Disclaimer: Only the little bit of sanity I have is mine. The rest is JKR's.
Chapter One: Letters to the Headmaster
Professor Dumbledore –
It is in sad truths that I must say my husband and I have been called out for business this summer and we'll be in America in a week's time. If we may burden you, we wish to request that our daughter, Lily, may remain at Hogwarts for the summer – if it isn't too much trouble. She can help out where necessary and I'm certain that she won't be a nuisance. Please let us know if you can assist us. Thank you very much,
Mr. and Mrs. Evans
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Mr. and Mrs. Evans,
I'd be happy to have Lily stay this summer at Hogwarts. I think she'll have an excellent time wasting away hours in our library reading books. She should be fine. We've made arrangements for her to stay in her dorm but she does have free reign of Hogwarts. I must first tell you, however, that only a small number of teachers will remain at Hogwarts this summer, and I myself will be in and out constantly on business… so she may be alone a good deal. Nevertheless, I have some other requests from a few parents in a similar situation as yourselves, so she might have some company. Please feel free to contact me should you need anything else. Yours,
Professor Dumbledore
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Professor Dumbledore –
I know we just spoke last Tuesday regarding James's recent detention, but today the misses and myself were told that we'd be up to Ministry work this summer. It's not that we don't trust James and Sirius, but we don't want them to be home alone the entire summer. I'm sure you've been made aware of the goings-on and its been made apparent that we will be near Australia for a month straight and then back here to London for two weeks and then we'll head up to Rome for the remains of the summer for the Ministry. Point is, as I'm sure you've already gathered, we need a place for James and Sirius to stay. If it isn't too much trouble, could they stay at Hogwarts for the summer? We'll be departing last day of term, so please let us know soon, if possible. Sincerely,
The Potters
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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Potter,
James and Sirius are welcome to remain here at Hogwarts this summer. They shall have a bit of student company to keep them in line, seeing as I myself will be in and out this summer, too. I will discuss further details with you on Thursday, when we meet about the dinner fiasco from last Wednesday. Yours,
Professor Dumbledore
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Albus, darling –
I've heard news from Remus that James and Sirius are staying at Hogwarts this summer and as intrusive as this seems, I was hoping to request that he could stay as well. It seems easier for him to transform in the shelter you've provided for him rather than his set-up here at home. Please let me know soon. Thank you,
Mrs. Lupin
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Mrs. Lupin –
Remus is welcome here at Hogwarts whenever he pleases. I shall be happy to have him stay for the summer. Yours,
Professor Dumbledore