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[alt_narcissa]

It was ambitious of me to organise the planning of a large fundraising event to take place the week before our annual Christmas party.

The size of the St Mungo's event has outgrown the Manor and we have decided to move it to Kensington Palace. I've been delegating as much as I can to the rest of the committee, but there are some things that you can't trust others to do properly.

I admit that the St Mungo's event is more important, but I can't help focusing the bulk of my attentions on our Christmas party - and on Christmas in general. It will be wonderful to have Draco and Harry home, even for a short while.

Reg? Would you and Barty like to come up for Sunday lunch tomorrow?

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[alt_draco]

Will I get to attend the St Mungo's event, Mother?

[alt_narcissa]

I think you'll still be at school, darling. But you'll definitely be home in time for the Christmas party.

[alt_harry]

I can't wait, Mrs Malfoy! You have very good parties.

[alt_narcissa]

It will be lovely to have you back, Harry.

Your Father looks forward to seeing you again. I think he regrets having to leave so quickly last week. He was so concerned for your safety; we all were.

I'm relieved you're safe and your broom has been fixed. You did very well out there, even with a faulty broom.

[alt_draco]

Well I wish I didn't have to be at school and could go to your event instead.

[alt_narcissa]

I do too I know, my son. But your education is very important.

Is there something wrong at school?

[alt_draco]

There's nothing wrong. I'm just looking forward to the hols.

[alt_lucius]

I'm sure everything will come together - your fêtes always do.

Dearest, have you thought at all about the matter we discussed at supper last night? I shouldn't like to rob you of a source for those little luxuries, many of which you were hoping to use for the holidays, but there is the question of whether the vendor is trustworthy.

What's your opinion, my love?

[alt_narcissa]

I think it unwise to compromise national security for luxuries. Until the suspects provide the corpse and proof he was a mad insurrectionist, their permit should be revoked.

I still maintain we should consider entering the import business. Few are as trusted by our Lord as you, my darling. And who better to bring needed supplies into the country?

[alt_lucius]

Quite so, and naturally they have already been instructed to supply such proof.

Of course I have no objection to controlling such an enterprise, if one could be co-opted to the purpose and a general manager found who is up to the task. Startup of a new corporation, however, is an altogether different prospect, one that requires time and capital.

But you have a point, my darling, that perhaps there is a company already in operation and viable for subsidy.

[alt_regulus]

I suppose I could be convinced to join you. However I cannot speak for Barty. Which is fine, as he's more than capable of speaking for himself.

[alt_lucius]

We would be delighted to see either or both of you.

How are you getting on in London, Reg?

[alt_regulus]

I am here at our Lord's pleasure, Lucius, and for that I am eternally grateful.

[alt_narcissa]

Will I actually have to convince you, or are you already convinced?

[alt_regulus]

It generally doesn't take much for you to convince me.

[alt_crouch_jr]

I would be honoured to attend.

[alt_narcissa]

And we shall be honoured to have you.