Headmaster,
I am very grateful for the correspondence, and would be happy to help you out in any way I can. I realise that I have not yet apologised for my actions at the end of last term – let me offer them now and I hope nothing was damaged that cannot be replaced. I would be happy to pay for any damage, just tell me how much I owe you, sir. However, I cannot leave home just yet. Would you please relay the message to the Weasleys, and let them know that although I am exceedingly grateful to them, I must decline their offer until a later date. I would love to spend the last week before school starts again at their house, and I hope to here from you if you would like my help on Friday evening, or indeed any other time.
Harry Potter
He signed the letter, and sent it off with the bird that brought the welcome news. It was only afterwards that he realised he hadn't asked about owling Ron or Hermione to let them know he was ok. He also forgot about Remus.
Sirius…
No! I wont think about it – I can't.
Steeling himself, Harry wrote another letter to Dumbledore, and sent it off in trepidation, hoping it was allowed and that Hedwig would not be harmed by some unknown wards.
Headmaster,
I now realise that I failed to ask some key questions in my last letter, and to answer some too!
I am fine, and actually having the first good summer holiday in a long time. Aunt petunia has let me eat whatever I want, whenever I want, as long as I cook it. Could you please tell Professor Lupin if you see him? Oh yes, please say that I am actually a good cook!
I am very wary of sending this owl – I haven't received any save for the daily prophet and I do hope I am allowed to. If I may owl my friends, could you perhaps tell them that I miss them and am allowed to receive owls?
Also, if you don't mind and can and everything, could I have a book to read on Occlumency – I didn't get much instruction last year, and I am planning on asking for more lessons, but I would like a reference point. Even if Occlumency doesn't keep Voldemort out of y head, I can't help thinking the talent could be useful in other ways. I have heard that it helps keep the mind organised, and a well-organised mind can only help in life!
Thank you very much for reading, and I hope to hear form you or Remus soon,
Your,
Harry Potter.
I have to go to sleep now as it is nearing 11 and I have to be up at 8 tomorrow. Sorry about the shortness, but the next part wouldn't really fit with all the letters.