alt_sirius | Order Only: Planning

Arthur, have you heard anything from Nymphadora? Did Malfoy's manoeuvers help her at all?

If not, I think we may have an option for her.

And Moony - for you, too. Have you given any thought to that proposal of mine? Or are you too buried in nappies, lullabies and pat-a-cakes to earn an honest (well, mostly honest) living?

Reason I'm asking is, Justin received his acceptance to Beauxbatons. And as promised, Laura has come through with a rather sizable donation in thanks. Enough to secure the shop and stock it up with household goods - regular items, I think, to help provide something for the struggling housewitch - and so that I can follow it up within the month with a good shipment of the typical supplies.

We'll need staff. If Moony's there to handle Mundungus and some of our more ... unsavoury clientele, then perhaps my cousin would be useful behind the counter to help present a much more legitimate picture to any Ministry snoops who might come nosing about.

It gives her a source of income, one not dependent on the Ministry's clemency, and it gives Moony ... well, it gives him a way to get back in the game. And it protects them both, if you see what I mean.

Well? Is it brilliant, or is it brilliant?

(Oh, and Minerva? Merlin's beard. I dunno whether to tease you or task you. It's one thing to plumb Malfoy as an ally, but honestly! And ... I'll stop before you hex me all the way from Hogwarts.)