patrice_:

( Warded to First Impressions )

( Warded to Lucia )

( Warded to Mina )

The de facto topic of choice seems to be Christmas shopping. I have done some of mine, but I confess not nearly all. I shall attempt to finish that up this week, I think.

patrice_:

[Warded to Regulus Black]

Congratulations, Regulus. Celeste Lestrange is a lovely and intelligent woman and it is an excellent match. However, I hope you will not allow yourself to be distracted from your work for the Dark Lord with wedding plans.

[Warded to Rabastan Lestrange, Regulus Black, Persephone Jugson, & Lucius Malfoy]

This coming week I would like for us to spend a bit more time on duelling. Thus, we will be doubling up during the week as well as during the weekend. Regulus and Persephone if I can see the two of you on Thursday. Rabastan and Lucius, on Tuesday. We will resume individual training the following week.

Questions?

[Warded to Lucia]

Ma cherie, how are you feeling today? I trust that you would let me know if there was anything amiss, but I worry about you and our so child. I would like to take some wine in the study, but I could have the elves make you some cocoa if you would care to join me?

patrice_:

( Warded Private )

( Warded to the Inner Circle )

( Warded to Lucia )

Last night's events are most certainly a tragedy and my sincerest sympathies are with those who are involved one way or another. I hope that support will be given to the families of the victims so that circumstances like those surrounding the Hale family may be avoided. I can only begin to imagine, and as a father it is certainly not something I would ever wish to endure.

patrice_:

( Warded Private )

[Warded to Mina]

Luncheon on Wednesday? Would you be free?

[Warded to Laelia]

It was good to see you Friday, Laelia. Give my greetings to mother, if you will.

[Warded to the Inner Circle]

In truth, I think women are at least equally a curse as they are a blessing.

It is always a delight to turn on the wireless and note a bit of history being shared. Mrs Vaisey, I do wish to thank you for that tidbit. And while I am certain you looked at it, I would encourage anyone who is further interested in our first witch Minister of Magic, to check out Skeenspell's biography from Brookstanton. It is an entertaining and enlightening read.