Elsie,

We eventually made it through all right, although I did venture over to Padmore in order to extract my husband. (Next year I hope for a less eventful birthday.) Luckily, once we ruled out Muggle artifacts, I did not have much at all to do with the sinkhole itself — unlike my old department.

How are you & Mr. Kirke doing? (I assume no sinkhole adventures?) Sending good wishes for the remainder of your pregnancy — I'm happy to take your children for an afternoon some weekend so you can get rest, or to come visit for tea.

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Cheers,
Z