Danielle Edgecombe

[Private to Severus]

I would like to see you today, please.

Draco. Explain to me your absence this morning and tell me why there is not hot coffee on my desk this instant.

[Hexed Private]
That man is the single most infuriating man I've ever come across. I hate feeling like this. Nine days out of then I am a perfectly independent and capable woman, yet when he speaks to me on that tenth day I am reduced to a helpless girl.

As much as I dislike him I still crave his touch every night. I know I am not the only woman in his life. I can only hope there are not more than Narcissa and myself, though I doubt he would turn down any attractive witch who offered herself to him.

Merlin. I must stop this. I won't. I know I won't.

[Hexed to Remus Lupin]

Mister Lupin,

I do hope you have found your room to your liking. I apologize that you have not been granted full access to the grounds, but I'm sure you can understand my reservation. Given that a known associate of your wife killed the former Minister, I believe that caution on my own part will benefit us both.

I wish to have dinner with you Saturday evening. The choice is yours entirely, of course. However, I am curious to listen to your opinions on the government and the war. Since you are a former Professor of Hogwarts, I do hope that this discussion will be civilized rather than a steady stream of veiled insults.

Please let me know if you're agreeable to this.

Sincerely,

Mme Edgecombe

[Hexed to Lucius]

I find myself having to attend to business in Germany next weekend. I expect you to join me for the entire weekend. I'm sure you can find a suitable excuse to give Narcissa.

[A Notice to the Magical People of England, Wales and Ireland]

After careful review and consideration, the Ministry of Magic is lifting certain bans of Muggle influence. Classical Muggle Literature will be returned to shops and the libraries. Clothing shops will once again be able to sell Muggle inspired fashions. Muggle music will be allowed inside of entertainment venues from nine o'clock in the evening until the curfew. (Any music produced after 1995 is still forbidden.)

While we at the Ministry always encourage the continuation of our own culture and heritage, we understand that many of our citizens have been exposed to the Muggle world and do not wish to limit their own enjoyment. We hope that said citizens understand that Ministry appreciates all who support our work and see this as a symbol of faith and gratitude.

Sincerely,

Danielle Edgecombe
Minister of Magic

I truly look forward to my reign as Minister. While my predecessors felt as though they were above the citizens of our world, I wish to stress to all of you that I consider myself your equal. As such, I have purchased one of these journals in the hopes of communicating with as many of you as possible. While I may not personally be able to address all of your concerns, I will do my best to read and allow your opinions to influence my decisions as Minister.

[Hexed to Draco]
Please arrange for a new welcome witch on our level. Preferably one without that awful Cockney accent.

[Hexed to Lucius]
Your son is rather impressive. I'm quite pleased to be spending so much private time with him.

[Hexed to Marietta]
Witch Weekly wishes to write an article about us. I expect you at home Sunday afternoon for the interview. Do look you best, dear.

( Danielle Nicolette Edgecombe )