Dear Mrs Dursley

by EatYourRikkios

A lot happened during Harry's years at Hogwarts. Incident letters from the school were the only way Petunia knew what was going on in her nephew's life. Each chapter is a year in letters, Petunia's reactions and thoughts will be written if requested.

2. Chapter 2

1 September, 1992

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you that your ward, Mr Harry Potter, has done nothing less than flout the Decree for the Restriction of Underage Wizardry, the Statute of Secrecy, and at least a dozen school rules today.

Upon failing to board the train this morning at eleven o'clock with the other students, he and one of his year mates stole said year mate's father's car and flew it to the school, whereupon they crashed into a rare Whomping Willow that has been on the grounds for decades. As they flew, they were seen by thirteen Muggles, by the last count.

Mr Potter and the other student are now on probation, and any further rule-breaking shall result in suspension or expulsion. I ask that you ensure he understands the seriousness of what he has done.

Sincerely,

Minerva M McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Head of Gryffindor House

01 November, 1992

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you of an incident that occurred at Hogwarts School yesterday evening. The staff wishes to ensure that you have accurate information and dispel any rumors you may hear of the incident.

Yesterday evening, following the annual Halloween Feast, the school caretaker's cat was found Petrified, with three students present at the scene upon the arrival of those students and staff who had been present at the Feast. No students were harmed, and the students found at the scene were questioned. Headmaster Dumbledore has assured us that no harm shall befall the students of Hogwarts School because of this heinous prank.

Mr Harry Potter, your ward, was one of the students present, having attended Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington's Deathday Party in lieu of the Feast. He was found to be in fine health, and was released back to his House Common Room after questioning.

We ask your support, in the following ways:

- Speak with your ward about safety and situational awareness.
- Discuss with them the seriousness of playing a prank, teasing, or spreading rumors.
- Encourage them to report any suspicious activity to the staff.

If you have any further questions, feel free to owl the school, or Floo call the Deputy's office.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts
Order of Merlin, First Class
Grand Sorcerer
Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot
Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards

7 November, 1992

Dear Mrs Dursley,

I'm sorry to bother you so soon in the school year, but I'm writing to inform you that your ward, Mr Harry Potter, broke his arm by a bludger this afternoon in a Quidditch match. I assure you that, had he been brought to me straight away, I could have mended his bones in a heartbeat.

As it is, this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts professor is, shall we say, a little wand-happy. In his eagerness, he attempted to heal Mr Potter's arm, accidentally vanishing all of the bones below his humerus. Because of this, he will be staying overnight in the hospital wing to have the bones re-grown.

I assure you, Mr Potter will be in perfect health by tomorrow morning. Bones are my specialty, and some discomfort aside, this is a simple and painless event.

Which reminds me, I was looking over Mr Potter's file, and could you owl a copy of his vaccination records? It seems we never received a copy last year either, which is an odd oversight, but easily corrected. We need documentation that he's up to date.

I do hope you don't mind my asking after this. I only wish to ensure that the patients in my care receive the best care I can give them.

Best wishes,

Poppy Pomfrey
Medi-Witch at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Healer, Specialty Bone Magics

8 November, 1992

Dear Mrs Dursley,

I'm writing to tell you that Mr Potter has been released from th hospital wing this morning, and I must say, his metacarpals in particular have grown in beautifully; I noticed Mr Potter flexing his hand experimentally, and he commented that his hand didn't feel sore like it used to, after he broke his hand as a child.

I think he may have had a touch of arthritis, but rest assured, if it was there it's entirely fixed, now. I feel I must ask – do you know if the Muggle doctor set the bones properly? Mr Potter didn't give much of an explanation.

This brings me to a delicate question – has Mr Potter a history of night terrors? He didn't sleep very well last night, and the third time he woke up, he mumbled something about hearing a scary voice before nodding off again.

I do hope you don't mind my asking about this. I only want to ensure Mr Potter is well cared for while he is here at school.

(That reminds me, have you access to an owl? I haven't received his immunization records, yet. If you haven't one at home, I suggest sending the records with Mr Potter's owl the next time he writes home, or asking my owl, Hippocrates, to stay when he delivers this. He should stick about long enough to give him Mr Potter's records.)

Sincerely,

Poppy Pomfrey
Medi-Witch at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Healer, Specialty Bone Magics

8 November, 1992

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you of an incident on our campus today. The staff wishes to ensure you have accurate information and to dispel any rumors you may have hears about the incident.

Last night, a student was found after hours, Petrified. We believe he may have been hexed while on his way to visit a Housemate in the hospital wing. Members of the staff have determined that the incident is unlikely to occur again. The following precautions have been taken:

- A Mandrake Restorative draught is being prepared for brewing as this letter is written

- The area in which the student was found has been quarantined and investigated.

- Based on the consultation of a Dark Arts and a Defense Against the Dark Arts Master, the decision was made that there was no further need for alarm, and the school shall continue normally as we go forward.

The health and safety of our students is Hogwarts' top priority, and we are actively searching for the perpetrator of this prank.

If you have any further questions, feel free to owl the school, or Floo call the Deputy's office.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts
Order of Merlin, First Class
Grand Sorcerer
Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot
Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards

7 December, 1991

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you that your ward, Mr Harry Potter, has signed on to stay at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft of Wizardry over the Christmas Holidays. Should you wish to change this, please owl the school or Floo the Headmaster's office.

Happy Holidays,

Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Head of Gryffindor House

17 December, 1992

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you of an incident this afternoon involving your ward, Mr Harry Potter.

During a Dueling Club meeting, Mr Potter was asked to participate in the a demonstration of the Disarming Charm with another student, at which point he began speaking Parseltongue, a Dark ability, and ordered a Summoned snake to attack a muggleborn student.

Mr Potter was removed from the meeting. Mrs Dursley, I implore you to impress upon your ward the consequences of Dark Magic. He must understand that magic such as this, such as the type used to murder his parents and countless others, is unacceptable and not to be used.

Please, again, write Mr Potter and ensure he understands the seriousness of this situation.

Regards,

Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts
Order of Merlin, First Class
Grand Sorcerer
Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot
Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards

18 December, 1992

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you of an incident on our campus today. The staff wishes to ensure you have accurate information and to dispel any rumors you may have hears about the incident.

Yesterday afternoon, a student and one of the House ghosts were found by another student, Petrified. We believe they were hexed during class hours, when the prank was unlikely to be witnessed. The following precautions have been taken:

- A Mandrake Restorative draught is being prepared for brewing as this letter is written

- The student found at the scene has been questioned.

- Based on the consultation of a Dark Arts and a Defense Against the Dark Arts Master, the decision was made that there was no further need for alarm, and the school shall continue normally as we go forward.

The health and safety of our students is Hogwarts' top priority, and we are actively searching for the perpetrator of this prank.

If you have any further questions, feel free to owl the school, or Floo call the Deputy's office.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts
Order of Merlin, First Class
Grand Sorcerer
Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot
Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards

(P.S. - Mrs Dursley, if you would, I ask that you write Mr Potter telling him that wandering during class time is poor behavior, and impress upon him that Dark Magic is a slippery slope not to be tread. Regards.)

8 May, 1993

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you of an incident on our campus today. The staff wishes to ensure you have accurate information and to dispel any rumors you may have hears about the incident.

This afternoon, two student were found after hours, Petrified. We believe they were pranked as they left the school's Library. Members of the staff have determined that the incident is unlikely to occur again. The following precautions have been taken:

- A Mandrake Restorative draught is being prepared for brewing as this letter is written

- The area in which the students were found has been quarantined and investigated.

- New rules have been put in place forbidding students from walking the corridors without a teacher present.

- Student are now being escorted to their classes by their professors and Prefects.

- An early curfew has been put in place to discourage further misbehavior.

- Extracurricular activities, such as club days, Hogsmeade weekends, and Quidditch, have been cancelled until further notice.

The health and safety of our students is Hogwarts' top priority, and we are actively searching for the perpetrator of this prank.

If you have any further questions, feel free to owl the school, or Floo call the Deputy's office.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts
Order of Merlin, First Class
Grand Sorcerer
Cheif Warlock of the Wizengamot
Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards

9 May, 1993

Dear Mrs Dursley,

It is with mixed emotions that we write to inform you that Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Albus Dumbledore, has suddenly resigned, as of yesterday evening.

Mr Dumbledore has been a familiar face at Hogwarts for over fifty years, and his service to the school shall be remembered, as the service of all our illustrious Headmasters and Headmistresses are remembered.

The Governors now face the simple task of seeking Mr Dumbledore's replacement. Until further notice, Deputy Headmistress Professor Minerva M McGonagall, Order of Merlin Second Class for her efforts in the Grindelwald War and accomplished Transfiguration Mistress, shall take his place as Acting Headmistress, and our beloved Professor Filius Flitwick, the renowned Dueling Champion and the foremost Charms Master alive today.

We on the Board do, as ever, eagerly seek input from the parents of Hogwarts' students. Feel free to write Chairman Lucius Malfoy with suggestions and thoughts on this decision.

Interviews of candidates for permanent replacement shall take place over the summer holidays, with a second round occurring in August. We anticipate a seamless transition of leadership by 1 September, 1993. We are eagerly looking forward to the new possibilities awaiting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!

Yours in Fellowship,

Lucius Malfoy, Chairman
Augusta Longbottom, Clerk
Melinda Giles
Greyson Brown
Lester Crabbe
Florian Fawley
Teresa Prewett
Garrick Ollivander
Bernard MacMillan
Rupert Bulstrode
Alfred Cattermole
Matthias Davies

9 May, 1993

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you that with the removal of Albus Dumbledore as Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Dark Wizard who had been Petrifying the students and faculty, Rubeus Hagrid, has been apprehended.

The governors shall immediately begin seeking out a new keeper of keys and grounds to replace Mr Hagrid. Rest assured, the criminal shall pay for his crime in Azkaban Prison.

Yours Most Sincerely,

Lucius Malfoy
Chairman of the Board of Governors.

6 June, 1993

Dear Mrs Dursley,

I'm writing to let you know that your ward, Mr Harry Potter, is staying in the Hospital Wing for a few nights. As I'm sure you're aware, there has been quite the upheaval at Hogwarts lately, and Mr Potter has somehow managed to get into the middle of it. From what I understand, he discovered the creature being used to Petrify students this past school year, and ran after it.

Mrs Dursley, I'll be frank: your ward took it into his head to battle a sixty foot long, thousand year old basilisk this evening, and is only alive at this moment because the Headmaster's phoenix healed him from the snake's poison. Mr Potter is a delightful child, and has a keen mind that I rarely see the likes of outside of the Auror department. I would hate to see him put himself in danger due to an ill-placed sense of heroism. Please, discuss this with your nephew, I implore you. He needs to understand that there are adults at the school he can go to with these things - his Head of House, the Headmaster, the Deputy Headmistress, or myself. It is our job to be there for our students, and I'm not entirely sure he grasps that.

This being said, aside from a small puncture scar on his forearm, Mr Potter is in fine health. Phoenix tears are extraordinary in their healing powers, as this proves. He will, however, be kept in the hospital wing for the next day or so, for observation. He and the girl he saved in the chamber will both be staying nights, to ensure that they're recovering from these... events.

I admit to being more worried after their mental health than physical. If I may, I would suggest finding a Mind Healer for Mr Potter this summer. I would normally say to go to a Muggle psychologist, as you live in the Muggle world, however, lying about what happened won't help Mr Potter, and he would have to should he speak to a non-magical professional. If you like, I can send you a list of Healers I would recommend for Mr Potter.

Yours Truly,

Poppy Pomfrey
Medi-Witch at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Healer, Specialty Bone Magics

7 June, 1993

Dear Mrs Dursley,

This letter is to inform you of the reinstatement of Albus Dumbledore and the overturning of groundskeep Rubeus Hagrids unlawful imprisonment in Azkaban.

In addition, Chairman Lucius Malfoy has resigned from the board, and a new governor shall be appointed by the Board post-haste.

Yours in Fellowship,

Augusta Longbottom, Clerk
Melinda Giles
Greyson Brown
Lester Crabbe
Florian Fawley
Teresa Prewett
Garrick Ollivander
Bernard MacMillan
Rupert Bulstrode
Alfred Cattermole
Matthias Davies

8 June, 1993

Dear Mrs Dursley,

I write with the greatest of pleasure in telling you that your ward, Mr Harry Potter, has received an award for special services to the school. He was in fact instrumental in the defeat of the basilisk used this past year to terrorize Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and proved himself a singularly kind individual when he raced to defeat it so as to save a first year girl.

Young Mr Potter is shaping up to be quite the young hero, and I admit that he is a far greater wizard than I ever could have hoped. I do implore you to continue whatever it is you have done to produce this brave, caring, selfless individual, for the world would by far more grim without him and those like him. For that, I thank you. People such as Mr Potter are a rarity one can only ever hope to meet, and it is my delight to see him.

Regards,

Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts
Order of Merlin, First Class
Grand Sorcerer
Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot
Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards

12 June, 1993

Dear Mrs Dursley,

Sorry to bother you again so close to the summer holidays, but I'm certain we both know how good students are with delivering letters home! I'm only writing to ask after Mr Potter's immunization records - we never did receive them. Please owl them this summer, or have Mr Potter bring them to school next term.

Thank you ever so much for your cooperation,

Poppy Pomfrey
Medi-Witch at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Healer, Specialty Bone Magics

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Notes - is the changing font hard to read? I'm putting it in to differentiate between senders, but if it's hard to read, let me know! Thanks!

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5 November 2013

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