[Letter and a small parcel containing the doll (Plum) Daphne won at 'Fangtastic!'.]
Hello Mum & Cee,
Thank you for sending that tin of ginger biscuits. I received them yesterday morning and I don't think they could possibly have come on a better day. Slytherin common room was flooded on Saturday night during the Halloween party (which I'll have to tell you about next I see you all), so we all had to spend the night in the Great Hall. Needless to say, there was a lot of upset for a load of ridiculous reasons I don't have the ink to get into, but the biscuits were a help. Nice timing.
I should also probably say that if Astoria has written you about this already, or if she does, it's likely she's exaggerated the extent of the damage. It was only an inch or so of water, and none of her stuff was ruined. So disregard any requests that you send money so that she can replace things. I checked her things with her - it's all fine.
Cee, I won this doll as a prize during a game at the party. I thought you would probably enjoy it more than we would. If not, perhaps it will make a good chew toy for Scheherazade and Dunyazad.
I'll likely write Dad as well, but I know he tends to be slow with his mail while away, so send him my love when he comes back from Pedra Pintada. I miss you all, and can't wait to see you for the holiday. If you feel another urge to send baked goods, please don't resist.