Dear Albus and James,

I hope you boys are doing well, and am sorry you could only stay for so little. I especially know it was difficult for you both to deal with Roxanne and Louis' deaths, so your mother and I have requested an extended holiday vacation to Professor McGonagall who will take it up with the ministry. This way, we can sort things out as opposed to doing it in a three day break.

We are trying our best to solve this, and the ministry is looking into it as well. This is becoming a trend, according to the Daily Prophet. St. Mungo's is going to be held accountable for all these deaths unless a correct diagnosis is given soon. Another case has been reported, where a small girl named Rohlanda Dursley died. The parents-muggles-are infuriated, as they should be. We will be talking to them soon, and frankly, I'm quite scared it's going to be Dudley (I told you about him last Christmas).

Switching to a more cheerful topic, the IYQT Scout is going to be attending a Hogwarts match, Slytherin against Gryffindor. If you aren't aware, Albus, YQTS is the International Youth Quidditch Team, which almost guarantees you a spot on the professional international teams. So, James, if that is your ambition, train extra hard, and Albus, cheer him on loudly.

As for Albus (and possibly James, but doubtful you will want to), the ministry is sending self-nomination forms to Hogwarts for the Division A Wizarding Competition. In a way, it's similar to the Triwizard tournament, except it's purely academic. This form does require a twenty inch parchment on why you shall be chosen, which is why I wouldn't believe James would like to participate in this. If either of you would like to join, however, check the infirmary soon.

Please, do not worry or get involved with the St. Mungo's case, which I assume you are or are going to due to your Weasley-Potter instinct. It's being handled by the most talented aurors, under the authority of myself. Well, good luck with everything, and write back

Love, Mum and Dad