Daphne was every so slightly grateful when Theo relieved her and Padma of the boys. This would give her a chance to actually talk to her friend - she hadn't been able to have a good girl talk session in what seemed like months.
"FAR too long," she agreed, nodding with a smile. She saw Padma shoot a look down at the ring on her figure, and it only made her smile brighter.
"If it makes you feel any better, we didn't tell anyone about it. Not until the Valentine's Day Benefit," she said, smirking a bit. "We ran off and eloped in Russia - quite romantic, although I must say my parents had a bit to say about it when I returned. He comes from a proud family, though, and they were pleased enough with that." All Pureblooded nonsense talk, but it made what she did less strange and ridiculous...at least for a little while.
"Let's see, Nigel and I moved into Bletchley Manor. Really, Miles takes very good care of me - it seems like Theo doesn't like him much, and Miles seems to return the same sentiment. Did you have any idea why? I'm almost afraid to ask..."