Order Only: Private message to Pansy Parkinson's

[alt_gredforge]

Pansy,

Bad news. We had a special delivery by a special messenger owl this morning from some officious bloke claiming to be Virgil Crispin's boss. He's had a report from Crispin that we tried to bribe him (!). Apparently, the reason we gave for the gift certificate is absolute rot, because Crispin denies even being at the opening; he can produce a half-dozen witnesses that'll affirm he was at the Malfoys' that afternoon.

Even the bleeding owl was cheeky. It came close to pecking George's eye out while he was trying to get the message off its leg.

We're going to have to respond, we reckon. Any ideas? We're sorry, Pans. We should have never tried to twist his tail with that journal entry thanking him for being such a tosspot.

Comments

[alt_pansy]

Bribe him to what end?

Ugh.

Was there any talk of pursuing legal action? Any indication of what they wanted?

[alt_gredforge]

Exactly. Crispin must think everyone's just dying to have him on bribe retainer.

No, the letter cited a bunch of legal mumble mumble about libel laws, but otherwise didn't have any specific threats. In fact, it said Crispin asked for them to go lightly on us (SO big of him) so they're letting us off with just a warning this time. We'll drafting a groveling letter to be sent tomorrow which we're sure the tosspot will enjoy; just waiting on one thing first.

As for what they want, isn't it obvious? To make trouble for us and Mum.

[alt_pansy]

Crispin does. His boss might not want to get too much more involved than he already is.