Karen is informed by owl that she's a prefect. She writes her friends about that, of course.
Ares Trembley thought Swan didn't talk about her father? Minor's met him? Did he have to insist? Who is he?
"I didn't have to insist but she wanted to clear the air about it before we were serious. I assume if she wanted it talked about she'd talk about it."
"That's why she wanted to clear the air about it with me, yeah. But I don't think she cares much what other people think, they're not courting her."
"Well, he didn't cast any spells at me but I don't think Muggle households have elves even in Igboland. - the house-elves in Igboland look funny, they're darker and not as wrinkly."
"Well, if she's actually pureblooded after all it's lucky she's not put off by your sister in law."
"Hasn't said, if so. He was really broken up about Smith, might drag his feet for another year or two. Probably not longer than that, our grandfather doesn't really approve of waiting much past twenty. Too much temptation to be stupid in the meantime."
Rebecca is absolutely wrung out and maybe wants Minor's healer girlfriend to nip over and wave a wand at her before they resume attempts at bad Catholic birth control. (St. Mungo's won't have her.)
Catherine peers down into the bassinet.
"Papa she's very small."