A missive from Mrs G. Potter to Miss H. Granger
20th November 2002
Are you still hiding in your flat? I can't believe that Hermione Granger, who is renowned for staring a challenge in the face and swiping it over the head with a textbook, has refused all of her social invitations and had taken cover in her flat. I can assure you that Severus Snape isn't going to pop up from underneath our tablecloth and hex you during lunch. Nor will he appear at The Burrow or at your parents' house. You're being terribly immature, Hermione! So what if he rejected you? So what if he doesn't seem to care that you don't want to work with him anymore? That doesn't mean you should neglect your friends. I think this behaviour is rather ridiculous. Harry agrees, even though he isn't exactly sure what he is agreeing to.
A missive from Mr L. Malfoy to Professor S. Snape
20th November 2002
You are still sulking after she sent the research to you, aren't you? Merlin Severus, pull yourself together! For someone who claims to be outraged at the very idea that you might be attracted to her, you seem to be sulking a lot because she appears to have moved on. You made a terrible mistake in refusing her, and so I believe it is a just punishment that you suffer for it. I am convinced that you are miserable, not because you have lost a work colleague, but because you fancy her as much as she wants you. Deny it all you wish, I shan't hear any of it.
On a side note, I am very pleased that you have finally completed your testing. I shall arrive at the dungeons for three thirty prompt a week today, as you requested. I look forward to seeing your name printed in the research journals, Severus. At least allow that to cheer you up?
An attempted missive from Miss H. Granger to Professor S. Snape
21st November 2002
Severus, please don't toss this letter away. Let me explain to you what happened, about those things you found on my desk and what they said…I really meant what I'd written there, I really would have liked to have gone out with you some time, or perhaps have taken our relationship to a different level – balls to your anger and your silly notions that we're ruining our working relationship. You just have to man up and realise that you and I would be good together. We share the same interests: reading, research, fine wines and good food! And we complement each other too. I just don't understand why you can't see it!
Oh bloody hell I can't send this it's ridiculous.
A missive from Mr R. Weasley to Mrs M. Weasley
22nd November 2002
I have some brilliant news! I know that I've been behaving a little strangely recently mum and, believe me, it's been just as tiring for me as it has for you. But I can finally tell you what's been going on! I got talking to Luna a few months ago in the pub and, well, we really hit it off. I've been seeing her; meeting up for coffee and dinner and that sort of thing. When I 'disappeared' for a few weeks, I went to Spain with her whilst she did some work and it was really great. That's why I quit my job, you see, so I could travel with her and stuff. Then, well, I'm in Mexico with her now and, oh bloody hell, we've eloped! I know you might think it's a bit stupid, because we've only been seeing each other for a bit, but I'm head over heels, you know? Luna says sorry that you couldn't come to the wedding, she wanted you to, but I'd wanted to keep it a secret – keep a bit of romance to it, really. You can have a party at The Burrow for us if you want, when we get back in a fortnight. Tell everyone, please! Thanks.
Mr and Mrs R. Weasley.
A missive from Mrs G. Potter to Mr R. Weasley
23rd November 2002
Congratulations to the both of you! Harry and I are really pleased for you both; Luna will do you a lot of good, Ron. Hermione also passes on her congratulations but, apparently, she was already a bit suspicious. I'm not sure how, but I guess you'll have to ask her yourself! Harry says he's glad you don't work at Sleakeazy's anymore and that you've got yourself a wife because 1) you'll stop sending 'those horrible bottles of shampoo' and 2) you'll finally stop walking around like 'a prized git'. Those were his words, not mine. Mum is absolutely thrilled – she can't wait till you get home to celebrate.
A missive from Mr D. Malfoy to Miss R. Skeeter.
25th November 2002
Rita, I would love to say that I've enjoyed the ridiculous things you have been writing about me in your newspaper, particularly the absurd rumour you started that involved me, you and a preposterous amount of leather, but I find it impossible. Firstly, I would rather kiss Potter's feet than go anywhere near you – I hate you. And secondly, I wouldn't do anything with any woman, let alone you, because I am gay. My boyfriend is called Adrian, we are currently living together, and my father, godfather and all of my friends are absolutely thrilled with it. So you will be hard-pressed to find something negative to write. Print that in your poxy paper.
A missive from Miss H. Granger to Mrs G. Potter
26th November 2002
You're right Ginny, my behaviour has been absolutely pathetic these past few weeks. I just feel so dejected, that's all. For one moment I believed that Severus and I could have started on something special, but I suppose I must have misread the situation entirely. You should be honoured to know that I shall be coming to your house for dinner tomorrow. I'll arrive at about 4 pm, if that's alright with you! We have a lot to catch up on, especially the news of Luna and Ronald's nuptials! I'm absolutely elated for the pair of them!
A missive from Professor S. Snape to Miss H. Granger
27th November 2002
Miss Granger,
Whilst I am aware that you and I have unresolved issues between us, it was imperative that I write to you. I finished the research about the Mortuus Mentis potion, the modifications were complete and it was successful when tested on the rats. However, when I administered the dose to Lucius this afternoon…oh bugger it all, forget the formalities – Lucius is in St Mungo's in a coma. I can only confess that I have no idea what to do. I need your help. Get here as soon as you can, Hermione.
Author's Note: Thank you for all of your wonderful, kind, flattering reviews! They're soup for the lowly fanfic writer's soul! :D