It isn't as though I'm morally opposed, mind you. Just, argh.
Meanwhile, am happy to serve as Narcissa's escort whenever the prospect of another ribbon cutting or country fair seems beyond the pale, dearest. (Presuming I am not otherwise occupied, of course, which does seem to be the case more so than not.) Her commentary is always delightful (and both of us have only improved our ability to make catty remarks without being seen to move our lips) and you know I always enjoy meeting people -- despite so many of them being barely worth their air, there is always the intriguing prospect of an exception. Or, at very least, someone who only needs a bit of flattery and fifteen minutes of earnest attention to prove a usable resource in future -- all of which I can provide in my sleep, and probably have.
I do not doubt I will be able to impress upon Theo's boy the importance of discipline -- the question is whether I will be able to convince him that my way is the best route to it. Still, it is worth a try. (As I have said many times in the past few weeks. First sort complete, and I've half a dozen at least who should pay dividends in future, over and above the obvious such as your Dragon and Mr Marvolo. Am beginning to think I shall need to convince Gus to lend me some arcane artefact that will allow me to be in three places at once to do them all justice!) Will give Theo's ego a bit of stroking when next opportunity affords -- though, truly, calling me an upstart? Ha. How quickly they forget.
And speaking of effort, here come the Ravenclaw fifths. Wish me strength and courage, dear one.
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Meanwhile, am happy to serve as Narcissa's escort whenever the prospect of another ribbon cutting or country fair seems beyond the pale, dearest. (Presuming I am not otherwise occupied, of course, which does seem to be the case more so than not.) Her commentary is always delightful (and both of us have only improved our ability to make catty remarks without being seen to move our lips) and you know I always enjoy meeting people -- despite so many of them being barely worth their air, there is always the intriguing prospect of an exception. Or, at very least, someone who only needs a bit of flattery and fifteen minutes of earnest attention to prove a usable resource in future -- all of which I can provide in my sleep, and probably have.
I do not doubt I will be able to impress upon Theo's boy the importance of discipline -- the question is whether I will be able to convince him that my way is the best route to it. Still, it is worth a try. (As I have said many times in the past few weeks. First sort complete, and I've half a dozen at least who should pay dividends in future, over and above the obvious such as your Dragon and Mr Marvolo. Am beginning to think I shall need to convince Gus to lend me some arcane artefact that will allow me to be in three places at once to do them all justice!) Will give Theo's ego a bit of stroking when next opportunity affords -- though, truly, calling me an upstart? Ha. How quickly they forget.
And speaking of effort, here come the Ravenclaw fifths. Wish me strength and courage, dear one.
Professorially,
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