It would be lovely to have a proper party. I wonder if we'll have hired someone by then. I don't suppose that has to make a difference, but, well. It might.

We had notice today that we're to expect an inspector from the Ministry one day this week to have a look at whether our home and shop will be suitable for a Muggleborn placement.

I think Remus plans to ask if they couldn't tell us more specifically which day and what time, as my schedule at the Ministry means I'm asleep into the afternoon. I don't know whether they'll accommodate us or whether they'll decide we're trying to game the inspection.

At any rate, we're making sure it looks like the Ponds live a normal shopkeeps' life in Doughty Conduit that could only be improved if they were allowed to hire a bit of help from Muggleborn Labour.