Private message to Ptolemy

[alt_jason]

All ready for this afternoon?

From what Freddie's told me (he went on some kind of epic pub crawl with Derwent and some other lads last night), the general reaction has been mild bafflement mixed with curiosity, but no outright rejection. So the enticement charms seem to be doing the trick. Sarah told me that there will be ample refreshments, too, with wide-ranging effects (the primary one being my favourite: coercion).

So that should make signing the pledges go down a treat. Especially if Harrod's is doing the catering.

Must be said that Lana's taking her new role quite seriously. Not that there's a choice in the matter.

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[alt_ptolemy]

Yes, including a surprise for our birthday girl, who is, it must be said, also eager to join and be of additional use.

Lana has always wished to be recognised for her dedication and determination. She's never been one for half measures, either.

[alt_jason]

What birthday girl is that?

How you describe Lana could describe any of us, really. Though I suppose she has a certain boldness that others of us might lack. I rather wish I'd thought to try seducing Rod Lestrange now.

[alt_ptolemy]

Ginny Weasley, of course.

Dedicated and determined describes many of us, true, but overachieving? Seems to me some are more thorough in their duties than others.

Perhaps you've picked up something I've not, then. I never got the impression 'Rod' was much interested in anything other than young, adoring witches. Like his daughter, one might say, until she traded his protection for her little French fop.

[alt_jason]

Soz, don't really have room in my brain to keep track of everyone's birthday, especially those of political hostages.

He's good looking for an older chap, that's all. But no, I've not got the right equipment--the baby-making kind, that is. But if he also requires them to be adoring I don't know how he ended up with Lady Lestrange the first time 'round.

Anyway, what's the surprise for Ginny Weasley?