Avalon, love, I know you've already attended two with me, but could you perhaps be convinced to spend the Valentine's Ball by my side?

[Private to Avalon]
Phoenix knows. Be careful.


[Private to Phoenix]
If it helps you sleep at night, brother, I never had any intention of hurting your little pet, and I regret doing so.

Do not think for an instant that regret changes my opinion of her. Or you, for that matter. I hope your letter is honest. I've done all I can to save you from


[Private]
My brother claims to have come to his senses, but judging by the insinuations in his letter, I sincerely doubt he will be able to hold his affections at bay for long. Forbidden fruit always tastes the sweetest. I can't protect him from my father much longer. I'm not entirely sure I should, for that matter. His loyalty to the family is obviously in question. Perhaps I should stop trying so hard to force him to uphold it.

He may have the rest of this school fooled, but I know what my dearest brother is capable of. The Malfoy genes won't allow him to forgive. He'll seek revenge.

If he so much as looks at Avalon the wrong way, he will pay for it. Dearly.