June 5, 1997

My dear sister,

You are correct. I mustn't speak your name to our parents. It would be the death of them. I can't begin to tell how much your letter means to me. Though we've been separated our entire lives it pleases me to know that you care so much about me. I already know I love you and we've never even met. I pray to Merlin, that one day you'll forgive me.

You see Gemini, I have been forced to become a Death Eater. Snape's one too so I'm sure you know exactly what that is. I am the youngest Death Eater ever. I hate having to bear this Mark. Well actually starting tomorrow. Mum said I must enjoy my birthday so tomorrow your twin gives up a piece of himself.

Gemini, I feel that I can trust you. Yet we've never met it must be a twin thing. I hate who I am. I am a bully. I torment and bully others. I realized after Harry Potter and his friends were attacked in the Department of Mysteries I am on the wrong side. I wish to help but I have been given a mission.

A mission I can only discuss with blood. Thank Merlin I have a sister! Father would never want to help me or calm me. Mum, would be in hysterics. My mission is to kill Dumbledore. Surprisingly, I have grown to love the Headmaster. But I must do it in order to protect Mum. Father I only care about because Mum would be a mess.

This is why I'm a Death Eater. I hope I can confide in you through out the year. I need to know I can show someone my weakness. Slytherin pride makes that very difficult.

I am sure you're curious as to why Mum is called "Mum" while Father is called "Father". Don't be worried but Lucius Malfoy is a terrible father. He also believes in formality. Narcissa Malfoy however is the best and most loving mother she can possibly be. Mum has a sister who went crazy and another sister who married a muggle born. I should tell you now I hate the term "mudblood" so you better not use it. Okay, I'd be a hypocrite for saying that. But I care deeply for a muggle born witch. Back to Mum, she suffers mentally. Our mother is very depressed. She cares deeply for me I am the only happiness in her life. If she knew you I'm sure you would be too.

Our Mum also suffers from headaches due to her depression. She is very upset that I have chosen to have my arm branded and to kill as much as I hate to see people is ironic since I am a bully in school. It's the only way to make Father proud. It makes me feel so dirty. I hide in a secret room at Hogwarts to cry every time I say "mudblood" or I bully Harry and his friends.

Sister, I am sorry that I have grown up not knowing you. I wish to learn as much as I can. I wish to be your brother. I hope you consider coming to Hogwarts. Train yourself to speak in only an American accent. Tell everyone you are a transfer. I will need the support of my sister.

Your brother,

Draco L. Malfoy