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[alt_pansy]

Well, my stomach feels loads better.

I even ate lunch today, and it didn't hurt after or anything.

Madame Pomphrey say that I've got a stomach ulcer, and even though we're doing all sorts of tests today, she thinks it's not magical. Which is okay, I don't think it is either. But that's why I vommed blood yesterday. And why I've had trouble eating and sleeping and all. Because my stomach wasn't right. She's much nicer than I thought she'd be.

I might go back to the dorms tomorrow. I hope I'll be ready for classes on Monday.

Madame Pomphrey says I can have people come over to visit a little after dinner, because we should be done with the testing by then. I'd like that. I also need the Potions book to read through so I can work a bit on my essay. If someone can spare one, or fetch mine, that would be nice.

Lucius, Madame Pomphrey said you Firecalled yesterday. I'm sorry to have worried you. My stomach really is feeling lots better.

I'll report to your office as soon as I'm well enough, Professor Slughorn. I understand that you and Professor Carrow were enforcing the rules, rules that I broke. Other people broke those rules too, but if Professor Carrow only saw me, there's not much I can do.

And this is the last I'll say on it, but here goes: I'm not saying there will be a next time, but I generally prefer things to be a bit more evenly matched. And it was probably a good thing it was stopped when it was, because I really don't relish the thought of having a gang of seven-odd second and third years wipe the floor with me and Sally Anne.

For the record, I didn't go looking for a fight. It came to me. And even if I did go looking for one, I wouldn't be dumb enough to do it with no-one else around but a giant pack of Ravenclaws and other people friendly with Padma and Morag that just happened to be there.

But that's all done now, and I trust everyone's properly satisfied, and we won't get a repeat performance. And if there is one, it won't be because of me.

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[alt_lucius]

Yes, I spoke with both the matron and the Headmistress regarding your injuries, your condition and the circumstances leading to both.

Suffice to say I'm very glad, first, to hear that you are feeling more well to-day, and that Madam Pomfrey is conducting a full spectrum of tests to ensure that there are no unnatural causes to your ailments; and second, that you have resolved to take a more mature attitude toward your rivalries.

As to the source of the ulceration, there can be no doubt that you've had rather a lot to be going on with over the past year. I am sorry that I had not realised quite how deeply it has been affecting your health. I told you earlier that I have been looking forward to your visit to London over the summer, in part because I have been wishing to speak with you privately about things that I know have worried you. Luckily, I do believe we are within days of being allowed post again - at least, letters - into Hogwarts, so we may at least begin the discussion and, I hope, unburden some of your anxieties.

The key to any illness, however, is to keep up one's strength and one's determination. I understand Madam Pomfrey has already prescribed a course of action which should alleviate some of the physical symptoms of your distress. See that you follow her direction. She is a most accomplished mediwitch and will do all in her power to help you, but you must do your part as well, Little Bit.

We will speak more at length about the long-term strategy to manage your temper, as well as how to avoid misunderstandings in future that might lead to further disturbances and, sad to say, to your own personal discomfort. I support Professor Slughorn in his comments to you and your Miss Perks and sincerely trust that you will give his remarks their full weight when considering your actions and how you yourself are culpable in this series of events. But in the meantime, you must rest easy in the knowledge that I am most relieved you are recovering and especially that an inherent component of your physical well-being has been uncovered and may now be restored through this incident.

That I am sorry it came to such a pass is almost unnecessary to say. And that I am pleased you are approaching the incident with composure, albeit after the fact, and committing yourself to learn from the experience, is equally self-evident.

We'll speak and see each other soon. Until then, I am as ever, your affectionate

'Uncle' Lucius

[alt_pansy]

I'll do everything she tells me to.

I'll wait for your letter.

I miss you so much.

I'm so sorry, Lucius.

[alt_lucius]

It's all right, Pansy. These things happen. It's a sign you're growing up.

I know you're sorry, my dear. I'm not angry, only concerned for your welfare.