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Essie-

you had better explain yourself further about what you're going to be doing at Hogwarts. yes, I am still teaching Potions-though none of my CURRENT students aren't quite as dunderheaded as Thompson was, I understand her twins are coming this term.

I expect pictures of my daughter with the next owl, birth on up. though I daresay she'll have none of mine. I don't want to scare her

~Severus

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Essie chuckled as she read the letter. Snape was the same as always. Flame would know about her father only when the got to Hogwarts. Which would be quite soon, seeing as she had to arrive early to sort out everything before they started teaching.

Well, IT was time to finally shop for Flame's school supplies. Hermione and Ron were coming with them, along with the rest of the Malfoys.

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AN: short, sweet, and to the point. I KNOW! what was I thinking? ah, well, cheers.