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[alt_narcissa]

Mordant, it's useless to think for a moment that you've got him fooled, so I shan't even bother with an owl. But I don't want you to think your efforts are in vain: It sounds just the delightful sort of affair he'll despise. Of course we wouldn't dream of missing the fun.

Oh, and Eudora, I haven't forgot. Mariposa will be sending you the list of dates and proposals for the Sisters in Witchcraft for the spring term. I think, given the excitement this week over the newly-formed dramatic society at Hogwarts, several of the suggestions will be perfectly suited to the programme and complement the regular YPL tremendously.

Now, as to the upcoming calendar, I can honestly say I am, for the moment, ahead of the curve. I've even responded to several invitations for events after Easter! But I have no expectation of remaining caught up for long, especially since I am sure these few letters on my desk are but the beginning of a spring deluge. I have noted a definite trend toward birth announcements, which I should be surprised to see abate soon.

Meanwhile, do allow me a day or two to gloat before burying my blotter once more.

There is one small matter that still needs attending. However, I have a plan for that - and I daresay I shall be successful.

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[alt_lucius]

I've no doubt you'll succeed whatever the venture. So long as it's not another lengthy project, my love. Otherwise next time you complain of the mountain of owls you've not had time to address I shall be forced to remind you of how relaxed and happy you are when you can say that you are not over-extended.

[alt_narcissa]

Hm. When, in the last ten years, have you been less than over-extended? In the last fifteen, even?

But that aside, this is really just a very small thing that needs attending. More of an errand than a project, really. And I promise it shan't interfere with any of the long-term commitments we've already got for spring.

[alt_crouch_jr]

 
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Quite.

[alt_narcissa]

And no, I have no intention of stopping his plans, either. Or telling you just exactly what's on the agenda. That would be terribly unfair to Mordant when he's gone to the trouble!

[alt_crouch_jr]

No, of course, you won't.

I'll have to suffer this birthday like all others. Can't possibly be as frustrating as last year, though. That's something.

[alt_narcissa]

Birthdays are invariably frustrating, dear, and each one worse than the last, you'll find.

You've only yourself to blame for the particular brand of torture meted out by friends, however. And on that note, I think I'll retire and let you work yourself into fits until the surprise reveals itself.