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Aug. 28th, 2010 09:51 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_narcissaThe sunrise was in fact well worth a night's adventure on the beach. Though it was nothing like as rough as some might imagine: We had a fire well above the tide line and blankets charmed to keep out damp and the roughness of the pebbles. I confess I fell asleep a few hours before dawn; Lucius woke me as the first rays were climbing over the water.
Aside from the misunderstanding at the outset, our holiday has been immensely successful. I don't believe Lucius has returned this relaxed in ages - and the opportunity to spend time with Draco and Harry, and particularly Hydra, has been absolutely invaluable, especially after last summer's hectic visits in France and the interminable length of time they spent at Hogwarts last year. I do feel it was a necessary and most welcome diversion.
But as with all things, it grows near the time when we must re-enter our obligations. The packing is nearly done. We've just a few hours left and then it's home.
Which means, naturally, that one must open one's calendar and begin to determine the nature of those obligations. For my part, I've been thinking that once Draco returns to school I really ought to begin that exercise regimen I have been putting off. I've been feeling decidedly sluggish this summer. This week, discussing training methods with Barty and Razzer, has convinced me that a combination of physical exercise and magical practice would be preferrable. Luckily there are no shortage of programmes. Over the next few weeks I anticipate some shopping for a suitable class.
Before that, however, we must make sure all is packed, take a last walk along the beach, enjoy our final luncheon here, then return Harry to Buckingham and regain the sanctuary of the Manor. I do look forward to my own home in many ways.
Aside from the misunderstanding at the outset, our holiday has been immensely successful. I don't believe Lucius has returned this relaxed in ages - and the opportunity to spend time with Draco and Harry, and particularly Hydra, has been absolutely invaluable, especially after last summer's hectic visits in France and the interminable length of time they spent at Hogwarts last year. I do feel it was a necessary and most welcome diversion.
But as with all things, it grows near the time when we must re-enter our obligations. The packing is nearly done. We've just a few hours left and then it's home.
Which means, naturally, that one must open one's calendar and begin to determine the nature of those obligations. For my part, I've been thinking that once Draco returns to school I really ought to begin that exercise regimen I have been putting off. I've been feeling decidedly sluggish this summer. This week, discussing training methods with Barty and Razzer, has convinced me that a combination of physical exercise and magical practice would be preferrable. Luckily there are no shortage of programmes. Over the next few weeks I anticipate some shopping for a suitable class.
Before that, however, we must make sure all is packed, take a last walk along the beach, enjoy our final luncheon here, then return Harry to Buckingham and regain the sanctuary of the Manor. I do look forward to my own home in many ways.
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