London!

[alt_pansy]

We got in yesterday afternoon with a shopping list as long as my arm, and it was really nice to spend the night in my old room. And see Hitty again! She fixed us a really big dinner, so I guess she missed us too.

And this afternoon, I get to go off with Lucius (hooray!) to finish up some of my school shopping, because mum has loads and loads of appointments with wedding people, and my shopping would never get done otherwise.

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[alt_hydra]

What's a perfumer profile?

From,
Hydra

[alt_lucius]

I'm sure I've no idea, Hydra. But I've just paid for one.

[alt_narcissa]

Your uncle is teasing you, Hydra dear. He knows perfectly well what he's purchased on Miss Parkinson's behalf.

A perfumer is someone who designs scent. The best perfumers can design individual, custom scents for their clients, attuned to body chemistry, wand length and wood, magic aptitudes, colouring, weight, personal preference and many other factors.

I've been getting mine formulated for me at Ardenia's since I began modelling, or nearly. I plan to take you when you get a little older, too. Of course, until you're fully grown you will have to have it adjusted periodically. And one's combination changes with pregnancy as well, but generally not too drastically.

[alt_pansy]

It was so lovely, Aunt Narcissa.

I mean, I know I've a long way to go yet, but it made me feel so grown up.

Yours has a little rose in it too, doesn't it? It's the first thing I always notice. Even though the rest of it is really different from mine.

[alt_narcissa]

I'm glad you found it valuable, Pansy. Mlle Ambrette is very good. Do you know she learned from her mother, who was Ardenia's perfumer when I was your age? So although she's young, she's been doing this for quite some time.

Yes, there is some rose in the top notes of my scent. It doesn't surprise me that yours is quite different, though. As you grow, your scent will likely become a bit more sophisticated as well.

I do hope your mother appreciates Lucius' gesture for the privilege it is. An account with Madam Ardenia is like holding membership in quite a special club.

[alt_pansy]

Well, if she doesn't, I most certainly do.

[alt_lucius]

... Meaning she is still put out?

I should have thought her too distracted by her own plans to nurse any resentment over yours.

[alt_pansy]

It's fine. Mum is just being mum. She never really did that sort of thing with her mum, so I don't think she got why I wanted to. That's all.