Private Message to Poppy Pomfrey

[alt_antonin]

I find myself feeling rather poorly today, and do not believe it is simply overwork, nor the recurrence of my curse damage: my magic has been behaving quite erratically all morning and the fatigue is of entirely different type.

I am hesitant to call St M's; at very least I would like to rule out the obvious explanations and at the moment I trust you more than I trust them. Might I stop in after my last class and have you take a look?

Regards,
A

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[alt_poppy]

Of course. Do not hesitate to come in. Or summon me by elf or by fire if you feel unable to make the trip. I will certainly come to you.

I mislike the idea of your magic's having gone erratic.

I'm certain you do, too.

[alt_antonin]

'Mislike' is quite the understatement.

I am free now until four, when I am teaching. I do hate to ask you to inconvenience yourself, but at the moment, the thought of a trip to your domain is growing ever more daunting. I am in my office; if you would be willing to make the visit, I will be in your debt.

Regards,
A

[alt_poppy]

I shall be there directly.

[alt_poppy]

Antonin,

I do respect your wish to meet with your final group, but I must repeat that you are not to push yourself beyond your limits. This is not a moment for testing what the body can withstand.

If you've not called for me before then, I shall return and meet you at your rooms immediately following that lesson. (I trust your students will think to call me if you are unable.)

[alt_antonin]

Recent evidence to the contrary, there are indeed some things that I will not attempt to stubborn my way through, and this is certainly one of them.

I do not wish to deprive the children of their lessons due to my weakness -- I have lost enough time with them already, last term -- but I will return to my rooms immediately after and let you know I have done so; you have my word.

And thank you. The chocolate is already helping.

--T

[alt_antonin]

I have managed to make my way back to my rooms, and will not be bestirring myself again for the rest of the evening. I am feeling much improved from where I was a few hours ago, so if you'd prefer to wait until after supper, I do not believe the delay will do me much harm.

I've set my wards to allow you passage, though, for whenever you would like to stop by.

--T

[alt_poppy]

On my way.

The more sleep you get, the better, but I have taken the liberty of asking the elves to deliver a tray to your rooms. I believe we could allow you to dine before taking this evening dose of restorative. You won't want anything but your pillow after you've had it.