I hope you're doing all right. I got your letter a few days ago. I know I shouldn't have gotten arrested but I don't think you understand what it is like for those people. So much has changed since Mum you left England last time. I doubt it's going to happen again so you can stop lect being upset about it.
[...]Anyway, in Dark Arts class I was telling everyone how great you are and how you've come up with so many great ideas about fighting dark magic and protection through charms, arithmancy and other magical means. And Defense, too. Of course. I was wondering if you could send us some of the books you recommend or just let me know the titles if that gets the post back faster. I'll pay you back for them, promise.
I'm doing okay. School is really rough right now. Like I said, things are changing a lot. We have new professors and they are really interesting and different. I wonder what you'd think of it. I bet you wouldn't have any problems. Oh, and I didn't get Head Girl. I know. I tried really hard but they gave it to Pansy. Remember her? Just makes me a little more jea You were a really great Head Girl. Ernie got Head Boy, so I'm really really happy for him. He deserved it.
Anything exciting in Egypt? I've been watching the international page for news but I haven't seen much. I hope things are okay.
Dad's okay. I wish Otto spent more time with him but you know how he is. He's always got so much to do. The two of you are always so busy. I