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[alt_narcissa]

Draco darling, I know I said this last night, but I think it bears repeating. Please don't go running off into danger like that again. You gave Mother a terrible fright. You too, Harry. I cannot imagine what would happen if something happened to either of you.

Regulus told me today that he will be moving to London on Monday. Our Lord wishes to have him closer and has instructed him to stay with Barty at Marlborough House.

I will miss having him here.

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[alt_regulus]

I must do what Our Lord asks, Narcissa.

[alt_narcissa]

I know. It's just that it's been like the old times, before you left. I'm not quite ready for them to end again.

[alt_regulus]

It hasn't quite been like old times, has it?

You haven't turned me into a newt once.

[alt_narcissa]

I still have all day tomorrow.

[alt_regulus]

You'd have to find me a tiny hook.

And you can come visit me in London. It's not like it's very far. I know Barty wouldn't mind having you about.

[alt_narcissa]

If He wants you closer, couldn't you move into Kensington? Lucius and I have loads of room there.

[alt_regulus]

I do not think He means proximity, dear cousin.

[alt_narcissa]

Ah. I understand.

[alt_draco]

I'm sorry, Mother.

[alt_narcissa]

I know you are, my son.

I think our Lord Protector really liked the drawing you did for Him. You've been practising, haven't you?

[alt_draco]

Yes, I have. I hope he liked it but he said more about the drawing of the Mark that I did on Teddy's arm.

[alt_narcissa]

Yes, and He noted how skilfully it was done. Together you and Teddy gave Him a gift He is sure to remember.

[alt_crouch_jr]

You are always welcome to visit if you wish, of course.

[alt_narcissa]

Will you mind too much sharing your home with my wayward cousin?

[alt_crouch_jr]

Of course not, I foresee him being a very good house guest.

[alt_narcissa]

I look forward to imposing myself upon you.

[alt_crouch_jr]

It would never be an imposition.

[alt_pansy]

Happy birthday. Did you get your present from me, aunt Narcissa?

[alt_narcissa]

Yes. Thank you, Pansy.

[alt_pansy]

You're welcome. You looked very pretty yesterday.

[alt_narcissa]

Thank you, Pansy. You looked very neat and tidy, as a well brought up young lady should.

[alt_pansy]

Now I'm trying to learn to act like one. It's hard to do. And kind of boring.

[alt_narcissa]

It can be a difficult and tiresome lesson, but once learnt, it will serve you for a lifetime.

[alt_pansy]

Yes, ma'am. I'm sure you're right.