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written by Louisa S R W
ACT 1 - Scenes 1 - 6 After the Battle of Hogwarts LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE left. Now she is back.
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Scene 6
Chapter 6
Scene 6
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE and PROUDFOOT head off in the direction of the Department of Mysteries.
DESK WOMAN
Hello, Department of Mysteries, how can we help you? The woman smiles robotically
PROUDFOOT
Auror Proudfoot to see Lucius Malfoy please.
DESK WOMAN
Very well, please wait.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE and PROUDFOOT stand waiting whilst the DESK WOMAN seems to fidget and click.
DESK WOMAN
We are very sorry but Mr Malfoy is at home at the moment. He will be in tomorrow. Would you like to leave him a
message?
PROUDFOOT
Yes, please tell him that his absence has been noted and he is requested to make his presence known to the Ministry as soon as possible. Thank you.
DESK WOMAN
Very well, your OWL has been sent. Goodbye.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
That was… odd.
PROUDFOOT
She is just automated. That’s all. You came across them last year didn’t you?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
No, wasn’t on my list. If he’s home can’t we just pay him a visit? She started to become nervous that she was too enthusiastic.
PROUDFOOT
As much as I’m pleased how enthusiastic you are, the Malfoy place is guarded there are strict rules and you don’t want to be going in there without assistance. Even with Voldemort gone it’s not the sort of place I want you going.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
She looks down. I can get you in. Let me speak to Kingsley.
PROUDFOOT
That’s a bold move on your part. But I still don’t like it.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Call it what you like. You either want in or you don’t.
PROUDFOOT
Scans Louisa still unsure whether to trust her yet or not. Fine but only if Kingsley gives you the go ahead. I don’t want this going wrong on my watch.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
It won’t. Louisa strides into the 1st year classroom; they are all studying their handbook.
I need an outlaw statement. She says with authority.
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
Where for exactly?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Malfoys
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
I see, and you think you can get in?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Course I can. I lived there.
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
What if they changed it?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
I have to see them anyway. I can use it as an excuse.
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
You do? And this isn’t an excuse for whatever you need them for?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Smiles Possibly, but who’s to know.
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
I’ll grant it, but only because I know you’ll do this work. Hands her a parchment and nods at Proudfoot
HARRY POTTER
Bet you it’s for Delphini Ron nods
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE and PROUDFOOT march out, and head towards the main lobby of the Ministry.
PROUDFOOT
Ready for your debut?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Absolutely.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE and PROUDFOOT head off in the direction of the Department of Mysteries.
DESK WOMAN
Hello, Department of Mysteries, how can we help you? The woman smiles robotically
PROUDFOOT
Auror Proudfoot to see Lucius Malfoy please.
DESK WOMAN
Very well, please wait.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE and PROUDFOOT stand waiting whilst the DESK WOMAN seems to fidget and click.
DESK WOMAN
We are very sorry but Mr Malfoy is at home at the moment. He will be in tomorrow. Would you like to leave him a
message?
PROUDFOOT
Yes, please tell him that his absence has been noted and he is requested to make his presence known to the Ministry as soon as possible. Thank you.
DESK WOMAN
Very well, your OWL has been sent. Goodbye.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
That was… odd.
PROUDFOOT
She is just automated. That’s all. You came across them last year didn’t you?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
No, wasn’t on my list. If he’s home can’t we just pay him a visit? She started to become nervous that she was too enthusiastic.
PROUDFOOT
As much as I’m pleased how enthusiastic you are, the Malfoy place is guarded there are strict rules and you don’t want to be going in there without assistance. Even with Voldemort gone it’s not the sort of place I want you going.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
She looks down. I can get you in. Let me speak to Kingsley.
PROUDFOOT
That’s a bold move on your part. But I still don’t like it.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Call it what you like. You either want in or you don’t.
PROUDFOOT
Scans Louisa still unsure whether to trust her yet or not. Fine but only if Kingsley gives you the go ahead. I don’t want this going wrong on my watch.
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
It won’t. Louisa strides into the 1st year classroom; they are all studying their handbook.
I need an outlaw statement. She says with authority.
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
Where for exactly?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Malfoys
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
I see, and you think you can get in?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Course I can. I lived there.
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
What if they changed it?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
I have to see them anyway. I can use it as an excuse.
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
You do? And this isn’t an excuse for whatever you need them for?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Smiles Possibly, but who’s to know.
KINGSLEY SHACKLEBOLT
I’ll grant it, but only because I know you’ll do this work. Hands her a parchment and nods at Proudfoot
HARRY POTTER
Bet you it’s for Delphini Ron nods
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE and PROUDFOOT march out, and head towards the main lobby of the Ministry.
PROUDFOOT
Ready for your debut?
LOUISA SNAPE-RIDDLE
Absolutely.