I think you greatly overestimate my ability to fake the smile and manners when I have zero interest in even trying. Have no worries, I will let Mama know I would prefer a small solitary affair, preferably after yours, so I can coast in the shadow of your success. You should very much enjoy your day and the amusement it provides you. However, I doubt even champagne could make me charming and the affair something I would enjoy. I wonder if could get Basil to sneak me something stronger... Regardless you will have the debut of your dreams and hopefully mine will not be a nightmare to haunt me for the rest of my days.

Speaking of Basil, he has agreed to spring me in the upcoming weeks for an afternoon of freedom. I will see if we can coordinate schedules!

I am so very intrigued by your DADA incident, I do hope you are alright! I thoroughly enjoyed the class, so practical and useful! I hear there is a new professor this year? I keep meaning to ask Basil, but entirely forget as we get hung up on other conversations.

Thank you so much for the treats, I wish I could reciprocate, but I have not been out on the town in a fair while and have nothing of import to be able to send! I will rectify that as soon as humanly possible.