Private Message to Narcissa

[alt_lucius]

Are you still in New London?

If you're unable to return, we'll follow. There are matters one could attend more easily back in Town.

Was the situation resolved?

Comments

[alt_narcissa]

I've Hydra with me in Kensington. Darling, I'm sorry to have cut the trip short; I do wish you and the boys would go on but if you feel it's better to return then we can reopen the Manor in a day or two. I'm taking Hydra to the salon tomorrow and then shopping on Thursday. I think we'll be ready to repair to the country by the weekend.

[alt_lucius]

'We'?

Do you mean to say that you're rewarding Hydra with a shopping trip after she's caused such a fracas?

And just how long is she to remain in your care?

[alt_narcissa]

The rest of the summer, dear, and it's not a reward, it's a consolation.

Now, don't fuss, and don't pretend to be annoyed. You've been looking for a reason to come back to New London and now you have one. Though I do wish you'd find a way to relax when we go on holiday, instead of worrying about what's happening while you're gone.

[alt_lucius]

I think we know all too well what happens when any of us relaxes.

But very well; we'll join you and Hydra at the Manor by the end of the week.