Early Winter. The house of Lestrange family, Prague, 1991.
Autumn left the world so fast, as Hermione felt like yesterday was her first day at Hogwarts and tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Some days before Christmas she received a new letter from Draco. She loved spending winter evenings in her armchair beside the fireplace, and that evening wasn't an exception. Hermione sat down in the armchair with Draco's letter and began reading it:
"Dear Hermione,
Hope you received my letter! It's my first sentence in every letter for you, because you know that I don't trust muggles! (Hermione smiled) You may laugh now or smile, but this is the truth and I can't change my attitude towards them and maybe I will never be able to change it.
How are you and how do you spend winter holidays? Tell me about your loneliness…
I am at home with my family and it seems like I'll spend these holidays similar to previous winter.
I wanted to send you a Christmas gift, but as I mentioned above, I don't trust muggles, so I will keep the gift until I will meet you again to give it to you personally!
Professor Snape wanted to know if you had any accident brewing potions. I think he really cares, or potions can be really dangerous. Take care of yourself in this regard!
I don't know how do you study without professors! I mean, I have lessons at Hogwarts, with professors who explain the subjects and nevertheless, I don't understand, but you study by yourself, do you understand all the subjects, have you success in your experiments and your learning process?
Tell me more about you and your family(I know you don't like too much to talk about your parents, but anyway). It's interesting for me to know about your life. Tell me in details, tell me how you miss Hogwarts and maybe me…
Wish you Merry Christmas and wait for your letter!
Yours, Draco."
Hermione smiled brightly as she finished reading and wrapped herself in the soft blanket falling asleep with Draco's best wishes in her mind…