Second Year
Dear Mother,
I did something I regret. I called her a Mudblood.
She won't talk to me anymore. I sent her a letter apologising, but she hasn't responded. She won't meet up with me on our study nights anymore. At first I thought she hadn't been able to get away from Potter and Weasel, but now I know she doesn't want to see me. What do I do?
Father will be proud when he hears about the incident and that makes me feel sick.
Can you send another box of sweets for me? Theo and Pansy ate all of mine already.
Love,
Draco
Dear Mother,
You were right! She loved the book and couldn't believe I was able to give her a first edition. I can't help but feel that i'm buying her friendship back, but she assured me that she was going to forgive me anyways. Thank you, mum.
Father wrote me asking about school. He was upset that I don't have the best marks, but how can I when Hermione always does? And our new defense teacher is a complete idiot.
A student was attacked recently. I would have thought nothing of it if it hadn't been for father's letter asking if there was anything going on here at school. He doesn't have anything to do with it, right, Mum?
Theo sends his love. Blaise as well.
Love,
Draco
Mother,
Potter is a Parseltongue! Can you believe it? We were at the Dueling Club a few hours ago and Potter talked to the snake I charmed to attack him. Hermione said he didn't know You-Know-Who was the last known Parseltongue. Some people think he's the one who attacked Creevey. I don't think he is, though.
I would like you to meet Hermione sometime during the holiday. I know Father would have a problem with her, so I'm planning on staying here and not going home. If it's possible, can you come up to the school for a visit? We can walk down to Hogsmeade. I'm sure McGonagall will allow her to go as well if she's properly chaperoned.
Love,
Draco
Mother,
There was another attack. I'm using a school owl to send you this letter since mine is probably still home with you. I'm scared for Hermione. The students attacked have all been muggleborn. And she- She won't listen to me. She's always sneaking around with Potter and Weasel. I don't know how to protect her. She's my best friend. How can I protect her?
Draco
P.S.
Maybe it isn't a good idea for you to come up to see me
Dear Mother,
Happy Christmas!
Hermione is in the Hospital wing, but no one knows why. Pomfrey says there's no way for me to see her. I was able to see her early Christmas day, though. She loved her gift and that's how I know she's not too seriously injured. She put the bracelet on immediately after I gave it to her. My ring would have been burning if she'd been hurt badly. Thanks again, mum. You always know what to get her.
Does Father seem angry with me? His last letter said I had be at the top of my classes this term. There wasn't even a mention of the attacks.
Theo sends his love.
Love,
Draco
Dear Mother,
Hermione, Potter and Weasel have been making Polyjuice Potion on their own in the girl's lavatory. She explained everything to me. I've always known she's brilliant, but that's amazing. Of course, the reason they were making it is a bit insulting. She told me that Potter and Weasel wanted to turn into Crabbe and Goyle to try to trick me into telling them whether or not I'm the Heir of Slytherin. She wanted to tag along to keep them from doing anything to stupid. But then something went wrong. She didn't go into detail, but she assured me that she's fine now.
I miss you now more than ever, mum. I wish I could be there to protect you from Father.
Love,
Draco
Dear Mother,
No, I did not get her anything for Valentine's Day! She's my best friend, not my girlfriend. I hope you like the present I had delivered to you. It's not much, but I know you don't like extravagant gifts.
Father sent me a letter letting me know that he'll see me soon. Do you know when or why he'll be coming up to the school?
I hope you enjoyed the chocolates I sent you. They're a new brand from France that Pansy recommended.
Love,
Draco
Mum,
My ring burned so much that it almost burned my finger off. I had to take it off. It happened. She was attacked. I couldn't protect her. Father was here. He helped the Minister in removing Dumbledore. I'm sure now that Father caused this. Please don't lie to me anymore, mum. I need to know the truth. She's my best friend! Please tell me the truth!