Dear Uncle Zach

I have made a deal with mother that if I prove that I am responsible I will be allowed to get a kitten for next year.  So if you need help in the bookshop this summer I will help out because that way I can prove I am responsible!

I am very good with books, and will be able to help all of your customers with their books and help them find all the things they need.  I will also help look after your cats and mother will be able to see that I am good at looking after cats. 
Please say yes!

Hope to see you soon

Lots of Love
Emma

April 20th, 1890

My dear niece,

Of course, Emma! You may drop by whenever you would like. You are always welcome at the shop. I may have a few special projects for you this summer, if you're amiable. I have a few children in and out of the shop who are headed to Hogwarts in the near future. I think they would truly benefit from having an older student to speak with who could soothe some of their worries and perhaps direct them to texts that might help ready them for the future.

You may care for the shop's furry imps. Though, they are quite talented at managing themselves. Just be wary of Percival. He has grown cantankerous in his old age, and he doesn't take it lightly when anyone tries to relocate him from his favorite chair.

Since you seem very set on a cat, I have also included a book that Mrs. Billywig swears will be informative as well as amusing. As you know, she is the self-proclaimed mother of twenty-three. I have a strong inkling she is why we suddenly have a pair of calicos who have a habit of clearing off top shelves, but that is neither here nor there.

I wish you all the luck on your upcoming exams! I look forward to your return home.

Fondly,

Uncle Zachariah