Private Message to my sweetest Lavender

[alt_linus]

My dearest, you know how I am often saying that you would shine even in the most glittering of settings? And that my hope is to make a brilliant enough career that you would have such an opportunity regularly? My esteemed parents have just presented me with the most astonishing fait accompli, as they say: tickets for the two of us for St Mungo's Charity Ball -- and not just any tickets either! These are the higher-level ones, with access to the Very Important Personages sitting room and also two thousand play-money Galleons for wagering at the tables in the Hall of Fortune adjoining the ballroom. (I believe that the latter were a two-for-one offer, play-Galleons for real, and of course one can purchase more play-Galleons at par at the tables. The entire scheme is of course brilliant as a fund-raiser, but the Hall of Fortune ought to be a real treat.)

We shall paint the town in shimmering hues!

I do hope a day's notice is enough for you to find robes you like. I did come write you as soon as they told me, I promise. I understand these things are complicated for witches, but I am sure you will triumph over any logistical thickets and thorns.

Comments

[alt_lavender]

Luckily for you I have the perfect dress already chosen!

I had already planned to attend as a member of the Junior Auxiliary, but it will be much more pleasant to have an escort.

And yes, by all means let's try our luck at the gaming tables! It should be jolly fun.