21st April, 1891

My darling Ellory,

What joyous news!

Upon reading your letter, I was halfway to the hearth—and its pot of floo powder—before remembering myself and the toll that childbirth places upon one's body. And so, I shall wait (however impatiently) to meet my dear Simonetta and to embrace her strong and wonderful mama until you are receiving visitors.

You must not worry about disappointing anyone. Not only is a daughter more for her parents' sake than for that of the extended family, but more for her mother's sake than that of her father. Indeed, you should relish the little creature and the knowledge that she is to be yours first and foremost. As to the names, I confess that I think anything more than adhering to a set letter (as evidenced by my own offspring) is rather tacky, so I hope you shall put any such concerns from your mind swiftly.

I am very proud of you, dear one.