Private message to Penelope Clearwater

[alt_percy]

Well, that was one of the quietest Easter holiday fortnights I think we've ever had here at the Burrow. Ginny was gone to New London practically the entire time, Ron was off several times for CCF events. And the twins, inexplicably, spent most of the hols holed up in their room. And no explosions.

It's a pity we couldn't spend more time on the search for flats. I realise we're just trying to figure out what neighbourhood we want at this point but...it is discouraging, isn't it? I had no idea that a simple one bedroom could be so expensive. Never mind the two bedrooms that we want. I realise that we could economise more if we chose something like the last one, but really, what's the point of saving our Galleons with the hope of eventually hiring a muggleborn when we're forced to share a bath on the floor with someone in another flat?

Well, we still have time. With some further hunting, I'm sure we'll find an acceptable neighbourhood with more affordable rents.

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[alt_penelope]

Maybe quiet for you! I felt like I was just starting to relax when we were off on another CCF trip with the visitors. Though I will say I'm glad that at least one or two of them seemed to appreciate the effort that went into it all, not to mention the lessons to be learned from the chosen locations. And when I wasn't with the CCF or with you flat-hunting--well, I've complained enough about Dad. He's convinced I'm not going to pass my N.E.W.T.s unless I spend every waking moment revising. Beats doing chores, though!

And don't worry about the mudblood. I know we're not going to get one right away. I do wish the places that offer building-wide service weren't at such a premium. It's a shame about the shared bath, too, though if you think about it, it would probably be in less demand than in the dormitories at school--or in the Burrow, for that matter.

Are you sure you don't want to look in Islington, Southwark or even Camden? It's not as if you have to walk to St James's Square, after all. Mr Malfoy doesn't need to know where you've taken a flat; I mean, would he even ask? I just think we could get more for the Sickles if we looked someplace a little more...mixed. At least for a while, anyway. There's nothing that says we'd have to stay in it long-term.

Well, busy day tomorrow. We'll get there, I know it. Love you. Miss you already.