As you quite rightly assumed, father has indeed deemed it unnecessary for us to send for any form of healer, he simply will not tolerate the presence of a medicinal practitioner inside the house. Much to the heartache of our dear mother, who is on the verge of making herself sick with worry for him. I’m sure you’ll see the full extent of the damage to both daddy and mother when you visit for the next family gathering. Of course I shall be seeing you before then and shall be well equipped to discuss the matter so you are somewhat prepared and can begin to put in motion any action you see necessary for their well-being and preservation. As for the thought of our families days of unity being numbered, I cannot even bear to comment, the notion brings me close to tears.
The ministry, although not a subject I am particularly familiar with outside the realms of what one can assume from reading books and publications, should be taking the accusation more seriously than they have been from what I can deduce. I shall not talk further about this matter, this is neither the time nor method of correspondence in which to address it.
On a lighter note, indeed I feel that the best way to ensure I achieve what I set out to do is to strive for my goals with determination, a set mind and somewhat of an assumptive nature – this applies directly to my desire to bide with you for a short while. Forgive me if my somewhat direct approach to an invitation had offended you in any way, I merely try to use and emulate the skills so succinctly shown to be useful to me by others whom I hold in esteem dearest brother. As for Bellatrix I am sure there is no better judge of character than a husband, I am however inclined to let you know that regardless of your warning I would still very much like to question her about the matter. It is a regret of mine that I have not yet been in such a close contact with my sister-in-law that this might have been done sooner. Although I will heed your advice regarding Narcissa, I have it on good authority that she is the epitome of a society woman, and I shall indeed be seeking her counsel at the closest opportunity. I have rested on my post-school laurels for far to long, and, as I mention in earlier correspondence – I look forward to integrating myself into the wider world.
My joy at the news of my nephews arrival is exquisite. It is for a long time I have wished it possible that I might get a chance to make myself better acquainted with Marius. He shall be met by his youngest aunt with the utmost delight I can assure you of that!