True, but he's also competitive. And losing on purpose would stick in his sense of honour, I'm sure. Marvolo would probably understand but it would bother him, too, wouldn't it. He tries to get people to treat him like he's not the second-most important person in the Protectorate but then he also seems disappointed when he's not treated like he's special. So I'm not sure how that'll come out.

Why wouldn't you be able to come? Are they limiting the guests--or don't tell me you'll be working?

Merlin, you're not still at the office now, are you? At this hour?