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May. 1st, 2010 07:22 pmMy heart simply aches for the poor Patils. I hadn't realised so many people would attend the funeral this evening, though I suppose it's understandable. Good or ill, the story has captured the heart of the country.
It was good to see Revati bearing up so well. I hope she can find comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from so many loyal citizens. Before I go further, however, to the young man from Warlock's Quarterly: Yes, I was wearing one of Mrs Patil's creations. It seemed only proper. I can forgive you not knowing, but to make an issue of it in their time of mourning strikes me as rather insensitive, don't you think? I hope when the article is published, you will bear in mind the significance of today's sad occasion, and not dwell merely on the superficial.
Regulus, I was surprised to see you, as you no doubt guessed, but I'm glad you made the effort. Though I do hope you'll think about my offer. Truly, I think it would do you a world of good! Regardless, promise me that you and Barty will come for supper tomorrow? If you expect to alert him to any of my tells, you'll have to coach him at the table; it's only fair. I will brook no refusal, cousin.
Isobel, I'm sorry we also did not get a chance to finish our conversation about the Daughters of the Protectorate ceremony. Of course, I understand you have been in the throes of rescheduling your daughter's introduction, but she is not the only one in this year's class for whom we must plan. No-one will think twice about the dates, believe me. There's certainly no question she qualifies - and think of the additional prestige she will have to enter society as a member already in her own right! But if you wish to discuss it, by all means, contact Mariposa and she can find a time for us to lunch.
Finally, Draco, your Father tells me he found you well, apart from the immediate distress of the day's frightful events. I'm sorry he didn't have more time to spend with you - had things gone otherwise, I'm quite sure that he would have preferred to watch you and Harry in the match and then meet with you afterward to discuss your latest letter. But I think you can deduce from your Father's efforts what his opinion is on the matter you asked us, and how he hoped to address it before anything else happened.
However, now, I am sure that the troubles will be quite at an end. And soon the quarantine will lift and we will be able to visit you in earnest. Take care, my son, until then.
It was good to see Revati bearing up so well. I hope she can find comfort in the outpouring of sympathy from so many loyal citizens. Before I go further, however, to the young man from Warlock's Quarterly: Yes, I was wearing one of Mrs Patil's creations. It seemed only proper. I can forgive you not knowing, but to make an issue of it in their time of mourning strikes me as rather insensitive, don't you think? I hope when the article is published, you will bear in mind the significance of today's sad occasion, and not dwell merely on the superficial.
Regulus, I was surprised to see you, as you no doubt guessed, but I'm glad you made the effort. Though I do hope you'll think about my offer. Truly, I think it would do you a world of good! Regardless, promise me that you and Barty will come for supper tomorrow? If you expect to alert him to any of my tells, you'll have to coach him at the table; it's only fair. I will brook no refusal, cousin.
Isobel, I'm sorry we also did not get a chance to finish our conversation about the Daughters of the Protectorate ceremony. Of course, I understand you have been in the throes of rescheduling your daughter's introduction, but she is not the only one in this year's class for whom we must plan. No-one will think twice about the dates, believe me. There's certainly no question she qualifies - and think of the additional prestige she will have to enter society as a member already in her own right! But if you wish to discuss it, by all means, contact Mariposa and she can find a time for us to lunch.
Finally, Draco, your Father tells me he found you well, apart from the immediate distress of the day's frightful events. I'm sorry he didn't have more time to spend with you - had things gone otherwise, I'm quite sure that he would have preferred to watch you and Harry in the match and then meet with you afterward to discuss your latest letter. But I think you can deduce from your Father's efforts what his opinion is on the matter you asked us, and how he hoped to address it before anything else happened.
However, now, I am sure that the troubles will be quite at an end. And soon the quarantine will lift and we will be able to visit you in earnest. Take care, my son, until then.
