the war is finally over for florinda mcgonagall (lionhearts) wrote in neeps, @ 2017-12-24 10:50:00 |
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[Also posted 23 December, about the same time as Ellie's post]
[Cav]
Just checking in to see how you're doing today. I'm much better. I've been home to the Cattery and the party was put off over things, obviously.
I've had to make it clear to a couple of people how I got this bruise, so it's not going to be a secret. I wasn't thinking straight at the time and people have pointed out that the Circe article points an untrue and unfair finger at you, so I've been very clear on what happened with everyone I've talked to privately and I'm going to talk to Gwen and Aureliana so there's a statement ready if it comes out in the press.
Merc and Gabi are leaving for Brazil straight from Christmas dinner with Mum. I have some obligations between Christmas and New Year's but we should be able to get in some flying or other fun over the next week. No dancing until the bruise clears in a few more days though.Meaghan and I
I'm sorry it's taken me a couple of days to touch base with you but I do want to be sure you're all right. Probably we should talk in person soon.
I'm not going to the MacFusty celebration today but I'll be around after Merc and Gabi are off to Brazil, so perhaps sometime this upcoming week.
And I'll say it here so I don't have to say it in person, and we don't have to discuss it again: if Ellie ever strikes you, you should come to me afterwards. We don't have to make a fuss about it, but that's not acceptable, and it's particularly important for you since you make your living by quidditch to not face the possibility of injury at home. I love Ellie even if I'm upset with her right now, but you're my dear friend too, even above and beyond the fact that it's my job to take care of your health for Montrose. Even if she's angry, Ellie mustn't hit you.
I appreciate everything you did on Thursday and I'm glad we're friends.
I didn't get a chance to tell you on Thursday night how lovely Macmillan Park was and what a great time I had at the party. Thank you so much for having me.
I ended up having to leave early because of a small incident that might have PR repercussions of for Montrose, but it should keep until after the holidays. Unfortunately there was a small altercation in the garden and I took a bruise on my jaw from my cousin Ellie. All the witnesses were from either Montrose or Portree (Cav and Doc, and Merc showed up just afterward). Merc took me home and I'm fine now. We're going to sort all of this out privately as best we can, but I didn't want you to be caught with your robes over your head if someone mentioned it. Also I'm warding Gwen Miracle to make sure she knows what happened and is ready with a strategy should it come out.
The party really was fantastic, though, and I'm very glad I came. I do appreciate all the effort you put in on it. Please accept my apology for bringing you this unfortunate news, especially so close to Christmas. I hope your Christmas is just as lovely and that someone else does all the planning for you, and that there are no further interruptions to your holiday.
Gwen, I'm sorry to have to disturb your holidays but there's been a small incident that might come out in the press and I wanted you to be aware of it so you weren't caught unawares on the off chance it does.
There was a small altercation in the gardens at Macmillan Park during the party on Thursday and I ended with a bruise on my face. A couple of people have asked me about it and I know after that ridiculous article in Circe that Cav is a likely suspect in the eyes of the public. Cav and I are fine and he did not hit me, and I am prepared to say so to the press. However, unfortunately, the culprit is from Portree: my cousin Elspeth. I'm hoping that nobody saw except Cav and Doc, who were present, and Merc who showed up immediately afterward. But I wanted you to be aware in case there was an article somewhere that you had to respond to. I want to be clear that I am fine and honestly am more worried about Ellie and Cav than I am about myself. Aureliana is also aware of the incident and I'll be happy to help both of you smooth things over.
I'm sorry to have dropped this in your lap at Christmas but I didn't want you to be caught unawares. Please accept my apologies and my hopes for a very happy and uninterrupted holiday for you and Trevor.
Unfortunately I'm not feeling very well and I don't expect to attend Christmas tomorrow. I'll be fine in a few days but I don't want to be a wet blanket on the celebrations. Please be extra-nice to Merc; Christmas is hard on both of us this year.
I love you all and I'll see you after Christmas.
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