Naturally, from the perspective of the Protectorate's security, I would expect no less. Though it must be said that it is unclear now whether Regulus' whereabouts during that period indicate any additional tendency toward treason, or contact with his brother, in which case an inquiry would be highly germane to the current case.
In terms of the mystery of Grimmauld Place, however, it may be that we are directing efforts toward finding a by-blow of the wrong branch. For example, has Mafalda considered that had he been under his brother's influence or even his spell, then members of Black's organisation may well have been controlling his associations and movements? It's conceivable, if remote, that the hypothetical child might have a surviving parent who may tell us any number of things about the elder Black, or his minions, if that were the case. Moreover, if the two had been in closer proximity than any of us suspected, then a further investigation into Regulus would therefore reveal vital information as to Black's own whereabouts - or possibly that of the Longbottoms, as well. Indeed, now that I think on it, who is to say that the announcement your agents recovered was not in itself a ruse, or an encoded method to inform Black of the birth of his own son (or nephew)? There are any number of ways in which the two investigations may be related.
Regarding Buckingham's position on looking into his past, as a matter of course, I cannot be certain, but to my knowledge, it was not intended to obscure his whereabouts or activities, but merely to provide him the opportunity to return of his own volition and supply an explanation for his absence. Undoubtedly, Our Lord's will on the matter would need to be clarified before proceeding, regardless of the jurisdiction. It is a question I could undertake to answer if we determine it necessary.
If a private investigation were to be enjoined, and yield the negative, I trust MLE would appreciate confirmation that your efforts to locate any other progeny are the only remaining avenue. Nonetheless, I think MLE would be wise not to abdicate its duty and ability to sift through the evidence with greater speed and acumen than a private investigation could effect.
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Date: 2010-07-02 05:53 pm (UTC)In terms of the mystery of Grimmauld Place, however, it may be that we are directing efforts toward finding a by-blow of the wrong branch. For example, has Mafalda considered that had he been under his brother's influence or even his spell, then members of Black's organisation may well have been controlling his associations and movements? It's conceivable, if remote, that the hypothetical child might have a surviving parent who may tell us any number of things about the elder Black, or his minions, if that were the case. Moreover, if the two had been in closer proximity than any of us suspected, then a further investigation into Regulus would therefore reveal vital information as to Black's own whereabouts - or possibly that of the Longbottoms, as well. Indeed, now that I think on it, who is to say that the announcement your agents recovered was not in itself a ruse, or an encoded method to inform Black of the birth of his own son (or nephew)? There are any number of ways in which the two investigations may be related.
Regarding Buckingham's position on looking into his past, as a matter of course, I cannot be certain, but to my knowledge, it was not intended to obscure his whereabouts or activities, but merely to provide him the opportunity to return of his own volition and supply an explanation for his absence. Undoubtedly, Our Lord's will on the matter would need to be clarified before proceeding, regardless of the jurisdiction. It is a question I could undertake to answer if we determine it necessary.
If a private investigation were to be enjoined, and yield the negative, I trust MLE would appreciate confirmation that your efforts to locate any other progeny are the only remaining avenue. Nonetheless, I think MLE would be wise not to abdicate its duty and ability to sift through the evidence with greater speed and acumen than a private investigation could effect.