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Alice Longbottom ([personal profile] alt_alice) wrote2010-12-17 11:12 am

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Frank and I wanted to make a special announcement in time for the holidays. And for Sirius’s birthday, too, of course! I meant to put this down yesterday, but we’ve been so busy with planning I just didn’t have the time, so it’s a bit belated. I sent along a little something for you a few days ago, though, I hope it arrived when it ought to have!

We usually have the Players over this time of year, and of course, we are expecting a repeat visit! And Remus and Tonks, of course, always have a place set for them during the holidays. But this year, I thought it might be nice to have everybody together because for the first time in a long time, we’re all in the country, so we're planning a holiday party for the 23rd.

Now Sirius, love, I know you are most adamant about not going to Moddey Dhoo, and so we’ve scouted out an alternative location that would make it so you could come and see all of us, and get your Christmas cheer, and keep our Moddey safe. So there will be Portkeys sent out, and we’ve been working on the security now that Frank is back to lend a wand to make sure everything will be absolutely safe.

I really very much would like everyone that’s able to stop by – Molly, Arthur, and Bill, I know you have family obligations, but we’d love to see you, even if it’s only for an hour or two. And Poppy, Minerva, and Pomona would also be much-appreciated additions as well. I know it may not be entirely possible, but I would also dearly love it if our Hermione could come along too, and it would make my heart so glad to see her.

I’ve invited John and Lucinda, and Victor and Arabella will be there too, and Jacinda will get a chance to see her Benjy, and Stephen is looking forward to seeing you especially, Poppy. Laura, Danny, and Judith have kindly volunteered to keep watch over the children while we’re away (and we’ll be popping in and out to check on things, of course!). There will be a spread, and punch, and some music, and any gifts people want to exchange.

What time would suit everyone best? I thought we might start at six o’clock, so as to give some of you time to get back early enough in the evening to not raise too much suspicion, and the rest of us can linger as late as we wish. And Kinglsey, dear, I hope the Players will be staying for more than just the evening, as we are prepared to have you over Christmas proper and a week after that at the very least!
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[personal profile] alt_sirius 2010-12-17 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I did get them, thanks. (And just because I asked about him doesn't mean I've gone all soppy, you know. But thanks.) Thirty-five. Morgana, I'm old.

As for Christmas - well, pre-Christmas ... I hardly know what to say. Yes, of course I'll come. Don't worry about Christmas proper, love. It's just a day. I haven't heard quite what the plans are for Harry; I'll shadow along to wherever he goes. Poppy left me some rather thoughtful ginger biscuits and tea, so I'll be able to Apparate a little more easily. Which is good, because even as Padfoot, it's a long way to London in this weather!
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[personal profile] alt_nymphadora 2010-12-17 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds perfect, Alice. We'll be there. Thank you.
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[personal profile] alt_poppy 2010-12-17 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Pomona and I will certainly come. We're looking forward to seeing you all!
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[personal profile] alt_molly 2010-12-18 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
What a wonderful idea! And actually, the 23rd will work very well for us. There's a meeting for exchanges of the barter network that late afternoon, and I can simply fib a bit to the children about the hours we'll be meeting for that. Arthur and I will definitely come. Thank you!