Bratishka, your little flower tells me you ought to take Madam Umbridge up on her offer of Professor Acton forthwith - if only to surprise her so utterly that she is rendered speechless.

(Of course, Narcissa also advises putting Acton out to pasture before the match can be consummated, but I am fairly certain she is merely having a joke at your expense.)

Now. Meant to tell you earlier: Have made little progress with Peakes regarding the summary manner in which Pomfrey was ousted. For the time being, your own health is in hand? Do not trust Kerr with your case; this is one of the main thrusts of my argument with her frogginess and the other Governors who stand behind her, that you (and others) have been endangered by the removal of a competent Healer with the appointment of one whose motives are ... less clear.

But if you need assistance, shall have Fletcher offer himself on retainer.