I can't seem to put effects on the letters like I wanted here, so words that would be crossed out but still readable will have * around it like this: *example* and letters missing due to ink will be replaced by like this: Hello/H-ll-
Dear Harry,
You boys are honestly so stupid, but at least it's endearing. I can't believe you two thought it would be a good idea for Ron to call you on that *telle* *tela* phone thinge, seeing from how they've treated you in the past. But I could've waited to go back to school if that's all I wanted to write.
First, I never really had the opportunity to say thank you before holiday started, so I'm saying it now. Thank you.
Second, Ron doesn't seem to like the idea of you and me writing letters back and forth. Something about not liking his best mate and little sister being friends. I on the other hand, want to be friends with you. After all, neither of us would have gotten out of that Chamber without help from the other.
Third, for the rest of our *corespo* *corresponda* correspondence, could we just send Hedwig back and forth? Of course to respond to this one it'd either be Erroll with the decline or both to send him home, but after that, he should probably stay for mum and dad's important stuff.
Finally, would you like to come over some time this summer? Ron told me to ask you, but I was going to anyway.
Lo*
From,
Ginny
Ginny,
I suppose that was rather daft of us, but Ron definitely didn't need to shout. Uncle Vernon might have shouted right back, but he does that to everyone. I'm not quite sure what endearing means, but I think it was supposed to be a complement, so Thanks?
As you said yourself, neither of us would have gotten out of the Chamber without the other, so really I should be thanking you. I could tell you were fighting strong, and I would've lost to Tom much faster if you'd not resisted his draining.
I was made to promise Uncle Vernon not to send letters with Hedwig, but as long as we don't get caught. Although, I'm not really all that sure Hedwig would be up to that many deliveries on her own. Maybe next time I could send you some Galleons to buy your own owl. What's the point of being rich if I can't get my friends gifts.
I'd absolutely love to visit sometime this summer. Preferably as soon as possible, and to stay there until term starts back up.
From,
Harry
Harry,
Either you took a while to respond, or Hedwig and Erroll were rather slow. With the state of Erroll, I'll give you the benefit of the old owl and say they were slow.
Maybe we should just thank each other for our survival in the Chamber and curse whoever gave me that bloody book. Mum didn't get it for me apparently.
Owls are rather expensive, Harry. I asked mum if that was alright, and she says you're not allowed to get me or Ron a Christmas or Birthday gift to pay for it if you do. Because I'll be made to let Ron borrow it.
How rich exactly are you?
Apparently dad's been entered into a raffle at work and we could win enough galleons to go visit Bill in Egypt, so we'll have to see if you coming is even available. We probably won't win though, everyone can tell raffles are rigged.
Yours,
Ginny
Ginny
I can promise you, I'm sending these as soon as Hedwig lets me. She needs to rest too, you know. Doubly so with her going back and forth this long distance.
I know exactly who gave it to you, Lucius Malfoy. He was dim enough to put a book inside another book, but clearly dim works.
I don't remember the exact amount that's in my vault, but the pile went about to Hargi's waist, and it was mostly galleons. What I put with this letter was all that was left over from my last trip to Gringotts. weren't you there? You must have seen the pile yourself, right?
Now I'm not sure whether to hope you win the raffle, or lose. I'm sure our owls would prefer of you lost, they'd not have to deliver as many letters.
Yours,
Harry
Dear, Harry.
Hedwig is sleeping peacefully in Pigwidgeon's new cage. That's what I named my owl. Ron thinks it's a stupid name, but as it's not his owl, it's not his choice. He won't stop calling him "Pig" though, maybe because he struggles to pronounce Pigwidgeon. I picked it cause it's fun to say.
Of course it was a blood purist, sacred 28 like a Malfoy. Dad often complains about what Malfoy Senior does at the Ministry.
I was too distracted by the amazement of being so close to the Harry Potter at the time to notice how big your money pile was.
-u- --d D-d c-tai-ly ae-n't o- t-- s-d- o- t-e o-ls, t--n. Th-- w-ise-r ab-ut e--ry t-n m--utes to them--ves, "see y-u so-n B-ll."
Sorry about above, an owl swooped in and tipped my ink jar over. Maybe you could figure out what it says. The letter that owl brought has the results in it though, but Mum and Dad are too nervous to open it. If they don't before I finish sending this, I'm taking it and reading it myself.
Yours,
Ginny
Harry,
You bought Ginny an owl, but nothing for me? That's not fair, mate. Please tell me you don't fancy her or *sumething* something. I thought she did you, but either she's hiding it better, or she doesn't anymore.
Sorry about that telly call stuff, I hope I didn't get you in trouble with those Muggles.
Ginny wants me to tell you we won and that she's sorry for you and the owls.
Your best mate,
Ron
Ron,
I got you all those sweets on the train first year. But I suppose that's not enough. If you haven't already got a new wand, I'll pay for that.
I'm always in trouble with the Dursleys, don't worry. I just hope you have an easier time doing your summer homework. I have to do it at night and hope I don't get caught because they locked it away under the stairs the first day I got back. Thank Fred and George for me, by the way. I definitely wouldn't be able to make it through third year without their lesson in muggle lock picking.
I hope you all have fun in Egypt.
Yours,
Harry
Harry,
Ron tells me you're struggling with your summer homework because of your terrible relatives, I'd be willing to help review on the Hogwarts Express if you need it.
He's also said you bought Ginny an owl, Pigwidgeon is an unfortunate name, but I have to agree about it being fun to say.
And you supposedly promised to buy Ron's replacement wand? You do remember those cost more than an owl right?
I won't reject anything you get me, but I don't particularly want it either.
With Love,
Hermione
Hermione,
I'm not struggling with the work itself, just doing it without the Dursleys catching me. However, a little extra review never hurts.
I have the Money to spare, I'll get you something too in Diagon Alley. What's something you'd like?
Since going Ron's isn't an option, any possibility I could come visit you?
With Love,
Harry
Harry,
Well, you're probably going to get me something whether I tell you or not, so I should make sure I'll actually enjoy what you get me.
I've noticed many of the spells in our school books tell us who made the spell and when, but none tell us how the spells themselves are made. I would certainly enjoy reading about that.
I'm sorry, my family is spending the summer in France, I'm sure these owls hate us for the excesses distances we make them go.
With love,
Hermione
Hermione,
I'll be sure to try and find something along those lines. Might look into it myself as well. I'm not as clever as you, but I can't say inventory a spell doesn't sound bloody brilliant either.
It might also be a nice way to become popular for something I did, not being nearly blown up as a baby.
I hope you have fun in France. I'll just stay here till my letter arrives, I guess, then I can stay at the Leakey Cauldron for the rest of the Holiday.
With love,
Harry
Ginny,
I've seen 'sacred 28' mentioned in a few of our books, but I've no clue what it is, could you possibly tell me? You clearly do.
Do you think you could say hi to Bill for me? I've never met him, but Ron talks about him like he's a superhero.
I've no clue what the splotched part on your last letter said.
With love,
Harry
Harry,
It's the 28 wizarding families that descend from the 28 wizards that founded the Ministry of magic.
I don't remember all of the families, but the Malfoys play up the importance of them being part of it, and constantly point out how far our family's fallen from being part of the Sacred 28, when the Sacred 28 isn't something you can stop being part of.
Also Bill says he'd like to meet you at some point.
Love,
Ginny
Ginny,
Ron and Hermione are getting the same letter.
Thank you for the birthday gifts, it certainly beats what the Dursleys got me.
I have to put up with *Aunt* Marge, she's terrible! Her dogs hate me, and she just about as much. She's not even actually my Aunt, but I'm made to call her it anyway.
I hope I don't lose control of my magic with how much she makes me mad. I can't get another warning.
Harry
Harry,
I don't think you have to worry about accidental magic getting you in trouble, there've been so many frustrated wizard children in this house, those scorch marks on our walls aren't from nothing.
Good luck either way.
Love,
Ginny
Harry,
I've never been in trouble for the numerous times I accidentally set the walls on fire after seeing a spider, so don't fret and try not to get into trouble with your relatives.
Ron
Harry,
Our history of magic textbook from first year explains the function of the trace, but I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who read it. You'll be fine with accidental magic.
Have you recieved your school list yet? I hope you manage to get your form signed. From what I've read of Hogsmead, it's rather marvelous. The closer to the center you get to town, the more magical.
With Love,
Hermione
I can't send anymore letters. I'm sorry.
Harry
