"What a chimera then is man. What a novelty! What a monster, what a chaos, what a contradiction, what a prodigy. Judge of all things, imbecile worm of the earth; depositary of truth, a sink of uncertainty and error: the pride and refuse of the universe."
Wizards, unchanged for centuries, are now more sensitive to the kind of magic they blissfully avoided for so long - that which builds airplanes and bombs, and abolishes tradition. War has never been so difficult to ignore. London is a city strangled with propellers and guns, and Grindelwald sifts through the ashes of Europe performing his Greater Good.
Hogwarts has long been a sanctuary, but even its ancient walls are not immune. Deep beneath the dungeons stirs a new danger, the likes of which are as old as the castle itself. "All who behold its eyes fall dead upon the spot..."
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Arthur,
Yeah, I know. Bugger, I think moustaches are fairly impressive, but you're right. I should probably find a tutor for Charms or I might end up dropping the subject next year.
Well, your father does seem to be a rather strict man and you're his heir. Still, whenever you need help with the club, I have far less expectations placed on my head than you and more free time. why would anyone want to send you a Howler?. Well, that's very adorably sweet kind of you, but you've really taught me most of the things I know.
Sounds like my grandfather when he starts talking about the portaits in his house. Do you think I might need rescuing from it? I doubt I'd help you talk to girls, ever you ever need my help. You seem to have been succesful in the past judging from all the girls you've taken to hogsmeade. Merlin no, I might ruin a poor soul if I attempted a memory charm, and I doubt Arnold would want to obliviate someone. Perhaps Alphard might help.
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Aggie,
I suppose that if you hate the subject, you shouldn't force yourself to subject to it. But it really is a useful subject. I hope you get the O.W.L. for it, it'll look great on your resume.
Don't be so disregarding, Augusta. You have just as many bloody expectations as I do ... they just seem to run on a different strait. Like how you're meant to marry that bloody Russian and Alphard is Your expectations are a whole world's harder to handle than mine too. But you seem to be handling it just fine. Especially with Alphard, he would definitely be more suitable than a Russian for your hand in marriage seems to be a fine boyfriend and it's bloody well you won't have to submit to any Russians anytime soon.
You might, but then again, we'll give him some top notch firewhiskey and he'll be bound to stop hounding you about Longbottom family history before he's even started. I suppose you're right, but I really haven't been successful where I should have been don't think my past is any good indicator for my future. At least I hope not, that's just a load of failure. Though seeing as you're preoccupied, I think that's a good enough sign. Alphard is bound to a good choice, I suppose.
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Arthur,
Merlin knows I hate it, but my parents think it's an appropriate subject for a lady to take. But I'm sure they mean Beauty Charms, anyway, haha.
If you say so, Antioch. But I'm only required to be charming and look pretty at parties as of now. And you seem to handle things just fine. Ah yes, Alphard. He's not as great as you quite charming. I hope mother forgets about Russia altogether. I would probably freeze to death.
That sounds like a good plan. I'll just signal you if I get too bored, haha. Arthur, you almost sound like you have depression. Are you sure you're alright? Is this because of Dorcas? Is there anything I can do to cheer you up?
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Aggie,
Pah, you don't need beauty charms. The commonplace application of the subject is most useful in adding to the number of things you can do without lifting a finger. Laziness can be sublime.
She probably will. With the war going on, I'm sure she wouldn't dare send you East anyhow. It's a dangerous place to be, not just freezing, I certainly hope you're not sent off there. I'd miss you far too much. Besides, a Black is ever so much more than a Karakoff.
Don't fret, I'm not depressed. Not in any acceptable manner at least. It's just come to mind how soon I'll be leaving you Hogwarts. I really am starting to dread it as much as I am excited to start training. If I pass my N.E.W.T.'s that is.
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Arthur,
But how can making teacups walk improve my life? Me and the teacups would be better off with just the 'accio' charm. More advanced things seemed to almost exist for the mere sake of showing off fancy things.
SWEET MERLIN YOU'RE RIGHT! AREN'T YOU THE BEST You do have a point there! I could just kiss you I should remind Mother of the Eastern European situation. Where would I be without you, Arthur? Well, I guess they are better, but so are other british families like the Longbottoms. I really just hope mother will let me choose someone for myself.
That's good, you almost had me worried for a minute. Yes, that's devastating understandable. Will you write to me? please?. Don't be silly, Arthur. You're going to pass your N.E.W.T.S, get ino auror training and make meyour father proud.
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Aggie,
There are loads of other charms, Aggie. Like cleaning charms and altering charms, they can prove quite helpful. And you never know, maybe you can provide an army of walking tea cups. Maybe it'll be the key to winning the war. Anything is possible, it's magic!
You would be fine without me, Aggie, I'm sure your father's reminded her anyways already. Nationality doesn't really matter when it comes to marriage matters, it's more a matter of wealth and power, the latter is more focused in Western countries anyways. Like the Blacks. ... Like my family. ... Yes, then you could choose someone like I hope you can choose, because the value that your mother is probably weighing suitors upon is probably dreadfully unlike what you value. Do you value someone like me? What do you value, though, Aggie? Perhaps if you told her, it'd be more a help.
Of course I'll write to you! Every day if you want or even more ... . but I wouldn't want to become incessant. I'd hate to even be annoying ahah. I really hope so. Potions is going badly.
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Arthur,
I would doubt the competency of Grindelwald and his troops if they were defeated by walking teacups, hahaha. And either way, you saw how the teacup crumbled the other day. I doubt my army would do much damage before it turned into dust.
I wouldn't be fine without you I still like having you around, so you can remind me of important things like these, even if my father is already aware. I don`t even know what are the powreful russian families, or how powerful they are. I bet they drink vodka everyday, hahaha. I don't know, I try to avoid the subject, just for the sake of not listening to her say how 17 would be a lovely age for a wedding. I think I'd like to marry you someone I am in love with, and if that's not possible I'd like someone understanding and kind.
I would love like getting letters from you everyday, and I doubt I'd ever be annoyed by them. I don't think it can be worse than me and Charms, haha
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Aggie,
It's already clear that Grindelwald's a sod, might as well suppose him incompetent for our own confidence. I'll make sure to keep you informed, if you really want. The war's expanding into new territories now.
Well there's Ankundinov, Holender, Ivanov ... I don't know any powerful Russian families either, now that I think about it. Let's pretend they don't exist and insist you will not married into the wasteland! Hahahaha. Well, I suppose that's a matter of falling in love with someone respectable. I know you haven't really dated much, but considering your track record, it shouldn't be a problem at all. Is Black understanding and kind? He seems like a over-gleeful child to me. Was Yaxley?
Good. You might regret saying that in the future, I warn you. I'll send you a letter with all the news and I'll tell you what I think of your suitors so you know to reject all the shady ones and I'll probably offer myself once I've said to blast them all but you probably wouldn't want that. So it's alright..
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Arthur,
If he were that incompetent, the war would probably be over by know. Ladies shouldn't really I would be grateful of any bit of information you can share with me. Father never really takes me seriously when I ask him.
I probably should discuss it with dad over the holidays, if the Russian are as unremarkable. And we have snow here in winter so I wouldn't be missing out on much, anyway. Well, he's understanding in his own way, and uhm, he really looks out for my best interest. And Abner, uhm, was an enjoyable company, also understanding in his own way i think.
So, maybe I haven't really sought out the most understanding or kindest of pureblood wizards so far. Maybe I should date outside of Slytherin, hahaha.
I doubt it I think I can live with your letters, hahaha. You know I've always trusted your judgement most of the times, and if you think my suitors are shady, I'd really like to know.
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Aggie,
Hahaha, your father just has yet to realise you are not a force to be trifled with.Yes, definitely. You shouldn't go to Russia. It'd make England even drearier. Besides, who knows what trouble the Russians will get into next, they're not the most amiable.
As long as you enjoy their company more than mine, I suppose that makes them perfectly suitable for you, in all different aspects really. If you and Alphard don't work out, then yes, haha, perhaps someone more suitable would be found out of Slytherin. Perhaps in our own house? Then again, the Hufflepuffs are supposedly loyal, perhaps searching is best there ahaha. Though, Gryffindor is known for being chivalrous. But then again Ravenclaw is quite the witty, and you do need someone competent, you need that, I think.
Good. And I'm quite flattered you trust me. Thank you. However, I'd hate to think I'm obscuring your own judgement with my own. Lately I've been thinking I'm not at all as knowledgeable as I like to think I am. I think I've had some moments of bad judgement, ,after all, and it's quite the disappointment. Your suitors, however, are not so much shady as they are ... I don't know. There's nothing wrong with those you accept and that's what matters. Those that you are opposed to are shady by that value and therefore should not even be put into consideration. I think, at least.
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Arthur,
He tends to think my frowns are amusing, and mother always chimes in telling me i'll get premature wrinkles if I frown too much. Maybe it's the dreadful weather that makes them act like that, don't you think? I've always thought warmer weather was better aqnyway.
I guess that's another way of analyzing things. I'm sure there are clever and loyal Gryffindors as well. Maybe I will try dating within our House when if thing between me and Alphard don't work out, although I really wish our plan they do.
I don't really think your judgement could be that bad save perhaps by your choice of girlfriends, and besides, a different point of view can be quite helpful. It's a good thing that I haven't actually liked my suitors so far, right? Unless you count Alphard as a suitor, I think.
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Dear Augusta,
Aha, Well, frowning's now all that bad. There are all sorts of spells and charms to hide wrinkles anyways. England's not all that warm either, though, it's certainly an improvement. We'd You'd have to go more south for real warm weather, really.
I'm surprised glad you're serious about Alphard, then. But you're just - If you'd really hope for things to work out, it's probably best to not hope think about the after math. Though, I'm sure there are several desirable boys in Gryffindor. There's Arnold! But regardless, it's best not to think of that sort of thing while you and Alphard are still viable. It's too hopeful to think that I'd prefer to think nothing bad would happen to hurt you.
Yes, though, I think your mother would prefer otherwise. If they're all so unsuitable for you, I'd hope the whole thing would blow over and leave you to your own devices. Perhaps then ... Is Alphard a suitor? I mean, I wouldn't think you're both perfectly eligible for one another. That's a bit surprising, but I suppose it shouldn't be. It's a much better option than some stranger.
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I never knew;, Miss Augusta Selwyn
