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[alt_bellatrix]

My happy condition has not made life any less hectic. I am relieved, though, that everything is progressing so smoothly this time. The first few months were quite hard on me, and there were times when I wondered if we would be disappointed yet again. But I've just seen the midwife this week; she told me that everything is pitch perfect, and after a moment or two, I was quite convinced that she was telling the truth. Truth told, I feel quite healthy and energetic - as much as I ever did, in fact.

So much so that when running the Aurors through their new training programme last Wednesday, I helped Barty with several demonstrations. He might've gone easy on me, of course, but I don't think the boy is that sentimental. As of now the group will be tested on their new skills in early May, and anyone who can't keep up with be turned out for parchment work. Because honestly, if I with my load can manage, then surely any respectable man ought to be able to keep up.

I was hoping that Hydra would get to have a play date with dear Harry this week, but it seems that there was no time. Hydra misses Harry quite desperately, I think. She often does chatter on about how she can't wait to join Harry and her cousin Draco at Hogwarts next year.

Oh, blast it - I haven't had a minute free for Owls this week, so I'll just mention here that we should reach a decision by early this week, Professor Sinistra.

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[alt_sinistra]

My thanks for the update! I know you have a lot to consider (and isn't it always challenging to find a time the involved people can talk? It usually is here.)

I've been madly preparing for the rest of term this past week, but think everything is now settled so that I'd have extra time to devote to this project if - as I hope - it's needed. (And if not, well, I'll have a little more time for star-gazing, I suppose.)

[alt_bellatrix]

It looks as if it has been decided.

Congratulations - the parchment work should arrive to you by tomorrow morning.

[alt_sinistra]

Goodness - even faster than I expected. Thank you for the advance notice - I'll make sure to follow up directly.

(I assume there's something in there about public announcements and all that - I don't want to step on any toes, of course.)

[alt_narcissa]

Do be careful, Bella, dear. Even in an exercise something could go awry.

Draco felt the same about not spending time with Harry this holiday. Lucius seems to think it's more than the Lord Protector just missing the boy.

Have you time to drop in this week so we may talk?

[alt_bellatrix]

Of course I have time for you, Cissy. What day shall I drop in?

[alt_narcissa]

Well, I know the Wizengamot session is tomorrow, and Friday I've an appointment at Witch Weekly.

I'm just leaving St Mungo's now, or if you prefer Thursday? I've nothing pressing that day.

[alt_bellatrix]

Thursday suits me well.