Private message to Barty

[alt_daphne]

The RSVPs have really rolled in this weekend. It looks as if we'll have an excellent turn-out, though Rodolphus didn't indicate whether or not Auror Lestrange would be joining him. Is she much for parties, do you know? I know that her sister, Mrs Malfoy, is, but she's not RSVPed yet, either. Oh, and Phina keeps asking me if you'll wear one of her couture designs, if she sends you something. I don't know why she won't simply ask you herself--she can be rather shy and funny that way. I'll be wearing something of hers, but I don't think she'd do something so gauche as to make us look matchy-matchy. Rather, we'd compliment each other appropriately. But if you already have your own designer in mind, let me know and I shall pass that along to her.

Oh! And Giles Cork has sent me some drawings of the set pieces he's designing. And the effects he describes sound tremendous, just the thing for "Dreams of a Mid-summer's Night." I think Marlborough will be quite transformed. And the head baker at Toothsome will be sending me some samples to try this week. Though if you like, I can tell him to hold off and we can visit the bakery ourselves once I'm home for hols. The manager of Siren's Call also confirmed their booking, and from the sounds of it they've decided that the party will be the perfect place for them to debut their new single.

All these details--I don't mind managing them at all (I quite enjoy it, in fact), but I don't want to go over your head on anything, either. I'm really very excited, you see!

And also very looking forward to spending time with you outside the school.

Comments

[alt_crouch_jr]

Count Bella in the number, and if she comes, she comes. (I wouldn't expect her, but one never knows.) As for Narcissa, I expect she will accept or decline in due time. (And if she doesn't say she will come, you may count on her not coming. It would be out of character, however, for her not to reply at all. If you'd like, I'll check that she received the invitation.)

Tell Phina Krumgold to send me a drawing. (Better yet, tell her to call and schedule an appointment.) If she's quick about it, perhaps we could do a fitting together while you're home? Might be amusing. Definitely want to taste sweets with you. Have them send their samples to Marlborough, and we'll give them a proper trial.

You have absolute license to make arrangements and manage details. Am glad you're enjoying yourself.

As for the last: I look forward to uninterrupted, uncensored time alone with you. Fair to say that I have plans to rival your party arrangements for the hours we'll spend in private.

[alt_daphne]

Check with Mrs Malfoy if its' convenient, but it's fully possible she just hasn't had a chance to reply yet.

To be honest, I've no idea whether she thinks favourably of me or not. When I was dating Draco, she didn't see to be very interested in getting to know me, and neither did Mr Malfoy. But I think that may have been due to Draco than either of his parents.

Phina--I think she'd likely drop everything if it means we can both be seen wearing her couture. I'll write to her tomorrow. And to Toothsome, as well.

It sounds as if it will be a whirlwind of a week. And no matter how I try to guess what you have in store for us, I know I shall be thoroughly surprised.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Does it really matter what Narcissa thinks of you?

If I might... I'd recommend not giving that much weight to her opinion.

And, yes, my plans are not to be enquired after. I'm confident you'll enjoy all that's in store for you.

[alt_daphne]

I want everyone to think highly of me, even the people I have a rather low opinion of. Makes it much easier to make ones way in the world, I find. I suspect that the Headmaster may have a similar outlook, though he of course embodies and executes it quite differently than I do, if that's the case.

But your advice is sound, just the same, and I shan't give the matter any further thought.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Tosha, yes. And Narcissa. I'd say you've summarised her philosophy in stating your own.

Which may suggest the challenge for the two of you.

[alt_daphne]

And even more Slytherins, besides. Including my father, I suppose. Rabastan, I mean.

I've got to get to sleep, Barty, but I'll thank you in advance for the good dreams.

See you soon.