Chloris "not really a traitor" Burke

{Society Ladies}

I will not apologise for the choices I have made. I will not deny that I wanted to leave for the safety of my children.

However, I apologise for the tarnish my words, made in the privacy of my home, will cause to our society, and hope that it is not irreparable damage.

{/End Ward}

{Lestrange family by blood and by marriage}

I have always done everything in the name of family. I will not apologise for wanting to leave.

But I am sorry if I have tarnished our name. That was never, ever my intent.

{/End Ward}

( Private )

( Narcissa )

( Hephaestus )


Riding in the summer wind is quite wonderful. I do eagerly await the day that the girls are old enough to ride with their mother across the countryside. However, I do not wish for them to grow up too fast! They are already sitting on their own and giggling! It is quite glorious to watch them develop and grow into their own personalities.

I do wonder if terrorists ever think about the people inside the homes they target. If they had been successful in attacking my home, they could have destroyed the lives of two innocent baby girls, not to mention the two innocent boy children that live in the house. (And, of course, my husband and I are innocent of any wrongdoing!) What is the point of snuffing out the lives of the innocents?

( Private )

( Hephaestus )

( Sirius Black )

{Warded to Hephaestus}

Are you completely adverse to leaving this damnable country?

{/End Ward}

{Warded to Claudette; in French}

My dearest and closest friend... I love and care for you so much. Could you ever forgive me if I left this place?

{/End Ward}


{Lestranges: Rolph, Rabbit, Corbina, Marius -- also, Hephaestus}

I have kept silent. I have fretted and worried and become sullen and withdrawn into my own home. You have accused me of histrionics before, and so I waited. I waited and weighed my options, and have come to the same conclusion when I first read... I cannot even speak it.

Goodbye. I cannot do this any longer. I refuse to have my heart continually broken, and I cannot sit and wait for my family to come home in boxes. I have my own children, my own family, to worry about.

Goodbye. I will finish out my obligations to you, namely the Library, but I do not wish to speak with, hear from, or have any contact with any of you from now on. I cannot bear it. I will mourn you all at once. I will mourn your stupidity and your lack of understanding of what a family should be. I will mourn the childhood memories and my constant need for your love. I will not receive it, and I can no longer accept that you remain... sane.

I have, every day, every hour, every minute, loved you all. I will always love you. But this is the end.

{/End Ward}

( Private )

( Hephaestus )


I think I'm deciding that spring is absolutely my favorite season.

( Private (no BASH spoilers here!) )

( Astra )

{Warded to Lestranges, including Astra & Bellatrix}

Caracturus Burke is dead. I have no details, I am only in search of my husband in our manor. If someone could find me details...

It is no secret we were not fond of the man. However, he was Hephaestus' father, and I fear what this will do to my know there will be a feeling of loss I must attend to.

I am sorry to bring more bad news after the news of Astra's father's home burning as well. It seems our time of peace has had a momentary hiccough, but I can only hope it is not to last.

{/End Ward}

( Private )

( Corbina )

( Claudette & Persephone )

( Claudette; in French )

( Astra )

( Hephaestus )


Goodness, it is finally beginning to feel like spring. I believe that I need to go riding soon. I absolutely must but new riding clothes before then, and perhaps new saddles for the horses. Perhaps I will go tomorrow, and will be able to ride after the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday. The boys are so terribly looking forward to it.

{Warded to Hephaestus}

You swear to me that my hair no longer looks the least bit pink?

{/End Ward}

( Hephaestus )

( Astra )

( Private )

( Private )

( Rolph, Rabastan, Corbina; Hephaestus can read )

( Heph )

I know that I have remained silent for far too long in regards to the destruction of my dearest brother's library. Of all the places to attack, of all the things that terrorists could go after, why they chose a place of learning, a place of intellect, is beyond my comprehension. I am lucky though, because of my contacts with the museum and my dearest husband, I am able to help acquire some of the priceless tomes my brother, and society, has lost.

Speaking of the museum, things are coming along nicely. The plans are nearly complete with the architect, and I am glad for the assistance I have been given. There are new and exciting plans hopefully to come. The groundbreaking ceremony will be announced by our press liaison as soon as we are ready and settled for whatever may come.

( Lucius )

( Hephaestus )

( Rolph )

( Astra )

( Private )

( Hephaestus )

( Barty )

( Rita )

( Claudette )

( Jacq )


It is quite amazing how children seem to grow right before your eyes. My daughters are the absolute pictures of perfection; the boys are rather infatuated with their little sisters!

( Private )

( Veronica )

( Hephaestus )

( Private )

( Rolph, Rabastan, Corbina, & Marius (The ~original~ Lestrange family) )

( Hephaestus )

I believe that once the weather is more agreeable, I will buy a new horse. Once the baby is born, I will be desperate to ride again in the spring. I do so love the spring. Full of new beginnings and quiet joy.

( Marius )

( Rabastan )

( Private )

{Warded Private}

( Private )

( Rita )

( Claudette; in French )

( Astra )

( All Society Ladies )


Why is innocence so easily disregarded?

{Astra and Marius}

May I inquire how close either of you were to Regulus Black? I do not wish to impose upon you with an invitation if you are in mourning.

{/End Ward}


{Warded to Antonin Dolohov}

My dear sir,

Please forgive the casual nature of this communication via journal, but I thought it was the best chance of being able to converse with you as well as extend an invitation.

Despite the recent loss to society, I would like to invite you as well as your lovely daughter Anzhelina to join myself and my dearest brother Rabastan at Burke Manor for a small dinner. My nephew Marius and his wife Astra may also join us, if they are able.

I am sure that this invitation comes as something of a surprise for you, as we have only ever spoken in passing. Though, perhaps it is not a surprise, as Rabastan has informed me that he has already approached you about courtship with your daughter. He has become quite taken with her, and I as his sister, saw it fit that our two families should sit down to a quiet meal and enjoy one another's company.

If you will be gracious enough to accept my offer, I shall set a time that is convenient both to you and your daughter.

Sincerely yours,
Chloris A. Burke

Oh, also, if you have any questions as to my brother's character or anything of the sort that you may not have already experienced firsthand, I am an open book. While I am his sister, I am objective enough to answer any questions you may have. After all, our children are all that we truly have, no?

{/End Ward}


Added after talking with Antonin:

{Warded to Rabastan}

We have dinner arrangements for this Sunday at seven o'clock with Mr. Dolohov and his lovely daughter. If you wish to arrive early, you are always more than welcome, in fact, I would encourage it. I'm afraid Burke Manor is much too empty feeling these days.

{/End Ward}