Mother, I hope all is well at home. Classes are going well here at school. My marks are higher than they were at this point last year, which isn't saying much since they were near perfect then also. I really can't believe how quickly the holidays are coming up. Unfortunately, as much as Amycus and I would love to come home and spend the break with you and Titusfather, we won't be able to come. We will be enjoying our time from the bloodshedstudying for our upcoming exams. It is better for us to remain in one pieceget ahead in our work, than to fall behind by frivilously opening our presents. One particular Sirius Black(I'm sure you know his family) has taken the liberty of showing me the better sections of the library, which I have found much more studying material. I do hope you understand that this is for the better sake of our Slytherin name. Amycus and I want ever so much to leave our damned manor and move far far awayto please you both.
Sincerely, Your daughter, Alecto Carrow
PS. I apologize for all of the smudging. My pen seems to have taken upon a mind of its own.