Blaise,

Happy New Year and all that rot, darling.

Have you heard from Trace lately?  I dropped by earlier and no one answered.  It's unlike her to not tell anyone where she was going.  I want you to know that I do appreciate the floo call the other night.  I don't do dramatic and hysterical well, so I'm glad she seemed to be holding up all right.  Or was it just for show?  I'm loathe to admit that I just can't tell anymore.  The student has become the master or some such.  Anyhow, if you hear from her, drop me a line.

And one more thing:  I am, and always have been, prettier than you.  Even with the old nose.  Do with that information what you will.

Love, 

Pans