Dorea,

The Charms assignment? Accident, I suppose, although I'm not averse to reusing bits of parchment. I do it with plenty of casual letters. I'll use fresh parchment if it offends you in some way. It's funny you mention it, though -- I've never found Flitwick to be too bad, but then I'd say Charms is one of my best subjects. (I'll always prefer Defence Against the Dark Arts.) I admit to being slightly offended; is it really so hard to believe I do well in Charms?

Professor Dumbledore does quite like you, I think, though I can't think of too many people Dumbledore doesn't like. He's a great Head of House, though he's sort of creepily omniscient. Do you notice that, or is it just me? It's virtually impossible to get away with anything. I suspect he must be a Legilimens.

Ah, Concordia! Yes, I am rather well acquainted with her. Good girl. We ... have dated, yes, but we're just friends now. I believe her newfound interest is that McKinnon boy.

Crouch is well-intentioned, as I've said, and I have nothing against a good work ethic, I just think he's a little too enthused, is all. I'd hate to be competing aganist him for any sort of job or position, he seems perfectly capable of doing whatever he needs to get a leg up on the competition. It's no wonder Slughorn loves him. Speaking of Slughorn, have you ever been to one of his "parties"? The whole thing strikes me as a little bizarre, to be honest. I suppose it must be good for the Muggleborn students, though, as they wouldn't already have the connections the rest of us do.

Rest assured, I understand the only reason you've divulged this much information is simply to conserve parchment.

Rest assured also that my hopes are securely fastened to the floor, but I do still maintain that it's unlikely we have absolutely nothing in common. As for our families -- I know little about yours aside from reputation, so you'd have to enlighten me. That little Slytherin girl, Walburga, is she a close relative of yours?

I'll see you after dinner, then.

Sincerely,
Charlus

P.S. - Yes, I am sure Crouch would be delighted to do your Head duties for you, though I'd be careful if I were you, as he may mistake it for a sign of weakness or (perhaps worse) a sign of flirtation.

P.P.S. - It may have been cliche, but I'm willing to bet it made you smile, even if only because you were laughing at me.