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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Private Message to Aurora Sinistra

[alt_poppy]

I know it's been a wild broom ride of a week. I do hope that the good bits have not only brought real happiness in their moments but also that they are a foundation from which more lasting satisfactions will grow.

I can only imagine how nerve-wracking last night's party must have been. I trust you were able to enjoy some of it at least.

Re: Private Message to Aurora Sinistra

[alt_sinistra]

It truly has, and that's part of what's so exhausting about it. And yes, I do believe a good foundation. I'm more and more glad we took time before being more public, really: I think it's been a great help.

The party - well, I actually quite enjoyed myself, once we settled, though Raz and I avoided some of the more riotous entertainments, mostly. He was quite careful to make sure I was comfortable, too. And Narcissa (and it is odd, calling her that, mind) was very welcoming as well.

I had quite a nice chat about some of my research with his brother, though Auror Lestrange ... well. I'm firmly invited to their extended family Boxing Day celebration, which makes me rather more glad I'd decided to duck my own family tonight. I really do need to catch up on any number of things, and have some time on my own and up the tower, if I'm to manage that with anything like good grace and patience.

I gather you had quite some excitement last night yourself: I hope that your patient will recover well?

Re: Private Message to Aurora Sinistra

[alt_poppy]

Yes, the boy should recover completely. He's had an awful time of it, though, I'm afraid. It was a perfectly terrible hex. And most unfortunate for the school, too. It's going to be dashedly complicating. I've spoken only briefly with Minerva, but I feel certain she's spent considerable time on the matter. And it's going to be difficult on my end, as well. Three fire calls with St Mungo's so far and one with the Minster for Magic's office.

Enough about that! You are having a much more interesting time of it, and I should like to hear more.

I do think it was wise of you to take time to get to know Rabastan before allowing the public to confirm your attachment. Surely there are still many things left to learn about one another, but, one hopes, not too many drastic surprises.

I suppose you know that I worry a bit about this for you. That's not a criticism. Only an honest admission.

As for the Malfoy festivities, I'm rather afraid to guess what the more riotous entertainments might have been. It was a Roman theme, did I hear?

And the Lestranges, well. I've met them, of course, but only under quite trying circumstances. I'm sure he, at least, might be very interesting to converse with. Still and all, I wouldn't choose to trade my quiet Boxing Day for yours.

Re: Private Message to Aurora Sinistra

[alt_sinistra]

I do hope all of the diplomatic pieces work out smoothly - my goodness, that many people involved. If I can be any help, do let me know, though I'm sure you and Minerva have things well in hand.

Honestly, Raz really has been very careful to make sure I have information that will help me feel as much at ease as possible - and about everything, really. Quite a good thing, too, as I don't think I could even count the number of his previous attachments we ran into last night. (And one of my own, too, though not one the papers are likely to find out about.)

It was a Roman theme indeed - lots of pillars and hanging curtains and dark nooks, for one thing, and some of the entertainments were quite a bit more adult than I gather they sometimes are. There were a few times I was quite sure I'd not stop blushing. But there was also some wonderful music, and the food was entirely delightful, and of course, we spent rather a lot of time talking to all sorts of people.

On the Lestranges - yes, quite. Rodolphus and I've talked briefly at other events, but this is the first time we'd really talked about my interests, or a bit of his work, which is really rather fascinating. I've nothing like his background of course, but enough Ancient Runes and Arithmancy to appreciate some of the finer points, which I think pleased him.

As for Auror Lestrange, Storm did manage to help with some really excellent toys that I'm hoping will soften her a little toward me on Boxing Day. Or at least distract her, which is, I gather, what one generally hopes for.

At least after that, the social events get a little less fraught - he and I are planning a little time in New London, between tea with my family on the 30th and the Quidditch gala, and I'm very much looking forward to just being with him without other obligations for a bit. (Not that we haven't stolen some time the past few days, as well, but that's not quite the same thing.)

Re: Private Message to Aurora Sinistra

[alt_sinistra]

I also... goodness, how the mind skips over the hard things, sometimes.

On the worry - thank you for that.

I worry too, honestly, but I have every hope it will work out somehow. And truly, Raz, in and of himself, couldn't be more careful or considerate or loving with me, whatever his reputation.