I have ordered what I need for the robes for Professor Lupin. I should probably be able to start on them tomorrow or even tonight, depending on how fast they get here. However, I have been spending more time on my designs and robes more than anything else. I see others around the Manor, but if not physically alone, it still seems as if the other person's mind is miles away.
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I look up from my desk when I hear the bell ring. In walks a middle aged man carrying a toddler with turquoise blue hair. Wait, he looks familiar . . . Professor Lupin? He walks up to me, a friendly smile on his face.
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It takes me a moment to be aware of me surroundings and then I frown. I hadn't planned on falling asleep here.
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I sigh as I continue to go through the files. I am over half way done with going through Theodore's files to make sure there is not mention of my name. I found it a few times so I managed to change them and took note of where they were, in case there are any duplicates elsewhere. I will mention them to Theodore once I've finished. I close another and open another and for a moment, I think about Hogwarts. All of this works reminds me of the library, which is actually where I got to know Theodore as more than just another classmate and Slytherin.
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A tapping on the window draws my attention and I glance over. An unfamiliar owl is tapping on the glass. Frowning, I open it and the owl offers a message to me. I take it and without waiting for a reply, the owl takes off again. However, it seems to have another message in it's talons.

I open it and read it, recognizing Theodore's hand writing right away.
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While Draco's birthday was a nice way to celebrate and forget about the troubles we have faced, especially Fenrir Greyback. Yet it isn't possible to completely forget about what he sent to Draco and Narcissa.
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I can't believe I forgot things at the flat. Of course, most things are at the manor or shop, but I left some fabric there. I thought we might return there at some point so I left some things there. We haven't been back though, so I think I will bring most of it back with me.
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I lead the apparation back to Malfoy Manor, side apparating with Draco. He still hasn't said much, except to agree that we should go back. It was upsetting, but his reaction is still unnerving. "Do you want to go to your quarters?" I ask.

"I don't know what I want," he says quietly, turning to me. I can see tears glistening in his eyes, but he's refusing to let them fall.

"Draco, it'll be okay," I tell him. "The home can be rebuilt." I think of those dead workers around the area and feel sick again.
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I have been in the store all day, working with customers, changing a few things in the store and, of course, designing. Usually I wouldn't mind and I would spend my lunch break in the back. Not today though. I had my lunch and then left to walk around Diagon Alley. Maybe I will feel better tonight by getting some fresh air. Besides, it is a nice day. I do prefer the spring to winter and fall in England. Soon it will be summer and that will be a welcome seasonal change.

I work in Diagon Alley, but instead of walking past stores, I do take a moment or two to pause and look in various windows, though I don't go into any stores. Afterall, why would I need something for Quidditch or another owl when I have Ava?

It's nice though, to be outside. Maybe we can close early. Mother used to warn me not to get too much sun, not that that was much trouble here. However, I no longer have to follow those rules. She probably would have had a fit if she saw how I looked when Draco and I returned from Bermuda. That thought makes me smirk. Today seems like it is becoming a good day.

I lay in bed and turn one way then the next. I can't sleep. I have been having more nights like this lately. Of course, it seems like all I have been doing is working, coming home and designing. Draco and I haven't spent a lot of time together except for meals and at night, but that is just sleeping.
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