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]

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.