Hello my dears,

With Christmas just around the corner, your uncle and I would like to know if you would like to stay at Hogwarts this holiday or come home?  If you choose to stay at the school we will have to be sure to write to Santa in plenty of time to be sure that he knows where you will be.  You should also send me your Christmas lists so that I send them on to Santa. 

Let me know what you decide.

(Written in ink only Frida can read)
Does Meta still believe in Santa?

Lots of Love
Aunt N.

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Dear Aunt Nephele,

I do think it wise for me to return home for the winter holiday. I should feel more comfortable studying for my NEWTs from the comfort of my bedroom, and I would very much like to enjoy the Hogsmeade festivities (and, of course, it would be unwise to stay when it would mean missing Christmas Eve church service)!

I appreciate your thoughtfulness. For Christmas I only ask for a new bottle of perfume and a coin purse.

I think Meta has long relinquished her childhood beliefs. She's an independent girl—maybe too much so—and I cannot imagine her entertaining such childish beliefs at her age. Still, I'm sure she would appreciate your thoughtfulness in asking.

Love,
Frida

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