Dear Sirius,

How are you? I hope your family is treating you well. Are your charming cousins visiting again? I hope you have managed to prank Bellatrix. I want to hear all about it.

I, too, did my fair share of pranking here. Last night Edgar Bones from the Ministry came over for dinner. I spiked his oak matured mead with a nose lenghtening potion I bought from Zonko's. Mr. Bones' nose kept growing longer and longer with each sip. He didn't notice it until it started poking his glass. He looked hilarious. A bit like Snivellus. Mum and dad were livid, though Mr. Bones took it in good humour.

But I have to admit, pranking is not much fun without you.

Do you think you can visit for a few days? I've asked Peter and Remus as well.

Do you remember the thing that we talked about during Easter? What do you think is wrong with Remus' grandmother? Why does he fall ill every time he visits her? Tell me if you know anything about it.

Give hell to Bellatrix.

Yours,

James.

Dear James,

I am well. My parents mostly ignore me. They have Bellatrix, Regulus and Narcissa to fawn over, and Andromeda to scorn. My offenses are small compared to hers.

And yes, I did prank Bellatrix. Quite a number of times. I painted her bedroom in red and gold and replaced her wand with a fake one several times. And last week I wrote a letter to Rodolphus Lestrange signed by her name. In the letter I wrote that she loves listening to muggle songs, that she sings them in the shower, and dances conga when no one's watching. Bellatrix got a very disbelieving reply from Rodolphus. She doesn't know that I was the one who wrote the letter. Not yet.

That prank you played on Mr. Bones was very impressive. I'm surprised how you got out of that one. I would have been grounded for a week at least.

I don't think my parents would allow me to visit you. But you should have Remus and Peter over.

Regarding Remus' grandmother, I think we should see how often she falls ill. Maybe that will help. It might be a hereditary disease.

Anyway, I miss you all a lot. Give me some ideas to prank Bellatrix again.

I hope the vacation ends soon.

Yours,

Sirius.

Dear Severus,

I am really sorry I couldn't meet you before leaving, but mum and dad were in a hurry and Tuney wasn't very cooperative. I told her about my attempt to speak to the Headmaster but she refused to even talk to me.

Anyway, we are visiting Germany and we'll be staying in Berlin for a couple of days. You should definitely visit this place, Severus. Its beautiful!

How are things at your house? Are you alright? We will be back by the next weekend. Do you want to do the homework together?

I miss you a lot, Sev.

Take care,

Lily.

Dear Lily,

I hope you are having fun in Berlin. I would really love to visit the place with you someday.

Things are fine at my home. Father's not around much. Mum and I are having a good time. We play Gobstones together. I'll teach you how and then we can play too.

I've completed my Potions homework but we can do the rest together.

Lily, please take care of yourself. I know Berlin is relatively safer, but still we must look out for ourselves. Send me an owl once you get back home.

I miss you too.

Severus.

Sirius,

From what I have deduced, Remus' illness occurs after, atleast, a month's gap, whatever the date may be.

Do you know anything about those hereditary diseases you told me about? I checked out a few books in my father's study. They were not very helpful.

Can you think of anything else?

Yours,

James.

James,

I sneaked into our library and got out a few books. I think I might know something about it. I just need a confirmation.

Can you invite Remus for a sleepover on the 20th?

Sirius.

Dear James,

I am well. I miss you friends a lot. There's not much to do here. I would be delighted to visit your house. Is Remus coming too? Can you both help me with the Transfiguration homework?

I didn't find the lunar charts you asked me to look for. You never mentioned why you needed them. Will they be useful for the Astronomy homework? Do tell me when I can drop by.

Yours,

Peter.

Sirius,

I invited Remus over on the 20th. I see where you are going. Do you think he has it?

I can't wait to meet you.

James.

Dear James,

I am sorry I cannot come over for a sleepover on the 20th. We are visiting my grandparents. Maybe next week if it's alright?

Have you heard from Sirius and Peter? I don't know if Sirius' parents will allow him to visit you.

I am sure you are living up to your usual standards of mayhem. I hope you don't trouble your parents much.

Hoping to see you soon,

Yours,

Remus.