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alt_sinistra) wrote2014-04-26 11:29 am
alt_sinistra) wrote2014-04-26 11:29 am
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A wonderful way to end hols
Raz and I both were delighted to host last night and we're certainly hoping to do something again over the summer. It was a particular pleasure to see people from different parts of our lives having such excellent (if sometimes extremely lively) conversations. I kept catching hints of all sorts of serendipitous discoveries of mutual interest in one topic or another.
I would never guessed that my father talking to Lionel Moon about some of the arcane beauties of accounting would turn into a conversation about the golden ratio and the implications for garden design, but I suppose I shouldn't be that surprised, it all being the beauty of numbers at root, as it were.
When I pointed out the new garden design that's going in now is based on various numeric patterns, they started laughing. Clearly, we'll have to have both of them and Septima over sometime this summer just to see the effect in full bloom. (And Pomona and my mother, of course, so someone will appreciate the actual plants properly.)
Anyway, the whole evening felt rather like that, introducing this person who was interested in this thing to that person who would love to talk about it. My particular thanks to those who were so generous with their time with both my current and former students. I'm sure they'll reward your attention at least five-fold.
I would never guessed that my father talking to Lionel Moon about some of the arcane beauties of accounting would turn into a conversation about the golden ratio and the implications for garden design, but I suppose I shouldn't be that surprised, it all being the beauty of numbers at root, as it were.
When I pointed out the new garden design that's going in now is based on various numeric patterns, they started laughing. Clearly, we'll have to have both of them and Septima over sometime this summer just to see the effect in full bloom. (And Pomona and my mother, of course, so someone will appreciate the actual plants properly.)
Anyway, the whole evening felt rather like that, introducing this person who was interested in this thing to that person who would love to talk about it. My particular thanks to those who were so generous with their time with both my current and former students. I'm sure they'll reward your attention at least five-fold.
Private message to Razzer and Aurora
I've always said it's not a real party without public drunkenness, destruction of property, or a murder. And you hit the trifecta! Well done.
Even the unplanned entertainment was diverting.
Aurora, dear, you had nothing to worry about. You handled everything splendidly. And I'm sure had young Mr Tamblyn not stepped in to remove the unfortunate Miss Patil from the floor, you would have done so yourself in moments. Really, just how much punch had she had? It's a wonder she or Miss Bell were able to leave under their own power. (Though in Miss Bell's case, she did seem to find herself an escort!)
Re: Private message to Razzer and Aurora
It does seem to have gone quite well, really. You do set an exceedingly high standard to live up to, mind. (I had rather thought we'd avoided too much mayhem, but perhaps there's a story no one's told me yet?) I am afraid that sculpture you and Lucius gave us for Christmas is a total loss, however - it's entirely small component bits.
And really, given the number of people, and knowing that tensions are a trifle high from the challenge, really, I was expecting something might go rather oddly. Very good that Lares was right on hand, though, and I hope it didn't spoil the rest of Draco's evening. (And as to Miss Bell, I asked Harry a little more about the circumstances this morning - he stayed over - though of course one wants to let the younger generation figure out their own lives as much as possible.)
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It was in the Palm Room, on the ground floor, and I'm not quite certain what happened (I think Raz heard more of the specifics), but the chaos decidedly affected all the attachment charms. But as you said, one must expect a certain amount of property damage with so many people and some feelings quite high and all.
Speaking of, I should see about checking some of the things we moved out for safety are back where they ought to be.
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Well, think nothing of it, dear. One has so many presents one is obligated to give on an annual basis. I confess I don't even remember what it looked like.
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Private Message to Rory
damcontest from the way he reacted to my questioning. I told him to keep the contest out of our house in the future. Then laughed it off. I know how you felt about that... thing.Though it appears that several others may have needed that warning as well. Have you heard what happened with poor Ms Patil?
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As to Ms Patil - she wrote back a few minutes ago, saying she's better now, but no details at all. Not that I'd push. It really was very embarassing last night for her, I'm sure. I'm just glad Lares was handy, he's got a good sense of how to manage her.
I admit, I'm rather worried about Katie, too. Especially after talking to Harry this morning. I can see his point, and yet - well. This matter of being a role model is so very complicated sometimes. Especially when they deserve the right to choose for themselves the things they get to choose. (Could you have a word with Cal, or would that make everything worse?)
The rest of the house and our guests seem to have survived well enough, though the elves just fished another dozen glasses out of odd places in the library. And Mum sent round a lovely note (from her and Dad and Diane and Chiron) you can have a look at when you wander down here again.
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Private message to Tallie Powell
Exuberant thanks, as always. I do think everything worked out well. Glad to give Sulo Blandis a testimonial (and besides being funny and excellent, he was very easy to work with, which is rather a pleasure in an entertainer, I believe.) The fireworks were entirely snitch, though that, of course, I completely expected, and I'm so glad we decided to make that work.
And please, don't fuss about that (former) sculpture in the Palm Room. Raz had the relevant word with people before telling me, the elves had it cleared in minutes, and.... Look, you know my tastes, and what I'm likely to think of a sculpture of the solar system with Quidditch items for the planets, no matter what its pedigree and its provenance. You know perfectly well, too, that we locked up anything really valuable to us, being sensible people about the complications of teenagers, adults, alcohol, and more potential differences of opinion than I could catalogue in an ephemeris. Anyway, none of it is your fault at all.
As to the matter with Miss Patil - ah, well. Next time round, we'll be a bit more specific with the staff for the night about what 'tell us promptly about anything the least bit odd' includes. Though one can hope this challenge will be done by then. It does rather complicate planning for what might go wrong.
Private message to Padma Patil
I just wanted to check in with you today - I hope you're feeling more yourself.
If you're not, a few of the Healers who stayed to chat last night after the fireworks assured me that St M's would be glad to take a look, and suggested I encourage you to stop in if you've the least question. You really weren't much yourself.
I do hope you enjoyed the evening before that.
A.S.
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