Yes, my dear girl, it has been a very difficult several weeks. I suppose, in a way, that having proof of Draco's death is better than the endless suspension of not knowing where he is and what is happening to him, but it is cold comfort, in the end.
I am, however, pleased that you are doing so well. I was certain that you would, but it is always good to have one's suspicions confirmed. I have the utmost confidence in both your skills and in your determination.
I do not know if rumour (painted full of tongues) has made its way around yet, or if an announcement has been made more formally -- I am afraid I have not been paying attention to the papers and the like -- but if it has not, you and your classmates ought to know: Our Lord has honoured me with the Headmaster's role at Hogwarts. Many things are, of course, in flux, and my other responsibilities are multiplying alarmingly, but I am determined that I will at least keep the instruction of the NEWT students; I will not leave you all in the lurch.
I do hope, however, that you will not take my new role once school starts as a reason to curtail your visits, or our conversations about everything under the sun; you remain one of the delights of teaching.
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Date: 2014-07-02 03:45 am (UTC)I am, however, pleased that you are doing so well. I was certain that you would, but it is always good to have one's suspicions confirmed. I have the utmost confidence in both your skills and in your determination.
I do not know if rumour (painted full of tongues) has made its way around yet, or if an announcement has been made more formally -- I am afraid I have not been paying attention to the papers and the like -- but if it has not, you and your classmates ought to know: Our Lord has honoured me with the Headmaster's role at Hogwarts. Many things are, of course, in flux, and my other responsibilities are multiplying alarmingly, but I am determined that I will at least keep the instruction of the NEWT students; I will not leave you all in the lurch.
I do hope, however, that you will not take my new role once school starts as a reason to curtail your visits, or our conversations about everything under the sun; you remain one of the delights of teaching.
Yours,
Antonin