September 13, 1894 - Ravenclaw Tower, Basil's quarters, early evening
It had taken a full two days for Basil to go through Ms. Bonaccord's work and annotate it with care. He reviewed the document a number of times, checking references, making suggestions-- and in the end, it was redlined more than anything he'd redlined yet this term. Most of it was supporting commentary; he was impressed by how well researched and thorough her concept was. It would be well received in the industry.
Miss Bonaccord,
Sour? Disagreeable? Moody disposition? I dare say, you and I know different people. Have you a twin, because nobody can be that talented an actress.
As for your work, I can absolutely understand the same sense of pride and confess to having been victim of it myself on many past occasions. The longer the work, or the more time spent, the worse I find it is. As such, I have taken my time to review your document very thoroughly and provide (what I hope to be) helpful commentary only.
I will summarize as much to say that I was right in previous letters-- there is nothing mediocre about this body of work and you ought to be quite proud, Ms. Bonaccord. I have no doubt it will be well received in the industry and you make compelling points that inspire more questions and thought on a very interesting topic! Brava, I toast to you again.
Of lesser note, I should like to say that we've taken your suggestions as to the field study as well. In discussion with Professor Lissington, he too agrees that groups of two or more would be beneficial, particularly for those OWL or NEWT students who wish to take only one of the two courses being tested. (Though how anyone could conceive of dropping Transfiguration still baffles me.) I shall keep you appraised of furthering developments should anything arise.
Always at your disposal,
Basil Foxwood
Basil Foxwood
P.S. I am at a loss of how to thank you for the dedication other than to say it is utterly unnecessary. This work does you credit as both a scholar and an academic; I am simply honored to have been involved in a very small part of it.
[Attached is the same satchel with Ms. Bonaccord's document, well annotated.]