Mum,
I know that this owl might not make it to you. God knows Blinky isn't the most reliable at the best of times, and right now isn't the best of times. But I hope this gets to you.
I'm not going to lie to you. I'm scared. Professor McGonagall made the announcement a few minutes ago that there are Death Eaters gathering outside the school, trying to get in. You-Know-Who is out there as well. She gave us the option to leave. I stayed Mum.
I know that you wouldn't want me to put myself in harm's way. I know that this is a really stupid idea. But I just feel that it's something I have to do. I have to stand up and fight for what is right. I can't just believe something is true and have other people fight for me.
I just ran back to the Ravenclaw common room which is where I'm writing you from now. It won't be long now before everything starts. I hope that I see you again, and you can hug me and yell at me never to do something so stupid again. If I don't, I love you. Tell Dad I love him. Jessie and Kate already know. I told them before they evacuated, but just remind them for me. I really hope this is not necessary, but you can never be too careful.
Olivia