Head of the Serpent

How flattering. Unfortunately, I’m taken.

I wasn’t referring to you, Alice Longbottom.

And why’s that, hm?

The company.

Well you can be sure to send along your praises.

I’d much rather stay here, I think.

Never mind. You’ll like her.

Owl me then, once you’ve spoken with her.

Hopefully it isn’t too good.

What’s that supposed to mean?

Probably.

Good. I guess we’ll see how good your taste truly is.

I’ve only met her sister, but she was very pretty. Brown hair, blue eyes, nice bone structure.

Nice arse? Tits?

I think I’ll reserve my credit for people who deserve it. 

I think she deserves it. Can’t underestimate people like her.

I said she’s younger than me, therefore, not old.

Describe her, then.

Yes, I will. And you won’t be able to stop me.

If you’ve set me up with an old hag, Cissa, things won’t end nicely.

She ought to publish her works in a comedy anthology, I think. It would be a best seller. 

You have to give her credit, she might not have all of her facts, but she gets a reaction out of people.

If you say so.

If you like her we’ll have you both over for dinner.

If I like her, you’ll start planning for a wedding.

Mhm.

 Can’t trust anyone.

Trust family, Cissa.

Kind of.

Marriage is as good as these days.

Oh yes. I forgot what a political mastermind he is. Good luck.

I don’t need a political mastermind, I need people I can trust. Family.

You aren’t perfect. You’re going to make mistakes. I certainly hope you have someone there to help you when you do.

I have a brother. He’ll be plenty of help.