I understand. I, too, feel as though I'm woefully unfamiliar with the happenings in your life. Perhaps soon your schedule will calm and we can meet again.

The children are well. I have two sons, Oliver and Sebastian. Oliver will be heading to Hogwart's this fall, I can hardly believe it. It feels like it was only yesterday we were roaming the halls. I'm also the guardian for my late brother's daughter, Adelaide. He and his wife perished in the plague. Luckily she was spared, she was only a babe. She is a darling and exceptionally bright.

It's a true tragedy, then, that Mr. Smith passed. I have sent her a letter to express my belated condolences.

Felicity always was very devoted. It's a shame your father isn't doing well, though I'm relieved he has a caretaker. Please, let me know if there's anything I can do to assist her or him.

Mother is an anxious mess, as always. Despite having no children to hover over anymore, it seems her nervousness extends to her grandchildren. My brothers are both well, Fred's wife is expecting a new baby any day now. And as I mentioned in the elevator, Victoria has come to stay with me. Much to mother's dismay, she never married. I suppose she didn't have the same obligations placed upon her as the rest of us.

You haven't mentioned much about yourself outside of your new position. Are you well?

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Beautiful set by MJ