An opportunity

[alt_percy]

I've been offered a wonderful opportunity that will keep me quite busy this summer. There's a new initiative underway in New London, having to do with the development of real estate projects in both the city and surrounding suburbs. I've been corresponding with Mr Malfoy's personal secretary, Mr Crispin, and he recommended me for an internship in Mr Malfoy's office.

I'm extremely pleased and excited! There was a delay in my making this announcement, because at first it seemed that that my commitment to assist with YPL events this summer would bar me from taking the internship. But I've been in touch with Professor Sinistra, and it's been agreed that this chance is really too good for me to pass up. Mr Malfoy is graciously giving me a week off in July so that at least I can participate in chaperoning the camping trip, although I'll miss the events with the third-year students taking place in London. Professor Sinistra has assured me that she can find other Prefects who will be able to assist.

Thank you so much for this opportunity, Mr Malfoy. I'm exceedingly grateful for the chance to assist you, and in doing so, to learn more about your important work.

Comments

[alt_arthur]

Congratulations again, son, on this. I have every confidence you'll distinguish yourself, and I certainly hope that you find it to be illuminating.

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[alt_bill]

You weren't able to scotch this scheme, I see.

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[alt_arthur]

No. Unfortunately not. Of course, I didn't dare argue against it too openly without rousing his suspicions.

I can only hope that somehow Malfoy will show his true colours sometime this summer and give him something to think about.

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[alt_arthur]

Your mother's quite upset about it. But she's trying to bite her tongue.

[alt_percy]

Thanks, Dad.

[alt_bill]

Congratulations, bro! That's quite a plum assignment, and you're right, an exciting opportunity.

[alt_percy]

Thanks. It's really quite an honour.

I'm quite sure it'll open some very important doors for me.

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[alt_bill]

Let's just hope it's not the doors to hell.

[alt_molly]

You'll do very well, I just know it!

[alt_luna]

What sorts of things do you think you'll be doing for Mr Malfoy, do you think?

[alt_percy]

Well, to start out, I'll be shadowing Mr Crispin. That means that I follow along throughout the day as he does his various duties, to see how he manages various tasks for Mr Malfoy.

There is some talk about Mr Crispin needing to spend more time out of the office as these real estate projects get really going. So I might be filling in for him by the end, handling some of his simpler duties. We'll have to see. At the very least, it will certainly give me the chance to meet some extremely interesting and well-connected people.

[alt_seamus]

Congrats, Percy!

[alt_percy]

Thanks. I think it's going to be quite wonderful.

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[alt_sally_anne]

If it weren't for the ginger hair I'd wonder if they'd switched babies on your parents at St Mungo's.

He looks just like the rest of you though so that can't be it.

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[alt_ron]

Yeah.

You wouldn't believe how full of himself he is about this. He acts like it's beneath him to eat at the same table with the rest of us. And he's been badgering Mum about getting new robes so he can 'look the part' at the Ministry. I'll tell you what part he looks: a right knob.

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[alt_neville]

Do you think he'll be Head Boy next year?

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[alt_sally_anne]

Well it's not going to be Ollivander and really, it's not going to be Ptolemy Baddock either; he did a good job as prefect but they'd want a Head Boy who'd been prefect for two years, not just a few months.

[alt_pansy]

Congratulations!

Will you be starting soon? I'll be in London all next week, and some of the time I'll be with Lucius at work, so I might see you there or something.

[alt_percy]

Yes, I'll be starting next Tuesday. If we're there at the same time, do stop to say hello.

[alt_pansy]

I'll do that. Cheers!

[alt_lana]

Congratulations, Weasley.

Good on you for showing some initiative.

[alt_percy]

Thanks, Sandoval.

[alt_sinistra]

As I said in my owl - many congratulations. I also wanted to say here that I appreciate your consideration for the YPL plans.

I'm delighted you'll be able to join us camping, but so much of the purpose of the YPL is to help students find a place they can shine in our Lord Protector's service. That's the most important thing, and I'm delighted that Mr Malfoy will be able to make use of your skills this summer.

[alt_percy]

Thanks again, Professor, for being flexible. I am glad that I will be able to participate in at least some of the YPL events.