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Witch Weekly · February 10, 2019 – 3:26 PM

A Belated Betrothal: The Skeletons in Warwick Nott's Closet

Many in society were surprised to hear of the Nott family's recent decision to betroth Warwick Nott, oldest son and heir, to a girl from the Lukeson family, particularly given the former's age (32 years) and the fact that his bride-to-be has not yet debuted. While the age gap is hardly unusual, the decision to make an arrangement so late in the groom's life is.

Some speculated that Nott's parents, Cassian and Aurora, were anxious to affect a marriage for their heir as soon as possible. His oldest sister, Carina Bulstrode nee Nott, has been married over a decade already. If that were the case, however, why not choose one of the many debutantes that have already debuted and as yet have no significant marriage prospects?

Our sources have discovered the truth. Warwick Nott has been looking for a wife on his own accord for years, but he may have fallen for a woman of an inappropriate background. We don't know exactly who, but his aloof air around other eligible young ladies tells a clear story. Upon bringing the match to his parents, they expressed their disapproval and took matters into their own hands by betrothing him to Avril Lukeson.

But why the delay? The match will not be able to be firmed up until following the girl's debut, which should happen this summer. What would the family benefit from waiting a few months? What could Warwick Nott need to do this spring?

The answer is obvious to anyone with a bit of imagination; his first love must be pregnant. The delay in the wedding with allow him to make arrangements for his unfortunate would-have-been bride and for the child before committing himself to Miss Lukeson.

Be on the look-out, readers, for any new "cousins" or wards popping up in the Nott extended family over the next few months. If one does arrive, you'll know where it came from!

Anyone with information as to the identity of Warwick Nott's first romance is encouraged to contact Witch Weekly so that we can further uncover this scandal for the benefit of our readers.

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