Adelia Delacroix
Radford Estate
London, UK

T. Nagde
Hogwarts School
Scotland, UK

Hullo, there!

Hope this letter finds you in very good spirits and in possibly anticipating the holiday season coming up! It's been quite some time and so, I thought I'd write to someone other than family. My little brother, Alfie (he's a Gryffie), says the pumpkins are a bit bigger than last year's and that he wants one of the horses?

Doubt you'll let him have it though. Heh.

I...I'm also writing to you because you have always been a good listener and provider for excellent advice. It's been two weeks since the Prophet revealed Matty (my husband to be, or was?) is missing and one week since I moved in this huge house with Fauna, Dax, Dion, and Brett.

They're all happy, as I am for them as well as for Theta, but I feel miserable too? I don't (can't more like) want to intrude on their happiness. I need an ear and a hug.

Addie.

Tulojow N.
Hospital Hut
Hogwarts School
Scotland, UK

Adelia Delacroix
Radford Estate
London, UK

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My dear Addie,

It is so good to hear from you.  Fall here has come and gone in its usual rushed manner and snow has already settled in.  They haven't started decking the school halls with all the festive boughs and lights and ribbons but I have to admit I've already started trimming the cabin.  As always, I am in excellent and wonderful spirits though the students do try to keep me quite busy!  My life would be dull, otherwise.

Yes, I have seen Alfie poking around the paddocks a few times this year.  Gelar is always quite curious about him - but that fellow is curious about every visitor and falling leaf.  I am afraid Alfie will be disappointed, though.  Both Gelar and his surrogate mom will be staying here. 

I can only imagine how trying and emotionally painful the last couple weeks have been.  Not Knowing is possibly one of the most difficult things to face.  You are, of course, always welcome to reach out to me - either by letter or in person.  Do remember, though, that quite often those around us are more willing and open to being intruded upon than we assume.  I feel confident saying that any of those you live with would much prefer you intrude than be in pain in silence. 

Surrounding yourself with people who will help you find your strength is importance.  How are you feeling?  How are you doing otherwise?  Eating, sleeping?

With Love,

Tulojow