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Door #8

For years I had watched the owls arriving at this time of year, bearing wishes of good cheer from friends and relations alike. They were always addressed to my parents and I was usually added on at the end like an afterthought: 'Compliments of the season to Lucius and Narcissa, and Draco'. Once, just once, I wanted an owl bearing seasonal greetings for me and me alone. Once more I read the missive I had just received.

"Draco, with compliments of the season wherever you may be. With fondest regards, your Mother and Father."

Somehow, it wasn't quite how I'd expected it to be.