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Post by Lucius Malfoy on May 18, 2016 22:19:17 GMT -5
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My darling Cissy,
Well...that could have gone better. Once again, I am sorry for my mother's behavior. She can be very accusatory, and outspoken, and once she gets an idea in her head, it's near impossible to ever disprove it. I hope she didn't offend you too terribly, I did try to warn you beforehand.
Even so...I can't deny, I was very impressed with how you handled the entire situation. Standing up to her like that? It's something even my father has given up on, at this point. You're really quite a force to be reckoned with, darling. It's sure to come in handy, now that you'll actually be related to her. Hopefully this hasn't pushed you to have any second-thoughts about our little arrangement. I mean, I know it's asking a lot.
But, I suppose she did make one good point: we will need to begin quite a bit of planning for the occasion. Though, I'm sure you have plenty ideas already swarming around in that head of yours, so it shouldn't be too difficult. In fact, I'm sure the most difficult part will be trying to get it across to our mothers that they can't actually decide everything for us. It will be hard for them to hear, and I'm sure it'll take a good dozen attempts or so to get it through to them, but I have great faith in our combined stubbornness.
I suppose you'll be having Bellatrix as your maid of honor, won't you? I'm honestly not sure who I'm going to choose...I'm torn between Severus and Barty. I don't suppose you could help me make a decision, could you?
Hm...alright, so, please tell me that I'm not the only one who found that new summons from our esteemed leader a bit...cryptic. I mean, I know he has a tendency of being purposefully vague, to build up the climax (he does have a certain flair for the dramatics), but something just seemed a bit...off about it, this time. I don't know, maybe I'm just reading too much into it and it's all just in my head. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see, no point stressing out over it if it's nothing.
In any case, I hope you're well. I'll end it here for now, my love, as I'm sure I've taken up enough of your time. I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Yours affectionately,
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Post by Narcissa Black on Dec 30, 2016 20:27:27 GMT -5
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My dearest Lucius,
No, she didn't offend me at all. To be fair, she didn't make the entire situation as pleasant as it could have been, but I've learned not to take her insults to heart. I understand her stubbornness, Luci. It's hard to admit when you're wrong. And, you have nothing to apologize for. It was your mother's behaviour that was unfortunate, nothing you did. If she wants to apologize to me--which, I highly doubt she would--she can act like the grown woman she is tell me herself.
Oh, don't doubt it for a minute. Come what may; nothing can keep us apart, my love. Even a...charming woman like your mother couldn't turn my affection for you into anything less. You will see no second-thoughts or cold-feet from me. I would walk with through Hell and back, so long as I got to keep you by my side. I suppose you're right, about how standing up for myself will prove helpful now that I will officially be related to the woman. It's always helped with my own family. Well...that, among other things. I will be taking that as a compliment though, dearest. I'll do what I can to ensure I continually impress.
That makes two of us, my love. We just have to remain determined in our efforts to convince them, and I'm sure the message will get across in due time. You are right about that, though. I have taken the time to think about the day of our wedding, and the ideas have been coming together for nearly a year now. There's an endless list of possibilities I've gone through a thousand times, but all it comes down to at this point is deciding which idea we like best. It shouldn't prove too difficult. I'm aware it will take a bit more than simply planning it in my own mind, but it should prove to be a good starting point.
Between the two of them, it honestly depends on whether you want the speech to be dry, yet serious...or somewhat inappropriate, yet sure to raise more than a few chuckles. Severus probably knows you better, and wouldn't make much of a mockery out of it, but you should also consider which message you would like to receive in front of hundreds of people. There are downsides to both, of course--what with Severus' lack of tact when it comes to social gatherings, and Bartemius' tendency to make a spectacle of himself--but there are obvious redeeming qualities in both of them. I think it comes down to who you think deserves the honour, and the level of appropriateness they will bring to the event.
Well...no, you shouldn't stress over it. I don't think that would be wise, where your health is concerned. However, if I may be perfectly candid with you, I also sensed something...a bit off about the entire thing. Perhaps he was hoping to be especially elusive with the information, which I honestly wouldn't put past him, but something doesn't sit right with me about the all of this. Best keep our eyes open for now. You never can tell with these sorts of things. I'm sure we have nothing to worry about, though, love.
I hope you will forgive me for my tardiness, darling. I was a bit busy figuring out a few details to begin planning this wedding of ours. And, I am well, as I'm sure you must have guessed. Better, when I'm able to hear from the light of my life. Please don't leave me waiting too long, love. I eagerly await your response.
Eternally Yours,
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Post by Lucius Malfoy on Jul 10, 2018 22:33:44 GMT -5
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My darling Cissy,
I understand that it is her place to apologize, not mine, but I would still like to do what I can. To her great misfortune, it is as you say. Better not to hold your breath waiting for an apology of any sort. So long as you were not offended, though, I will let the matter rest. That was my primary concern, after all.
Through Hell and back, is it? Well, in that case, it would appear my mother doesn't stand a chance against your determination to stay by my side, does she? Now I am only left to feel perfectly foolish for ever questioning your resolve in the first place. And, that is a fair point. You do have your own share of experience when it comes to dealing with difficult family members. I am quite convinced you will continue to impress, my love. I have nothing but confidence in your ability to overcome whatever anyone might throw at you in the years to come.
Yes, I believe the same. No better place to start than with an idea. I look forward to witnessing that vision of yours becoming a reality. I'll be more than happy to provide whatever input you need, in narrowing down that infinite list of possibilities you have.
What a way of putting it, darling. You make a good point. To be honest, I think they both tend to have a certain lack of tact, where social gatherings are concerned. Either one could prove to be appropriate or inappropriate. It's just a part of who they are. The great task of determining it would then seem fall to who I believe deserves it most. That's a difficult call to make...
I suppose only time will tell. I won't say I'm certain there is nothing to worry about. I don't believe instincts should be ignored, and, since you also had the same impression, I'm all the more inclined to trust my own. Best to just...well, as you say. Keep our eyes open, for now.
I do hope I didn't keep you waiting too long. And, of course I can forgive your own delay. It only stands to reason that you would be a bit busy right now. Until next time, I remain,
Yours affectionately,
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