21st September, 1894
Beautus natalis, little brother!
To mark the occasion, I have attached two things I hope will cheer you: a parcel of sweets from Honeydukes, and signed permission for Hogsmeade week-ends, that you might use your pin money to replenish your supply when the opportunity arises. After all, third years are—quite rightly—awarded more freedoms to accompany thier newfound maturity.
I do hope that your first weeks of term have gone well. I am curious: which elective subject (or subjects) did you settle upon, in the end? I quite liked ancient studies myself, though while I enjoyed ghoul studies, in light of events in the years since, it did take on a rather existential sharpness as time went on.
Wishing you the best on this day and all others,
George