I didn’t say this enough at dinner, but thank you again. I can’t tell you what it means to be trusted with pieces passed down through the family - however did you round them all up from the relatives? And the charms on them will certainly make me feel more confident at the Ball!
I tried on that belt from Great-Aunt Imogen as soon as I got home, and she did stunning work, both with the design and the charms for grace and elegant movement (and it looks like it could have been made to go with my new robes.) And the earrings are amazing - you’re right about how they cast the face in the best light possible.
I’m stunned you got Auntie Alphecca to part with the topazes - she’s clung to them for so long. (Do you think all her friends will notice at the next tea party if she spills while pouring?) I particularly love the pearls, and I promise, I’m not offended by the charm design at all. A little subtle help with the social graces is much appreciated given the circles I’m moving in lately.
And thank you, too, for trusting me enough not to ask details about my relationship with Raz. I care about him a great deal, and you know I don’t say that lightly about anyone.
But being more precise about it is still complicated right now and it’s such a gift to have you not press me for details before I’m ready. I do think I’ll have more to tell you soon - just not quite yet.
I’ll certainly let you know when I might be free at least for an afternoon’s visit, as soon as I can get my social obligations to stay put for more than a few hours. It was wonderful to see you, and I'll be writing soon, I'm sure - with more about the Ball and the Malfoy's party, if not before.
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Date: 2011-12-13 12:47 am (UTC)I didn’t say this enough at dinner, but thank you again. I can’t tell you what it means to be trusted with pieces passed down through the family - however did you round them all up from the relatives? And the charms on them will certainly make me feel more confident at the Ball!
I tried on that belt from Great-Aunt Imogen as soon as I got home, and she did stunning work, both with the design and the charms for grace and elegant movement (and it looks like it could have been made to go with my new robes.) And the earrings are amazing - you’re right about how they cast the face in the best light possible.
I’m stunned you got Auntie Alphecca to part with the topazes - she’s clung to them for so long. (Do you think all her friends will notice at the next tea party if she spills while pouring?) I particularly love the pearls, and I promise, I’m not offended by the charm design at all. A little subtle help with the social graces is much appreciated given the circles I’m moving in lately.
And thank you, too, for trusting me enough not to ask details about my relationship with Raz. I care about him a great deal, and you know I don’t say that lightly about anyone.
But being more precise about it is still complicated right now and it’s such a gift to have you not press me for details before I’m ready. I do think I’ll have more to tell you soon - just not quite yet.
I’ll certainly let you know when I might be free at least for an afternoon’s visit, as soon as I can get my social obligations to stay put for more than a few hours. It was wonderful to see you, and I'll be writing soon, I'm sure - with more about the Ball and the Malfoy's party, if not before.
Much love,
A.