Journal Entry - February 21, 2002 - Evening
Dearest Penny,
I thought it was uncomfortable working in the Minister's office under Scrimgeour. I thought there was some tension in the air since I 'came back to life' last year. The past week since Dad announced his intention to replace Shingleton has certainly put those times into a new perspective. My coworkers behave as though if they tell me anything of any import, I'm going to run and tell my father. It's deeply insulting, actually. When have I ever given them reason to think me untrustworthy? For Godric's sake, I chose the Ministry over my family once already!
Though I don't intend to do it again.
Dad's announcement certainly came as a surprise. One thing he's never had, ever, was any real ambition; that was a large part of what drove us apart in the first place. I wonder if the Minister realizes how significant it is that he's driven Arthur Weasley to run for Minister for Magic?
I'm certain it isn't that Dad wants the job. But perhaps that's exactly why he ought to have it. To tell you the truth, Penny... I want to help him get it.
Oh, I can hear you laugh and call me over-dramatic. No doubt you're right. You'd probably be more help to Dad's campaign than I can be; you understand people so much better than I ever have. But whatever I can do on the political end, I want to do. As long as I don't get myself dismissed, of course -
Although, would that be such a bad thing? I could likely help Dad far more if I don't have to tread on glass. I've got enough money set aside that I could survive a few years being out of work, and surely it wouldn't come to that. The election is this summer.
Suppose I do lose my position. If Shingleton were to win, I likely would never work in the Ministry again, but I find that unlikely. If Dad were to win, he would certainly give me my position back... but that would look like nepotism, wouldn't it? Damn. I hadn't thought of that. Even if I maintain my position and he wins the election, it may still present an appearance of impropriety for his son to work for him. Regardless of how long I've held this job with no help from him, there will still be people who will view it in a bad light.
It's starting to look as though I'm in my last six months with the Ministry no matter what I do.
I'm... not sure how I feel about that. Shouldn't I be more upset? I haven't any idea what else I might do for a living. The Ministry is all I ever wanted to do with my life.
I could really use you, Pen. My head is in a mess.
Yours,
Percy
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Dear Father,
You had suggested dinner at home, and perhaps a conversation about your campaign. How would tomorrow night suit you? If that's acceptable to Mother, of course.
Mother, no need to go to any trouble. Please.
Your son,
Percy
I thought it was uncomfortable working in the Minister's office under Scrimgeour. I thought there was some tension in the air since I 'came back to life' last year. The past week since Dad announced his intention to replace Shingleton has certainly put those times into a new perspective. My coworkers behave as though if they tell me anything of any import, I'm going to run and tell my father. It's deeply insulting, actually. When have I ever given them reason to think me untrustworthy? For Godric's sake, I chose the Ministry over my family once already!
Though I don't intend to do it again.
Dad's announcement certainly came as a surprise. One thing he's never had, ever, was any real ambition; that was a large part of what drove us apart in the first place. I wonder if the Minister realizes how significant it is that he's driven Arthur Weasley to run for Minister for Magic?
I'm certain it isn't that Dad wants the job. But perhaps that's exactly why he ought to have it. To tell you the truth, Penny... I want to help him get it.
Oh, I can hear you laugh and call me over-dramatic. No doubt you're right. You'd probably be more help to Dad's campaign than I can be; you understand people so much better than I ever have. But whatever I can do on the political end, I want to do. As long as I don't get myself dismissed, of course -
Although, would that be such a bad thing? I could likely help Dad far more if I don't have to tread on glass. I've got enough money set aside that I could survive a few years being out of work, and surely it wouldn't come to that. The election is this summer.
Suppose I do lose my position. If Shingleton were to win, I likely would never work in the Ministry again, but I find that unlikely. If Dad were to win, he would certainly give me my position back... but that would look like nepotism, wouldn't it? Damn. I hadn't thought of that. Even if I maintain my position and he wins the election, it may still present an appearance of impropriety for his son to work for him. Regardless of how long I've held this job with no help from him, there will still be people who will view it in a bad light.
It's starting to look as though I'm in my last six months with the Ministry no matter what I do.
I'm... not sure how I feel about that. Shouldn't I be more upset? I haven't any idea what else I might do for a living. The Ministry is all I ever wanted to do with my life.
I could really use you, Pen. My head is in a mess.
Yours,
Percy
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Dear Father,
You had suggested dinner at home, and perhaps a conversation about your campaign. How would tomorrow night suit you? If that's acceptable to Mother, of course.
Mother, no need to go to any trouble. Please.
Your son,
Percy