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[alt_narcissa]

To all who attended the memorial, our thanks. We're so grateful for your consideration. We especially appreciate the efforts of the Ministry and the St Mungo's staff of Healers, as well as Victarus Runge, who served as our officiate. And of course, we cannot forget the unfailing support of Our Lord Protector, whose sympathies we are most gratified to receive.

As the Prophet announcement stated, Mrs Prewett's wish was that donations be made to the Daughters of the Protectorate and the Witches' Institute in lieu of flowers or cards.

You may imagine that the family are overwhelmed by the events of yesterday, public and private. I personally am quite convinced that we were wise to set our public reception for tomorrow instead of yesterday or today.

I'm sure we will not be able, despite our best efforts, to personally speak to everyone who may wish during the reception. However, I assure you that all the family are always humbled by the outpouring of respect and regard of our fellow witches and wizards. Thank you and may the Protectorate endure.

Comments

[alt_narcissa]

There's still a deal of arrangements to make for Kensington tomorrow. I simply could not begin to address every owl or comment individually.

As a rule, you know I prefer to let my husband provide the public face for the family. But in this case, since it seems that Aunt Lucretia entrusted me with the dutiful division of her goods, it was only fitting that I be the one for this particular public statement.

Have you decided to keep the elf? Doubtless she could help you much more than even having Fifi once per week.

[alt_regulus]

I can't decide about the elf. It's hard to imagine having a strange elf around all the time. I mean, it's one thing to have Fifi making meals for me, that's been lovely, but it's my own elf I I still have Kreacher to do tasks when he can be spared at Buckingham, although.

And, then, it's not as though I have a large house or really need domestics for any other reason. Like as not I'll be back to travelling in a week or two, and then I'd have no need of the new elf at all. Of course, Mother would never take her: her elves are a breed unto themselves. Wouldn't she be useful to you? I won't see her cast out; if it comes to that, I'd certainly find something to do with her.

[alt_narcissa]

We could certainly use her, if there is no one else, particularly as Lucius sent his to Buckingham when we left for France. He has been perfectly happy with Heddy, but she was his father's, after all, and can't live forever.

Lucretia was your aunt, however, not mine, and I think it only proper to give you the right of refusal.

[alt_regulus]

Take her, then, cousin. Surely you know that my circumstances are, well, to say they are uncertain would be putting it kindly.

If the elf can be useful for you, then, by all means, take her. With my compliments to Lucius.