ce Cream kept her gaze resolutely on Black Diamond, trying not to let the shock of what she had just heard show on her face. Why would Sancerre be raising objections to Blondine when she was likely to be the girl's mother-in-law someday? But at the moment, the defense of Blondine's Tapping was on her shoulders, and she needed to keep things to the facts, which were the only things that would have weight in Black Diamond's court. "Royal Matron, Blondine lives, of course, with our side of the family and has deep roots within the Wizarding community, both professionally and socially. Her interest in Muggle ways has been effectively channeled into her career as far as we are concerned. Moreover, I think she is more likely than not to choose a Pureblood partner in marriage. Given our family's legacy within the Tulips, I believe she is as suitable for the First Crop as anyone we have discussed so far."
Choosing to defend her decision to include Blondine in the first crop, Red Dynasty said, "If we exclude her now, I fear that will become a self fulfilling prophecy. If we want her to live up to her family legacy, then we should treat her that way. What she needs is direction and a little guidance, and isn't that what we're here for?"
"Yes, and I think I can provide that guidance," Beauty Queen said, rising to her feet. "We have similar interests, after all. I can help channel those interests into something respectable. She would fit in well at WWN, and she has a good ear. I'm confident that I could steer her away from any muggle musicians."
Black Diamond glanced down at her notes, even though she had already reached her decision the moment Sancerre had raised her objection. "Blondine stays in the First Crop. Her positive qualities far outweighs the sins of the mother. Golden Charm, as her Grandmother the permission is yours to give."