April 15th, 1888

Dear Miss Beauregard,

You are quite right, there are few things that can be cherished more than an evening stroll. As I also find myself using the floo network to get to the Ministry, I find myself missing the outdoors. Weather charms inside a building quite lack the authenticity and charm of the real thing. I have been known to spend the last lighted evening hours strolling, a fact for which my dog is quite happy with. You would think her the most spoiled of dogs for the amount of walks I indulge her. Although, if I am being truly honest, I feel she may be indulging me.

I followed your instructions when I unwrapped your book, you are quite right it is a daunting size. However, I have already begun reading it and have found it quite charming. It is a nice juxtaposition to my beasts book.

I do read a lot of magical creatures, then again it is almost as if I am working at home when I do. I took the course when I was in school knowing that I found animals comforting and easier to speak to than people. It was only natural then that I would take a position in the Beast Division of the Department for the Regulation and Care of Magical Creatures. There are days when my own stories from work seem more entertaining than the texts on beasts that I read. For instance the day someone set loose a cage full of fire breathing chickens in the middle of the office. It took us the whole day to collect all the chickens, only to realize the next day that one had escaped and made its way into the atrium of the ministry. Days later we realized they had laid eggs around the office. It was quite the adventure. We had singed hands and clothes for weeks. It is not uncommon to still find files with burned edges from that day.

I can see the appeal you have for Miss Thumbelina, as I have read several of her stories. It is a worthy goal to never settle for less than you hope for. A goal that I have often enforced in myself.

I hope this letter finds you well.

Most Sincerely,
Mr. P. Adlard

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