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alt_mollyThank you for coming over for dinner yesterday. I wanted to send you a note to let you know how grateful I am for your willingness to look over the Burrow and offer some shrewd security suggestions, based upon your auror expertise. I've already put your suggestions into effect, and I know that Fred and George will take your advice seriously, too, once you have a chance to drop by the Emporium building.
But more than that, I wanted to--well, I wanted to apologise. I wasn't very warm or welcoming when we first met, to say the least. It's true that we all grieved Stephen's death, but I have come to see that your decision in the heat of the battle really was the best, both for him and for us. I hope you can understand my fears and prejudices, given your training, but I have to admit you showed much forebearance in bearing with them.
I am more grateful that I can say for what you've done for us since joining the Order. And I'm not speaking merely of the intelligence you have offered, mind. Thank you for keeping our attention focused on security, and thank you for keeping an eye out for Ron for me. I must confess it does relieve my anxieties--just a little--knowing that you are, although I do not deceive myself that he is free of risk of course. But at least knowing you are there amongst the other aurors helps me from letting my fears slop over on him, which would only irritate him, I know!
But most of all, it pleases me to see how happy Bill is when you are together. I don't wish to embarrass you, or make you feel awkward by making unwelcome assumptions about what this may mean for the two of you in the future. I have learned to keep at least some of my hopes to myself, to avoid embarrassing my sons.
Just for now, I want to tell you that it warms my heart to see how good you are for him, and to assure you that you are always welcome at the Burrow and at my table.
But more than that, I wanted to--well, I wanted to apologise. I wasn't very warm or welcoming when we first met, to say the least. It's true that we all grieved Stephen's death, but I have come to see that your decision in the heat of the battle really was the best, both for him and for us. I hope you can understand my fears and prejudices, given your training, but I have to admit you showed much forebearance in bearing with them.
I am more grateful that I can say for what you've done for us since joining the Order. And I'm not speaking merely of the intelligence you have offered, mind. Thank you for keeping our attention focused on security, and thank you for keeping an eye out for Ron for me. I must confess it does relieve my anxieties--just a little--knowing that you are, although I do not deceive myself that he is free of risk of course. But at least knowing you are there amongst the other aurors helps me from letting my fears slop over on him, which would only irritate him, I know!
But most of all, it pleases me to see how happy Bill is when you are together. I don't wish to embarrass you, or make you feel awkward by making unwelcome assumptions about what this may mean for the two of you in the future. I have learned to keep at least some of my hopes to myself, to avoid embarrassing my sons.
Just for now, I want to tell you that it warms my heart to see how good you are for him, and to assure you that you are always welcome at the Burrow and at my table.
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Date: 2014-12-22 08:04 pm (UTC)But, thank you. It's good to hear I'm welcome.