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*There is an infuriatingly frightening tactic exercised by parents the world over that has been very firmly adopted into the judicial system. Ominous and demeaning enough when it is performed by one's mother or father in the privacy of home, it is all the more formidable when the law is behind it. The Minister of Magic, a man who waits every day for his son to be found and clandestinely executed on his own orders, strikes even the layman as decidedly the right sort of parent and politician to truly maximise the effect of this particular punishment.
Several days have gone by after their famous guest's short stay in the Auror office. It is only when the busiest time of the week rolls around, after Siruis has had time to be publicly discussed and humiliated, that Crouch Sr. makes his appearance in the squad room. From the moment he enters, followed by a member of his personal staff with an untelling expression and a particularly formal looking folder in hand, it is clear what everyone had been wondering since the word got out. Sirius is indeed to be made example of.*
Several days have gone by after their famous guest's short stay in the Auror office. It is only when the busiest time of the week rolls around, after Siruis has had time to be publicly discussed and humiliated, that Crouch Sr. makes his appearance in the squad room. From the moment he enters, followed by a member of his personal staff with an untelling expression and a particularly formal looking folder in hand, it is clear what everyone had been wondering since the word got out. Sirius is indeed to be made example of.*
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Date: 2011-11-22 09:38 pm (UTC)Sir.
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Date: 2011-11-23 02:50 am (UTC)*The 'Mr.' is distinctive from his lips. Crouch Sr. can make a rank or a title sound as natural and as a part of a person as their first name. 'Auror' is not a title awarded lightly, and, were this any sort of even marginally good news, an Auror would be addressed as such.
Around the room, there are attempts made to spare Sirius some shame, to go about one's business as usual - they are a strange and brutal sort of family, after all. However, as firings are rare and always handled by the Department Head, Crouch Sr.'s presence brings enough suspense with it that even some of Britain's best trained stealth experts being onlookers.*
I've come for your signature.
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Date: 2011-11-23 03:06 am (UTC)But if Crouch has come in person, it's not because he wants to wish him well. He wants this to be a warning to the rest. Well, it can be a warning, all right.
Sirius lifts his gaze from the folder to Crouch's face, slowly mastering his tone and face until he is placid and neutral--even respectful--once more.*
What would you like to have me sign, sir.
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Date: 2011-11-23 03:21 am (UTC)I've found there is sometimes some 'lack of clarity' in circumstances like these. Papers wind up misplaced for some reason, duties slip through the cracks. Those sorts of errors aren't acceptable the way things done now.
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Date: 2011-11-23 04:20 am (UTC)To what department, sir.
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Date: 2011-11-23 04:33 am (UTC)*The robotic assistant at his side reaches past him and delivers the folder to Sirius.*
As you know, Mr. Black, this squad is made up of the very best. Ministry trained and certified. The position of an Auror is one that many of your classmates tried and failed to achieve, some people simply aren't made to represent the British government. With that in mind, you'll find all information about your client in there.
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Date: 2011-11-23 04:57 am (UTC)I'm--Sir, I'm not trying to be--is that really the best use of--not just me, but any man loyal to the Ministry in a time of war? Isn't there some place I can be more use?
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Date: 2011-11-25 07:27 am (UTC)Besides, the personnel at St. Mungo's will be relieved to have the presence of someone with the credentials you've been granted. I hear that ward is very quiet.
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Date: 2011-11-26 05:52 pm (UTC)Is this punishment, then, sir? For bringing a self-admitted Death Eater to the Ministry?
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Date: 2011-11-27 02:07 am (UTC)This squad operates on a model of process, skill, and control, none of which you have demonstrated. The law is no Junior Auror's to decide, Mr. Black. Your purpose is to carry it out. If you knew your place, you would see that this is no punishment.
I expect you at the side of bed number twelve at six o' clock tomorrow morning.
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Date: 2011-11-27 05:50 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-16 01:08 am (UTC)Still, even with all eyes on them, he does not let go, stubbornly holding on to his control until he squeezes so tight it shatters. Even though his face remains smooth and his stance disciplined, his eyes bore into Sirius with the bulging dare of his son's.*
Mr. Black. As the officer responsible for single-handedly shaming this institution, would you care to repeat that statement. Or do you perhaps have some files to catch up on.
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Date: 2012-01-16 02:00 am (UTC)