A note, written on fine paper, there is a touch of 'try hard' about the formality of the note and invitation coming so soon after her debut.

Dear Miss Dashwood,

Congratulations on your recent debut.  It was a wonderful affair, worthy of a girl such as yourself.  I would be delighted to host you for tea at my London house next week.

Please let me know by return of a date that suits. 

Mrs. L. Zabini

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Poppy Dashwood

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RE: Plans in Motion - Poppy Dashwood - June 29, 2022

June 20, 1892

Poppy knew mama had told her to simply ignore the letter and move on with her day. The Zabinis were only invited so as to not snub a rather pureblood, pure-minded family. She knew it, and she simply felt horrid doing as much. Here was a woman who'd never said, or done, anything out of line or particularly scandalous (that she knew) who simply wanted to strike up a friendly acquaintance. The fact that she was middle class didn't bother Poppy, in fact one of her closest friends was firmly entrenched in the middle class! But mama was strictly of the mind that these acquaintances would, and should, fade now that she was a proper 'out' young lady. To make new ones simply wouldn't do. Still, Poppy figured it would be rude to simply ignore Mrs. Zabini. She picked up her quill and wrote out the response several times. Perhaps she could convince mama to let her call on Mrs. Zabini in July if Atticus came along; he was as strict a chaperone as she generally. What harm would that do?

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Dear Mrs. Zabini,

I appreciate your invitation and am pleased to hear you had a lovely time at the debut.

I have a few pressing engagements coming up and shall be in Hogsmeade for the next fortnight. I shall certainly write when a better time arises! Perhaps in July.

sincerely,
Poppy

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Lucretia Zabini

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RE: Plans in Motion - Lucretia Zabini - July 24, 2022

Miss Dashwood,
I would be delighted if you could join me on the 28th of July for luncheon at 1pm.

Kind Regards
Mrs, L Zabini

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