Private message to Penelope Clearwater

[alt_percy]

Penny? The most amazing thing happened. Lucius Malfoy's clerk was sacked this morning, and he immediately offered ME the job! I've already started.

Will you be home tonight if I floo you?

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[alt_percy]

Oh, it's a substantial bit more. And there's a beginning bonus because...well, he was pleased with how I routed Mr Hooper. And, well, he's being quite kind, because he realises that my wardrobe isn't quite up to the standards he expects for his clerk to begin with. So there's a bit extra which it's clear I'm to use to buy new robes and what not. I'm not sure you'll even recognise me when you get back home again!

And Mr Malfoy said not to worry, that he would do whatever's necessary to smooth over things concerning my previous position.

Bill came over for dinner because Mum told him the news. Mum seems a little--well, not exactly as excited for me as I would have hoped. I mean, it's a really brilliant position! But Dad and Bill made it clear they thought it was a good move.

I think Ginny's just excited because she thinks it means she'll get more of a glimpse of Mrs Malfoy.

[alt_penelope]

Well, that's even better, though, the money. Because then we can really save up for a flat once I'm done school.

I'm sure your mum's just worried because you left the Ministry so suddenly. She'll come round once you tell her that Mr Malfoy smoothed it all over for you. Anyone would have done the same, given the chance.