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[impure_tale]

Do you know I never fancied ships in my youth? I had in my delusions, as a prisoner given to an obsession with numbers, once predicted that the letters I was receiving included secret 'signals' that I would be exiled to Barbados the following fortnight. This sent me into such a passion that I wrote probably some of the most unkind letters to my wife that I had ever penned -- not of course because I loathed sunshine, just the seas and all vessels that floated upon them.

I'm tempted to suggest this one does not count. Perhaps it is the absence of any real water.

Lucius Malfoy, I am making quick work of your file. I expect that we should meet very soon, but until I have committed this information to memory, we shall have to settle for conversation here. Have you any pressing quesetions?

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[subtlescience]

Demands for petty luxuries...I wonder if he has any idea at all who you are.

Bloody Lucius. I said I would advocate for his magic; I did not say he could name-drop as though I am some sort of weapon to be wielded against his warden...

As stated above, I do advocate the restoration of his wand and abilities, as I do for all inmates with magical ability.

However, in the case of Lucius Malfoy, I suggest a compromise. Restoration of his abilities, with the caveat that he can not perform spells used to harm others. I also suggest requiring him to work in exchange.

I advise against making him beg, or punishing him with the revocation of his magic, not because of a belief that it is his right, but because it will do you no favours with him. He has little regard for Muggles, and that you are in a position of authority over him will chafe enough without the additional resentment which will result if you use his abilities to punish him.

That said, he is your inmate - and unlike most on this ship, I trust your judgment to handle the situation with the respect and consideration it deserves. I will not allow myself to be used by him to undermine your authority.

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[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

My thanks for contacting me privately, and I will consider what you have said. Please understand that I have the greatest of respect for you and what you are attempting to do. However, I must beg that you have faith in my ability to assess the situation on my own and come to some conclusion regarding how Monsieur Malfoy is to be handled.

I think that you do but I am already concerned that he will attempt to bring all grievances to you.

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[subtlescience]

Rest assured, any grievances brought to me will be communicated or deferred to you. I wish to see my friend become the man I know he

I have only promised him that I will advocate for his magic. With the above, I have been as good as my word.

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[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Thank you.