Private Message to Barty Crouch, Jr.
Are you sure you're all right to return to the office? That's a stupid question. I really ought to be asking you: Will you promise me you'll abide by Healer's orders and not take the field before you are fully recovered? And also that you'll continue the exercises they've given you for the hand?
And not to stalk that reporter who was too happy to listen to your mother chattering on? At least now I know the origin of 'Basty burnt bunny,' but really, she might have been a little more circumspect. Then again, I suppose it's been a long time since reporters paid her much in the way of attention. One forgets that they conveniently blur the lines of what should and should not be on the record.
I thought it was quite sweet of Razzer to come see you. Pity you were still so nonsensical, though I believe Razzer found that well worth the price of admission. Not that either of us like to see you out of sorts, but you really were quite amusing to behold for a while. Particularly when you were surly and trying to be serious.
That said, I hope that we don't find ourselves celebrating every spring with a hospital stay for you, dear. And again, please, I don't like to think of you at Marlborough with only one elf to look out for you. Are you sure she understands her instructions from Spottiswood? (It was Spottiswood, again, wasn't it?) Should you decide to accede to good sense, do let me know and I'll arrange for more stimulating company.
And just to be sure you don't ignore this invitation, I'm owling Ned with the same.
And not to stalk that reporter who was too happy to listen to your mother chattering on? At least now I know the origin of 'Basty burnt bunny,' but really, she might have been a little more circumspect. Then again, I suppose it's been a long time since reporters paid her much in the way of attention. One forgets that they conveniently blur the lines of what should and should not be on the record.
I thought it was quite sweet of Razzer to come see you. Pity you were still so nonsensical, though I believe Razzer found that well worth the price of admission. Not that either of us like to see you out of sorts, but you really were quite amusing to behold for a while. Particularly when you were surly and trying to be serious.
That said, I hope that we don't find ourselves celebrating every spring with a hospital stay for you, dear. And again, please, I don't like to think of you at Marlborough with only one elf to look out for you. Are you sure she understands her instructions from Spottiswood? (It was Spottiswood, again, wasn't it?) Should you decide to accede to good sense, do let me know and I'll arrange for more stimulating company.
And just to be sure you don't ignore this invitation, I'm owling Ned with the same.