Jacob never spared much more than a cursory glance at the Prophet these days, all they published anymore was propaganda and they had more than enough of that here in the school. However his eyes stopped when they settled on an all too familiar face and he couldn't help but pause to read the small accompanying article.
Now this was interesting. It seemed the pamphlets regarding the marital status of those in power at the ministry had been taken to heart - though Jacob had to wonder just what it was Macnair was up to with Katherine Yaxley. Surely there were plenty more women he could have chosen it did bear some thinking. A small idea was forming in his mind at the moment, though it was nothing more than an inkling for now.
He finished the rest of the paper quickly and left it for someone else and before he headed off for their daily training meeting, Jacob decided to take a minute and send out a response to the announcement.
Katherine,
Let me first congratulate you on your upcoming nuptials, I'm sure it is rather a great honor to find yourself such a husband to be. Forgive me though I was under the impression that you had planned to work several years before you considered something like this. But then who can stick to schedules in the affairs of love?
I do hope the match suits you and that you both will have many long and happy years together.
All the best, Jacob Selwynn
PS - You may want to work on that charming smile of yours, dear. You should be thrilled this is happening.