Hello there. I've been told you've made Head Girl and I though I might pass on some congratulations to you. Well done on beating out the usual Ravenclaw Rule Lovers. Pragmatism Forever. I'm sorry I haven't sent this over sooner but First Year Healing Training is every bit as brutal as they say. Makes NEWT exams look like training brooms. At any rate, good luck this year; it's better sometimes to be lucky than good.
Regards, Ben Sloper
enclosed is one of these done in green and silver.
Dear Jack,
You have to remember is that you are a stupid kid and Dad is not. Swallow your indignation and read that sentence again. I know it won't make you feel any better but neither will rowing with him infinitely. Trust me. Expectations out here are magnified.
I could say some things and you would read them and roll your eyes at the Slytherin-ness of it all. So instead, I'll quote something at you:
Hold to forgiveness, command what is right, and turn away from the ignorant. (Qur'an, 7: 199)
Don't waste the time you have there. I know Mum would beat me over the head for saying this to you, but people are more important than parchment right now. I might not have killed anyone yet, but if I've learned anything the last few months, it's that we're all fucking fragile and impermanent.
I wish I was there with you. TRUST ME on that one.
And be cautious with Flint. I know you have all the delicate tact of a lead balloon, but. Be mindful of outside forces, okay?
Love, Ben
Enclosed is two vials of blood replenishing potion wrapped in a note that says 'for whatever you lose'