24th April 1891
Dear Mr. Selwyn –
I appreciate that. I know it is likely an unfounded worry that I hold but until this past year I saw my sister unmarried. Her marriage was a great assurance to me. How could I imagine marrying if my sister couldn't secure a match? But you are right, missing the start of my second season is by no means a sentence.
Your sisters seem like such interesting people. Do you know what Anthea works on at the ministry? I've known girls like that at Hogwarts and I admire their intellect. The hat made no mistake not putting me in Ravenclaw. And Tanwen seems to certainly like children then. That is strange that she never wanted to have her own then. Even if you do not house them, you seem to care for them greatly. Are you all close despite the age gaps? And your brothers?
I've never been to Bristol but I hear it has stunning forts and castle though. You must have such lovely views living there. For someone who frequently travels, I've seen little of this country. Do you enjoy it there?
Myself? What do you wish to know? Ask and I shall answer. As I said earlier, I've never really been that much of a bookish person. I think I was to busy socializing to study as I should of. I love writing and music - though please, for the sake of your ears, never ask me to sing. Of the western instruments my favorite is the harp, though mother has had me instructed in several Chinese instruments as well.
If I am to tell you about myself, you must tell me about yourself as well. Can we take turns asking questions?
Your sisters seem like such interesting people. Do you know what Anthea works on at the ministry? I've known girls like that at Hogwarts and I admire their intellect. The hat made no mistake not putting me in Ravenclaw. And Tanwen seems to certainly like children then. That is strange that she never wanted to have her own then. Even if you do not house them, you seem to care for them greatly. Are you all close despite the age gaps? And your brothers?
I've never been to Bristol but I hear it has stunning forts and castle though. You must have such lovely views living there. For someone who frequently travels, I've seen little of this country. Do you enjoy it there?
Myself? What do you wish to know? Ask and I shall answer. As I said earlier, I've never really been that much of a bookish person. I think I was to busy socializing to study as I should of. I love writing and music - though please, for the sake of your ears, never ask me to sing. Of the western instruments my favorite is the harp, though mother has had me instructed in several Chinese instruments as well.
If I am to tell you about myself, you must tell me about yourself as well. Can we take turns asking questions?
Sincerely,
Octavia Rose Fawley
Octavia Rose Fawley
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Lady makes such lovely things.