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019 [29 Jun 2009 · 12:38pm] PRIVATE TO CLAUDETTE I must firstly thank you for your compassionate defense of the Burkes actions, it was heartening to see even one person approach this situation with sympathy and consideration. I am writing to ask if I may be informed should you hear anything in regards to the their present situation and state. I understand that you may not be able to divulge anything you may know but it wouldn't have felt right not asking. PRIVATE TO ASTRA Thank you for the kindness you've extended to the Burkes and their children. I imagine caring for four children would be a tremendous task for anyone and that you should take it upon yourself in the midst of your own pregnancy is very noble - not to mention impressive - of you. That said, there is no reason for you to shoulder this responsibility alone. Should they require anything or if you wish for assistance (or should you like to pass the responsibility on to someone else entirely), you may let me know and I will make it my first priority. read (5) reply

018 [26 Jun 2009 · 3:41pm] PRIVATE placeheld for thoughts on yesterday's fiasco PRIVATE TO NARCISSA I must apologize for ending our conversation yesterday without warning. Mother was rather upset following the broadcast and I spent the remainder of the evening with her. I would love to continue our conversation in person if Lucius finds that the situation is stable and safe enough - and provided you are well enough, of course. read (12) reply

017 [22 Jun 2009 · 1:51pm] PRIVATE I don't even know where to begin. He is old (I don’t even know exactly how old he is but he is old) and Lucinda's father. And he is poor how could mother and father allow this? And so quickly! Do they not remember the rumours about Jacqueline when her engagement to Mr Macnair was announced? TThen again, it seems propriety is not an issue if the girl in question is 24 unwed past a certain age. and expected to marry a man only because his family line is dead. this is never going to work I understood that I may not ever have a choice but I wished to be chosen under different circumstances. Lucinda must not know yet otherwise I am certain she would be congratulating me I imagine she is thrilled with the idea of me being her new step-mother I must proceed with a smile on my face and lie to my friends about my contentment with this arrangement. There will be questions and I must tell no one how this happened - how rapidly this happened. Narcissa, too? If I choose to lie to her about the circumstances and assure her along with everyone else that I was aware of my betrothal for some time, she will wonder (perhaps not aloud) why I kept it from her. If I tell her it will be so embarrassing to admit I risk my reputation. Then again I am sure there are very few people remaining who have not judged me based on the fact that I am unwed. I cannot imagine married life. Will I be a good wife? What sort of husband will he make? I cannot imagine having a comfortable conversation with the man yet in a year we will be sharing a bed oh Merlin let me deliver an heir quickly and eating together at mealtimes, attending functions together I will be Mrs Yaxley! Hortense Yaxley sounds blo ridiculous. Luckily, from what I gather about the man he has not led a scandalous life. Unfortunately, that is the only positive thing that comes to mind right now. This is never going to work. I must see Persephone. She is the only one who will understand. reply

016 [13 Jun 2009 · 6:51pm] PRIVATE I have spent every moment since Father came for me at Diagon either eating or sleeping. Perhaps I should have informed my Lucinda and the others of my release but I could not muster the energy to do anything except crawl into bed and I did not wish to use those tampered with journals any more than necessary. I feel as though I should record this experience - for myself - but I feel sick thinking about it and this month has already been tremendously dismal that I feel it would be best to put it behind me as quickly as I can. It is made easier by the fact that my relief and joy substantially overrides my frustration. I certainly do not care for a repeat and I am grateful that we were released and treated... well, it could have been a lot worse although I really do wish that I did not have to spend my 24th birthday as a captive. I was fortunate enough not to have had any of my fingers removed and even more fortunate not to have had Mireille's fate. I still do not know the circumstances of her death and I cannot fathom what happened that resulted in her death. She was the most cooperative of us all, I cannot imagine if There is no danger for now. I do not need to dwell on the “what if’s” and the circumstance in which it could have been me. Mother - as I expected - did not ensure my gardens were tended to while I was absent but I would not dream of criticising her for that. This experience affected her perhaps more than it did me (the constant unawareness must have been maddening - it is evident on her visage) and she has been so pleased to spend time with me since my return. Normally, she sends for someone to do her shopping as she is not quite comfortable among the sordid masses but she insisted upon escorting me to purchase a new wand and journal this morning and wished to extend our shopping trip in order to compensate for my wretched birthday and past two weeks in general. I declined as I was already rather overwhelmed but I will certainly not forget her consideration soon. Nonetheless, this means there is no time to waste and tomorrow, I will have to spring into my old schedule once again. PRIVATE TO LUCINDA I am so sorry I was not able to be present for Ben's funeral. I wished to say this sooner but it was precarious under the circumstances. Now that we can speak more freely, I wish to know how you are and what has happened that I might need to be made aware of. PRIVATE TO DEATH EATERS AND SUPPORTERS Thank you to all those who concentrated their efforts (and concern) on the hostage situation and secured our release. I do not know how I can recompense you for what you have done for us and I am not averse to appropriate suggestions. read (1) reply

015 [10 Jun 2009 · 12:04am] Barty, Lucinda - if one of you could assure my family that I am fine even though the food is horrible and I am sharing living quarters with a half-blood, I would be very grateful. I miss you all terribly but I trust that we will soon be reunited. In the meantime, be sure to take of yourselves. Lucinda, I am so sorry I will not be present at Leobe What have I missed? read (7) reply

014 [31 May 2009 · 5:13pm] PRIVATE I don't know what is going on but this is insanity. The Prophet burned to the ground and two people missing. And last week the Notts - there were children in that house! Father has taken extra measures to ensure our security but if the Minister's home could be breached, I should think no one is safe from these barbarians. PRIVATE TO LUCINDA Have you managed to contact your cousin? read (6) reply

013 [19 May 2009 · 7:01pm] PRIVATE I cannot decide whether it would be wise to attend the opening of the Gibbon Gallery. While I am supportive of the endeavour and commend Mireille on her hard work, the fact that the event is open to the public worries me - and I think many others will regard this with hesitation and reluctance as well. I cannot imagine that the memories of the incident at last year's Masquerade have entirely faded yet I feel obligated to attend considering the Foundation’s connection to the project. It would be most helpful to ask Narcissa but I would not her to be insulted by my scepticism, especially considering how hard she has worked to ensure there would not be a repeat of that evening. PRIVATE TO MIREILLE Congratulations on the tremendous achievement. I am sure your venture will be met with nothing but praise. PRIVATE TO LUCINDA Have you given the opening of the Gibbon Gallery any thought, attendance wise? It is always thrilling to hear of projects that may offer our society prime cultural content. I am sure the Gibbon Gallery will be an excellent source for artistic and cultural enrichment and growth and I greatly look forward to what I am sure will be my first of many visits. read (8) reply

012 [14 May 2009 · 9:46pm] PRIVATE I am a wretched sister, compensating for my absence during this tremendous time in my sister's life with gifts. Nonetheless, I know she will be appreciative of the thought and, I think, rather eager to use the gift. I cannot imagine how exhausted she must be, even with help. A child is a great adjustment and Seph, the darling baby in our family, has never known such responsibility before (Prefect in seventh year sounds like a joke now). I have heard instances in which new mothers have been overwhelmed by paranoia that they do not possess maternal instincts and while I do not wish that upon my sister, I regret that I would be of very little help besides sending her soothing toiletries. It is a very strange and disheartening realization that the sister I have so fiercely protected, taught and guided has outgrown me in a sense. In a very monumental, profound sense. I would not be so worried if Prior had not reacted so apathetically to the birth of his daughter. Or maybe if he had been present at the birth. It was very lucky Aunt Chloris was present to control the situation and speak with that imbecile At times, I could have sworn I was more frenzied than Seph My poor sister was so anxious to give birth and Prior's behaviour made it clear that this would not be their sole attempt. I can understand his frustration but the birth of his daughter does not deserve to be treated with such blatant disappointment - especially such a lovely child as our dear Pansy. I hope - for his sake - that he has the sense not to press the issue upon her in the near future but from what Seph has told me about pregnancy, I would not be looking forward to another 9 months of it no matter when it was proposed. But I suppose I will not have to worry about that for some time to come. If ever. The news of Mrs Meliflua's engagement has wounded my ego somewhat. To think that a middle-aged, widowed woman could attract more attention than me is well, frankly there are no bloo there are no words for this I quickly grew restless after hearing Narcissa and Astra's ideas for the public garden and took a walk through my own for some ideas. It is too early to present my thoughts to anyone but I have begun piecing together some simple arrangements and colour schemes. Spell-o-taped piece of parchment. reply

011 [01 May 2009 · 8:31pm] PRIVATE The Daily Prophet reported of the revolt last night. It seemed as though the news was taking a positive turn; the news was actively recounting all the successes of the Rehabilitation Centre this past little while. I suppose the article does carry an optimistic message: Dumbledore is deceased and I think that ought to put a stopper on these nasty little agitations for some time. Those idiotic enough to follow him in the first place could not possibly be capable of formulating a plan to continue without him. At least two fatalities on their side were also mentioned. At least. I worry that something dreadful has happened but that I’m not aware of it. Would I have I would have heard if there was a death by now. I could ask someone but perhaps my concern would be mistaken for nosiness. PRIVATE TO SEPH You haven't heard any particularly grave news, have you? ETA: PRIVATE TO DEATH EATERS AND SUPPORTERS Thank you to those who risked themselves last night for us all. I am afraid it is difficult to express my gratitude appropriately in writing but if there is anything I could do or provide, I would be happy to oblige. I was saddened to hear of last night's casualties. It is disturbing to think that certain members of this society are so threatening to our safety that only death could silence them. Perhaps if the Rehabilitation Centre had been established earlier… read (5) reply

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