Private Message to Bartemius Crouch, Jr and Lucius Malfoy

[alt_poppy]

I am apprised of the fact that, in lieu of next-of-kin, you would wish to know that Antonin Dolohov is in my care, having suffered a not insignificant setback to his recovery.

I am in consultation with his specialist team from St Mungo's, but for the present, at least, they have advised that it is best to keep him here in the infirmary. Should you have any questions I wil be happy to speak with you by Floo, as, I am certain, would Healer Kosta at St Mungo's.

At the present time, Professor Dolohov is resting quietly.

I trust one of you will know the best way to reach Our Lord to inform Him if you deem that the proper course of action.

Comments

[alt_crouch_jr]

What?!

Expect me directly.

Be ready to explain yourself fully. How can this have happened?

[alt_lucius]

Has there been any change from last night?

And has Fletcher arrived yet? Told him last night to make his visit and Toshenka's recovery his topmost priority. Particularly if your report from last evening indicates, as I think it might do, any hint of mummery on the part of those over-eager pups Kosta has entrusted with Tosha's care.

Thank you, again, for your extensive efforts on his part. Well aware that his condition is outside your ordinary brief. Suspect that between myself and Barty you have had as trying a time managing the demand for answers as the patient himself. However, the information you were able to report via Floo last night was sufficient to notify Our Lord and provide some answers to His questions.

Rest assured, He is most interested in Antonin Nikolaevich's health, and shall require regular updates henceforth.

Since Tosha's condition is of utmost concern to myself, you are fortunate therefore that such reports may be made directly to me or Barty (if he has not left the bedside). We shall be in constant contact with each other, I suspect, while this relapse is reversed.