I wanted to tell you how proud of the lady you are growing into. It was only yesterday you father and I brought you home from St. Mungo's and now you are 17. I can't believe how fast you have grown up.
I hope you have a fun birthday, my darling. Your father and I wish we could be there to celebrate with you. Do let us know when the first Hogsmeade weekend is. I will try to come up to see you if I can manage.
Love,
Mum
P.S. Since you told me about the problems with your DADA book, I bought this one for you.
[Attached to the owl is a broomstick servicing kit and a book on practical magical defense]