[Private to Severus] My dear Severus, it has been too long. What with as actually engrossing as current events have been of late, there has simply been no chance to relax back into the moment and catch up with everyone after my absence. Since the dust appears to have settled at least slightly, it is far past time to rectify that.
I hope you'll do me the honor of having lunch with me at your convenience this week. As always, you are welcome at the Manor, but I would welcome the chance to chat with you alone before my wife and I exend you our hospitality. Perhaps a touch of elegance and a chance to dine out? Of course, I need not mention that since it is my invitation, lunch will be my treat wherever we go. Lucius [/Private to Severus]