Basil was loathe to admit even to himself how much Ms. Bonaccord's letters pleased him. It had been a long time since he'd been so invested in something a fellow academic had to say, and if his toast went a little unnoticed that morning, it was only because he had more important things to attend to than breakfast.

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You badgers are ever so kind, aren't you? Even in teasing you are so complimentary, I feel embarrassed by my own playful affront. I won't be convinced of it. We Ravenclaws are clever enough not to allow ourselves be lulled into complacency.

I am, however, pleased to hear of your continued progress, and even more so as to the completion of a draft! Brava, Ms. Bonaccord!

Have you a panel yet to provide commentary? A publication avenue selected? I would be happy to discourse on this subject further should you require assistance, or extend a critique to the draft, in as much as my own expertise may overlap with your subject matter.

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