PRIVATE MESSAGE TO D GREENGRASS

[alt_crouch_jr]

SHOULD HAVE

S hould have written before now to thank you for your kindness during my recuperation. You went out of your way.

Suppose you are out tonight at one or other of the gatherings Tosha's making the rounds of. If not, I wonder if you'd come lift a glass to the new year.

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[alt_daphne]

Oh, look at that! If you're penmanship is any indication, you're recuperation is very nearly complete. It was entirely my pleasure to provide the kindess, but your appreciation is most welcome.

I was at so many parties until late last night that, aside from lunch with my family and a dance session with Gerard, I've spent nearly the whole day idling about. So no, I wasn't planning to make the rounds tonight.

That's kind of you to think of me. Are you still staying at Cottesmore?

[alt_crouch_jr]

Cottesmore, yes.

And, yes. Am much improved.

Enough that I'm thinking of making an appearance at Sophia's tomorrow night. Understand you might be going as well? If so, perhaps I could escort you.

Sounds as if you're this season's It-Witch, on everyone's list. Makes it all the more remarkable you managed so much time for visits to the infirm.

[alt_daphne]

I'm glad to hear it.

I suppose I am the "It-Witch," in a way, and you know, if that's one small bright spot in discovering that my father isn't really my father, then I'll take it. That's why I gave Sophia the interview in the first place, so that I could manage how the truth was presented to the public and protect both my reputation and my family's as much as possible.

No disservice intended toward Raz. I know he was a good friend to you, and he was a brilliant teacher - probably my favourite, in fact - but to think of him as my true father has been required quite a mental and emotional transition.

On - and yes, I did promise Sophia I would attend her party. If you're going to give me a reason to look forward to it even more than I already was, then I happily accept.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Am sure it has been challenging to adapt. Particularly with Raz gone.

He was a good friend. Which- were his personal effects left behind at Spencer House? If so, I may need to apologise for several volumes you'll find on the shelves.


But do stop writing me back and step through the Floo. Do you prefer whiskey or port?

[alt_daphne]

Yes. I wish he could have known.

Oh, really? I'm intrigued. You'll have to point them out to me sometime.

I know it would be more elegant and It-Witchy to say port, but if I'm honest I prefer whiskey. With good company.

There in five minutes.