Owl from Melisande Merriweather to her parents, dated 15 September 1942
Dear Mama and Papa,
Thank you for your Owl. I am studying hard and getting good marks. Thank you for the money. Ekaterin and Angelo and Rodrigo send their regards. You may have heard some wild stories about goings-on here at Hogwarts, but all is under control. The Three Broomsticks did not get damaged much, and I was well clear of the danger.
Magister Goyle has taken over Hogwarts from Headmaster Dippet, and he has a firm grasp on the situation, tho' the House-Elves are prone to be fractious. Magister Goyle has been running drills in the exceedingly unlikely event Hogwarts should come under attack. Gryffindor comported itself admirably.
Love, Melly
P.S. May we receive Angelo and Rodrigo for Christmas? And also their friend Ebenezer? Ekaterin will miss all our school friends so over the holidays, and it might take her mind off the regrettable situation of her family. ♥ M.
P.P.S. But not Rodrigo's brother Tadzio, as he and Angelo do not get on. ♥ M.