February 13th, 1971

Dear Andromeda,

Everything will be okay. You can stay with us. You'll be fine. I'll be fine. Bellatrix will not kill you. The tree doesn't matter. Everything will work out, I promise. I'll talk to your sister.

Are you sure no one entered your room? Could anyone have seen a letter you were writing? I promise, no one sees mine, not that the 'Puffs would care that I wrote you. I keep them under my mattress, which is surprisingly heavy. I don't know how it happened, Meda, but it's done now.

Come stay with me. I'll talk to my mum over break, before you come over, and I'm sure she'll let you take the spare bedroom. I can't imagine what it's like, Andromeda, but maybe this will be easier. This way, you don't have to make a choice. Andromeda, if your family doesn't love you after talking to a mud-blood like me, then they never loved you to begin with. However, I'm pretty sure, after meeting Sirius, that your family loves you a lot. At least the younger people. Make sure you talk to Sirius, Meda. Let him know you still love him and Regulus. Even see if he'll pass the message along.

If any of them do anything else to hurt you, I will go after them. Bumbling Hufflepuff or not, I can still throw a punch! Andromeda, that is not okay. Quit trying to be so passive and stand up for yourself! What did you do? Befriend someone whose parents are different from yours? As for me, I can take care of myself, thanks. If Nott, Malfoy, and Lestrange even try to kill me, they will be in the hospital wing for a month. We are still patrolling together. No arguments. Letter will continue, and hot chocolate tonight in the kitchens is also mandatory. Bring Clearwater. I'm going to go after the Slytherin gits who are hurting you.

I have a message for you from Evie. Which reminds me- You're not staying in your dorm anymore? Where are you sleeping? You can't just avoid your house, Andromeda. If you like, Molly offered the Gryffindor Seventh Year dorm, seeing as they have an extra bed. Though, I suppose that would make things worse. Anywho, Clearwater says:

ANDROMEDA CASSIPEIA BLACK! You are my very best friend. You have been since you complimented my pink butterfly hair clip in first year after Eddie spent the entire summer laughing at it. No way are you getting out of this friendship because you had a problem with your family. Do you think I care what all those purists think? I'm dating a half-blood Hufflepuff, for Agrippa's Sake! If you don't talk to me again by the end of tonight, I will personally pummel you into pure pulp! Understood?

So, you are coming over to my house the second day of break. Great! My mum's really excited, won't stop talking about in her letters actually. The twins are awful happy too. I have two questions from the girls in the house.

Number One, from Jane Tonks- What sort of food do you like? My mum can make anything, Meda, so don't be shy and say something really simple. She means full out, three course meal.

Number Two, from Tami- Can you braid hair? I told her I've never seen your hair in a braid, but I know nothing about hair, so you might. You do have two sisters.

Number Three, from Tara- Do you have any dolls? You never struck me as the doll type, but the girls want you to bring any you have. You will be roped into numerous doll weddings if you do. Be warned.

Arthur and Aiden say "Hello", and insist they visit over break if you're coming over. They also promise to attempt to assist in the murder of three Slytherin boys.

Everything will be fine,

Teddy

Je vous promets. Tout ira bien.