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Well, it’s been a lovely weekend. Bill is leaving us in a few hours, and we’ve all very much enjoyed his company. With his help, we managed to get the Silencing charms working on the motor boat, and got the mast firmly secured.  That needed all three of us to get just right, so it was a good thing he could help us out! We’ve moved the boat from the workshed to the water, and the boys are out there right now, fiddling with the steering and figuring out the sail. At the very least it’s floating.

It’s been a bit rainy and overcast the past few days, but that means everything is wonderfully green. There are flowers everywhere, and the cherry tree is just starting to bloom, which more than makes up for the cold and damp. The children don’t seem to mind, and are just happy to be out of doors. Little Matthew in particular is quite enamored of mud, and made half a dozen mudpies yesterday afternoon with Bill. I’m not sure if he remembered Bill or not, as it’s been several weeks and he is very young, but he did take quite a shine to him, and toddled around after him all weekend. It was really quite sweet.

Frank also managed to get in some defence practice with Bill as well, and so that John wouldn’t feel left out, I lent him my wand so he could join in. The three of them had quite a time of it, and spooked the goats nearly to death while brushing up on Blasting hexes. John looked happier than I’ve ever seen him, and told me it was good to have the feel of a wand in his hand again, and that he was looking forward to his own. Just so you know, Poppy, he gave it back without a fuss.

So as you can tell, we’ve all had a marvelous time.