London by now, but barring that, were looking into a variety of options, all far less than ideal.

This will serve well as a temporary seat for a temporary government.

Thank you, Draco.