Settling back in

[alt_sinistra]

I must say, it's been a most amazing few days. I've barely had time to catch my breath or sit down for a minute without having something else come along since Thursday afternoon. Not that a great deal of it hasn't been most enjoyable, mind you.

I'm quite looking forward to a few quiet days to settle down, catch up on various pieces of neglected work, and get some quality research time in, just for the change of pace. (And I've certainly got enough to keep me occupied for a bit.)

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Re: Private message to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_sinistra]

I quite agree on large clans - our tradition is Christmas Eve. Though this year, I've sent my presents ahead, and may not make it myself: it really has been quite a week. And as much as I'll miss them, I'm not sure I'm up for the whole extended family and lots of questions right now. Raz and I do have plans for tea with my parents this coming week, and such, though.

I did know about Letitia, of course. (Raz has been quite careful about letting me know that kind of thing as well.) And you're quite right about the family connections mattering.

The whole business was quite unsettling, honestly. It's one thing to be disliked for myself, but quite another to have something of this kind happen, I must say. And worrying about whether it might affect other students (well, it has, but if it had been worse, I'd have been beside myself, if you follow.) I do hope she gets help, though I'm sure I don't know what that might look like.

Re: Private message to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_narcissa]

Yes, it is unsettling, to say the least, to realise that one's popularity with one segment may make one a target to another.

And I don't know whether this will help or harm, Aurora, but it gets no easier, no matter how many times it happens.

You can be confident that Razzer has every available protection and from what I have seen (and heard) from him, every intention of extending them to you if need be, for however long it takes.

But you ought to see this sort of thing subside, truly, over time. He's such a raffish reputation, you know, and I don't doubt he's broken quite a few hearts. Barty's the same in his way, though in his case it's more to do with his misanthropic way than his gregariousness. Once people get used to seeing you together, and accept that yours is not one of Razzer's fleeting, whimsical attachments, believe me, life will have its way of distracting them from their jealousy.

There will always be some who wish to impose on what you have, though, so mind if you wish to keep it safe.

But I, for one, could not be more pleased he has finally seemed to settle on a single someone.

Re: Private message to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_sinistra]

You're quite right that as people get used to the idea, some other thing will come along and take their attention. Just a matter of getting through the next few weeks or months, I suppose.

And really, I wouldn't give up Raz for the world, difficulties and all.

You're quite right, too, that he's most willing to offer whatever he can to help. It's really a matter of figuring out what that is, and reminding myself that I don't need to be quite so difficult independent about managing everything on my own.

I am so very glad you're pleased. I know he thinks so highly of your good opinion, and I only hope to live up to his expectations, and those of the people who care for him.