On the baby front, I'm not sick anymore but I've gone wee more times this morning than I've gone in an entire day. I've grown huge as houses, and I don't want to believe that it gets worse, that I'll get larger in the weeks to come. I'm sure I look hideous (you can't ever deny it, Sep, I refuse to listen), I haven't gone out in days. There's not much else to report on my end but-

Oh, I nearly forgot: now I can feel the baby move! It's amazing, to feel him (I'm positive it's a he, I just know it--he's as persistent as Septimus) pressing against my belly. I like putting my hand there whenever he starts in, it's like a little thump against my hand, like he knows it's Mummy there and he's impatient to see everyone and everything. Sep's mum was there the first time I felt the baby move, and we both cried--from happiness, of course.

PRIVATE TO C3
But as much as I love being here and appreciate Septimus' family for putting up with me, I still wish I might have had this moment with my own family. For all our differences and arguments I can't help but- I'm still scared and I'd rather I wasn't going through this without you all. Mum included.

PRIVATE TO LUCRETIA
Lucretia,

I wish to apologise for my unruly behaviour in the last few days. I wish I could say I didn't know what came over me, but the truth is I've been extremely careless and offensive in my increasing days as a soon-to-be mother. I hope you can understand at least a modicum of what I'm going through, having lost everything in one fell swoop and how to learn to live without all that I once had. I also hope that you believe me sincere with this apology, because I truly did not mean to make such a scene. I hope this letter finds you well.

Fondly,
Cedrella Weasley

It's all finished now.

PRIVATE TO CALLIDORA AND CHARIS
I spoke with our parents and though it was not as terrible as I imagined it could be, it was still very unpleasant. I am no longer welcome in our family's home, and Mother said I am never to speak to her again. That was to be expected.

PRIVATE TO SELF
I don't know what I was expecting, exactly. I thought Daddy would be more reasonable, that he'd be able to see past all of this trite nonsense. I thought he loved me more than all of that, or at least enough to look at this as me choosing what makes me happy. Why did he refuse to say a word to me, or even look at me? Am I never to speak to him again? What about my sisters? I promised that sisterhood would last forever, no matter what. And yet I find myself in a position where some choices have been made for me and I've made my choices upon those positions. I am not despicable because I love a certain person who doesn't meet his and Mother's standards. I am finished. This is finished.

PRIVATE TO CHARIS
Charis, I have something really important to tell you, because I know I can trust you.


PRIVATE TO SEPTIMUS
Nolan believes I should tell Charis first, which I will. I'm telling Charis, and I wasn't sure how to tell Callidora until just a bit ago. My parents are another story entirely. I think we should tell them together--what do you think? Additionally, Nolan offered to give us starting money. What are your thoughts on that?

PRIVATE TO CALLIDORA
Do you remember when we were growing up, all three of us said we'd get married, have babies and visit one another with our beautiful babies?

PRIVATE TO SEPTIMUS
I'm feeling better. No Healers.

Hah! Victory is MINE.

PRIVATE TO CALLIDORA
Callidora, are you still upset?
END PRIVATE

PRIVATE TO CHARIS
Charis, how are your studies going? You're not falling too deep into the library, are you? You should make the best of everything by sticking around with friends; as enjoyable as they are, books will only carry conversation so far when your friends are interested in other things.

I wanted to ask you a question about something important. Callidora and I had a bit of a disagreement, and I'm concerned she's taking it to heart. Has she said anything to you? Or has Nolan, for that matter?
END PRIVATE

PRIVATE TO CLOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Kevin Broadmoor is an absolute disgrace; I'm not talking about his blood or what-have-you, I'm talking about his personality. He's a cad, and I can't stand him, or the way he treats women, or the way he treats anybody! He's revolting, and judging from the way he writes, I can't even believe he's still in Hogwarts. He just sounds so uneducated that I can hardly believe he's bright enough to still be there.
END PRIVATE

PRIVATE TO CALLIDORA
Calli, dear, you do realise that it's not Nolan's fault, and you shouldn't yell at him? I only ask because he seems to be under the impression that he's to leave me alone, as per your instructions, and that's not on. Nolan and I are friends, and I don't appreciate you trying to set the terms of that relationship. Please apologise to Nolan at the next available opportunity.
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SOMEWHAT WEAK PRIVACY HEX TO SEPTY
I am so sick-- Can we meet another day, Sep?

PRIVATE TO SEPTY
For the wedding, I think yellow roses, and yellow dresses for maid of honour, would be suitable. What do you think, Sep? We also need to begin composing a guest list for the ceremony and the after party. I'm making a presumption now, but I reckon most of my family and friends won't be there.

END PRIVATE