A letter addressed to Miss Cassiopeia Black, delivered by a phoenix. Once delivered, the letter opens itself to be read.
I pray this correspondence finds you well. It is with great enthusiasm that I am writing to invite you for cookies and tea, that I might hear about all your adventures in daring Egypt. Also, selfishly, if you could impress upon me anything you think it pertinent to know as a stranger in this strange, wondrous land. How humbling it is, after so many years holed up in the comfort and familiarity of Hogwarts, to be bereft of orientation in one's surroundings! Ah, but I digress. Should you be so kind as to indulge an old man in his queer curiosity, you will find me located thusly at Cottage by the Sea, Everdale. Why, this letter is enchanted to guide your passage, whether you find travel by carriage, broom, or foot more agreeable. Alas, my inquiry into a Floo Network was met without satisfaction. One last favor, I beg of you, my dear companion, Fawkes, has extended his friendship to deliver this letter, since I am without a proper owl. I fear the task may wound his fiery pride, virtuous and wonderful creatures as phoenixes are; if you could please speak to him as one might any witch or wizard, and not an animal or pet. I do so rely on the kindness of my betters.
Your friend,
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore Order of Merlin First Class
Fawkes waits patiently, avoiding eye contact and occasionally preening his vibrant plumage. He accepts any written reply graciously, though does not care to be touched. With or without a letter in return, he eventually Disapparates in a resplendent burst of fire.