As always, good writing & good story-telling nestled in a rich
setting. Last week I found myself hoping you'd do something for
Christmas, and this well-met my hopes. Your story -- more a peek
into the 2-Households Universe -- was nicely polyphonic, gently &
harmoniously blending Harry's early recovery, his past trauma,
his/Ron's relating, his tension being a First Family primo, house-
elvishness, a believable construction of Magic Brit-Pagan Yule, and
the humor & warmth of a good Christmas tale. And there's always
hints that leave us wanting more: What is going on with those family
portraits? Is there something to explore in that sacred grove? What
else is there for Harry & Ron to find in & around the Rose House? As
with JRK, you story-tell us into this world through Harry's still-
learning eyes.

Nicely done.

To you & to all you hold dear, a Happy Christmas, a Peaceful &
Abundant New Year, with selfish hopes for more stories (or at least
peeks)!

avus