Well, knowing you as I do, you're father's probably not far wrong - at least about the mudbloods. I'm not so sure about the patricide. Though if you've shown restraint up until now it's hardly likely.

And your mother is not the only one who has noticed that you've been making yourself scarce, working all sorts of cases that don't call for your personal involvement. I've not been nearly as busy as you've been unavailable.

Between you and Bella it's a wonder I get any sleep at all, for worry. That's not to say I take anything as pessimistic a view as Norah of your ability to stop anyone who might attempt to trouble you.

I've seen your skills in action, after all.

Tuesday. I'll book a private chamber - half-twelve, all right?

How long will you have, afterward?