A little for me, a little for you;;

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A little for me, a little for you;; - Callum Finnigan - January 7, 2024

Dec, 28. 1892

Dear Ms. Arundell,

Ma insisted I start my letter this way, saying it is inappropriate for me to get into the habit of calling you Kitty… but either way, I just wanted to send this owl because I thought of you on Christmas morning. One of the local boys from the town near where I live brought by a bag of toffees for us. I remember you told me near the end of last term that you liked toffees so… well, here they are. Ma said they are homemade and some of the best from this part of Ireland. (She might be exaggerating but I hope you like them anyway.)

Have you started studying for the next term? I refuse. Pa thinks I’m going to fall behind worrying so much about the quidditch team but we’ve been doing alright haven’t we, Kitty? Except etiquette I guess… that’s miserable.

Anyway, I hope you’re having a good holiday!

your friend,
Callum Mr. Finnigan

Attached is a box of homemade toffee creams in brown paper.

Katherine Arundell

RE: A little for me, a little for you;; - Katherine Arundell - January 18, 2024

Dear Mr. Finnigan,

You're mother is quite right, but I rather hate that fact. My mother would insist that you call me "my lady" but that seems awfully high and mighty, don't you think? I'd much rather you call me Kitty.

It is very kind of you to remember my weakness for toffees, thank you so very much for thinking of me. Your mother may rest easy in knowing they are one of the best toffees I've ever tried.

Our cook, Mrs. Basker, made some fudge for Christmas, it truly is so wonderful. I hope you and your family enjoy it. I wish I could send you a slice of our Christmas pudding but the servants ate the last of it in their own celebrations. Which I truly can't begrudge since they worked so hard for us all to have such a lovely celebration.

Your father may have reason to worry, but if you fall behind over break you shall not be alone. Mother and father would not let me bring any of my school supplies home with me over break. They are too worried one of the servants or my siblings might stumble on a text and bring up questions they don't want to answer. You are right though, we are doing alright. I have every faith that we will continue to be so even this upcoming term - even in etiquette. (Although I truly dread returning to etiquette classes, it is bad enough at home, I have no need to suffer through it at school as well.).

Your friend,
Miss Katherine Arundell

Attached is a box of homemade fudge.
ooc: fun fact fudge was invented in the 1880s

RE: A little for me, a little for you;; - Callum Finnigan - January 26, 2024

Jan, 2. 1893

Dear Lady Arundell,

Happy New Year!

I tried for a compromise, but it still sounds so bizarre. "My lady" has a ring to it that feels awfully posessive too... Is that what muggle titles are meant to do? I never really understood all the differences. Maybe you can teach me one day, if I ever have to meet anyone else as special as you. Is that weird to say? That might be weird to say, but I don't know anyone else related to the Queen of England. I think it's pretty special whatever else.

I'm glad to hear you like the toffees. The fudge was pretty great excellent too! Maybe next year we can share puddings and more sweets. I have a weakness for sugar Ma says, so there's still time.

You're lucky you don't have to think much about school while you're home. Here it feels like every single person I've seen has been asking about nothing else! Ma made me study transfiguration for hours today... she says Professor Foxwood is quite tough but I think she just knows how much I hate it. I don't mind charms as much I guess; if I had the choice I'd rather study that. At least Professor Ruskin doesn't get annoyed at me when I doodle new broom modifications in the margins of my homework...

This term we should practice flying together again. Ma says I'm finally allowed to bring my own broom rather than use a school one and it's so much better Kitty! You'll see. It's less bumpy and much easier to steer! I think you'll like it more than those fidgety ones we've been practicing on. Thanks again for helping me keep an eye on Fergus. He came home with me looking much better than last year and it's mostly thanks to you. (Don't tell Ma. She thinks my not being able to keep an eye on the cat somehow means I won't cherish my broom. Crazy, right?)

Anyway, I'll see you again soon. Have a safe trip back to school!

Sincerely,
Callum

Katherine Arundell