'A little odd,' could be worse. Her little brother's mind was busy on Hogwarts and she decided that this was good. Home life was relaxed enough for typical adjustment concerns. Recent graduates were bound to feel that lack of direction. She had in some sense. Acacia had known that she had wanted to be a healer by the time that she was ready to be out of Hogwarts, yet not what field. She wasn't even sure if she would be accepted into the Hospital. Yet she had been. Finally, after delays that he had not deserved, Dunstan was finally at this crucial right of passage. "Any plans? Before your NEWTs come in... or after?"

There was no direct rush, of course. Yet with Dunstan being the only son, there was a hint of expectation that he would make some income for the family that would aid for future generations. And if something were to happen to father? Even with Acacia's position, their sisters were still unmarried and now they had a step-mother and younger step- and half- siblings to think about. The unexpected seemed to happen all of the time in the wizarding world. Merlin help them, it wouldn't come near their family again.

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