20, November, 1939
Albus,
The rationing has begun here. I am allowed two sausages, one egg, and a half-cup of sugar a week. I am sure to develop a love of vegetables during this war…Tea, meat, cheese, everything is being rationed. I have to take my ration book with me to the shop and am only allowed to buy whatever I have tickets for. Some of the girls and I are planning on putting our tickets together and buying and sharing food. We might have to get pretty creative.
There's still nothing to speak of in terms of battles here, though we have lots of planes flying around. You get used to the sound, though. I am hearing reports over the wireless about actions being taken in Finland. Those damned Russians are always trying to take advantage of any situation they can. They're worse than Slytherins! I hope the Finns put up a good fight against them. I've heard that the Norwegians will be helping them if necessary.
My dress is nearly done. I just have to find the right buttons for it, though they are nearly non-existent right now. I might have to take some off my old clothes, or maybe I'll transfigure some. I hope all is well at the school. We're getting closer to Christmas, which should be interesting here. I wonder if there will be any turkeys or hams available, somehow I doubt it. Maybe just a slice!
-Adriana
5, December, 1939
Adriana,
Enclosed you will find ten navy blue buttons. Use the ones you need and keep the extra for later if you ever need them. I want your dress to look nice.
I am sorry that the food situation is beginning to look so dire. You are always welcome to come up to the school for a meal, or to live…But you are right, you will probably be eating a lot of vegetables from here on out! I suppose that could be considered healthy.
I have been hearing reports about Russia and Finland as well. I have made connections to some of the smaller schools around Europe over the years, and manage to stay in touch with them. I fear the wisdom of beginning such a battle in the dead of winter, but then again, I am not a military man. I can only hope there is little or no bloodshed before a peace is waged between the two.
I do hope you'll join me for Christmas, Adriana. There will be plenty of turkey and ham, and I would love to see you again. It's been too long. I would send you some, but I don't think the owls could manage to fly a turkey to you without the Muggles noticing…Perhaps a mincemeat pie?
-Albus