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Apr 11, 2017 16:27:47 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 16:27:47 GMT -7
dear eliza,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. My sincerest condolences for the loss of your mother and father. My thoughts have been with you often; so often, in fact, that you have begun to invade my dreams. While I lament our lack of closeness, I hope you see me as a friend and a continued source of comfort and companionship, should you ever need someone to talk to about any of the events of New Year's Eve. I wish you nothing but the best. yours, natalia lestrange
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Apr 13, 2017 13:13:29 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2017 13:13:29 GMT -7
[googlefont="Mr Dafoe:400"] Dear Natalia, Thank you for your letter, and your kind thoughts. It has been a difficult month, though in truth, not so much full of sorrow as with trying to believe it all happened.
I've heard your own family has had a difficult month. My condolences on the loss of your parents, and best wishes for the health of your siblings. My thoughts have been with you and your family as well, and by an odd coincidence, I too have dreamed of you recently. You offered me some comfort there, and I hope that you know that I am more than willing to lend an understanding ear if it will offer you comfort here.
Yours, Eliza Flint
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Apr 14, 2017 10:40:34 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2017 10:40:34 GMT -7
dear eliza,
Shock and sorrow, I’ve found, go hand in hand. I must advise you not to let one keep you from feeling the other; both are important in ever moving on from what happened.
It has been rather difficult, and the additional news that my former betrothed was murdered does not sit well with me. I do not know whether to call it the harbinger of something more or simply let it rest as it lies. I am glad that I was able to offer you comfort in the land of the dreams, though I must remark on the peculiarity of the coincidence of us both dreaming of the other. Perhaps that, too, is a sign. yours, natalia lestrange
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Apr 14, 2017 16:39:08 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2017 16:39:08 GMT -7
[googlefont="Mr Dafoe:400"] Dear Natalia,
Moving on will take time, I'm sure. Shock and sorrow have been and gone. It is simply hard to adjust to the absence of figures that loomed large over my life.
I am sorry to hear that Theodorus was another loss for you. I would call that too many losses for one month. Anything else would seem to tempt fate.
It is a most peculiar coincidence, I agree. I've never held much stock in Divination, but I would like it to be a sign, perhaps, that we are not alone, and that we should become more closely acquainted.
Yours, Eliza Flint
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Apr 21, 2017 22:17:15 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2017 22:17:15 GMT -7
dear eliza,
Yes. It’s true that time is the best healer, though I hate to admit that, especially since I cannot control it.
Thank you for your condolences. It is indeed too many losses for one month…But I’m afraid that fate was tempted, because now my adoptive father – the headmaster, if you didn’t know – has taken ill. It seems the world is continuing to test my mettle, and I will continue to prove that I am stronger than it.
Perhaps it is not Divination that’s at work here. What it might be, I don’t know, but I think this must be more than a sign. I would like to make a closer acquaintance of you, Eliza, or even, dare I say, a friend. yours, natalia lestrange
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Apr 26, 2017 9:48:44 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2017 9:48:44 GMT -7
[googlefont="Mr Dafoe:400"] Dear Natalia,
Control is something I have not had an especially large amount of thus far, so it's easy enough for me to cede it.
Good grief! I do hope Professor Longbottom recovers quickly, though the new Headmistress - McGonagall, if you haven't heard - is more than up to the task. I hadn't known he was your adopted father, I must say, but I imagine he's an excellent one.
More than a coincidence, something other than Divination - perhaps, dare I say it, it's magic? If we are to be friends, I should probably admit I don't often make jokes, but that was one.
Yours, Eliza Flint
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May 8, 2017 15:43:19 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 15:43:19 GMT -7
dear eliza,
Ah, yes, control can be hard to come by when you grow up in households such as ours. If you ever find yourself fearful of what to do when you find your autonomy again, feel free to ask – I have quite a few tips.
I hadn’t heard, but thank you for the information. Neville being my mother isn’t exactly public, but it isn’t exactly secret, either, if that makes any sense. It put everyone in a bit of a precarious situation, since he was one of the only people that my father feared and would not attack for taking custody of me. It’s a shame that he’s taken ill, but I must admit I’m relieved this disease only struck after my father was already deceased.
Magic? Who’s ever heard of such a thing? I enjoyed that joke immensely, Eliza. Perhaps you should try to make them more often? yours, natalia lestrange
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May 8, 2017 21:26:43 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 8, 2017 21:26:43 GMT -7
[googlefont="Mr Dafoe:400"] Dear Natalia,
It's not simply the newfound autonomy, it's the total loss of the rules I used to know. As long as I'm in school I can go on as before, but as soon as I graduate - well, if you have some tips, I find I don't have much of a plan.
That makes perfect sense - the difference between something being a secret, and something merely being quiet. I am glad to hear that there is a silver lining and your personal safety is not in jeopardy.
Well, perhaps I shall try to make a few more jokes. I have had a fair bit of the humour trained out of me, and at least half of the ones I've heard are horrible (not just unfunny, you know the kind) but perhaps... How many veelas does it take to light a wand?
Yours, Eliza Flint
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May 9, 2017 6:22:19 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 6:22:19 GMT -7
dear eliza,
The absence of something can be just as scary as the presence of something else, huh? As for advice for after graduation, that’s easier to give if you have a career in mind, since different jobs tend to need different living strategies, if that makes any sense.
I would argue that everyone’s personal safety is always in jeopardy these days, but my father, at least, is done meddling in my life, and for that I’m grateful.
Training humor out of children is a horrible thing. I do know the kind of horrible jokes you speak of. Anyways, I have no clue how many Veelas it takes to light a wand, so I anxiously await your prompt response to that the mystery can be solved. yours, natalia lestrange
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May 9, 2017 16:37:48 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 16:37:48 GMT -7
[googlefont="Mr Dafoe:400"] Dear Natalia, Exactly that. Fortunately, I do have a career in mind. I intend to be a reporter, for the Prophet - hopefully investigative, but I believe it may take a little more experience before I can do that. As long as I don't end up on Sports I'll manage.
That's very true. Hogwarts makes it easier to forget, but Raleigh was kidnapped last year, so that's clearly no guarantee.
As for the Veela: None, of course - they merely charm someone else into doing it for them.
That's less funny when one considers that as non-humans, Veela aren't actually permitted wands, isn't it? Unfortunately, that's most of my repetoire right there. Do you know any jokes?
Yours, Eliza Flint
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May 12, 2017 18:07:21 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 18:07:21 GMT -7
dear eliza,
How interesting! I don’t believe I have any contacts in the Prophet, but I’d be more than happy to look for someone who could help you, if you need an outside contact to help network for you. Normally I know this would be the job of the parents, but considering yours…Well, think of this as the obligation of an elder sister and a friend, yes?
I’m sorry that he was taken. That must have been awful for all of you.
I chuckled a bit, reading that punchline. Not the best, but not the worst, either. I don’t know the statue on Veelas having wands, but I do know they can create some quite nasty burns. I’m afraid I don’t know many jokes – most of my humor depends on being with someone and making quips about what they’re saying. Even then, I’ve found I’m not that funny. Like you, I’ve had it trained out of me. yours, natalia
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May 22, 2017 21:51:57 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 22, 2017 21:51:57 GMT -7
[googlefont="Mr Dafoe:400"] Dear Natalia,
Well, if you do find someone I would love to hear from them, but there's no need to go out of your way, really. I've been working with the school paper, so with any luck I'll have enough of a portfolio to prove myself. I've been looking into something recently - someone coated the school in anti-love potion posters, but no one's claimed responsibility - and I think I'm getting close. I'll send you a copy if it turns into something.
It was a difficult time, to be sure. He didn't quite come out of it the same, but then, you could hardly expect that, could you?
I'm glad you appreciated it! Certainly, Veela are reasonably respected, so it's not so bad as others. That, and fire magic is potent, certainly, and fear can be a potent force. I shall simply have to make comments worth making quips about then. Even not terribly funny is better than not trying at all, I think.
Yours, Eliza Flint
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May 23, 2017 13:29:24 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 23, 2017 13:29:24 GMT -7
dear eliza,
Someone does come to mind, actually. My boyfriend, James, is – sorry, was – best friends with Abigail Shacklebolt, and her elder brother was the Junior Editor of the Prophet for quite some time. It’s a bit of a tenuous connection, but it’s a connection nonetheless. I don’t know if he still has any sway in the Prophet’s proceedings, but I’m sure he would make an excellent reference. Please do send me a copy – I’m always interested in keeping with news from Hogwarts, especially news that’s actually interesting, and not just who is snogging who.
Honestly, I would have been more worried if he had been the same.
Fire magic is not something I ever wish to deal with – I’ll stick with my plants and poisons, thank you kindly. It’s easier to make quips in person, I’m afraid. Everyone tries to be funny, I think – it’s just that most don’t succeed. yours, natalia
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Jun 6, 2017 22:14:45 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2017 22:14:45 GMT -7
[googlefont="Mr Dafoe:400"] Dear Natalia,
Tenuous connections are better than no connections at all, though I think I might give Mr. Shacklebolt - Royal, is that right? - some time to grieve first. I did finish that article I mentioned - there's a copy attached. Well, there's the whole newspaper, so you can catch up on who's snogging who too.
I'll pass on the fire magic as well. I'll pass on the plants and poisons too, though. I'll stick to charms and wits and words, myself. And maybe some of them will be funny. We'll see.
This may sound a little odd, but I have to ask - have you changed your hair recently? Only, I've dreamed you with blonde hair, half-shaved, and it's quite fetching but I'm certain you had brown hair last time I saw you. Magic explains a lot, but I do hope I'm not developing the Inner Eye somehow - I don't want it.
Yours, Eliza Flint
enclosed: a copy of the Hogwarts newspaper with this article. @natalia
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Jun 7, 2017 16:44:47 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2017 16:44:47 GMT -7
dear eliza,
Yes, Royal is his name. I think he would appreciate a little space, but he was a Slytherin, and you know your house mates are not exactly known for letting their emotions get in the way of their careers. Maybe he would extend that same ignorance of emotions to your own job search? Thank you for sending the newspaper – your article was excellently written. I’ve never met Roxanne, but I’m not surprised that she would go about things in such an unorthodox manner, considering she’s related to James.
Charms and words and wit are surprisingly useful, especially when used correctly, as I’m certain you do. Perhaps we should arrange to meet sometime, so we can fully appreciate each other’s wits and humors.
I wouldn’t say recently, but since we last saw each other outside of dreams I have indeed dyed it and shaved part of it. This is going to sound insane, Eliza, but I think that what you saw in your dream… was me. You were wearing a sweater and sitting on a bench in the courtyard, weren’t you? I was there. yours, natalia
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