[Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Tags: Virgil Carstairs Edgar Carstairs Mischief Unmanaged Alex Carstairs February 16 2011 February 18 2011 Augustine Fortescue Read 485 times / 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) on March 28, 2016, 04:45:49 PM A thick indigo envelope scatted with glimmering, sifting purple and pink glitter. The seal wax is charmed only to be opened by its recipient - surprisingly powerful wand work. VIRGIL SPENCER AVERY CARSTAIRSHogwarts School of Witchcraft & WizardryScotlandEdgar CarstairsStardust Theatre, Convent GardenLondonVirgilWe did not have leisurely opportunity to converse before you returned to school. I've asked before and I will ask again: are you alright? I could not reach you even if I were stood there now, no better than I can here. Your mother misses her fat little man. Eat and drink and sleep (or try to, as you always say it is the trying that matters). If you want to come home, Virgil, do. You won't but I promised I would offer. Our love to your cousin Alex, we trust she will write if you fall into so deep a slumber as one Mister Van Winkle.Always our sleepy boy. I'm so sorry these things happen at all, and to you especially. This isn't the world we wanted for our children. We broke it, somehow. Don't think you must fix it all on your own.Addendum: I have enclosed three sheets of music - they will sound at the tap of a wand and I trust you will learn them by ear long before Easter break. There is always music!Love,EdgarThe three sheets feature spirited instrumental music by an American composer, Virgil Thomson, adapted to the violin and piano Skip to next post Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #1 on March 28, 2016, 10:10:40 PM To: E. Carstairs, Stardust Theatre. Convent Garden, London. From: V. Carstairs, Hogwarts Owlery.18th Feb '11Father.Was it necessary to use my name in full? I am well enough to attend lessons now and do so with regular enthusiasm (which is to say, little). You may reassure mother and Adelaide that I am... trying. I keep your letter close and the music closer. Thank you. Cecil[1] is exuberant and instructs me to say that we both send flying kisses to all in London. Should you come across them while lunching at Seven Dials, do not be too surprised. 1. Cecil Carstairs - 1st Year Ravenclaw, Virgil's younger brother Skip to next post Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #2 on May 23, 2016, 06:11:04 PM To: E. Carstairs, Clifton Gardens. Maida Vale, London. From: V. Carstairs, Hogwarts Owlery.26th Feb '11Edgar!Won't you please send me some of the finest mohair wool that London can derive? I read an article about steganographic knitting[1] in a journal about the tensile force of wool and its lacking suitability for producing rune motifs. I could ask mother or Adeline but would rather surprise them with a pair of socks if the craft lends itself to me - you will find enclosed a pair of red mittens for yourself. They were an initial attempt, don't feel you must wear them. I borrowed needles and the wool from a third year housemate whose mother had genuine but truly frail dreams about the dexterity of her daughter's stout fingers. I am well. All my love to everyone at the theatre, as I understand auditions are underway for this year's round of Shakespeare in the Park. The plain brown packaging reveals a pair of slightly lumpy knitted red mittens, made of uneven merino wool. 1. Using knitwear patterns to carry secret codes Skip to next post Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #3 on May 23, 2016, 06:27:27 PM A very large and bulky package, surprisingly light. The shimmering purple wrapping paper encloses nine rolls of extra fine mohair wool in three shades of blue (power/cloudy/navy), and a letter.VIRGIL S.A. CARSTAIRSHogwarts School of Witchcraft & WizardryScotlandEdgar CarstairsStardust Theatre, Convent GardenLondon(3rd March)Virgil!Asked my cast and received numerous shop recommendations - they were envious of the gift you sent[1]. Hope these will comply with future learning attempts. A study of the knots in my mittens tell me you were attempting to code a wish of good health. If they are so ineffective in holding the shape of runes, I would suggest altering the fabric of the wool itself?? Send me a copy of the article and I'll pick up some literature to send you on that specific subject.We are performing A Midsummer Night's Dream in Regents Park. I reclaim my previous title, and have also enclosed music sheets for the score I have composed for this particular run of the play.Faithfully,Edgar 1. A barefaced lie. Skip to next post Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #4 on June 04, 2016, 10:32:34 PM To: E. Carstairs, Stardust Theatre. Convent Garden, London. From: V. Carstairs, Hogwarts.10th March '11Sorry, Father.It was a busy week. I have had to focus on my work, the threat of graduation being close and the decision to train on level nine forcing my hand. Enclosed is a short list of literature I could not find or borrow from our library. Thank you for the wool, I've since produced many pairs of socks and a single sweater that Eli (presumably) wears with pride. Do you know a supplier of Acromantula web?If not, I may ask Professor Vaillancourt or Donovan. The violin piece before intermission is my favourite. I understand from gossip here that Augustine Fortescue is your Titania? I dreamt about that play not long ago. It has been easier to interpret my dreams since talking about it with Counselor Yukawa.Cecil enthusiastically sends his love. Gracie says hello. Theo looms ominously. Skip to next post Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #5 on June 07, 2016, 02:30:05 PM V. CARSTAIRSHogwarts School of Witchcraft & WizardryScotlandEdgar CarstairsClifton Gardens, Maida ValeLondon16/03/2011Virgil!I have begun a line of credit for you at the local bookshop in Maida Vale, to be paid off through the family account - they will be sending you the books, don't hesitate to write them for further requests.More importantly young man, what is this about a sex panel[1] at Hogwarts? The list of speakers didn't impress, in particular the Gamp fami for obvious reasons. Your sister has half a mind to submit an official complaint but as you've not written to mention anything....Don't think too hard on it, Virgil, or feel bad about walking away from a fight. Give Cecil and Gracie all my love, and tell Theo that if he looms too hard people might suppose something is wrong with his constitution.Your father,Edgar 1. 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[Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) on March 28, 2016, 04:45:49 PM A thick indigo envelope scatted with glimmering, sifting purple and pink glitter. The seal wax is charmed only to be opened by its recipient - surprisingly powerful wand work. VIRGIL SPENCER AVERY CARSTAIRSHogwarts School of Witchcraft & WizardryScotlandEdgar CarstairsStardust Theatre, Convent GardenLondonVirgilWe did not have leisurely opportunity to converse before you returned to school. I've asked before and I will ask again: are you alright? I could not reach you even if I were stood there now, no better than I can here. Your mother misses her fat little man. Eat and drink and sleep (or try to, as you always say it is the trying that matters). If you want to come home, Virgil, do. You won't but I promised I would offer. Our love to your cousin Alex, we trust she will write if you fall into so deep a slumber as one Mister Van Winkle.Always our sleepy boy. I'm so sorry these things happen at all, and to you especially. This isn't the world we wanted for our children. We broke it, somehow. Don't think you must fix it all on your own.Addendum: I have enclosed three sheets of music - they will sound at the tap of a wand and I trust you will learn them by ear long before Easter break. There is always music!Love,EdgarThe three sheets feature spirited instrumental music by an American composer, Virgil Thomson, adapted to the violin and piano Skip to next post
Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #1 on March 28, 2016, 10:10:40 PM To: E. Carstairs, Stardust Theatre. Convent Garden, London. From: V. Carstairs, Hogwarts Owlery.18th Feb '11Father.Was it necessary to use my name in full? I am well enough to attend lessons now and do so with regular enthusiasm (which is to say, little). You may reassure mother and Adelaide that I am... trying. I keep your letter close and the music closer. Thank you. Cecil[1] is exuberant and instructs me to say that we both send flying kisses to all in London. Should you come across them while lunching at Seven Dials, do not be too surprised. 1. Cecil Carstairs - 1st Year Ravenclaw, Virgil's younger brother Skip to next post
Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #2 on May 23, 2016, 06:11:04 PM To: E. Carstairs, Clifton Gardens. Maida Vale, London. From: V. Carstairs, Hogwarts Owlery.26th Feb '11Edgar!Won't you please send me some of the finest mohair wool that London can derive? I read an article about steganographic knitting[1] in a journal about the tensile force of wool and its lacking suitability for producing rune motifs. I could ask mother or Adeline but would rather surprise them with a pair of socks if the craft lends itself to me - you will find enclosed a pair of red mittens for yourself. They were an initial attempt, don't feel you must wear them. I borrowed needles and the wool from a third year housemate whose mother had genuine but truly frail dreams about the dexterity of her daughter's stout fingers. I am well. All my love to everyone at the theatre, as I understand auditions are underway for this year's round of Shakespeare in the Park. The plain brown packaging reveals a pair of slightly lumpy knitted red mittens, made of uneven merino wool. 1. Using knitwear patterns to carry secret codes Skip to next post
Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #3 on May 23, 2016, 06:27:27 PM A very large and bulky package, surprisingly light. The shimmering purple wrapping paper encloses nine rolls of extra fine mohair wool in three shades of blue (power/cloudy/navy), and a letter.VIRGIL S.A. CARSTAIRSHogwarts School of Witchcraft & WizardryScotlandEdgar CarstairsStardust Theatre, Convent GardenLondon(3rd March)Virgil!Asked my cast and received numerous shop recommendations - they were envious of the gift you sent[1]. Hope these will comply with future learning attempts. A study of the knots in my mittens tell me you were attempting to code a wish of good health. If they are so ineffective in holding the shape of runes, I would suggest altering the fabric of the wool itself?? Send me a copy of the article and I'll pick up some literature to send you on that specific subject.We are performing A Midsummer Night's Dream in Regents Park. I reclaim my previous title, and have also enclosed music sheets for the score I have composed for this particular run of the play.Faithfully,Edgar 1. A barefaced lie. Skip to next post
Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #4 on June 04, 2016, 10:32:34 PM To: E. Carstairs, Stardust Theatre. Convent Garden, London. From: V. Carstairs, Hogwarts.10th March '11Sorry, Father.It was a busy week. I have had to focus on my work, the threat of graduation being close and the decision to train on level nine forcing my hand. Enclosed is a short list of literature I could not find or borrow from our library. Thank you for the wool, I've since produced many pairs of socks and a single sweater that Eli (presumably) wears with pride. Do you know a supplier of Acromantula web?If not, I may ask Professor Vaillancourt or Donovan. The violin piece before intermission is my favourite. I understand from gossip here that Augustine Fortescue is your Titania? I dreamt about that play not long ago. It has been easier to interpret my dreams since talking about it with Counselor Yukawa.Cecil enthusiastically sends his love. Gracie says hello. Theo looms ominously. Skip to next post
Re: [Feb 16th - ???] Listen to Your Father (Virgil) Reply #5 on June 07, 2016, 02:30:05 PM V. CARSTAIRSHogwarts School of Witchcraft & WizardryScotlandEdgar CarstairsClifton Gardens, Maida ValeLondon16/03/2011Virgil!I have begun a line of credit for you at the local bookshop in Maida Vale, to be paid off through the family account - they will be sending you the books, don't hesitate to write them for further requests.More importantly young man, what is this about a sex panel[1] at Hogwarts? The list of speakers didn't impress, in particular the Gamp fami for obvious reasons. Your sister has half a mind to submit an official complaint but as you've not written to mention anything....Don't think too hard on it, Virgil, or feel bad about walking away from a fight. Give Cecil and Gracie all my love, and tell Theo that if he looms too hard people might suppose something is wrong with his constitution.Your father,Edgar 1. Sex Education Panel Flyer/Questions Skip to next post
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