Last day of my internship

[alt_percy]

I cleared off my desk this morning and turned over the keys to the file cabinet to Mr Crispin. I must confess it's rather a wrench to think that my stint working in London is over...for now, that is. Both Mr Crispin and especially Mr Malfoy have been graciousness personified, and I do feel particularly fortunate for my experience working with them this summer. Mr Malfoy took Mr Crispin and myself out for lunch at the Ouroboros, which was, needless to say, quite a thrill. I was most gratified to have the opportunity to enjoy one of their legendary meals--I had the baked trout with horseradish and cream--not to mention the chance to see the famous green-topped table always set aside for the Lord Protector Himself, whenever He chooses to honour them with His patronage.

Allow me to say again, Mr Malfoy, how grateful I am for the opportunity you have given me this summer. I was very happy to be of service, and grateful, too, as I've said before, to Mr Crispin's efficient, generous, and informative guidance.

I owe you a great deal, and I won't forget it.

(And thank you again for the tickets to see Krups Laughing. I'm sure Miss Clearwater will be as delighted by your thoughtfulness as I am.)

Comments

[alt_penelope]

you got tickets to Krups Laughing? You mean the concert THIS WEEK?

BRILLIANT. Bloody BRILLIANT!!!

[alt_percy]

Yes! And the tickets are spectacular, in the VIP section. I'll send you an owl with all the details.

[alt_bill]

You got tickets to Krups Laughing?

Bloody hell.

[alt_percy]

What do you mean? They're brilliant!

[alt_bill]

Of course they're brilliant! It's just that I've been trying to score one of those tickets for weeks.

Order Only

[alt_bill]

And it was going to be my birthday present to him if I'd managed to locate one. Which I didn't.

Upstaged by Lucius bloody Malfoy.

Re: Order Only

[alt_molly]

Oh, dear. Since he's been given two tickets anyway, then perhaps it's best that you didn't spend your money on it. You would have had to lay out quite a load of Galleons, wouldn't you?

Re: Order Only

[alt_bill]

Which Lucius Malfoy is more prepared to fling around than me, I know.

Although I'll bet he didn't pay a bloody knut for them. They were probably comped.

Bugger.

[alt_lucius]

You're quite welcome to them, Weasley - as Crispin informed me your birthday also co-incided nearly with the end of your internship, and Nolan gave them to me but of course, I can't use them, consider it a bonus.

I'm sure Crispin would have fallen irrevocably behind without your assistance this summer, given the time he spent away from his regular duties. I'm sorry it was not as exciting as one might have hoped; we can't all of us give out Auror training, however!

Nonetheless, as I said, I found your service overall quite promising. I am sure you will be a credit as well to the name of Head Boy in the coming year. Do keep me apprised of your progress and, when it comes time for you to entertain a permanent position, let me know what strikes you; I believe I can form a reasonable recommendation based on these weeks of acquaintance, provided your trajectory maintains an even climb.

[alt_percy]

Thank you indeed, sir!