cas/astrid

[ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON]

cas,

Hope you're keeping well. No magical items take your nose off yet? Anyways, I was wondering if you have heard from Ana recently. She has not been taking my calls or anything, and when I turned up at the ministry to look for her they said she was done for the day. Do you know if something's going on?

yours,
astrid


Casimir Elias Karkaroff

[Casimir Elias Karkaroff]

Astrid,

That is a valid concern in my line of work, although I would expect you to have more confidence in my ability to protect my nose and anywhere else. Or perhaps you’ve been spending too much time with the wrong Karkaroff?

I really couldn’t say if anything has been occupying more of Ana’s time. No doubt she’s found her quota of trouble one way or another. However, she’s made it quite clear that her brother is not her keeper, nor is my involvement wanted in any way. You’ll have to track her down yourself if you want the answer to that.

You will write if you hear anything?

Best,
Cas

ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON

[ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON]

cas,

Perhaps indeed, though I've not had this sort of issue before. Usually the trouble she involves herself in undeniable involves me. I'm just a bit concerned - it's very unlike her to just drop off the face of the Earth, so to speak. I'll let you know if I hear anything, but also would you do me the same kindness?

yours,
astrid


Casimir Elias Karkaroff

[Casimir Elias Karkaroff]

Astrid,

You may be unfamiliar with how things work in pureblood circles, so let me assure you that this sort of behavior is not uncommon. There are occasional responsibilities that require temporary silence, or at least subtlety, to ensure they’re done well. If she has disappeared without contacting you, it’s likely only because she is doing as much as she can to finish quickly and return to her normal life.

One can only hope she will operate with the appropriate caution, whatever she finds herself doing now, although that has never been her strong suit. If I hear anything, I will do my best to keep her out of trouble. To an extent.

Don’t worry about her too much.
Cas

ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON

[ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON]

cas,

When you put it like that, it sounds not only patronising but also quite rude. But I understand. I'm not sure if you recall, but Ana has done everything in her power to distance herself from pureblood circles in the years that I have known her. But I will take that into account and appreciate your advice.

yours,
astrid


Casimir Elias Karkaroff

[Casimir Elias Karkaroff]

Astrid,

I’ve certainly been called much worse. I don’t do the work I do because I expect to be understood, although surely you realize that the position we are in is much different from yours. I hope you are more understanding with the other purebloods in our mutual activities, and the added danger they voluntarily take on to protect the likes of you and yours.

Yes, I’m quite aware of everything Ana has done to abandon the anchor she calls her family name. She has made it quite clear how her priorities stack against the family’s interests. We all have to live with our choices, one way or another.

Best,
Cas

ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON

[ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON]

cas,

To be quite frank, I'm not entirely certain what blood status has to do with Ana's disappearance. Why does it have anything to do with anything at all? Unless you're suggesting that purebloods have access to certain rights and activities that mudbloods like myself do not?

yours,
astrid


Casimir Elias Karkaroff

[Casimir Elias Karkaroff]

Astrid,

You can get as angry as you like with me, but you know that’s how the magical world works. Change comes slowly for wizards and witches, and old habits are hard to break. Yes, there are still certain benefits and expectations that come with old pureblood family names, and while the world is changing…it hasn’t changed that quickly.

You’re welcome to run and chase Ana down if you’re convinced that these distinctions don’t have significance anymore. The fact that you’re writing to me, however, suggests that you also understand we each have our own area of expertise. I won’t dictate to you what should or shouldn’t be our attitudes towards dragons, and you can likewise leave my family’s business to me.

Best,
Cas

ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON

[ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON]

cas,

It's been thirty years.

I think I will.

yours,
astrid


Casimir Elias Karkaroff

[Casimir Elias Karkaroff]

Astrid,

You still have a lot to learn, then. If you’re unwilling to listen to me, maybe Ana and Harry can get the message across. I’m washing my hands of this whole thing, poorly thought out as it was.

Best,
Cas

ASTRID ALVA ABRAHAMSSON