Never a typical Tuesday

[alt_sinistra]

I’ve had a very pleasant - if rather busy - afternoon in New London that seems to have had a little of everything. A bookstore, a committee meeting, several necessary conversations and errands.

Though it does seem that things multiply - just a few moments now for a few quick comments, and then I’ve other appointments, and yet more on my list once I get back to Hogwarts tonight. I’d not change any of it for the world, though - busy as I am, they’re nearly all things I consider so very important.

My NEWT students: I do in fact have the articles various of you requested from the Guild library: please come see me during office hours to collect.

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Private message to Raz and Tosha

[alt_sinistra]

That woman. That nasty small-minded prying horrible prudish woman.

Tosha: she wrote to both me and Raz to - she says suggest - that we were setting a poor example for the darling students by so clearly spending private time together. And could we reassure her that our behavior would be wiser in future. (Yes, Dolores: we will be wiser about not giving you any hint of what we’re doing.)

Raz, dearest, I am leaving that for you to answer, because the one just to me is going to take all my attention tonight. I’ll show you next I can (you too, Tosha, if you’d like) because I cannot bear the idea of copying it out.

In short, she pretty much implies that Raz must be forcing his physical affections on me because of course no sensible witch would enjoy or encourage that sort of thing, and offers any bit of help she might be with that. Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh. The thought. She’d be the last person I’d ask, I think. I’d ask Bellatrix first.

And yet - Raz, love, I think we need to be very cautious. Several people have had a word in my ear today about how she’s clearly got more support than they’d have thought, about whatever she’s aiming for. (And Campanella just got here and handed me notes for you about the upcoming CCF event. She’s not pleased, but apparently she’s been overruled on various pieces.)

Back before nine, but the Guild textbook committee produced more work, and I have to rummage in Alcor's old notes a bit. (So, up in my office.) I’m failing to be surprised, even though it’ll be useful eventually.

Re: Private message to Raz and Tosha

[alt_antonin]

It never rains but it pours.

I am spending the evening in my quarters under Poppy's stern but careful care (she has brought me a tray and a potion and is intimating that I will not be fit for much other than sleep once I take it) but let us speak tomorrow, or whenever I am feeling more like myself. I am beginning to think it might be time to attempt more firm measures.

(Before you ask -- I am not drastically unwell -- simply exhausted for no discernable reason. Poppy is taking quite good care of me.)

--T

Re: Private message to Raz and Tosha

[alt_sinistra]

Fixed stars in their places.

Poppy is a very good woman, and an even better Healer. I'm glad she's there.

I will hold my box of pastries rather than stopping by when I get back, and I will bring back something for Poppy, as well. (Tamsin has asked after you, and she promises they're going to try the beignet recipe in the next week or two.)

Right. Delilah and Sigrun are finally here: won't see my journal for a bit or I'll owe forfeits.