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Letters from Fourth Year
July 1974
Dear Em,
It looks like I won't be joining my dad on his trip away later this month, the dates won't work for him and he has a lot of Ministry work to do, so I will most likely be available around the end of the month - probably. Maybe. Perhaps. I'll let you know.
How are you? How's the summer job? Any new recommendations for me - I'm slowly working my way through Austen's Pride & Prejudice but I'm not sure it's really to my taste.
What do you mean Sirius is thinking about learning how to drive? Can he do that? Is that allowed? I'm not sure it should be even if it is.
Bored at home,
Remus
July 1974
To Withers,
Hope this finds you well! Looks like some of my letters from over the holiday have struggled to find their way to correct recipients. I found Walburga burning a whole bundle of them in the grate the other night, the haggard witch.
As to the case of the mysteriously missing teacakes, it has now been solved - if the giant pile of teacake wrappers under Reggie's bed is any indication.
I keep telling him that [illegible due to burning].
Let's hope Walburga doesn't get her hands on this one. I miss you. I miss you all [letter burnt].
September 1974
[A short letter from James to Em]
I'm sorry for worrying you, Em, but it looks like Sirius is on the mend now. He was a stubborn toerag at first, but he seems to have eased up now Pomfrey's slipping potions into his tea. I know it's not right but - it was horrible, Em. I've never seen him in that kind of state before, I…at least he's safe at Hogwarts for now.
In brighter news, here's a picture of Sirius loopy on potions trying to propose to Marlie - seconds before she hit him with a pillow.
All our love,
James
October 1974
Em, I know that Halloween is one of your favourite times of the year but could you please stop sending me Howl-oweens that scream the Monster Mash at loud decibels for the sake of my poor ears, if not for my embarrassment levels. I mean it, Em, if I hear so much as a Mash or a Monster from you again, I will not send you any pictures of the Halloween Feast so help me Godric!
All my sisterly hatred,
Cass
December 1974
Dear Em,
Wishing you a— [illegible]. Hoping you have a Merry— [illegible]. Season's greetings from your favourite— [illegible].
Em,
Merry Christmas.
Always yours,
Remus
March 1975
Dear Withers,
Do you know if Danders has any books on Animagi? Minnie has set the most awful, gruelling homework essay for Transfiguration and anything you can lend me to help would be amazing. So, you think you could help?
Also, some more tea cakes would be great.
In need of homework help,
Sirius
April 1975
Dear Sirius,
I know for a fact that Animagi is advanced Transfiguration magic so don't try and pull the wool over my eyes, you big eejit. I won't ask what you need the books for, but because you asked so nicely, here's a few simple titles to wet your appetite. But you have given me an idea, you Hogwarts lot are always looking for books on weird and wonderful subjects, right? Maybe I should pitch that to Danders, start promoting titles for Hogwarts students…maybe.
Because you didn't ask nicely for tea cakes, you're not getting any, but nice try.
In need of more polite friends,
Em