Dear Hermione;
It has only been two weeks, and I am already utterly bored. From the first moment I arrived home, my mother has been droning on and on about garden parties and afternoon teas and I want to stab this quill in my ears to stop hearing about it. I know I am to be 'Proper Pureblood lady' but I am only 15 and not slated to get married until I am 18, can I not have one summer where I just relax. Enough about my dreadful summer vacation how has yours been so far? I imagine with Dumbledore there will be no shortage of things to learn so you must be happy. Evan has been just as miserable as I have, so I do hope that brings you some joy. All he does is sulk and follow father around like his shadow. He made the excuse that it was time to learn the family business but this is the first in hearing of Evan being even remotely interested in that. I must go now, mother is using the house elves to pester me into helping her deciding on the colour scheme for next month's Garden party. Consider this your formal invitation! I do hope you can come.
All the best;
Druella
Dear Hermione;
How has your summer been so far? Mine had been as dreadful as you can probably imagine but it is nice to be free of that stifling potions room. Will you be going to Druella's garden party next week? I received my invitation last week and her letter mentioned she invited you and Philomena. DO say you will come! It will be lovely to catch up and be able to socialize outside of a school setting. I know my parents are interested in meeting you as well with how much I've been talking of our school year together they are positively brimming with curiosity. I will see you next week!
Walburga.
Hello Hermione;
It was lovely seeing you at Druella's party last week. My parents also extend their greetings as well, they were positively enamored and intrigued by your theories and thoughts on obscure magical creatures. My father and brother won't stop investigating those 'Nargles" you mentioned. I know you were nervous about mingling at the party but you did very well. I have heard nothing but good things and furthermore, some of our unattached male classmate's parents have been talking about messaging Dumbledore. Don't worry though, I'm sure Dumbledore wouldn't match you with someone you didn't have anything in common with. I hope we can get together again before the school year.
All the best;
Philomena
Hermione;
You were the runaway hit of the garden party last week! My mother was so impressed with you that she didn't even care about your situation (and I do mean that in the best possible way) She questioned why Evan wasn't escorting you and I had the sincere pleasure of informing her that he had the chance and messed it up for Charlotte Little. She was so upset with him that she didn't stop shaking her head and sighing. I know that doesn't sound like much but trust me in her mannerisms it was filled with such disappointment in him. She asked if you would like to come around for a supper and I told her I would ask so this is me asking. I personally think she's going to try and reconcile you and Evan so if you accept please be ready for that.
Druella.
Miss Hermione Granger
I apologize for the letter out of the blue. I am Septimus Malfoy- the father of Abraxas. We had met at the Black's garden party and had a lovely stimulating conversation about ruins. I know you were not expecting a letter from me so I will get to the point. I am writing you to inform you of my intentions. I have already written your guardian Dumbledore about my wishes to enter into conversations about your potential betrothal to my son. This letter was extended as an act of good faith as my son tells me you are unlike most witches and would not appreciate things being done behind the scenes.
Cordially
Septimus Malfoy
Hermione
It's Abraxas. I'm not sure if you will receive mine or my father's letter first but know this wasn't my idea. Of course, he wouldn't listen. I tried to explain that you valued your school work more than marriage but that just made him think that "made you the perfect Malfoy bride." He thinks how smart you are and your familiar relations make for the perfect union. He doesn't seem to be dropping this so I wanted to give you a heads up.
Abraxas.
Hermione;
I just heard from my mother that you are in talks with Abraxas? Is this true? She was goading Evan saying how you could have been his but he messed up his chance for a "little blonde tart" Her words not mine although I share her thoughts. Is this true? I can't wait to catch up in person, only two more weeks until the train back school for sixth year. This is going to be the best year! No OWLs and NEWTs are not until next year. Write back soon.
Druella.
Hermione
I apologize for it me not writing to you sooner. I admit I wasn't sure what to write after how things were left at the end of the school year. I do not get much correspondence from school during the summer due to lack of owls, initiating correspondence proves difficult. I wanted to apologize for my actions near the end of the year. It was wrong of me to act out the way I did no matter my feelings or thoughts. If you would allow me, I look forward to reconnecting this school year and moving on from my transgressions.
Tom
Hermione;
I am so sorry Hermione. I overheard my father tonight. Know that although I did not want this myself, it is not a hardship on my side and I will endeavor to make this as amenable as possible. I'll see you next week.
Abraxas
Miss Granger.
I am pleased to inform you that myself and your guardian, Albus, have come to a dowry agreement and have come to a mutually beneficial contract. The wedding is to take place after the next school year as both you and Abraxas will be of the age of majority.
Septimus Malfoy.
Hermione slumped back in her seat, "Well fuck."