15th April 1890

Dearest Tavie –

I hope your studies are going quite well at Hogwarts. I miss you terribly, and hope you'll enjoy the sweets and new gloves I've included with this letter. Do let me know if it all arrives safely, our family owl couldn't be spared, and they did not have the best selection down at the Post Office.

Be at rest at the reception of this letter, for we are all in the most excellent health.

I write to you to tell you that something most wonderful has happened! I hate to write to you only to leave you at a cliffhanger, however, I feel it is something that I should convey to you in person. I forget and perhaps you might remind me, when is your next Hogsmeade weekend?

Ever your loving sister,
Di

Octavia Fawley

  

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15th April 1890

Di –

They are going well enough, I suppose, I don't think I will fail any of them, thankfully. No needed to worry, both your package and letter arrived safely - well the corners were a little dinged up but the insides are okay! Though this owl might need to be retired soon, he looked quite out of breathe when he arrived.

Ohh Di, how could you do that to me! Not tell me what you mention! I'll be able to think of nothing but now until you speak of it. The next Hogsmeade weekend is just under a month - May 10th. You'll make me wait that long?

If the family owl cannot be spared, keep Othello with you until you send your reply.

Always your sister,
Tavie

  

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Lady makes such lovely things.

16th April 1890

Tavie –

A month?!

Well, I certainly won't make you wait that long! Though I am loathe to tell you this information through a mere letter. If I cannot see you for a month though, I won't torture you so. Do forgive me both for the momentary torture and for telling you over letter.

I am being courted! Officially of course; you know Mr. William Abbott, he and I knew each other at Hogwarts. Well, he came to Papa on the 14th and asked to court me! Oh, Tavie I am so happy I could burst really! I wish you were here to share in my joy, I miss you so.

Thank you for sparing Othello. Forgive the wait, I had a few fittings to attend and figured he might use a rest before making the journey back to Hogwarts.

Ever your loving sister,
Di

Octavia Fawley

  

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16th April 1890

Di –

Oh, Di! That is absolutely wonderful to hear! Mr. Abbott was that quidditch boy you talked about, right? A Hufflepuff? Or was he a Gryffindor? You'll have to pardon me for not remembering. I haven't heard you mention him since you graduated, what brought this about? I didn't even know you liked him beyond a school age friend or acquaintance. You do like him don't you? This wasn't something mother pushed you into was it? You truly sound happy.

If you are, then I'm so happy for you.  You'll have to bring him round one day so I can meet him - maybe for dinner one evening? I refuse to not know your future husband. He cannot steal you away entirely. I refuse.

I'll be home,  soon I promise. I count down the days. As soon as I return home,  I insist you must tell me every single detail. As much adds it pains me to say and to wait, I'd much rather hear about him in person directly from you. Cook can make us tarts and we can stay up all night talking about it! Oh,  I am so happy for you, Di, really.

If your news is always this lovely, you may borrow Othello anytime.

Always your sister,
Tavie

  

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Lady makes such lovely things.

15th April 1890

Tavie –

Mr. Abbott was Ravenclaw with me! Though he was a few years my senior, we did get the chance to make acquaintance, and formed a fondness for each other later. And I agree with you, those details I shall save for when we see each other in person – I shouldn't like to give everything away over letter!

I assure you this was not Mama's doing, however much it may seem. No, she was a bit put out I think at the fact that he's involved in Quidditch, however Papa pointed out to her that not everyone can be businessmen, and he likes to see someone who doesn't just "mosey on about their day-to-day life". Ovbiously Papa's words, not mine. Needless to say, Papa's approval certainly encouraged her to voice her own. I don't think we'll get many more protests from her.

I look forward to the day you get home, Octavia-Rose – you must try to focus on your studies, however, else Mama and Papa might seek to keep us apart for longer than necessary. We'll make a day of it and go out walking in Hyde Park, then pick up some pastries on the way home and I shall update you on everything, I swear it!

Your sister,
Di

Octavia Fawley

  

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17th April 1890

Di –

Oh silly me, both of my guesses were wrong. I should have paid more attention, I apologize. Now that you mention that he was involved in quidditch I believe I know who you are refering too. He's a sponsor for a team, isn't he? I can't remember the city, but it was a bird - a magpie, I think? I think the fact he has retired from playing should be enough for mother - I wouldn't imagine a sponsor is that likely to be injured. It isn't like he coachs the team. Besides, that surely shows his wealth, the fact he can afford to outfit a whole team and provide for himself still.

But don't say things like that, Di, you'll scare me. I wait for Mother's letter that I'm to attend Pendergast as you did. though maybe she'll allow me a trial year as you did before she gets any ideas. I promise to focus on my studies, as long as you promise to wait until I'm home to start to plan your wedding. You are my only sister, I wish to help with it. You'll have to use Mr. Lynton for your dress, oh I can only imagine the spells he might place on it.

I think this alone will brighten my spirits enough to finish the year!

Always your sister,
Tavie

  

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Lady makes such lovely things.