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[alt_narcissa]

I had planned to take Draco shopping in New London today - he has outgrown nearly everything but his cloak, and even that is quite a bit shorter on him than it was - but between the impromptu ball at Buckingham so late last night and all the reports of the continued holiday spirit of our citizens today, I've decided to put it off to next week. Wednesday, I think, though I'm not sure: It might rain.

As I suspected, Mariah had some suggestions for a guitarist, so apart from interviewing the two who were free today, I've found myself at loose ends. I must admit I'm almost glad of the time - the last few days have been both exhilarating and emotionally trying.

Perhaps I'll see if Draco wishes to play cards this afternoon, or we may go for a little flight.

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[alt_crouch_jr]

It was a party to remember, certainly. I needn't have bothered leaving Buckingham early last night: the crowds were as loud around Marlborough as there. It was dawn before things settled down.

Funny you should mention card-playing. I happened to stop into a bookshop--the odd little one at the end of Waterloo Bridge--this morning, in a mood to find something new to read, and I came away with a compendium of card strategies. I intend to study the section on Spite and Malice carefully before meeting you across a card table again.

[alt_narcissa]

Do you imagine you'll have additional leisure for reading now? Or are you simply that desperate to claim your conquest in a simple pastime?

Incidentally, it occurs to me I ought to stop by Grimmauld tomorrow, once I'm done at the office, to see if there's been any change in the house's obstinacy. I didn't ask Rodolphus last night, but I should think that if all is well, the wards on the place will break.

[alt_rodolphus]

Seems an appropriate time to give it another go. What time are you planning to stop by the old heap?

[alt_narcissa]

Oh, whenever I've finished at the magazine - usually around two, but it could be a little later, depending on luncheon.

Would you care to meet me at the square? It may be useful if the place is anything like as stubborn as its former owners.

[alt_rodolphus]

Very well, I shall be at the square at quarter past.