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Jan. 3rd, 2012 09:25 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_narcissaWell, now that the holidays are over it's back to the everyday. Pity it seems we are still to be treated to the rants of fools. Particularly when it leads to more idiocy, like that story in this evening's Prophet. And this practice of giving fieldhands privileges on Boxing Day only feeds the notion that they have rights. I'm sure that led in part to this evening's tragic report. Such a shame that two halfbloods lost their livelihoods in the ... disagreement. I've no doubt it will be quite a while before either finds paid work again.
But that is only to be expected, I suppose, when one follows bad advice.
Now, Aleta, never fear, I've no intention of missing the meeting next week. Or the ceremony itself; I'm entirely curious to know who has been selected to receive honours from the WI.
And Amanda, yes, dear, I'm sure we shall be quite comfortable tomorrow at Mellerstain. Thank you for offering it.
Oh, Rosa, before I forget: I'll be happy to come see you and Ewan, at my first opportunity. I'll have Mariposa get in touch with you. We are sorry to have missed the ceremony but the photos look most impressive.
I am also looking forward to this year's Frost Faire. This time of year shows New London in its glory and the Burdett-Couttses are sure to outdo themselves to put the landscape of the city (or should I say, 'Londinium?') to magnificent effect.
The other thing I look forward to, of course, is our next Sisters in Witchcraft meeting, which promises to be a very pleasant afternoon. Truly, these ladies have consistently shown that our realm continues to prosper and soon we shall realise the fruits of Our Lord's visionary plan for us all.
But that is only to be expected, I suppose, when one follows bad advice.
Now, Aleta, never fear, I've no intention of missing the meeting next week. Or the ceremony itself; I'm entirely curious to know who has been selected to receive honours from the WI.
And Amanda, yes, dear, I'm sure we shall be quite comfortable tomorrow at Mellerstain. Thank you for offering it.
Oh, Rosa, before I forget: I'll be happy to come see you and Ewan, at my first opportunity. I'll have Mariposa get in touch with you. We are sorry to have missed the ceremony but the photos look most impressive.
I am also looking forward to this year's Frost Faire. This time of year shows New London in its glory and the Burdett-Couttses are sure to outdo themselves to put the landscape of the city (or should I say, 'Londinium?') to magnificent effect.
The other thing I look forward to, of course, is our next Sisters in Witchcraft meeting, which promises to be a very pleasant afternoon. Truly, these ladies have consistently shown that our realm continues to prosper and soon we shall realise the fruits of Our Lord's visionary plan for us all.
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 04:32 am (UTC)They matter to herWell, she did mention CCF, but not preparing for it. She wants me pulled from consideration and to stay with you this summer, instead.
I suppose I thought she must have already discussed it with you.
From,
Hydra
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 04:34 am (UTC)How intriguing. And what reason did she give, pray tell?
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 04:43 am (UTC)From,
Hydra
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 04:46 am (UTC)I wasn't aware that you were a curse to be flung from wandspoint.
Have you decided on a career path, then? And do you think CCF will be important for it?
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 04:50 am (UTC)So, now I suppose I want to be a wife, and do important society things.
...and maybe something with runes, too?
or animalsFrom,
Hydra
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 04:54 am (UTC)I am not asking you what you think your mother wants you to do.
Are you saying you want to be a wife and socialite because you think it will make 'people' happy?
Or are you saying it because that's really what you want out of your life?
Truth, now. Tell Auntie Narcissa what you want to do this summer.
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 04:58 am (UTC)I'd like to do CCF this summer, if I make the cut, but still spend time with you, too, if your schedule permits.
From,
Hydra
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 05:04 am (UTC)Then I think you should go right on planning to try for the CCF.
And of course we'll be able to find some time together, if you like. I'd like that, as well.
As for the rest - let that develop as it develops. Being a wife does not mean you can have no other pursuits, either, so working with other disciplines like runes is still a strong possibility, if it holds your interest.
Now, if your mother asks you about talking to me, dear, we talked about the Frost Faire and skating and revising for Arithmancy. And nothing else. Agreed?
Re: Private message to Aunt Narcissa
Date: 2012-01-04 05:07 am (UTC)Frost Faire and skating - Agreed!
Oh, and arithmancy, too.
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Hydra