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[alt_pansy]

Yes, I got a package from Mr Black at supper. My Mr Black. Not the other Mr Black. He sent it to the post office weeks ago so it could be sent after quarantine was lifted.

so no, he didn't just send it.

and no, he didn't mail me his arm.

Honestly. Which first-year came up with that one?

It was a history book. That's it.

and yes, I've seen the photos of those two girls, and yes, it is awful and sad, and yes, I know some people might think they look like me, so no, you don't have to show them to me. And no, I didn't know them, and no, they aren't relations.

I hope that answers everyone's questions, because I'm tired of hearing them, and I'd rather people just stop asking.

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[alt_ron]

Hey.

People are just being twats. You don't have to tell anybody anything, y'know.

So, is it a good book?

[alt_pansy]

Yeah, they really are.

It's about a wizard who went on all these trips to the Amazon to go treasure hunting and look for artifacts and things. I just started, so it's talking all about his childhood and his schooling, which is interesting enough, but the jungle part is bound to be wiz.

[alt_ron]

Oh, hey!

Is it about Percy Fawcett? He was this dead amazing Amazon explorer.

[alt_pansy]

Yeah, it is, actually.

And he is! Have you read about him? I'll bet you haven't read this one. It has copies of letters and maps in it and things.

I'll find some wiz parts we can look through together tomorrow, if you'd like.

[alt_ron]

Is it a big book, then?

The one we had was just an adventure story about him, trekking off to find the lost city Z and all the things he had to get past or fight or work out before he could make it there. And then in the end it was this big mystery because he was never heard from again, but is probably still alive in there somewhere deep in the uncharted Amazon being a wizard overlord to the people there.

I think it was Charlie's book originally, and then Percy's, of course, but the twins always made fun of him about being a Colonel in the Muggle army and Percy didn't like that.

[alt_pansy]

Yeah, it's pretty big, it was written by his nephew and one of his sons, so it's probably what your book was based on.

I like mysteries, because then you can make up your own ending. Like it'd be so nift if he just strolled out of the jungle all casual like tomorrow, like he'd never gone in the first place. Or if he became an Amazon king like you said, and had loads of kids that all had blue eyes or light hair or something.

[alt_ron]

But, yeah, it'd be nift to see your book.

It's got real maps and everything? That's wizard.

[alt_pansy]

some of the pictures move and everything.

[alt_ron]

Wizard!

[alt_pansy]

I know, right?

[alt_percy]

Language, Ronald. Although I heartily agree with the sentiment, I must admit.

[alt_lucius]

I know the past week or so has been particularly hard on you, Little Bit. Is there anything you need that I can get for you - apart from chocolates, that is. An assortment is already on its way (and yes, I remembered that you do not care for nuts in). Regardless of the sworn healing powers of chocolate, you must promise to eat the sweets in moderation, for over-indulgence itself could easily cause your ulcer to flare.

However, a simple box of treats seems wholly inadequate to the anxiety you must be feeling over your 'Pirate' and his situation, so if there is anything I can do besides sympathise, please do tell me. I have no inclination to see you so distraught and mousy. It is not at all like you.

[alt_pansy]

It has been. But it will get better. And it was lovely to get a nice book from him, the real him, not the person he is right now. It reminded me of what he really is like, and what he'll be like again once he gets better. So that helped.

I know how awful busy you are, but thank you for thinking about me and sending me something to cheer me up. Because it really will. And don't worry, I'll be sure to spread them out. I'm excellent at hoarding. Mum's chocs lasted me all the way to Sally-Anne's birthday, after all.

And this summer I've got London and you to look forward to, and French tutors, and the Manor in Scotland actually sounds sort of nice too, because it's in the country, and Mr Campbell has promised to teach me to ride horses, and Sally-Anne can visit for a whole week. So I've got a lot waiting for me that's pleasant and relaxing and will be good for me. I only wish I could be happy about it right now, instead of waiting to be happy.

I do miss you something terrible, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing you both in a few weeks. Do you think you'll come here at all before then?

[alt_lucius]

Since Quidditch has been cancelled for the remainder of the season, and what usually brings me to the school otherwise is in the form of some calamity, let us pray that I need not make a visit. But I hope you can manage your anticipation for a few more weeks.

You need not hoard the sweets; after all that was a measure of the quarantine, not a financial hardship nor any sort of limitation in punishment. Just do not overdo.

It seems to me that you need some more immediate form of distraction. Are you participating in the Model Wizengamot next week? Tell me how you have been passing the time - apart from breaking out of the castle to gallivant after spiders. Next you will be emulating your great-grandfather's grandfather, Nicholas Parkinson, and organising an expedition into Caledon Forest to establish trading routes with centaurs.

[alt_pansy]

I'll manage somehow.

And I won't overdo.

I've been revising, mostly. And reading. And going out to walk around. (I think I've gotten the forest out of my system, though, so don't worry, I've stayed clear of that). I was working on a project for History club, but it won't be done in time for the end of term, so it'll be ready first thing when we start up again.

I'm probably going to watch it, the Wizengamot. It sounds like it'll be interesting. Almost like a play, except one side doesn't know what the other is going to say ahead of time.

[alt_susan]

It sounds like you've been having a fairly rotten time lately...

I'm no good at knowing what to say to people and that, but if you ever want to just play a bit of music and not talk about things, I'd be game for it.

[alt_pansy]

That might be nice, yeah. Maybe tomorrow? I don't have to study too much until Sunday, really.

Is Valkyrie back yet?

[alt_susan]

Yeah, tomorrow sounds good. Want to meet up in one of the old trophy rooms? Nobody's likely to be in those.

Valkyrie got back a few days ago. I'm no sure the Ministry took very good care of her, but she was ever so tired. And loads of firsties were at me to lend her out so they could write their mums and dads. I told them I didn't mind, but she had to rest first.

[alt_pansy]

I'd imagine she would be, with all the work she's been doing. And you should wait just as long as you want, because all the other owls are coming back too, so they'll get their turn soon enough.

[alt_susan]

Well, not everyone has an owl, and the wait for the school owls does seem to be taking a long time. It's been ages and there are still a lot of people in my House who haven't had their go.

But I'm not letting anyone overtire her (me included!)