Title taken from Persuasion by Jane Austen, "I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives."

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Primrose Woolfolk
Woolfolk Estate

Hattie Woolfolk
Slytherin Table, Great Hall

Dearest Hattie,

I hope you are faring well back at school. The house is so much quieter without you.  I quite miss you!   Wildflower does as well, when I’ve gone to the barn, I make sure to check in on her and give her a few sugar cubes-  I know that’s what you would want!  Blue is looking well, by the by, I know we hoped the foal might be born while you were at home – but it looks as though it will be a few weeks still.  She’s healthy, very round – like an oversized quaffle grazing the fields, since flying is just out of the question, poor thing. 

On less joyous news: we’ve received an invitation to the Prewetts for the patriarch’s birthday – did Mum write you about it?  I’m sure she was very excited, if she did.  I am dreading the occasion, however.  Wasn’t it just Christmas?  Honestly, does anyone even have the energy to throw a party now? 

I’ll get back to that later, though – now about you!  How are your classes? I’m sure you’re doing well, you’ve always been bright – but I know how things seem to get much more serious after holiday break in fifth year!  You’re almost a NEWTS student! I couldn’t be more proud.  Do you know what subjects you’re going to continue to take?  If you do, I can always send my school books  - I kept meticulous notes, not that you need my help, but I want you to do well! 

What your next Hogsmeade weekend: have you planned that, yet?  It’s on Valentine’s weekend, isn’t it?  Do not get dragged into Madame Puddifoot’s, no matter what.  As a  matter of fact, maybe I will just show up that weekend to make sure.  I, obviously, do not have any plans for that weekend! 

Can’t say the same for our dear sisters – Marigold’s been strange (though this should not be a surprise), she has been around what seems like less than usual.  I suspect there could be something going on… and Maree, well, it always seems like she could make plans on a moment’s notice! (It’s that nice thing; people seem to respond to it.)

I have been far too busy anyhow: preparing for a presentation in early February.  I’m being heard on my reform protocols for the full moon.  I am sure this will be a brilliant step forward!  Pray some felix felicius ends up in my hands! 

I cannot wait to hear from you! 

Love,
Prim