Private Message to Padma Patil
Aug. 28th, 2013 10:22 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Have you missed me terribly? I can tell you I've missed you! And I did try to get in touch, but Mother has been, well--
I sat down for breakfast the first morning, opened my book to catch up with the world, and she took it away. She's wanted my complete attention ever since. Well, through breakfast this morning. Perhaps she's over it now: she's gone off to Madam Ardenia's by herself, at least.
But, honestly. Breakfast, shopping, luncheon, cards with her set, fresh air meditation (she's quite mad about this at the moment, and now I've been kitted out with the silks and cushions and personal pavilion it requires), then supper and soirée. Monday it was with the Rowles; Tuesday was Runge père et fils; tonight we're having Teds and his father. She's being odd about her plans for tomorrow, and I've an idea she expects I won't be pleased with whatever she's planned.
I realise that's not an appealing lead-up for an invitation, but I wonder if you'd come for supper tomorrow. I can assure you that the meal itself will be more than palatable. And Mother's after-supper entertainments never disappoint. My guess is that tomorrow we'll be having musicians in, probably one of the consort ensembles.
Oh. And you should know that Mr Cooper will not be joining us. He's got several commissions that are taking his attention.
I sat down for breakfast the first morning, opened my book to catch up with the world, and she took it away. She's wanted my complete attention ever since. Well, through breakfast this morning. Perhaps she's over it now: she's gone off to Madam Ardenia's by herself, at least.
But, honestly. Breakfast, shopping, luncheon, cards with her set, fresh air meditation (she's quite mad about this at the moment, and now I've been kitted out with the silks and cushions and personal pavilion it requires), then supper and soirée. Monday it was with the Rowles; Tuesday was Runge père et fils; tonight we're having Teds and his father. She's being odd about her plans for tomorrow, and I've an idea she expects I won't be pleased with whatever she's planned.
I realise that's not an appealing lead-up for an invitation, but I wonder if you'd come for supper tomorrow. I can assure you that the meal itself will be more than palatable. And Mother's after-supper entertainments never disappoint. My guess is that tomorrow we'll be having musicians in, probably one of the consort ensembles.
Oh. And you should know that Mr Cooper will not be joining us. He's got several commissions that are taking his attention.
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Date: 2013-08-28 02:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-08-28 09:28 pm (UTC)It kinda sounded like a form letter so I was curious. But I guess it's different enough. I mean, it sounds like he tried to individualise the notes. Whatever. The point was that we did our utmost no matter which team we were on.
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Date: 2013-08-28 04:27 pm (UTC)Well. It's not the worst invitation I've ever received, so, all right.
Er, does she know? I mean, am I meant to be a date or a mate or are we officially going out orI think it's probably best if we just told her we're just mates, yeah? I mean, I don't really need word getting back to my mum that I've been seeing someone exclusively who isn't an Indian.I mean. Unless that would make things even more awkward, your inviting someone who isn't even really close.
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Date: 2013-08-28 08:27 pm (UTC)It balances out other aspects of Mother that are less easy toI'll collect you at half-five if that suits. Mother said to tell you it will be dinner rather than cocktail dress.
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Date: 2013-08-28 09:23 pm (UTC)Anyway, half-five is fine.
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Date: 2013-08-31 04:14 am (UTC)Is your mother always like that with, er, male guests?
Oh, but you'll be sorry we didn't go flying with the others: Seamus says they stumbled on a huge MLE operation. They were detaining some escaping muggles and one mudblood! There were some witches and wizards too, I guess. He said it was wiz-nift and Auror Braithewaite let them stay and watch--from a safe distance, of course.
Are you packed? I've got a bit more to do (I really wish Mum would get a proper servant and not just summer help now and then) but I should be able to get away for a few hours tomorrow if you're free.