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[misstraceydavis]

It is very quiet in the house. I can hear a flea skittering across the floorboards, looking for a cat to cosy up to. That means rain's soon to come

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[nott_likely]

I wondered why nobody has been about here, either. Perhaps they have all travelled to Exmoor too. For such a big city, London feels terribly quiet and empty tonight.

As for the rooks, is there not a charm you can place on the cage so that it does not smell? I'm sure that there should be, which would make cleaning them a slightly more pleasant task.

[misstraceydavis]

It feels as if everything and everyone is drowsing, but now that I have said as much I can be assured of visitors to-morrow.

The cage came with an odour-prevention charm of some kind, which does not work well or often enough for my nose. I should like to cast more charms, but Gran is very particular about the moods of her rooks. You'd think such concern would have her tending to them herself.

[camdenblaiser]

It's been ages since I've seen you. We must meet for drinks soon.

[misstraceydavis]

I should like that, though I thought you in Italy.

[nott_likely]

Perhaps we can kill two birds with one stone; would you like to pay me a visit when Blaise is due, too? I have some fine wines in and we could make an evening of it.

[misstraceydavis]

What sort of bird am I?

Thank you for the offer, Theodore. I would love a visit. When did you have in mind?

[adrians_wall]

Not just a match, semi-finals love.

[misstraceydavis]

Semi-finals for what?

[adrians_wall]

Quidditch World Cup. Be over next week and London should be back to normal.

[misstraceydavis]

I should have to be blind, deaf, and dumb to not know about the Quidditch World Cup. It is difficult to tease properly in writing.

[wicked_scrod]

Which news story caught your interest?

[misstraceydavis]

News on politics. On the large or not-so-large buildings that we would call homes.

I saw no news on you and your clothing, or lack thereof.

[wicked_scrod]

Oh, the housing bill whatsit. I support it fully-- it will be wonderful for our economy and for our social experiences. Perhaps proper witches and wizards will stop fraternizing with Muggles and learn to appreciate our heritage.

I have not been very newsworthy lately, a fact for which I am grateful.

[misstraceydavis]

I thought you might. I know that you're quite sensible about such things. I think it is a paltry first step, but is better than nothing at all.

Not newsworthy, but very busy? I've not seen you in a month, at least.

[withfaith]

Pets are such a bother. You should rid yourself of them completely.

[misstraceydavis]

They're really Gran's and not mine, and she is quite particular about her creatures.

What if Tiberius one day asks for a cat or crup?

[withfaith]

Animals are messy.

Tiberius will get an owl when he goes off to school.

[misstraceydavis]

Messy, but at least they don't know any better. The same can't be said for people.

I can't imagine him school-aged, but then I expect he'll be walking and talking sooner than I can blink, at the rate he's going. Is he sleeping through the night yet?