Private message to Auror Crouch

[alt_daphne]

Dear Mr Crouch,

I was working on flower arrangements with my mother this morning - lillies and snapdragons, for a funeral - and while handling the various blossoms I was somehow brought back to that May in my third year, when you sent me a bouquet of red roses after I frantically wrote to you in my journal, fearing that my portrayal of you in the Hogwarts play had offended you to the bone.

I now know, of course, that such trifles would be more or less outside your concern.

Still, it was a thoughtful gesture; one I've yet to forget, in fact. I'm sure it's a memory you can hardly be bothered with, but do pardon a young lady for being sentimental - mostly for the foolish girl she once was.

Sincerely,
Daphne G. Greengrass

Comments

[alt_crouch_jr]

Sympathies for your loss. Didn't realise you were connected with the deceased.

The trouble with flowers is that everyone has different ideas what they signify.

[alt_daphne]

Oh, scarcely. I had a bit of a stage romance, you might say, with the deceased's younger brother. You might know of him - Ron? - he's doing an internship at MLE this summer. He has aspirations of being an Auror, when he's finished with Hogwarts.

Ha, and yes. I dare say I won't ever associate red roses with their traditional meanings (romance, love, and respect) again, after that.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Ought to have a look at how he's measuring up, then. Difficult to tell one intern from the next, but Weasleys do have a way of sticking out in a crowd. Not necessarily for distinguished performance.

Romance belongs on stage. Best place for it.

[alt_daphne]

Well, of all my gentleman friends, I can say in all honesty that Ron has been the least disappointing by far. Especially considering what became of the latest.

Not that such information tells you one jot about how he'll measure up as a potential Auror. But yes, perhaps he shall surprise you. And if not, I'm sure that Hydra Lestrange will fill into that role nicely.

Oh, but romance always is a stage, isn't it? Trouble is, most people don't realise it. Pity for them.