Of course I'm bringing books!!! If I had to rely on duelling ability or strength alone I wouldn't be in the programme at all, I'm guessing. I'll defend the Protectorate academically! But it would be right nift to muscle up a little. Then maybe Karo won't make fun of me so much when we all go swimming.

I'm hoping to get an interview in person with Doctor Deller sometime before the start of next term, actually. Now that I've got my foot in the door, I'm hoping to keep up a correspondence through my school years. There aren't many respectable history scholars out there, and to get in good with the best of them is a big deal!!!

Mum says hello and congratulations, thanks again to your Mum for the lovely visit last week, and best of luck to her with the new line of running robes.