Private Message to Seamus

[alt_padma]

We just got back from ice skating this afternoon and I saw that Longbum had written to you.

Are you all right, then? I mean, it's been a week so...does that mean everything's okay now?

Will you be at the gala tonight? Mum said Pav and I could go. We're about to start getting ready. Then there's Diggory's Quidditch get-together next week and whenever Daphs decides we should all meet up about the revue. But what about New Year's Eve? There's a big party along the Thames and we were going to go out for a while, and find a good spot for the Lord Protector's speech (that's assuming He gives one this time! Which if you're all right, that means that Ireland's taken care of, right, so there shouldn't be any problems this time round).

Maybe we could get together, some other time? I've just been worried about you and it'd be great to make sure you're okay.

Love,

Padma

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[alt_seamus]

Yes, I'm all right.

The gala -- wait, which gala is tonight? I'd have to check with Mr Rosier and see if we were invited. I suppose I COULD go, actually, although I didn't sleep well last night so I'm a bit tired.

I suppose I'll be at the revue meeting, anyway.

I should ask Mr Rosier what we're doing on New Year's Eve. A party on the Thames sounds just the thing, though.

[alt_padma]

OH, LAKSHMI, IT'S GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!

The St Mungo's gala. I guess, with the scare you had, you probably haven't even been thinking about the holidays and everything. Oh, I didn't even ask if you opened your Christmas presents! Did you?

I'm sure if you wanted to go, Mr Rosier'd let you. Unless...there's not a reason for you to have to stay under guard or anything, anymore, is there? I mean, whatever Professor Dolohov did to save you still fixed things there, didn't it?

I still want to come over if that's all right. Whenever you want.

[alt_seamus]

I didn't.

I had pretty much forgotten presents entirely. I did SEND them -- I mean, I sent them out before everything. So at least people got presents from ME. I wonder where Mr Rosier put mine?

And no, the guards are gone. Completely.

I checked with Mr Rosier and he says it's up to me about the gala and you can come over tomorrow, if you want.

[alt_padma]

Tomorrow would be brilliant. Tell you what, wait to open your gifts and we can do it then.

Okay, I have to do my hair and all for tonight. It's okay if you're not going--I mean, it'd be marvellous to see you if you come but if you're not feeling up to it that's all right. So long as you're not going anywhere now.