Well you know I always preferred homework over some of the stupidity of our peers, but I’m shocked to hear there isn’t more ready entertainment! I heard everything came to a standstill because of the small dragons loose, are you trapped inside? That would drive me absolutely mad, personally. I’ve sent you rescue materials for the mind, at least, though a poor substitute for lack of good gossip.

You know I cannot possibly commit a deep dark secret in writing, it will have to wait until your next Hogsmeade weekend! Though I will confide that if we are to trust our security to the men of the ministry, we’re in poor shape. I had a chance encounter with the Assistant Head of the DMLE, and he was a horrifically self-important man, perverted, French, and worse, easily outwitted by yours truly. Juniper had her own encounter with a gentleman of the DMLE, head of hitwizards no less, and she turned his coattails to serpents. What a riot, these idiot men. I’m glad the nightmare of the balls of the Season are winding down finally.

On the other hand. Flint Institute has been phenomenal! We are only just starting, so the materials have been hardly anything exciting enough to write about, and I haven't met many people yet. Though I may take up Legilimency, in addition to the advanced Transfigurative work I’ve been doing. I started my research project this Summer and it’s quite fun being able to focus on just the subjects I’m interested in.

What electives are you taking this year? Anything interesting?

Ps. Oh, my little brother Chuntao started this year. He’s a Ravenclaw, but keep an eye out and let me know if he gets into any trouble, yeah?

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Included is a small care package of snacks, and a book about the world’s most dangerous magical creatures with an old restricted section label rubbed off it.

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