Private message to Mummy

[alt_hydra]

Dear Mummy,

I know that you're busy and I don't want to bother you so I'll make this very short.

I was just wondering what it is you might have done with Tevis? I'm not asking for him back. I know that this is my punishment and I will accept it.

I'm not even that worried or concerned about him, only some people have asked where my rabbit's gone, and I'm not sure how to answer them. And I want to be sure that my answer doesn't displease you. That's all.

From,
Hydra

Comments

[alt_bellatrix]

It is very nearly impressive that you resisted the urge to include your father on this note - I am sure that it must have been a strong one.

I believe that your lessons are beginning shortly, however, and I will not converse with you on the journals until I know that your lessons are over.

Now, be off with you.

[alt_hydra]

But

Yes Mummy.

From,
Hydra

[alt_hydra]

Mummy, I'm out of lessons now.

From,
Hydra

[alt_bellatrix]

You've had all day to think about the matter, and you find that it's still important to you?

You must examine your priorities closer.

I didn't take the creature to punish you, I took it because your actions dictated that he should be taken. Compare it to your marks: when you receive a T in Arithmancy, is it because you are being punished, or because your actions dictated the mark? Because you lack of seriousness, studiousness, and maturity? All of the above.

You told me you had helped Harry prepared for the task. I know not what these preparations were, but Harry's actions during the task indicate that he, like you, is unable to prioritise. Since you have and will continue to have an influence in his life, your must not allow your tendency to go soft at crucial moments rub off on him. Certainly Narcissa has made certain that her own weaknesses haven't rubbed off on Lucius. I don't see why you cannot do the same.

[alt_hydra]

But I'm not Aunt Nar

Of course, Mummy, I understand. The rabbit did keep me from prioritising as I ought to. Only now, if I just knew what happened to him it, I think I could move forward and focus on doing the things you want me to.

From,
Hydra

[alt_bellatrix]

The rabbit lives and is cared for - just not by you.

Now, I suggest that you sit back and focus on just why that is, or I won't hesitate to remove your horse next.

All for your own good, of course.

[alt_hydra]

Of course, Mummy. Thank you.

From,
Hydra