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[alt_nymphadora]

For some unknown but fortunate reason, my workload is a light one at the Ministry tonight. I hope this means that my hours aren't going to be cut back further, but in the meantime, I'm enjoying an extra-long late night break for a cuppa. Arthur, I stopped by your desk to see if you happened to be in. But since it is Sunday night, I'm happy for you that you weren't there, even if that meant I missed thanking you in person for the lead on the shop job.

My new boss is a nice chap by the name of Mr Ponds, but he insisted upon me calling him Junius. Quite different than what I'm expected to address my superiors at the Ministry, everything ending with sir or ma'am. Mr Ponds Junius showed me where the packages are held for pre-orders and whatnot, even let me use the till when he stepped aside for a while to chat with a friendly-looking witch in the back room. It's a pleasant little shop, and its customers seem to be just as friendly as the proprietor.

This second job certainly relieves a lot of pressure, as I've burnt through all the silver in my vault waiting for the Ministry investigation to wrap up. Thanks for the job lead, Arthur, I don't think I would have found this position without you.

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[alt_sirius]

Good show, Moony! (Or should that be Juney?)

Sounds as if you two hit it off. Hope she settles in well enough.

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[alt_lupin]

She's doing well so far. I mean, she's broken one or two teacups and such, but the customers like her, and we seem to be getting on just fine. It's nice to have someone to chat to, even if she doesn't really know who I am.

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[alt_sirius]

Well, you may not have to go on lying for long. See how it goes. I'd like to see if she has the presentiments I think she has. Andi was generally a fair sort, and what I saw of Ted was always decent enough, so perhaps they had enough time to ground her. From her owls (which incidentally I haven't had much of recently, but of course I've been on the move), she's searching for a way to make a difference. I feel certain we could trust her, but let's see what mettle she shows you.

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[alt_lupin]

I'm quite sure we could trust her, especially after all she's already been through. But I'm loath to put her at such risk.

Then again, I suppose if we were to be caught, she's already in too deep, as far as the Ministry are concerned. I doubt they'd take any notice of whether she actually knows anything, or even whether she's aware of who we are and what we're doing. So perhaps it'd be better for her if we can at least give her the opportunity to actively work against the regime, since the associated danger seems to have settled on her shoulders anyway.

I don't know. You're probably right, we'll just have to wait and see how things pan out over time.

[alt_arthur]

Sorry I missed you last night, but I'm delighted to hear things are working out well for you with your new position.

[alt_narcissa]

You hadn't mentioned a second job before this, had you?

Well, it's excellent initiative, Nymphadora. It's ambition and drive such as going after another income that will get you ahead in this world; good form.

[alt_lucius]

Narcissa directed me to your posting so that I might extend further encouragement on your enterprise.

Ponds ... that name is familiar.

What manner of shop is it?