Toshenka, knowing my husband so well as you claim, do you really expect him to stop fretting until you are fully hale once more? I'm sure he was the better for seeing you, however. (And just as a token of my esteem for you, I shall refrain from telling him about the teacup.)
'Darling' Dolores, truly? She made quite the impression! Quick work, even for you. It should be endlessly amusing to watch her twist herself to knots trying to curry your favour while asserting her authority over the poor helpless children. I almost regret that I'll be spared a seat in the Top Box for the whole affair. Only don't let her overtire you, dear.
As for Raz and Aurora, I forget how long you've been away. You surely remember our Razzer's notorious reputation as a rover? I do believe it's her specific blend of sincerity and discretion that brought him to his knees. Really, it's nothing short of astonishing for all of us to see him honestly over his head. I confess I was worried that the whole thing would devolve into saccharine sweetness or else burn itself out but I'm as surprised as any that he seems to return her affections with every bit as much intensity and sensitivity, as she lavishes on him.
There are still things to be worked out, of course, but then you know the Lestranges have never been quite as, well, as particular about those questions as the Blacks. Or the Malfoys. Or you, I daresay. Regardless, I do find her wholly enchanting and you shall see for yourself how impossible it is not to be happy for them when one sees their devotion to each other.
(I had so hoped the same for our Barty and Maebh but - alas, Our Lord found the lady flawed in ways that none of us had yet had occasion to witness. He was right, as it turns out - not that we doubted His perceptions but at the time it was ... hard to bear, for everyone involved.)
Well, you shall have to pine for your 'little brother' at least until the 27th, as that is the next meeting of the Board of Governors. For my part I expect to attend the Slytherin Quidditch matches, whenever they are planned. And I don't think I mentioned but I am at least peripherally involved with the 'Sisters in Witchcraft' programme which does require my presence occasionally, and during those visits I would certainly welcome the chance to stop in and satisfy myself as to the progress of your recovery.
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'Darling' Dolores, truly? She made quite the impression! Quick work, even for you. It should be endlessly amusing to watch her twist herself to knots trying to curry your favour while asserting her authority over the poor helpless children. I almost regret that I'll be spared a seat in the Top Box for the whole affair. Only don't let her overtire you, dear.
As for Raz and Aurora, I forget how long you've been away. You surely remember our Razzer's notorious reputation as a rover? I do believe it's her specific blend of sincerity and discretion that brought him to his knees. Really, it's nothing short of astonishing for all of us to see him honestly over his head. I confess I was worried that the whole thing would devolve into saccharine sweetness or else burn itself out but I'm as surprised as any that he seems to return her affections with every bit as much intensity and sensitivity, as she lavishes on him.
There are still things to be worked out, of course, but then you know the Lestranges have never been quite as, well, as particular about those questions as the Blacks. Or the Malfoys. Or you, I daresay. Regardless, I do find her wholly enchanting and you shall see for yourself how impossible it is not to be happy for them when one sees their devotion to each other.
(I had so hoped the same for our Barty and Maebh but - alas, Our Lord found the lady flawed in ways that none of us had yet had occasion to witness. He was right, as it turns out - not that we doubted His perceptions but at the time it was ... hard to bear, for everyone involved.)
Well, you shall have to pine for your 'little brother' at least until the 27th, as that is the next meeting of the Board of Governors. For my part I expect to attend the Slytherin Quidditch matches, whenever they are planned. And I don't think I mentioned but I am at least peripherally involved with the 'Sisters in Witchcraft' programme which does require my presence occasionally, and during those visits I would certainly welcome the chance to stop in and satisfy myself as to the progress of your recovery.