Elinor,

Apologies for the delay in replying, as I'm sure you've heard I've become terribly busy and important in a very short period of time. I'm sure the Minister knows what he is about, and I am quite honoured really, but I can't imagine the old guard of the Wizengamot will be overly thrilled. It's almost worth the extra workload for that alone.

I'm quite sure you will follow in my footsteps one day my dear, until then I'll keep the seat warm for you.

Get well soon,