Private message to Narcissa

[alt_rodolphus]

- Narcissa,

My apologies for interrupting you on holiday.

A situation with my daughter has come to light, and I may need your assistance in the matter. For reasons you may discern, I prefer not to summon Bella to St James for her input. She'd likely only see it as a offence to her work, anyway.

Might I persuade you to steal away for a moment?

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[alt_narcissa]

What sort of situation, dear?

If it's something I can manage from here, I'm at your disposal, of course. Unfortunately we are rather far out at present; Apparating all the way to New London would be problematic. At least until morning.

Is it truly urgent? I'm sure if she were seriously ill or injured you'd already have her at St Mungo's.

[alt_rodolphus]

This morning - in an abandoned muggle hotel, no less - I encountered undeniable evidence that she and her gentleman friend, Mr Finch-Fletchley, have been having intimate relations for some time now.

I haven't hurt her, of course, but she might hurt herself in her efforts to save Finch-Fletchley from facing his fate. She's currently warded in her room. Bound now, as well.

[alt_narcissa]

Ah.

[alt_narcissa]

How recently did you bind her? Perhaps you'd be so kind as to give her her journal so I can calm her tonight. Then I can come round first thing.

[alt_rodolphus]

I don't recall. I've lost track of time today, I'm afraid.

I suppose I might give her the journal along with a caution that she best not do anything to make things worse for him. The last thing I want is for this incident to be made public.

[alt_narcissa]

Well, as you say, all any of us need is to involve my sister.

You might remind Hydra that if she says anything untoward, it's liable to raise Bella's awareness.