Order Only: Private message to Mum and Dad

[alt_neville]

I received a package by owl today. Thing is, I've no idea who sent it. It 's a really posh robe, the sort for lounging around. I mean, brocaded silk with fur trim. Whoa. There was no note with it.

I know my birthday's coming up this month, but it's a little early, and it doesn't seem quite your style. Or budget. And it seems too new to be something you found scavenging the island.

Any ideas?

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[alt_alice]

It seems there's been a rash of gift-giving as of late, love. Apparently, Draco took it upon himself to go round to some shops while wearing Harry's cloak. He was quite generous to Moddey.

Don't worry. Remus and I are talking it over.

I think it's an effort to show his appreciation, even though a thank-you note would be significantly less foolish of him.

[alt_neville]

I thanked him, because he's never done anything nice for me before, and, well, it's almost like it's the thought that counts. I'm not sure you want me to be encouraging him, except his journal entry sounded almost hurt that some people were making a fuss over the stuff he's nicked. I know he's going through a hard time, because of his Dad.

But I feel really weird about keeping the robe, since it's stolen. And I KNOW Gran wouldn't let me, if she knew. I dunno...do you think it's something Victor Scrim might like? It's ridiculously posh: brocaded silk, fur on the collar and cuffs and so on.

Seems like Victor toils away day after day making meals for everybody there at Moddey without the least complaint. Maybe he could do with a spot of luxury once in a while? It's a bit large for me, but it'd probably fit him, with an Enlarging Charm.

[alt_alice]

That's very thoughtful of you, love. I think Victor would appreciate it.

And yes, Draco is going through a difficult time. He expects people to jump down his throat, and as a result, he may be anticipating a little. I believe he could use all of our support so that he can be assured that he is accepted as he is, and can find a degree of security in that assurance.

I think there are certainly aspects of Draco's actions that are worth encouraging. His generosity and cleverness are certainly something one would want to see more of in anyone, and he's clearly demonstrated that he has a very useful skill I hope to take advantage of later.