private message to Susan

[alt_megan]

I don't suppose you would like to come help deliver jam and fruit baskets with me at the Strettons? Because Mrs Stretton said she would pay and also there is jam involved. As payment I mean. In part, anyway. So if you came and helped it would be fun, well not fun but interesting anyhow. You should see some of these kitchens. And Sally-Anne turns out to be good to learn things from and I am sure you would pick it up right away.

Also sometimes there are tips but don't tell Mrs Stretton.

Anyhow she told me to ask my friends so I am asking you.

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[alt_susan]

Of course! I'd be happy to. Do you mind if Ed comes along?

Mmm, jam.

[alt_megan]

I asked Mrs Stretton and she said yes do bring him. Come as early as you like. It will be lovely fun to work with you!

There are SO MANY BASKETS piled up for delivery tomorrow.

The jam is quite good actually. Wait til you see the Bad Jam cupboard. It is not really bad, it is just wrong labels and things. Also there was a pineapple but I think Sally-Anne gave it to somebody already.

[alt_susan]

We might as well make some dosh and have a good time too! We'll be Flooing all over, sounds like.

[alt_megan]

You certainly will! It's almost all Flooing. Though I think Jeremy Stretton does a few Apparating deliveries but those are special and they cost people a lot more so there are not many of them. Anyhow we do not have anything to do with those. We Floo. But you and Ed should be sure to wear your second-best robes because Flooing is sometimes a messy business.

Oh! Sally-Anne got me new robes!! I mean they are secondhand but they are new to me and they are quite nice. For delivering things. Because it is important to look appropriate because this is work. But sometimes you get dirty because Flooing is that way. And I guess she knew I didn't have any nice second-best robes. Anyhow she gave them to me at the you know, when we were talking about Christmas stories, but I forgot to show you. But you will see them tomorrow!

I only got her a handkerchief. But I embroidered snakes all around the border and worked a very elegant Slytherin crest at one corner so it is at least nice. But not as nice as robes. So I hope it's all right.

I will see you tomorrow!

[alt_susan]

I'm sure it'll be fine--your embroidery's lovely!

And thanks for the tip about second-best robes--Mum'll be thrilled that we've got a way to make some money, but she'd be dead cross if we came home with robes all dusty from the Floo.