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Patrice will make a Man out of You! (patrice_) wrote,
@ 2009-11-30 22:54:00

Current mood:	tired
Entry tags:	horcruxes: family: laelia's possibilitie, horcruxes: promoting pureblood tradition, horcruxes: wards: inner circle, horcruxes: wards: laelia, horcruxes: wards: mina, horcruxes: wards: private, horcruxes: wards: public

024; 30 November 1979.
[Warded Private]

I am doing my best to simply not think about the fact that we are at eight weeks, there is still a month, perhaps a bit more, before we can count on this, and even if it - it could be another girl. And as much as I love Tullia and Prisca, I do not know what I will do if it is another girl. Laelia is giving me concern enough right now and I am thankful that I have at least a half dozen years before I begin to consider for my daughters.

Rabastan Lestrange. Laelia did not seem overwhelmingly thrilled to the idea, but it would be a good match. It would even marry her up, a bit and Father would not be able to disapprove of such a match.

If not Rabastan? Anselm Mulciber would be a possibility I suppose. The Rosier boys - the eldest is the heir and serious enough to be a possibility. Regulus Black is young and I frankly harbour some concern about his maturity however strong the match might be. If I take into account Laelia's request for someone more mature...

I would not have chosen Lucia, but it has worked. When one is well-matched in society, the rest will work itself out.

And it does me no good to wish that Father was here to make the preparations. He is not and I must do what I believe he would have done in his stead.

[Warded to Mina]

Luncheon on Wednesday? Would you be free?

[Warded to Laelia]

It was good to see you Friday, Laelia. Give my greetings to mother, if you will.

[Warded to the Inner Circle]

In truth, I think women are at least equally a curse as they are a blessing.

It is always a delight to turn on the wireless and note a bit of history being shared. Mrs Vaisey, I do wish to thank you for that tidbit. And while I am certain you looked at it, I would encourage anyone who is further interested in our first witch Minister of Magic, to check out Skeenspell's biography from Brookstanton. It is an entertaining and enlightening read.

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Laelia.

patrice_
2009-12-02 12:42 am UTC (link)

Your apology is accepted, Laelia. I confess I find myself at a bit of a loss. I do not wish to upset you or to frustrate you, but you are at an age that it is expected that you should marry. To be honest, with Father no longer living, it is perhaps even more important that you are able to begin life with your own home and family.

You said you were attending the Mulciber's ball, and I am certain that your dance card will be full and you will have every opportunity to speak with the young men and get a feel for which ones you enjoy conversation with. Many of these young men are also on the journal network - find the opportunity to speak with them and determine which you enjoy conversing with the most. That, for the moment, is my suggestion. We can speak afterwards, and if you have a preference, perhaps we can discuss such then.

You mentioned you would like someone more mature, and Rabastan Lestrange comes to mind as a possibility although after the Masquerade, you may have a better idea if you are interested, additionally, Tristan Rosier might be an option. There are certainly other young men who are possibilities, and if you have a preference I will consider it. But I want to ensure that you are able to have a home used to the one that you are used to having ~~and some of the young men simply cannot provide in the manner you are used to living~~

Does that seem reasonable?

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Patrice

laenott
2009-12-02 04:21 pm UTC (link)

I know that was not your intention and I do apologize for being so sour about it. I'm afraid my stubborn nature is sometimes hard to control and I know it is not a good excuse for my behavior. I admit a part of this is the nerves, I know you have faith in me as a wife and mother but I must confess, and since I feel like I have no one else to confess this to, I am a little terrified of the idea. I should have been honest with you and instead I came off as ungrateful and for that again, I apologize.

I completely agree, I think this ball will be a wonderful time to meet and get to know the young men of our society. I promise you I am more open to the idea of it and I am looking forward to it. I will do my best to keep an open mind and perhaps I will be lucky enough to find someone I get along with well enough that the idea will seem more favorable.

To be honest, while Rabastan is a wonderful man and I'm sure he will make any woman happy. I don't think he is the right man for me brother. I felt awkward and hesitant when we spoke.

As for Tristan, I have not had a lot of interaction with him, but the few times we have spoken, he seems like an agreeable man. If he is to attend Mulciber's ball, I will be sure to speak with him and get back to you.

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Laelia.

patrice_
2009-12-04 08:38 am UTC (link)

Laelia, you are my beautiful younger sister. How could you be anything but an excellent wife and mother? I have every confidence, and while I know that may not ease your own fears, know that I do believe in you and there is not a young man in our circle that I would feel uncomfortable presenting you to.

You had not seemed overly enthused, and for the moment at least I will not push it. If you change your mind, you should let me know, Laelia, for the match would be an excellent one for our family, and frankly, it would not be a bad one for theirs either.

Regulus, Anselm, and Evan also come to mind, although all of them are a bit younger and perhaps do not have the maturity that you would wish exhibited.

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