Dear Reader,
To the new and old readers, thank you so much for reviewing my last chapter. It was a bit of a struggle to both write and post and I appreciate all of you who have hung on with this story through all of my long breaks. The last chapter is not what I wanted it to be, but nevertheless it's up. This chapter is also not of any great quality, but it too is being posted and not too horribly long after chappie 10. I hope to say that I will be updating more frequently, for that is my intent, yet I will not promise anything bc promises like that are usually broken soon after they're made. Enough babbling; on with the story.
-LunarLitLover
Preview for Next Time: Minerva and Albus have their first real "date" together in Hogsmeade for Christmas
Recap: Albus and Minerva are officially together and Grindelwald has been conservatively raiding/rioting (if that's possible) pureblood shops
Chapter 11: Stepping Up a Notch
"Riley, I'm afraid that the conditions I gave you before are no longer adequate," said Grindelwald. "It is not possible to simply do minimal damage to pureblood shops anymore."
"I don't understand, Sir." Riley stated his response as a question. However, he did understand; he understood perfectly. But Riley wasn't sure where this conversation was heading. Blowing up something or killing somebody wasn't high on his Christmas list.
Grindelwald continued, "Your forces did an excellent job with the raiding. I commend you."
Riley tipped his head, flattered by the rare compliment. Maybe we won't have to have a row at all. Oh, I'm dreading the day that happens.
Riley was drawn from his thoughts of relief by Grindelwald's new order. "But now I need the rioting stepped up a notch. It must no longer seem like a usual crime. I want all the riots conducted in a similar manner so that the Ministry will see that these acts are organized and have been planned. I believe they understand that already, but I will give the gits a bit more time to get in their small, little minds. Once this is understood – they'll print the story in the Prophet – once that happens, begin to leave my emblem on all of the shops. This will arouse the Ministry a bit more."
"Yes, Sir," Riley replied. He turned to go.
"Oh, and Riley?" Grindelwald asked. "Make sure to spread the attacks. I want them to cover all of London and the surrounding areas by next week."
Riley's eyes widened.
"Oh, don't be dull;" Grindelwald said in response to Riley's shock. "We have the resources and the followers."
"But, Sir-"
"Riley, just do it."
An exasperated Grindelwald tapped his wand to shut the door.
That was the end of the conversation.