Dear Severus;
I am very relieved (and practically giddy) to hear that you wish to continue to meet me.
I would truly enjoy hearing more of your ideas. I am especially pleased that you're willing to trust me and listen to my thoughts on your newest creation.
Do you wish to continue at the same place/same time as before or is there somewhere else you'd prefer? Perhaps more private; as walls do have ears and I'd hate for someone to their paws on your work. Either way, as always I'll be looking forward to your response.
Yours always,
Masterless Apprentice
Dear Masterless Apprentice (it almost feels odd having to write this pen name, now knowing your birth name but who knows who the author will show this letter too so perhaps it is best I keep to the pen name),
Of course I wish to continue to meet you, that is, when my potions are not keeping me busy of course and having now met you I do believe you are trustworthy when it comes to my new idea, I'm sure you (unlike some others who shall remain… unnamed…) will not attempt to steal my ideas, or as you so aptly phrase it, get "their paws" on my work.
For convenience, I will say let's convene at the same place as before but earlier in the day, make a full day out of it… that is, if you don't mind. I also know a nice potions orientated café not too far from the place we first met. I don't manage to go there very often but perhaps you would like to go there later in the day…?
Yours,
Severus
A/N: I know, my updates have been awful, please forgive me. They will likely remain infrequent, but less of an infrequency (if you are still interested in this that is). Also if I miss someone's question, I apologise profusely, my organisation system over the last... 20 ish letters has just collapsed and it's hard to find what I have and haven't answered. If i miss it, please tell me and I'll try to answer it, so long as it isn't too similar to a previous question.
Also if you see me repeat a question, please let me know so I can fix it. Thank you all so much!
-Tara