Hey, guys. This is my shortest chapter yet.

Sept. 12th,

6:00am

Dear Mom,

I would have started writing sooner, but I had to check for a weight room. I have to stay in shape, even in England.

I hope Severus is okay. I could barely sleep imagining his distress. I still can't believe Slughorn did that! I really just can't believe it! How can he find that so amusing, it's just terrible. I would like to believe that people are all good, but then reality sinks back in.

I am on my way to breakfast and History of Magic.

Love, your concerned daughter,

Francesca Montgomery