We're well. As for comfortable ... it could be accurately said that nearly anyplace is preferrable to Azkaban. While my accommodations at Saltash were by no means luxurious, they were satisfactory. But incarceration is nonetheless incarceration, no matter how gilded the cage. Our lodgings here are palatial and peaceful by comparison, though of course for Narcissa they are a considerable adjustment. It helps that neither of us is in need of much, at least materially.
I am getting used to the feel of a wand again, which is, after all, the only possession that truly matters. Feared I would never again have the opportunity - or the need. The worst part of their prison is that one is surrounded by Muggles and no amount of cosying can make up for the nullification of magic the Phoenixes have devised.
One wonders how they can call themselves wizards, when they eschew the one thing that seals our birthright. It's just as much an affront now as it was back when we were first fighting for our supremacy. Imagine you, Bella and Barty have plans to repay every last traitor, which is at least some solace.
You were not the only one who was relieved, when my removal was arranged. But I don't believe you or Barty are fully aware of the price. At least, cannot think Narcissa would have told you all that happened, though you might recall she suffered for it.
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Date: 2015-06-10 02:37 am (UTC)We're well. As for comfortable ... it could be accurately said that nearly anyplace is preferrable to Azkaban. While my accommodations at Saltash were by no means luxurious, they were satisfactory. But incarceration is nonetheless incarceration, no matter how gilded the cage. Our lodgings here are palatial and peaceful by comparison, though of course for Narcissa they are a considerable adjustment. It helps that neither of us is in need of much, at least materially.
I am getting used to the feel of a wand again, which is, after all, the only possession that truly matters. Feared I would never again have the opportunity - or the need. The worst part of their prison is that one is surrounded by Muggles and no amount of cosying can make up for the nullification of magic the Phoenixes have devised.
One wonders how they can call themselves wizards, when they eschew the one thing that seals our birthright. It's just as much an affront now as it was back when we were first fighting for our supremacy. Imagine you, Bella and Barty have plans to repay every last traitor, which is at least some solace.
You were not the only one who was relieved, when my removal was arranged. But I don't believe you or Barty are fully aware of the price. At least, cannot think Narcissa would have told you all that happened, though you might recall she suffered for it.