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[alt_hydra]

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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Re: Private message to Justin

[alt_justin]

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

Re: Private message to Justin

[alt_hydra]

Oh yes, it's terribly interesting. I can see why they were your Mother's favourites. And then that story about Currer Bell just makes it ever so much more interesting.

Hols are going by too fast, aren't they?

A great many good presents, yes. Even after sending me those dress robes Aunt Narcissa and Uncle Lucius gave me new boots and some jewelery, and Daddy sent a dressing gown and a bracelet, along with the usual food hamper. Sally Anne gave me the most clever book cover, too, for my journal. I'll have to show it to you - I'm just sure it'll make you laugh, but it's better seen than described.

Anyhow, I got far too many things, more than I deserve, and yet I can't help but feel peculiar about the fact that Mummy didn't send me anything at all.

And thanks, but I really think it's Gerard Joosh who's being singled out more than I am!

From,
Hydra

Re: Private message to Justin

[alt_justin]

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

Re: Private message to Justin

[alt_hydra]

He looks very handsome in his collar, and he wears it without fussing, so I think that's as close as one can get to telling how a rabbit feels about something.

Oh, it was really only when I was little that I wished she would be more kind, and now I mostly hope that she'll leave me alone at least not find too many reasons or opportunities to be not kind.

But it's hard to know what it means that she didn't send any gifts. She could be terribly busy, or she might be letting me know that I'm spoiled and get enough from everyone else already.

I'll never forget Thursday, and I think it's down to more than just the frock for that.

See you tomorrow, and goodnight!

From,
Hydra