Luna

[alt_molly]

Luna asked yesterday if she could have the day off lessons today. I was surprised, because she's always been perfectly willing to apply to herself to her books (well, aside from a few momentary lapses throughout the day for spates of daydreaming). She explained, however, that she expected her father would want to spend the day at their home, and she thought she should be with him. 'It's my mum's birthday, and that always makes him rather sad on that day,' she explained simply. 'So I thought I would make him a nice tea, with my mum's favourite tea cake, and perhaps that might cheer him up a little.'

I was surprised. Xeno hadn't said a word about it, although I'd noticed he'd been rather quieter than usual this past week. Then I felt quite dreadful, because I had never thought to ask Luna about her mother. The girl's such an independent little thing that it's sometimes hard to remember that she isn't older than she really is, but of course she misses her mummy. I told Luna that of course she could spend the day with her father.

A man and a child together, mourning a lost loved one. Of course, they're far from the only ones in this country to do so.

So many lost. So many mourning.

I do believe, once I have set Ginny her sums, I will spend my morning knitting some socks to send to the camps. Even the Ministry would have to admit that Muggles can't work if they've got frostbite.

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[alt_mcgonagall]

Would you be willing to send a pair of socks to me as well?

Magical darning can go only so far - and my fingers are rather too old and stiff to do well in the cold that has seized the castle of late. The house-elves, naturally, are no help.

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[alt_molly]

Of course, Minerva, I would be quite happy to do so. I lucked into some fine guage wool that I think will do quite nicely. Expect an owl post package tomorrow or perhaps the day after.

I think I'll also send another package of socks to Alice, while I'm at it. She was complaining that the corridors at Peel Castle can get so draughty and cold. Some new socks or slippers would be comforting to her, particular if she's feeling unwell, what with the pregnancy and all. I'll ask her if any of the children need more socks, too. It's a good thing my knitting charms are quite fast.

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[alt_mcgonagall]

You are such a wonder with household magic, Molly. I was always my mother's despair. Thank you!