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[alt_poppy]

Dear Messrs Smythe and Postlethwaite,

Thank you, indeed, for the invitation to participate in your Robustious Recuperatives seminar. Expect my owl with payment in full tomorrow breakfast. As you know, I am ever in search of improved techniques and tonics to speed my young patients back to full bloom when accidents and ailments befall them.

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[alt_poppy]

I'm sorry... I had several small catastrophes here last evening. It started before supper with another of Mr Oglethorp's sick headaches, which leave him so discombobulated. And then I had Mr Twee with a cursed splinter--the things children keep at the bottom of their trunks! And Miss Pummel with a flesh-eating spider bite.

And all that came before the runs swept through the Ravenclaw thirds... a batch of trick sweets shared whilst revising, apparently.

I was in and out, up and down, I'm afraid, but I'm very sorry if I missed you.

     What
When did you stop in  to ask about?

Re: Private message to Poppy

[alt_sinistra]

Oh, it wasn't the usual sort of thing. I know you can handle that with your usual skill.

Milland was being very sharp at you, and while you were clearly holding your own, I don't think I've ever heard him like that. And Mr Weasley, trying to stay out of the midst.

It did make me worry.

I came down because, well. A personal question I'd like your advice on. It's not urgent.

Re: Private message to Poppy

[alt_poppy]

Mr Milland does have a temper. Especially late in term. I suppose we all do. Fusses about disruptions, fumes about messes, frets about supplies and the like, and is downright fractious when his demands aren't met.

Do you have a free hour today? Between exams? Perhaps a quiet lunch here instead of the chaos in hall? I'm most eager to   be of service, if I can be.

Re: Private message to Poppy

[alt_sinistra]

I'm out in New London right after I'm done at noon. Not quite sure when I'll be back - might be eight, might be nearer ten, and then I've the evening exam to set up for.

Re: Private message to Poppy

[alt_poppy]

Oh.

Well, then.

If you should be back with time to spare, I will absolutely set aside any but the most urgent matters, now I know you've a need to speak with me. I hate that I missed you last evening, dear. Don't let that keep you from  

Re: Private message to Poppy

[alt_sinistra]

Just wanted to let you know you needn't wait up on my account. I'm only just on my way back - we rather lost track of the time talking and I do like to triple-check that everything's set for the exam.

Might manage time to come see you after supper tomorrow, but I'm entirely booked until then. And truly, what I wanted to ask can entirely wait until next week.

Re: Private message to Poppy

[alt_poppy]

I confess, I was hoping you'd find a clear moment to stop in this evening.

Don't stay away out of concern you'd bother me. I will be most pleased whenever you are able to come.