22nd June, 2020

Diagon Alley, London W1D 5DA England

My Dear Angelica:

I hope this note finds you well, that your connection in Cardiff wasn't as long as you had feared, and that you enjoyed the ferry ride to Waterford as you had hoped. I'm on my lunch break on my first day's work at WWW. Uncle George started off the day by explaining to us that as far as he was concerned, once we completed our service in his shop, all would be forgiven. The work is hard, because we're not allowed to use magic like Uncle George, but there are regular breaks, and Rose and Scorpius keep me amused. Uncle George has been very nice to us so far.

Mum came by yesterday to see me. She had a few letters in her hand that I was supposed to get during the school year. One of our owls had died, so she was sending all three letters to James, who was supposed to have given them to Lily and I, but I never got mine. Mum looked rather cross when she told me about this, but she didn't tell me what James was going to get as punishment. I told her that she needn't worry about the letters, because I had hardly noticed that they hadn't sent any, which brought a smile to her face. She looked really sad most of the time, to be honest, and sat with Grandmum Weasley for a long time after visiting me. She says either she or Dad will be round at least weekly to check up on me, and that they do love me (well, of course!) and that they hope something good comes out of all this. Oh, and she says "Hi".

Don't worry about all that bother on the Hogwarts Express, by the way. Most people who'd yell at me like that, I'd tell them to sod off, but you aren't most people, are you? So please do respond, as it will make the Summer that much more pleasant. Also, we're going to the Harry Potter Day Ball at the Ministry, and I'd love it if you came with me.

Yours,

Albus.

o0o0o

3rd July 2020

The Burrow, Ottery St Catchpole, Devon, England

Dear Angelica:

Rose was quite impressed with the way you handled things. She wants to know if Madam Norma contacted you (she's our insider at Teen Witch Monthly) to warn you that the paparazzi were on their way.

It's quite something; finding out your girlfriend's dumped you via the gossip mags. And Rose is right, after all. You handled that about as well as anyone could. I'm sure it wasn't easy to see random photographers and strange witches with Quote-Quills at your door. Not sure what I expected, if I'm honest. You could have told them the whole sordid story; painted me as some kind of criminal, good riddance to bad rubbish and all. But that doesn't seem like your style at all. And you were right; of course – what you said to them. I mean, It was silly of them (or me) to think that two fourteen year olds would stay together forever. And we had a good couple of months, all things considered. So, as long as you had to dump me via the mags, I imagine I ought to thank you for doing it the way you did. Please feel free to write back, anyway.

Meanwhile, I'm exhausted. Eighty-five owl orders came in today alone for Whiz-Bangs, and the shop was packed all day. Uncle George says it's because there are so many American ex-patriots living in London, and tomorrow's their big holiday. Didn't you say you have some relatives over there? He seemed pleased at the speed the till was moving. I just couldn't believe the number of goofballs. All Gryffs, or whatever passes for Gryffs in America, I suppose. Oh look, isn't that clever? It lights up and makes a fart sound. Let's all have a laff (oh, that accent!) now, shall we? Honestly!

So I suppose I could wax maudlin and tell you that I miss you already, but you probably don't care to hear that. Or care at all. I'll just tell you that I hope all is well wherever you are.

-Albus.

o0o0o

18 July 2020

12 Grimmauld Pl, London W1D 6SB, England

It's been a month since I told you about what we did to Freddy. My parents – his aunt and uncle, mind – have forgiven me and moved on. As you can see, we've all moved back in to our own houses, and Grandmum and Grandpa Weasley had a big party for us. Uncle George wants to know how all of Hufflepuff House fit into the store at once to wish the three of us well. Then he wants to know if we can come back every summer. That's Freddy's father. He's forgiven me a month and a half ahead of schedule, and is generally happy to see all three of us every morning. That's everyone but the one girl whose forgiveness I really want the most. Mum has enclosed a VIP invitation for you to the Ball. I told her she was mad for doing so, but she insisted. So I'm sorry if that comes off as pushy or whatever. I'm not trying to buy you back – it wasn't my idea. I asked you a month ago.

The best part of Summer had always been getting your letters. So if you send nothing else than a note telling me to sod off, please send me something. If you can send me some forgiveness along with that note, well, I'd appreciate that, too.

-Albus.

o0o0o

London, 18 July 2020

Dear Angelica:

Albus tells me that he told you about the Harry Potter Day Ball, but I wanted to make sure you had your own invitation.

But I also wanted to write you myself. From everything Rose tells me, you're a lot like I was with her parents and Harry – a fourth to a trio. And from what she tells me, you and Albus have a bit of a history together even before you were romantically involved, so I'm sure you and he will be back to friends again before too long.

If you change your mind about the Ball, let me know so we can make time to get you something to wear. Miss Patil is, after all, an old school chum of Harry and mine. However, if you'd rather go with a Muggle gown, there may be one or two shops here in London that would have something nice. I'd be happy to take you alone – we'll leave the trios to do trio things. Have your parents ring me up here – our tellynumber hasn't changed since the Christmas hols, at least not that I'm aware of.

And if you don't change your mind about the Ball, feel free to write me any time.

All the best,

Ginny Potter.

o0o0o

18 July 2020

Clones, Co. Monaghan, Eire

Dear Albus,

If the invitation is still good, I'd love to accompany you to the Harry Potter Day Ball.

Blessings,

Angelica

o0o0o

Author's Note: A bit of a short chapter, but I think it gets the point across. Plus, it was either end it here or wait another month to get a chapter published. Next up for the trio: off to the ball!