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Hydra Lestrange Finch-Fletchley ([personal profile] alt_hydra) wrote2011-12-27 08:36 pm

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If I'm not careful I'll have spent all of hols having done nothing but read books. Many people gave me books as gifts this year, which is fine by me because I gave many people books in return, as well. I've got Pure Hunger, Charmless, the first book in the Incantation series, and some others besides. Now that I've finished all my thank you notes and sent them off, it's entirely too pleasant to stay in the dungeons and read before the fire while munching on chocs relaxing all day.

So I think that tomorrow I may need a bit of a walk, or maybe a fly. Something with fresh air and sunshine (if there is any!). Oh, and then I should probably try to study my arithmancy so that I can keep on top of things until lessons start up again. And study all my other subjects, too.

Pansy, I've heard people saying that your Mother had her baby, and it was a boy. Congratulations on becoming a big sister. I bet you can't wait to meet him in person.
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[personal profile] alt_justin 2011-12-28 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Hello,

That's all right, I've been doing a fair amount of reading myself. And anyway, Matron told me to take things easy for the first few days, which she needn't have done, I've been well content to stay in, what?

But I'd like to see you, yes. And don't worry if you'd like to take breaks with other books; those were two of my mother's favourites, but I know they take some effort to read. Well, perhaps one more than the other.

Have they dismantled the rose garden yet, do you know? Perhaps we could look and see if it's still there. And if not, then maybe a short walk.

-Justin
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[personal profile] alt_justin 2011-12-28 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Ha, no--though it would have come in handy about, oh, two weeks ago, what? But I'm using my bookmark already.

I hadn't thought about Sally-Anne, but yes, you're quite right, I can see why she reminds you of her. She has quite an indomitable spirit, after all. I'm glad you're finding it interesting, at any rate.

With or without the roses, then. We've only a few days of hols left and I shouldn't like to waste them.

Did you get any other good presents, Dux?

Oh, and congratulations on 'best dressed' from the ball! It's well amazing. Lucky for you they ignored the duffer standing next to you, what?

-Justin
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[personal profile] alt_justin 2011-12-28 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
I rather thought the controversy over Bell might make them all the more intriguing to you.

I can't imagine Sally-Anne giving you anything you wouldn't like. I should be well interested to see. Oh, did Tevis fancy his collar? (Can one even tell with a rabbit?)

I think, when it comes to your mother, you may already have the right of things, and the best course is to try not to let her contrariness bother you, what? I know that's difficult, Dux, when you want her to behave more kindly.

My mother says that a frock is only just a frock until the right person wears it, so I don't think it's down to the designer, entirely, either. You really looked lovely Thursday. It was an honour to escort you.

But I suppose I'd better put out the light now, what, if we're going to have a proper outing tomorrow!

Sweet dreams,

-Justin
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[personal profile] alt_sally_anne 2011-12-28 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I've heard Pure Hunger is really good. Can I borrow You'll have to tell me what you think, when you're done reading it!
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[personal profile] alt_sally_anne 2011-12-28 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
I'd love to borrow it. No rush, though. Thanks!
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[personal profile] alt_draco 2011-12-28 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
I actually told her that I ended up reading it by accident and ended up having to repair the cracked binding before wrapping it. So yes, it really is that good. Definitely caught me by surprise.
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[personal profile] alt_daphne 2011-12-28 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Since you've been busy with other things, you might not have noticed that the magazines and papers have listed you as one of the "best dressed" at the Yule Ball, along with Samantha, Cho Chang, Kathryn Pyle, and myself - what a tremendous honour, given your age! But then not at all surprising, seeing as your robes were designed by Gerard Joosh. Your Aunt continues, as ever, to have impeccable taste.

And really, now that I've just written that, it makes sense that someone's given you the first book in the Incantation series. I think you'll enjoy them quite a lot.
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[personal profile] alt_susan 2011-12-28 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
I'd no idea you were such a book-lover, Lestrange! I really like to give (and get!) books as gifts too. My youngest brother and sister usually pool their pocket money to get me a new one or a comic at Christmastime.

I don't know what sort of things you like best, but if you'd like to borrow anything of mine you'd be welcome. We've got a few people around who like to share their favorites; ask Sally-Anne about it if you like.