Private message to Lucius Malfoy

Just got pulled off the dance floor to handle a minor crisis. At least, I hope it's a minor crisis.

Apparently a dozen or more people were trying to use portkeys to get home and wound up in some very odd locations.

I am absolutely certain that Magical Transportation was informed of the business surrounding Ireland this week, because I informed them myself. If Moira O'Connor couldn't be bothered to make the necessary adjustments -- well. I suppose there's been one dead O'Connor in the last week. I'll take care of the second one myself.

Portkeys

For your safety and security, all portkeys will need to be turned in for inspection. If you are presently at the Faire, a new one will promptly be issued -- or, if you can take the floo home or apparate, the Department of Magical Transportation will be offering a voucher good for Γ3 of the food or drink of your choice as an apology for the inconvenience.

In the meantime, please keep all portkeys out of the hands of your younger children. The only people carrying portkeys should also be carrying wands. There may be some further announcements tomorrow; if you are currently at home, please do not attempt to use your portkeys (even Ministry-issued portkeys) to travel.

Thank you for your prompt attention.

Private message to Chloe

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T FIND ARISTA?

Bloody hell

People have been just DROPPING their portkeys -- what if she picked one up? It could have taken her bloody anywhere. USE THE BRACELET, maybe she's just -- in the loo, looking at the tapestries, playing some game. In fact it even ought to find her anywhere in the Protectorate, but

I will tear Moira O'Connor limb from limb if any harm comes to my child due to this.