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We propose an XMM-Newton observation of V407 Lup comma a nova in outburst in 2016 comma thought to be an intermediate polar comma as it settles back into quiescence. The goal is to learn about the physics of this special type of novae by measuring the spectrum and the white dwarf rotation period in the early phase of inter-outburst magnetic accretion comma and possibly by monitoring the final quenching of thermonuclear burning comma which may end at the poles of the magnetic white dwarf later than on the rest of the accreted envelope. During its eruption comma V407 Lup has been the object of a detailed multiwavelength study by our group. We intend to follow up and explore how the magnetic field modulates the secular evolution.