Private Message to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_nymphadora]

Aunt Narcissa, I've been thinking about you, wondering how you are. I hope you're finding some comfort in these days.

Is there anything I could do for you? or bring to you?

Could I bring Albia and have a visit with you, maybe? She's quite good company, really. You'll be amazed at how grown up she is.

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[alt_narcissa]

Why, Nymphadora. What a ... generous offer. Thank you for writing, dear.

Really, I can't think of anything I might want or need that I do not have at present. And while a visit with Albia might be a marvellous restorative, my current - arrangements - are not all that conducive to exploration by a preschooler.

But, I do admit that one does grow restless for company. Perhaps you could bring your album - that is, I trust you've taken photographs of the child?

[alt_nymphadora]

I'm glad to know that you're comfortable and have what you need. And I quite understand about places not being toddler-proof!

I'd love to come see you, though, myself. Would tomorrow afternoon be convenient?

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but we only have one or two pictures. One of the three of us that we got made last Christmas, to hang in the house, and a quick photo or two taken at the shop by someone who thought to give us a copy.

I suppose it's because neither Junius nor I've got parents to show her off to, but we don't even own a camera. That makes us terrible parents, doesn't it? Now you've got me thinking of it, I suppose we should do something about that...

Only, I'll wait and tell you that news when I see you!

[alt_narcissa]

You really ought to do, yes. They grow so quickly.

Tomorrow would do nicely. I'm not staying at the Manor but I shall tell my host to expect a visitor. I believe you'll have to come by Floo. The grate address is Cottesmore.

[alt_nymphadora]

Cottesmore?

Oh. I didn't realise you were staying with someone else. Will they mind if I come visiting?

Whose house is Cottesmore? Or is it more than a house? An estate, I mean.

Sorry. I'm just thinking it sounds like I'd be imposing.

[alt_narcissa]

No, no, it's not an imposition at all. It's Antonin Nikolaevich's New London home, however, and he has protections on the place, as I'm sure you can imagine.

Antonin has kindly made his home mine, for as long as it is required.

[alt_nymphadora]

Oh. Alright, then. If you're sure he won't mind my coming.

I could come at half-three, if that would suit?

[alt_narcissa]

That would suit nicely.

I'll ensure that Berry, his elf, knows to expect you.

I'm ... looking forward to seeing you. And to whatever news you have that you're waiting to tell me in person.