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[alt_bellatrix]

Professor Sinistra, I've sent you an Owl this morning and I do hope that it has arrived in due course. It mostly includes detailed plans for the project, as well as a copy of the recommendation I penned for you following my observation of your class. Two others that I know of have been recommended for the position as well, but the fact that it is I who am recommending you should put you in good favour, I think. Please look the materials over and do not hesitate to Owl in return if you have any questions.

Along with that business, I've got to meet with Hoppykirk about the changes to the training programme, get her siggy all over everything before passing it on. Harkiss and Dawlish are feeling quite nervous, I believe. As they should be, a pair of lumps like that.

My Lord has asked to be left alone this week. Time spent with the new pet project, no doubt. I only wish to be of service on that count, but if it is solitude He desires, He shall have it. Praise.



Ah, Cissy... we did the charm last week. It's a boy.

Yes, for all of you reading along: I'm pregnant. Almost into the third trimester. All looks safe and well this time, and Hydra is beside herself at the thought of having a brother. A son! I'll have to begin thinking of suitable names right away.

Comments

[alt_narcissa]

A boy!

How wonderful! It's lucky I never quite got round to packing up all Draco's old baby robes for charity. You ought to come this week, then, if you've got the time, and we can look through the cupboards in the north wing, give the things you want a good freshening before you need them.

[alt_lucius]

Congratulations, officially.

Yes, I suppose you heard the creature's final attempts to save itself? Madness, clearly. I do hope Our Lord's desire to work in solitude has no bearing on any more ... troublesome reasons.

Though I wonder that if He wished to be left with His new project, why He has expressly wished for His son to attend Him all week? Understandably He wishes to see the boy and acquaint him with His work. Still, historically He has preferred to keep young Marvolo out from underfoot.

[alt_mcgonagall]

Congratulations!

[alt_sinistra]

First, my best wishes for your continued health and that of the little one. What wonderful news for any family!

I did, of course, get your Owl this morning. Thank you for the level of detail in what you are considering, and your hopes for this project. I am - as I said on Thursday - quite interested, but I also understand the importance of a thoughtful and well-considered decision.

I expect to have some further time to look closely at your notes tomorrow, and will certainly Owl with any further questions I have. Thank you again for your time, and your comments on our class topics as well.