Glad to hear you're well. It would take several large pieces of chocolate and a restraining order against your mum to divulge that secret, but perhaps when I see you next I'll let it slip.
Does Sirius know about this bird of yours? I hope not, or you'll likely be in for trouble. My lips are sealed.
I should be up to the school around Oct 6th to pick up a package. I'll try to stop in.