A/N: Written for the Becoming the Tamer King Challenge, Harry Potter Style continuing the Meeting Azulongmon 1 task, for the If You Dare Challenge, #417 – seen it grow, and for the Writing Scripts Boot Camp, #022 – meandering.
Heartstrings that Stay Black
3 – His Second Letter in Response
Miss Granger,
Do not think your little slip of first name will prompt me to use it as well; I do not care to be so familiar in so distant a manner. Nor will I grace your little tangent about Sherlock Holmes a reply; his name is merely an alias, perhaps an unnecessary one. I have already said what I gain: a satiety for my curiosity, as I am unable to delve further into this mystery myself.
I did not think so, however I will entertain the notion of being more intelligent than yourself. I have known you for a long time, as you seem to have already deduced. You are also correct in the assumption of me being able to "guess" your team: Winky the House Elf, several members of Dumbledore's Army (I envision Susan Bones and Luna Lovegood amongst them) and I might even assume that Professor McGonagall is playing a hand behind the scenes as she inches towards her retirement.
The books you require will not be in the Ministry, I assure you. However I'm sure you'll enjoy the challenge of seeking them so I will leave my assistance at that. I myself do not know where exactly to find such material, but contacts may assist you and leave you a trail of breadcrumbs I can well do without.
I had hoped that which slips past most of magical society would not slip past you, and it seems I have been rewarded. I still wait for you to uncover the answers, and I am thankful for your reply and eagerness. It seems my trust has not been misplaced. I didn't think it would, but one can never be entirely sure.
I know you seek my identity as well, but I cannot tell. Please leave it at that.