Private message to Minerva McGonagall
Jan. 30th, 2013 07:23 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_umbridgeMinnie, a few teensy matters as I begin to set things to rights.
- I had suspected that the Castle had fallen into disarray and needed a firm hand, but really, the Head's office is being most stubborn. I had thought I knew the password, and Septima, of course, was certain, but the entry is refusing to respond.
Had you this kind of difficulty when you took over for the previous (and traitorous) former Headmaster? I assume it is a simple matter of exerting one's will over the castle, but it would be easier for everyone, I am sure, if you shared whatever information you have. I’m sure you would have mentioned if you’d changed the password, Minnie, dear. Though perhaps it slipped your mind?
- I was reminded by one of the staff of the existence of keys that allow entry even into warded spaces. Mr Milland, however, was not certain of their entire powers. Would you know whether they make it obvious to others that the wards have been broken? Or, indeed, any other information about their use that might be of assistance there? I would hate to accidentally affect something, of course.
- Related, I am given to understand by Lucius Malfoy that he visits quarterly to check a book of student names, to determine the mudbloods who should be removed to proper environs. I presume that the book is in the Head's office, but can you describe precisely where? It was exactly this kind of thing I was hoping for when I asked about any matters relating solely to the Head.
- I would like full access to the budget figures. Septima has many of them, but she does not have the projected figures for the coming year. Before I bother dear Albertus Vandemar for copies, it would be ever so much easier if you shared where they were.
Finally, I suppose I must thank you for making this transition smoother than it might be. There were those who discussed the possibility with me who were certain you would dig in your claws. I do so appreciate that you didn't, dear, and hope that you find some sense of peace in whatever it is you'll be doing with yourself now.
- I had suspected that the Castle had fallen into disarray and needed a firm hand, but really, the Head's office is being most stubborn. I had thought I knew the password, and Septima, of course, was certain, but the entry is refusing to respond.
Had you this kind of difficulty when you took over for the previous (and traitorous) former Headmaster? I assume it is a simple matter of exerting one's will over the castle, but it would be easier for everyone, I am sure, if you shared whatever information you have. I’m sure you would have mentioned if you’d changed the password, Minnie, dear. Though perhaps it slipped your mind?
- I was reminded by one of the staff of the existence of keys that allow entry even into warded spaces. Mr Milland, however, was not certain of their entire powers. Would you know whether they make it obvious to others that the wards have been broken? Or, indeed, any other information about their use that might be of assistance there? I would hate to accidentally affect something, of course.
- Related, I am given to understand by Lucius Malfoy that he visits quarterly to check a book of student names, to determine the mudbloods who should be removed to proper environs. I presume that the book is in the Head's office, but can you describe precisely where? It was exactly this kind of thing I was hoping for when I asked about any matters relating solely to the Head.
- I would like full access to the budget figures. Septima has many of them, but she does not have the projected figures for the coming year. Before I bother dear Albertus Vandemar for copies, it would be ever so much easier if you shared where they were.
Finally, I suppose I must thank you for making this transition smoother than it might be. There were those who discussed the possibility with me who were certain you would dig in your claws. I do so appreciate that you didn't, dear, and hope that you find some sense of peace in whatever it is you'll be doing with yourself now.
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Date: 2013-01-31 03:18 pm (UTC)However, I can certainly tell you that I did not change any passwords, nor did I have trouble when I ascended to the Headmistressship. Perhaps there is something about your personal magical signature that the castle does not find propense.
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Date: 2013-01-31 04:46 pm (UTC)The confirmation of the password is something, I suppose.