Order Only: Shipment on the way...

[alt_sirius]

I've just packed off a number of crates on behalf of Laszlo Ltd and there's an additional parcel going to the central owl office in London.

I trust our usual receivership will be available in Dover?

(Also, I got another owl. Hermione, whatever you showed Harry seems to be getting him moving in the right direction. Of course, it's tricky figuring out what to say and not say. But as far as we know, he's our best asset simply because he's of such importance to Voldemort, so I think it's worth the risk. And yes, I'm covering my tracks.)

Weather in Tunis is picturesque - hard to believe how much nicer here than even southern France can be this time of year. I don't believe I shall be emigrating permanently, however; too difficult to find acceptable company. By which, I don't mean that the company isn't acceptable - just that reaching it bears unnecessary risks. Luckily Fatima, for example, is a charming and intelligent witch who is more than capable of handling our North African Laszlo operations, even if she is woefully under-appreciated (and under-estimated) by her male relatives.

Minerva, I'm sending you a little parcel, too - but it'll come in under Malfoy's signature so with any luck no one will dare to open it. Do me a favour and follow the instructions on the note inside.

I'll be swinging back through Marrakesh to discuss the partnership with Nigel's Quidditch contacts in Morocco. Any special requests?

Comments

[alt_mcgonagall]

As far as I know, it will, Sirius. The receivership, I mean.

A parcel? I burn with curiosity. Is it a present?

[alt_sirius]

Well, there's something in there for you. But you'll just have to wait to find out what!

[alt_hermione]

Oh hooray!!!

He's been coming in ever so much more often than he used to, and I think he wants to talk to me. Perhaps I'll talk to him back then, shall I?

[alt_sirius]

Whatever you've been doing, it's just right. Just don't go too far too fast.

[alt_molly]

You can get spices quite reasonably in Morocco, can't you? I'd--well, commit SOME reprehensible act if only I could get some cinnamon. Or ginger? Alice is still suffering horribly from nausea, and ginger tea helps more than practically anything. I imagine Laszlo Ltd could manage quite a tidy mark-up if it added spices as a side-line.

[alt_sirius]

Excellent suggestion, Molly! Spices will present quite an adequate smokescreen - and the funds will do us well for the future.