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Sadly, not how I wished to end the day.

Minerva, Horace, by now you ought to have received my messengers. Please make every effort to catch Miss Parkinson before she can read about this here.

It is difficult to organise my own thoughts. Singularly ironic, the time of year and the similarity of circumstance - though as yet, no one will be dying. But I'm skipping round and getting ahead of myself.

Chronological order, then.

Well, it's no secret that my goddaughter has been digging herself a hole to China lately with her antics. Not surprisingly, the subject has come up a few times to-day, including the Minister herself expressing her deep sympathies on what she referred to as my 'unfortunate responsibility' and a millstone.

I confess I am just as shocked as any that her behaviour should so soon turn again to an inappropriate attitude. But she has always been a willful and spirited child, two qualities that often combine to cause grief in the adults who must guide her education.

I had already determined that clear discipline was required and had Crispin rearrange the latter part of my afternoon so that I could confer with her mother to alight on a remedy that might prove effective. Crispin confirmed with her just a few hours before we were to meet.

When I arrived, there was no answer to the bell - not even Rosa's house elf. The house was not charm-locked, however, so I was able to enter without spellwork. Immediately the hair on the back of my neck stood up in warning. I made my way to the parlour, the sitting room, even the dining room, and saw no one. My unease grew, but I ventured upstairs, wand at the ready. And that's where I found her.

She was alive, but unconscious. There was no sign of injury or struggle. She clearly had suffered some sort of collapse. I called her elf back and sent him straight on to St Mungo's for healers. They responded immediately, which the healers now tell me probably saved her life.

As I write this, I still do not know how long the healers will wish her to remain in their care. Pansy will be informed by her professors and, if the healers allow it, I shall arrange for her to come down to London for a visit. That ought to cheer them both and give Rosa strength to recover.

For now, there is not much else to do but entrust her to the healers and their capable ministration.

I am exhausted beyond belief and yet can't sleep. I should go back to St James' and get some rest. I just keep thinking about that other November, and how frightened Amanda was, even though we expected it would be coming sometime around the end of the year.

Well, as I said, the situation is somewhat dissimilar. It's St Mungo's and not the Manor; I am no longer the seventeen-year-old suddenly in charge of his family; there is no need for urgent action or too much disruption of Pansy's already overset routine. More to the point, the healers are certain they can help Rosa make full recovery - just not certain about how long it will take. One other thing is clear: The course I had thought might be suitable now seems the obvious solution.

Perhaps a nightcap and reading will force my eyes to close.

Date: 2008-11-19 07:22 am (UTC)
alt_horace: (Default)
From: [personal profile] alt_horace
I spoke to her late last night, Lucius. She's resting now, but I'm sure she'll be in touch with you soon.

Date: 2008-11-19 01:31 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] alt_mcgonagall
I hear from Horace that Miss Parkinson is holding up as well as can be hoped; I have sent you an owl regarding the visit, which I believe ought to take place soon.

Perhaps her mother's condition will help Miss Parkinson put her childish rebellion in perspective.

Date: 2008-11-19 03:11 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] alt_draco
Why did she collapse, Father?

Date: 2008-11-19 03:22 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] alt_harry
I was wondring too.

Date: 2008-11-19 06:12 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] alt_pansy
because of me

Date: 2008-11-19 05:59 pm (UTC)
alt_pansy: (Default)
From: [personal profile] alt_pansy
thank you for taking care of her

Date: 2008-11-19 06:09 pm (UTC)
alt_pansy: (Default)
From: [personal profile] alt_pansy
will I be eckspelled from school? i should be because of being disloyal even though i only want someone to tell me WHY i shouldn't ask questions and no one will but it doesn't matter anymore

is she awake? does she know why im not there with her?

Date: 2008-11-19 06:32 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] alt_pansy
you're right. I thought that treating inferiors with courtesy was what one did but as you said that can be dangerous. Because they could turn on you. I just don't know anything about muggles because i am lucky enough to have never met any. thank you for protecting me even if i have not been thankful.

Date: 2008-11-19 06:55 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] alt_pansy
I would never deride the priviledges I get (if i understand deride correctly) because i grew up safely, and that's due to you and Our Lord, isn't it? I think i didn't realize what things were really like.

will mum die?

Date: 2008-11-19 10:02 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] alt_pansy
I don't know if I will play or not.

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