| 026. 20th july 1980. |
[Jul 21st, 12:15am] |
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[Warded Private: Araminta Meliflua]
Ms Meliflua, I believe you may be able to help me out. I know your expertise lies within politics and the law system, and I find myself with a proposition. First, let me provide some background information. Mrs Greengrass and myself have been talking about the Statute of Secrecy, and how Muggleborn children who do not yet know their power are the biggest threat to it. I am planning on opening a facility to educate Muggleborns (as I believe we already discussed on a post of mine back in May), and it seems logical to start the education of Muggleborns before they reach the age of eleven.
With the imminent opening of the Orphanage, Lucinda agrees with me that the removal of children from their families as soon as their powers are detected would be advantageous. There would, of course, be adequate facilities to house them at a separate branch of the Orphanage.
However, this presents a problem, specifically a problem of laws, and this is where I hope you can help me. This would need higher authority than I can give, but I am no expert on the legal system and I am unsure whether this needs to travel through the Wizengamot in the form of a bill, or can be taken straight to the Minister. If a bill does need to be written, I was hoping this would be another area you could help. With your expertise and various methods I have at my disposal, I am sure that together we could make this work.
Naturally, this matter is out of worry for the Statute of Secrecy, and to prevent a new generation of terrorists. But I am sure that the Wizengamot would understand this.
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| 024. 2 july, 1980 |
[Jul 2nd, 10:10pm] |
[Warded Private: Death Eaters and Supporters]
After much searching, I have come up with a couple of potential locations for a school to be built. Naturally, I wish to make a decision as soon as possible so construction can take place over the summer. Both sites have positives and negatives, as we would expect, and it seems that Hogwarts had a very advantageous position in that it was built a thousand or so years ago, when Muggles had not populated every single corner of the country. This is the main issue I have been facing, but hopefully I have overcome this. - Option A) Wales. There is a lot of empty space in central Wales and the Brecon Beacons National Park.
- Advantages: Much of the area is uninhabited and due to the hilly nature of the terrain, unfarmed. The small number of Muggles would be easy to Obliviate and relocate, and the area is easily accessible by train from other areas of the country, if we were to reuse the idea of the Hogwarts Express.
- Disadvantages: Muggle “roads” are all over the place, and the hilly terrain may make construction complicated. While there are vast uninhabited areas, Muggles swarm over the entire area, and it would require a lot of work to maintain wards and other repelling charms for the entire life of the school.
- Option B) Taransay. An island in the Outer Hebrides, around two miles from the Isle of Harris. The largest uninhabited Scottish island.
- Advantages: As mentioned, a large uninhabited island. Around 5.7 square miles (15 square km). Plenty of space for a main school, outbuildings if required, sports fields, facilities for the study of magical creatures, and shops should business owners wish to open a branch. Accessible by boat from Isle of Harris. As an island, easily warded and made unplottable. A pleasant view and sandy beaches for student morale.
- Disadvantages: Some holidaymakers, but this can be corrected. Main issues would be in transport to the island from the mainland; perhaps portkey to Isle of Harris for those that cannot Apparate? Some hilly terrain.
I personally am leaning towards the island, as it would certainly be the easiest location to begin construction immediately, and the only real problem is that of access. Yet, as I have mentioned, I am sure there is a simple solution to this. Other matters regarding the school (Houses or no, for example) will be sorted as soon as the Board of Governors is finalized and construction has begun, as the latter is currently my highest priority.
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I feel now is a prudent time to announce some plans I have been sitting on for quite some time. If all goes as expected, a new school shall open this September to take over the teaching of our children. This school will uphold many of Hogwarts’ values, while introducing some new ones. Children of all abilities from magical blood will automatically be granted a place at the school. Currently, I am assembling a Board of Governors, and all enquiries regarding this, or even teaching, can be directed to me.
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| 023. 5th june 1980 |
[Jun 5th, 4:49pm] |
[Warded Private: Death Eaters and Supporters]
The baby has arrived. Narcissa and I have a son.
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| 021. 1st may, 1980 |
[May 1st, 5:37pm] |
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| .020. 13th april 1980 |
[Apr 14th, 12:58am] |
[Warded Private: Ben]
Male baby names that are both roman sounding and related to astronomy -- any ideas? I admit that I am at something of a loss.
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