233rd February, 1890

Miss Artistic,

I did, as you will no doubt have gathered, stumble upon your advertisment in the Lonely Hearts section of Witch Weekly. From simple fact alone, I have gleaned that you are a brave young lady unafraid to use unconventional means to secure her future happiness, for which I do believe you must be commended. Like you, I am the eldest child in a comfortable and respectable family; like you, I have a found it difficult to form a lasting attachment to this point in my life. 

Where I have, admittedly, stumbled in my romantic life, I have long excelled professionally. I am respected by my juniors and superiors alike, and am in a position of great responsibility. It is my hope that any future companion would not only respect this but take pride in it herself, and be able and willing to comport herself in an appropriate fashion for our shared station in life.

Privately, however, I confess that I am more reserved in nature. I relish not attending balls and dinner parties (though, of course, do cordially accept when invited), but instead find the greatest pleasure in solitary persuits and time spent with family.

If you believe we might one day make suitable companions for one another, please do not hesitate to respond. Regardless, however, I wish you the utmost best in the years to come.

Awaiting your reply,

C.

— Witch Weekly —

  

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— Aldous walks with a cane and pronounced limp as the result of a splinching accident. —

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Miss Acacia Ruskin,
Witch Weekly is pleased to inform you that your recent submission to our Lonely Hearts article has generated a response. Witch Weekly is devoted to providing help to all of our readers, no matter what their social disadvantages, and we are delighted to provide this service to the lovelorn in our magical community. We hope that you will be able to create a happy ending with our help, instead of being doomed to a tragically lonely life.

Please see the enclosed letter and advise us whether you will need your advertisement repeated in further issues of our magazine.
Y. Ventus
Editor in Chief
Witch Weekly

@"Acacia Ruskin"

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February 25, 1890

Dear Mr. C,
I must thank you for your kind words. Being brave is an admirable trait indeed, and I am honored to be deemed as such. To answer such an ad is also a quality of bravery. Finding happiness and a good match is always something to strive towards, in my opinion. As the oldest of my family, it is my responsibility to lead by example. Finding my own match is a crucial part of that, as I am sure you are aware.

Having a profession that one can be proud of is certainly a goal to strive for. To have such respect must have taken a good deal of hard work and talent. To have a husband with such qualities would be a privilege. I can't imagine why anyone would fail to take such a position seriously.

Family has always been one of the most important aspects of my life. While I do enjoy parties to a certain degree, time with family will always mean more to me. A quiet evening will also give me time to work on my art. Perhaps you would like to see some of my work? My preferences of subject are flowers and landscape at the moment, though I do have several paintings of my family members.

Please do feel free to send me a response if you so choose. I do wish yo the best.

From,
Miss Artistic

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Magic by Elaine!

1st March, 1890

To Miss Artistic,

I myself am also the eldest of my siblings, and so understand the what a privilege and what a weight it can be to serve as a leader in that way. I confess, some of my siblings have followed my lead more expertly than others, and I do sometimes wonder if my own unmarried state allowed my younger brother to drift as he has. I should so hate, though, to burden a stranger with the follies of my sibling!

I am afraid I lack an artistic eye You must be a talented artist indeed if you so readily share the fruits of your labours—another sign of courage, I expect! I myself have no artistic talents, but am sure I could appreciate anything you might compose.

Sincerely,

C.

  

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— Aldous walks with a cane and pronounced limp as the result of a splinching accident. —

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March 5, 1890

Dear Mr. C,
My own sisters can struggle at times. My youngest sister truly does not wish to listen to anything that I say. Though my father has been a great help in keeping sense and the peace in our household.

I have been painting since I was very young. My main gift to loved ones have been art that I do hope they would enjoy. Would you like one of Hogwarts? I have made many during my years as a student. My favorite places to paint are of the lake and the courtyard. Especially as the seasons change.

From,
Miss Artistic

  

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Magic by Elaine!

9th March, 1890

To Miss Artistic,

I should be happy to receive such a thing!

I am curious—what is it you paint now that you do not have Hogwarts as a point of reference? Or do you paint the castle still, but from memory?

Sincerely,

C.

  

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— Aldous walks with a cane and pronounced limp as the result of a splinching accident. —

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March 12, 1890

Dear Mr. C,
I enjoy painting flowers. Especially when they have a unique pattern. My father once got me flowers from China. They were so wonderful, and a spectacular challenge to recreate on canvas.

I paint Hogwarts while I am at home at times, though not as often. Sometimes I try creating art that represents the different Hogwarts houses. Typically the symbol that represents said house. When I really want to challenge myself, I find a scene that makes me think of the house, and paint it in shades that have a likeness to the house colors.

From,
Miss Artistic

  

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Magic by Elaine!

16th March, 1890

To Miss Artistic,

When you are home, you say? Do you travel often, or are you away at finishing school?

Sincerely,

C.

@"Acacia Ruskin"

  

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— Aldous walks with a cane and pronounced limp as the result of a splinching accident. —

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March 20, 1890

Dear Mr. C,
I am currently at Hogwarts, and shall be graduating this coming season. My apologies for the confusion.

From,
Miss Artistic

  

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Magic by Elaine!