Our Lord was most complimentary about our efforts -- believe that when you return you will also be called before Him for commendation. Most invigorating, to stand before Him for His praise, particularly after so many years without!

Had I wanted you to apologise, little hare, I would have demanded that apology -- I am only thinking of your reputation! As the Vikings said, "bare is back without brother behind it" -- after having spent a decade and more without brother to stand with, I would not be so foolish as to throw that away now out of misplaced pride. Hover as much as you'd like, lapushka; you at least have the knack of doing so without implying me only fit for pasture, unlike several others I have encountered in the past week. (Lyoushka being the other who also managed to avoid getting up my nose, mostly by virtue of not telling me he was the one who sent the Healer until after I'd received the Healer's lecture.)

I am well acquainted with Narcissa's alleged sense of humor, dear one -- though that does sound like a story to be told.

Am currently trying to decide if I've the energy to make my way back to Hogwarts or if I should allow myself a few days' recovery. The children are already so behind...

Yours,
T