Reparations
Mar. 31st, 2010 11:28 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_luciusThe lack of owl-born communication does sometimes force conversations into a public forum against one's will. However, certain things must be said and cannot wait for the restrictions to lift. Therefore:
'Forget' is far too strong a word, Regulus. In no way do I advocate that you should desist all contact with the child. That, I am certain, would cause as much damage as the consequences of becoming too enthralled.
I merely ask that you respect the fragility of her position. With the loss of the father so early and last year's near miss concerning Rosalind, I fear her constitution may suffer terribly at any sort of disappointment.
Kindly recall that I have flown this course before, many times - with Mother and Amanda, with Narcissa twice in '79 and of course after your disappearance, and with Miss Parkinson herself - and it is I who must console our witchfolk in the wake of similar bereavements, be they real or imagined.
Pansy, Narcissa tells me I must apologise if my words last night upset you (and she feels certain they must have done). That was not the intent, I am sure you realise. In no way do I wish to sever the bond you have forged with Regulus. Perhaps I am overly pessimistic in anticipating the shattering of your ideals. Or else I have over-estimated the extent to which you have glorified your correspondent as a hero of the Protectorate. In either case, be assured that I have no desire to see you suffer a trauma even remotely similar to those you have already survived. I merely caution you, for I know how easily you extend your affection and how completely you commit that esteem once given (even despite evidence that your judgement in character can be somewhat misplaced).
Let us suffice to say that Regulus is and always has been a droll fellow, and thus it is understandable that you are drawn together. But he bears significant limitations in his ability to follow-through on his intentions, regardless of how sincere they are when he states them. Pray do not set too much store by his promises.
On an unrelated note, received word of an incident in Catterside on the full moon. Nothing too serious, but it has been a few months since a power struggle disrupted any of the enclaves, much less involving a mated pair. Both killed, it seems. Scrimgeour wants to send an Auror to speak to the camp Enforcers and the acknowledged alpha, but believe it would be a better expenditure of resources to provide additional support to the over-crowded camps.
It seems there were a few incidents there as well. Unruly muggles: a sure sign that they are recovering their strength. But as more of them regain their capacity, they expect to resume their quarters. Many of these were re-occupied with the newly conditioned replacement labour force. Have recommended that the administrators set the idle to clearing out suitable living space for themselves, which ought to keep them occupied and provide them basic amenities to settle unrest.
'Forget' is far too strong a word, Regulus. In no way do I advocate that you should desist all contact with the child. That, I am certain, would cause as much damage as the consequences of becoming too enthralled.
I merely ask that you respect the fragility of her position. With the loss of the father so early and last year's near miss concerning Rosalind, I fear her constitution may suffer terribly at any sort of disappointment.
Kindly recall that I have flown this course before, many times - with Mother and Amanda, with Narcissa twice in '79 and of course after your disappearance, and with Miss Parkinson herself - and it is I who must console our witchfolk in the wake of similar bereavements, be they real or imagined.
Pansy, Narcissa tells me I must apologise if my words last night upset you (and she feels certain they must have done). That was not the intent, I am sure you realise. In no way do I wish to sever the bond you have forged with Regulus. Perhaps I am overly pessimistic in anticipating the shattering of your ideals. Or else I have over-estimated the extent to which you have glorified your correspondent as a hero of the Protectorate. In either case, be assured that I have no desire to see you suffer a trauma even remotely similar to those you have already survived. I merely caution you, for I know how easily you extend your affection and how completely you commit that esteem once given (even despite evidence that your judgement in character can be somewhat misplaced).
Let us suffice to say that Regulus is and always has been a droll fellow, and thus it is understandable that you are drawn together. But he bears significant limitations in his ability to follow-through on his intentions, regardless of how sincere they are when he states them. Pray do not set too much store by his promises.
On an unrelated note, received word of an incident in Catterside on the full moon. Nothing too serious, but it has been a few months since a power struggle disrupted any of the enclaves, much less involving a mated pair. Both killed, it seems. Scrimgeour wants to send an Auror to speak to the camp Enforcers and the acknowledged alpha, but believe it would be a better expenditure of resources to provide additional support to the over-crowded camps.
It seems there were a few incidents there as well. Unruly muggles: a sure sign that they are recovering their strength. But as more of them regain their capacity, they expect to resume their quarters. Many of these were re-occupied with the newly conditioned replacement labour force. Have recommended that the administrators set the idle to clearing out suitable living space for themselves, which ought to keep them occupied and provide them basic amenities to settle unrest.