I believe there comes a point where a lady does forget such things as having birthdays (so long as husbands continue to shower you with gifts - although the actual increasing of the age can cease).
Oh you poor dear. I do hope her vocabulary begins to expand soon, although I fear once she starts, she may never stop talking If she takes after her father in that regard, she might never stop talking. I'm afraid Lockhart rather did love the sound of his own voice a little too much.
We can't be sure, but Theo seems to think Draco has gone in to lock down to keep away from that aunt of his. I can't say I blame him for that, actually.
Ahh, Bob. Nathaniel distracted me as I was reading - he's got this determined look on his face, so much like his father's. He's determined to pull himself across the couch only on his feet. He'll be walking properly soon, and running and then I'll be keeping fit chasing after him.
Bob is Ben's dog, apparently. They are a matched set. I believe that it's always Ben and 'Bob the dog'.
Oh that would be lovely. I know she would adore that. Although how is Polly with water? Have you taken her swimming yet?