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Posted by Cassandra on March 7th, 2010 @ 8:57pm
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[Private to Self - Failed Ward, publicly visible]
Ben. I-
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Posted by Cassandra on March 1st, 2010 @ 12:58pm
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I am so grateful to everyone who was in attendance at my debut and I hope that you all enjoyed yourselves as much as I did. I do not think I have ever danced so much in my life, but I truly did love every moment. And am quite grateful that I shall never have to do it again.
[Private to Rabastan]
I confess I enjoyed my dances with you most of all.
Will you be attending the Prewett garden party this month? Evangeline has informed me that we will be in attendance and I am looking forward to it, although I must admit I am somewhat surprised that the Prewetts feel they have the standing in society to host such an affair. I know their son has returned to his family as Evangeline seems quite fond of conversing with him, but does that mean all should be forgiven when two out of the three children of the family have turned out as blood traitors?
Oh, do forgive me. I should not bore you with such gossip.
[Private to Self]
Father still has not returned. I had thought perhaps Leoben had just seen fit to ensure his inevitable disappearance for the evening was planned rather than not, but were that the case there would be no reason for him to have not returned by now. Perhaps he will not be returning at all.
I feel as if I should be more distressed by that notion than I am.
Garden Party Costume Ideas:
( Cut for length, not warded )
So of all of that, I have only Chalcihuitlicue, Eunomia, Persephone and Renpet as possible contenders. I expect Greeks and Romans will be the most fashionable. But perhaps the Egyptian? The more I consider her, the fonder I do become of the idea. The costume would not be all too different from the Aztec goddess, but without the requisite jewels, likely more feasible. At the very least I do have something to give to the tailor for guidance and that is what matters.
[Private to Society Women]
I do not know if anyone would be interested, but I have compiled a list of various goddesses and mythological figures associated with spring, should any of you need ideas for the garden party. Most of them are quite unacceptable but you might find some idea?
[Private to Ben]
Has there been any word from our father?
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Posted by Cassandra on February 23rd, 2010 @ 11:53pm
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Oh my goodness. It is really quite impolite to discuss one's bodily functions in a public forum. Most of us are not terribly interested in learning the contents of your stomach.
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Posted by Cassandra on February 22nd, 2010 @ 10:40pm
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[Private to Self]
I have done everything imaginable short of simply asking and yet there is still no explanation for the state in which Ben returned home last week. Injured to the point that Evangeline was in quite the state - although I am uncertain precisely how much credence to give that information as he did return to work the next day - and yet unwilling (or unable?) to seek care at St. Mungo's.
And then there is the matter of my debut. I feel as if I should be more excited about the event, but I find myself preoccupied with thoughts of Father. Ben has assured me that I need not worry about him and I trust his word but at the same time I am uncertain if Father even realises that my debut is this Saturday.
My debut is this Saturday. Oh my goodness.
[Private to Jocelyn]
May I ask you a rather personal question regarding your family?
[Private to Rabastan]
I do hope I will see you at my debut this Saturday? I am aware it is quite forward of me to ask, but I should like the opportunity to have a dance with you.
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It is a strange thing to realise that this is to be the last week of what would be considered my childhood, although I will admit I have not felt as a child in some years.
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Posted by Cassandra on February 9th, 2010 @ 12:47am
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While hardly a legal scholar, I do seem to recall learning that arson is still a crime, regardless of the target.
[Private to Rabastan]
I just wished to pen a brief note to say that I was glad to be able to visit with you, however briefly, when you came to call upon Evangeline on Thursday. It was lovely to see you.
[Private to Leoben]
I trust Evangeline has spoken with you on the matter, but I have been speaking with some of the other young women of society and simply wished for your reassurances that you are aware of the protest tea Mrs Longbottom is staging at the Ministry tomorrow and have no objections to my attendance.
In addition, I was wondering if perhaps you might have some time this week to escort me to Diagon Alley as there are a few books I would like to obtain.
[Private to Jocelyn]
Have you made a decision regarding tomorrow's tea? Evangeline assures me that Leoben has no objections to our attendance, but I do know it is rather different as he does not work in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. I do hope to see you there.
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Posted by Cassandra on February 2nd, 2010 @ 1:15pm
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Far be it from me to involve myself in the political machinations that are best left to those older and wiser but I cannot understand why the response to the terrible tragedy that was the fire at Godric's Hollow is to respond with further arson against pureblood families who were targeted for no apparent reason at all. I am quite certain my father had absolutely nothing to do with the fire in Godric's Hollow as it would be quite an accomplishment for him to manage a single incendio and yet an attempt was made to destroy his house in what I can only assume was retaliation. Unless it was simply a matter of someone who did not like him attempting to take advantage of the rash of fires, in which case I am simply sorry they were unsuccessful.
But what I would like to know is where is the Ministry of Magic? Why has nothing been done to protect our homes and wizarding villages when we know there are these arsonists of all manner of political allegiances running around? What is the Ministry doing to keep us safe?
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Posted by Cassandra on January 17th, 2010 @ 2:24pm
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[Private to Self]
It does, admittedly, feel somewhat inappropriate to send the invitations to my debut the day after such a terrible tragedy, but if I wish for them to be timely, there is little choice in the matter. And well, I do not think anyone terribly important would have been affected. No self-respecting pureblood family would live in a village named after Godric Gryffindor himself.
No, I only did what I must. Life moving forward and all of that. Not that I mean to be dismissive of the burning of an entire village and if I am being truthful, I will admit that it does seem to be somewhat on the excessive side, but it hardly affects me.
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My condolences to all affected by last night's terrible tragedy.
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Posted by Cassandra on December 29th, 2009 @ 4:28pm
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As much as I should be looking forward to the spring, I think I will be sorry to see the snow gone.
[Private to Ben]
Mother has owled asking when I intend to return home. I considered writing that I would return once I no longer had to be concerned over the likelihood of Father selling my possessions but that seemed overly forward I am not certain how to answer her inquiry.
Would you mind if I spent the evening in your library after dinner? It does not seem to be a place Evangeline would look I would rather like something to do that does not involve floral arrangements or fabric swatches.
[Private to Evangeline]
I am afraid I have something of a situation that I need your assistance with. I went to try on my dress for the ball and it seems I need some last minute alterations done.
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Posted by Cassandra on December 13th, 2009 @ 4:42pm
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I do not believe I ever appreciated just how much work goes into planning a debut. Of course I am grateful for the experience and all of the assistance I am receiving from both my mother and my sister-in-law as I am certain I will have many more such events to plan in my future. And I look forward to doing so, of course. It is simply different to have watched others put together such affairs and suddenly be confronted with questions regarding menu choices and placesettings. I must confess there are at least five shades of blue that I was completely unaware of until this week. It is rather overwhelming, but certainly will be worth the end result.
And that is without being starved to fit into a dress that was quite perfectly sized until someone decided to have it taken in
[Private to Evangeline]
I know there is still much to be done but I was thinking that perhaps we might take a break from our planning efforts for a day or two? I am afraid I do not feel particularly well and have allowed myself to become overtired.
[Private to Ben]
I saw father leaving the house this morning - earlier than I have seen him awake in some time - with a parcel of furs under his arm. I thought you might wish to know.
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Posted by Cassandra on November 29th, 2009 @ 9:24pm
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[Private to Self]
I know that Evangeline is right but I do not want Father to escort me. He is a horrid man who has done nothing for me or this family and I do not want him on my arm. He will ruin everything. I hate him and I wish he would just drink himself to death.
[Private to Ben]
Ben, I had meant to discuss this with you yesterday but in the midst of all of the fabric samples and errands that Evangeline had me preoccupied with, I am afraid that it slipped my mind. (And I do appreciate your allowing her to assist me. She has been very helpful.)
But there is one matter that we thought it would be better to defer to your judgement on. I know that it is traditional to be escorted by one's father to their debut but I would be far more comfortable if you were the one escorting me. I will admit that I am somewhat concerned about what state he may make an appearance in, if he shows at all. But Evangeline has raised the concern that it would be rather unconventional as Father is still alive and it might lead to public attention on private family matters. I hate to trouble you with such things, but I am uncertain of what to do.
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Posted by Cassandra on November 24th, 2009 @ 12:35pm
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[Private to Evangeline]
Evangeline, I know I am probably being dreadfully silly, but you do not think there is a chance Ben could be arrested, is there? I know he would never be involved in terrorist activities, but I do not think Mr Lestrange would be either. They cannot simply arrest all of the men of society, can they?
And I realise it is a poor time for planning a party, but I was considering the 23rd of January for my debut which would require getting the invitations in the post by 12 December. But I feel as if there is some thing wrong with that date that I cannot recall.
[Private to Ben]
Thank you again for escorting me to do my holiday shopping on Saturday. I had a lovely time.
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Posted by Cassandra on November 8th, 2009 @ 5:38am
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