1982

Dear Dad,

I like Hogwarts and the classes - Transfiguration is my favorite so far - but I am really missing home. I miss baby Ginny and even Ron and Percy and the twins. It's fun here, but I miss my family too. I thought I would be happy to go away from all of you - but I'm wrong!

I have made friends, but I miss Charlie, because he's my closest friend.

From, Bill

P.S. Could you ask Mum to send some sweets, please?

Bill,

I felt the same way you did, son. As the Muggles say, there's an infinite spectrum of possibilities! You will see all of us at Christmas - and we all miss you too. Charlie's writing his own letter to you right now.

Just hold on, son - I promise it's not that hard. We'll see you at Christmas.

Love, Dad

P.S. The sweets are on the way.