Narcissa Malfoy

I don't suppose you've woken up from your overnight exertions?

I've just had the most curious conversation with your former foster-sister. She's coming here tomorrow, to visit.

I can't say I don't welcome the variety - that's no personal reflection on you or Toshenka, dearest, merely an observation that the edges of my circle have drawn in rather dramatically over the last month - but I am most interested to know why she wants to see me.

Unfortunately, I am certain that having you or Tosha present might not put her much at ease, and may defeat her purpose in coming. Particularly you, I imagine. Though I would greatly appreciate the moral support, more's the pity.

Well. I suppose I shall have to monitor her closely for any sign that she's looking to sell my story to the papers.