owl to Stephen Maturin

[slothbefouler.livejournal.com]

Dear Stephen -

Apologies for the long absence. I had a bit of a muddle after my Sorting - you see, after all that chit-chat with the talking chapati and all, I felt the mighty urge to answer a call of nature. So I betook myself to the head, and lo and behold, when I came out, I found that three months had gone by! Must be one of those magic things they have around here - either that, or I entirely lost track of time, which is completely possible, of course. Deuced nuisance, but I reckon it can't be helped.

I hope you haven't been getting into too much trouble without me around to look after you. Blaine's going to throw a right fit when he finds out - but then, what he doesn't know won't hurt him, eh? Anyway, I suppose I owe you a drink at least, for the inconvenience, don't you think? I'm back in my digs in Griffinder Gryfindor Gryffindor, if you want to find me.

Affectionately yours,

Jack

P.S. I hope this message arrives in good order. I don't trust this eagle or whatever it is - damned stupid way of sending letters, if you ask me.

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[estebanmd.livejournal.com]

Dear Jack,

That must have been quite an experience but was it a marble bath? and I am relieved to hear you have come out of it unharmed. The time between your Sorting and the present has been eventful indeed and I am not in a condition to elaborate thereupon. Perhaps I shall stop by Gryffindor shortly. Shall I bring the 'cello?

Stephen

[slothbefouler.livejournal.com]

Stephen -

Yes, do stop by and bring the 'cello. I'll bribe one of those little elf thingies to bring us a bottle of claret and some toasted cheese, and it'll be just like old times.

The head here is quite a clever contraption - it's got this sort of lever thing and you press it and all the - you know - vanishes instantly! If only we'd had one of those on board the Surprise!

I look forward to seeing you.

yours etc.,

Jack

P.S. How is the lemur doing?