'Dear Uncle Moony,

Hi, how are you? I'm sorry that I caused you to lose so much money because I was sick. But I'm really glad you came and visited, I always love a visit from you. How was last night? I hope the full moon wasn't too bad. Dad said that he and Mum'll be paying you a visit soon enough. They said they need a vacation. Odd, they planned it exactly in the month of the blue moon…strange. How's my other favourite godfather, Uncle Padfoot? Could you tell him I need more dung bombs, I think the teachers are getting suspicious, and I mustn't be seen near the escape.

Love ya,

Jadey.'

Jade smiled, and gave Spirit the letter.

"Be quick, and wait for a response." She whispered. It was a month since the Halloween Dance, and Jade needed to write to her parents, asking if she could stay for Christmas.

'Dear Mum and Dad,

Hi, how are you? I'm fine, no fainting spells, hardy ha, ha. I'm being careful, and I should be allowed to begin flying lessons again next week. The reason I'm writing is to ask if I might stay here at Hogwarts for Christmas. Would that be all right with you?

Love, Jade.'

Jade folded the letter, and gave it to Hedwig, who had just flown up with a letter from…Emily, if she judged the writing correctly.

"Take that to Mum and Dad, please." She said, and opened the letter.

'DEAR JADE,

HI, I HOWP YOU'RE WELL. MISS MARISSA SAYS MY SPELING IS GETING BETA. WATT DO YOU THINK? I CANT WATE UNTIL CRISMAS, WEN YOU COM HOME. I MISS YOU, EVEN THO I ONLY SAW YOU A MONTH AGO. BUT I WANT TO SEE YOU AGAN. I CAN INTRODUS YOU TO AMI. SHE'S MY NEW FREND. HER FUL NAME IS AMIEL, BUT SHE DOSNT LIKE TO BE CALED THAT. I LUV YOU,

LUV, YOUR EMMY.'

Jade smiled. How sweet she is. Then, the smile faded. Oh no! She thought in horror, I'm staying here for the holidays! Wait, it's ok, She comforted herself, Mum and Dad haven't said yes yet, and they probably won't. It's ok. She decided to write a reply, but not mention the hols.

'Dear Emily,

I think your spelling is WONDERFUL! And I'm fine, how are you? I miss you too, and I've missed you since you left, so don't feel bad about missing me. I can't wait to meet Ami, she sounds great. Amiel, huh? I pity the poor kid. Sicily's almost normal, compared to that. Gotta go, heaps of homework,

Love, Jade.'

She folded it up, to give to either Spirit or Hedwig, whichever returned first, and went inside.

***

"Jade." Someone whispered. Jade turned around, and saw Lucy standing there, looking uneasy.

"What's wrong?" She asked. Lucy glanced around the Great Hall, and saw many people watching them.

"Not here." Jade nodded, and followed her out into the cold Entrance Hall.

"What's the matter?" She asked again.

"Jade, I got news from one of my…contacts." Lucy was paler than usual. "He's part of a network of…ex-Death Eaters." She sighed. "He's gotten news of a new threat, another evil wizard, who wants to take Voldemort's place. His name, according to my contact, is Muerte. He's planning on killing all the muggle-borns, but his special target…" She stopped, and gave a dry sob. "His special target; is you."

***

'Dear Jade,

We've heard news of attacks on muggle-borns, so your father and I have decided to take honourary Auror status, and help out. Because of this, we're quite relieved that you've decided to stay over at Hogwarts for Christmas. Emily is staying at her friend Ami's house, and so are the twins. I'd usually have them stay with Auntie 'Mione, and Uncle Ron, but they've gone on holidays in the Bahamas, and their other two kids are being babysat too. Don't worry about the baby, I'll be careful, and your father says he won't let me out on the battlefield anyway. (He's a stupid man, for thinking he can stop me.) I love you, honey,

Love, Mummy.'

Jade reread the letter, then turned it over, and began scribbling furiously on the back.

'Dear Mum,

Don't you even think about going out and hexing. You stay behind a desk, if you please. You might hurt the baby.

Love, Jade.'

She sent if off with Hedwig at once, and ran inside.

"Lucy!" She yelled. Lucy, who had been heading to Charms, stopped, and turned around. Her smile faded when she saw Jade's face.

"What's the matter?" Jade shook her head, as if to say not here. Lucy nodded in understanding, and pulled her into an empty classroom. "What's wrong?" She asked again.

"My parents are fighting Him." Jade said quietly. Lucy nodded, and hugged her.

"I'm sorry, Jade." Was all she said.

Translation for Emily's letter

'Dear Jade,

Hi, I hope you're well. Miss Marissa says my spelling is getting better. What do you think? I can't wait until Christmas, when you come home. I miss you, even though I only saw you a month ago. But I want to see you again. I can introduce you to Ami. She's my new friend. Her full name is Amiel Facade, but she doesn't like to be called that. I love you,

Love, Your Emmy.'

Looks like I made up that long chapter with a short one, sorry. *Ducks rotten fruit and vegies, then is hit in the head with off yoghurt. Wipes yoghurt off her glasses* Hey! I never throw things at you!