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[alt_alice]

I'm just about to drop into bed after a long, busy day, but it's been absolutely ages since I've written a thing in this, so I thought I'd give everybody a brief update as to the goings-on at Moddey Dhoo.

We've been bringing in quite the bountiful harvest the last few weeks, and it's still going quite strong. Our apples are coming in beautifully, as are the onions, courgettes, and pumpkins, and we've gone berrying to catch the last of the season. It's been warmer than usual lately, so we're still up to our ears in tomatoes, although thanks to all the help we got from Molly, the bulk of them have been canned away for winter. I can't tell you how much I appreciated your stay, Molly, love. It really was such a boon to have your help, and Ian and Katherine were so pleased that you approved of their efforts at bee-keeping, Colin was practically glowing with all the wonderful things you told him about your thoughts on the Memorial Garden, and Felicia Saint has already finished knitting her first pair of socks, and is starting in on her second with enthusiasm. The children always enjoy your visits so much, as do I!

I especially appreciated our talks about Neville and Evelyn. I'm so relieved that nothing out of sorts has happened to either of them these past two weeks, barring Neville's trip to the Infirmary, that is, but you really did help me feel much better about their start of term. I couldn't be happier that Neville has your Ron there with him through this difficult time, and that Evelyn is in Gryffindor with both of them.

On that note, we're also very much looking forward to Bill's visit to Moddey Dhoo tomorrow. It's been a while, or at least it feels as though it does, and it will be so good to see him again!

Poppy, just so you are aware, Frank's knee is doing ever so much better thanks to you. Here's hoping it stays that way for a while. Not tromping around the countryside for days on end should help, though. And I would also like to know if Neville misses any more of his Defence classes due to illness. I'd like him to not make a habit of it.

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[alt_alice]

And Sirius, Remus, and Tonks, I know I'm a little late to add in my two sickles, but I do think the cafe idea is a good one. As long as it's carefully done, that is. Frank and I talked about it last night, and thought it had some real potential for establishing connections in London, which would really help matters. And, as you've said, it might prevent cases like that poor girl this summer.

[alt_molly]

It was really delightful for me to visit, too.

I just received my weekly letter from Percy. He mentioned Evelyn in passing, because he knows I'm interested in how she's settling in, since Ron's such a good friend of Neville's, and he knows that the news this summer might make her arrival at school difficult. "She's losing a little of her stiffness and shyness, although she talks much more easily to Leonora Jenkins (that's the other Gryffindor 7th year prefect). She's probably bonded the best with Michelle Iskanderian in her dormroom" (that's the girl who comes from an emigre family).

Do say hello to all the children for me. I find I do miss them very much. I loved having the chance to mother little ones a bit. It's so hard on a mother's soul that all of my chicks have flown the nest!

[alt_bill]

Thanks for hosting another Weasley so soon after the last one. You've all done a really remarkable job this past year, and I loved the memorial garden.

Tell Freddy I don't hold the dead fish he snuck into my bag against him...much. And tell him that I'll have my chance to get back at him the next time I visit. You've certainly got your hands full with that rascal. He could teach the twins a thing or two.