Alice,

I'm deeply sorry for waiting so long to write. Part of it was I wanted to give you time to settle. I know starting something new can be overwhelming even if it is something you wanted to do.

It is also partially because the tiny dragons - there was an infestation of them - seemed to like to torment the owls and after an incident trying to deliver a letter to Daffy, it has taken this long to convince Wizz* that he could leave now without getting attacked. He's fine no matter how much he plays it up, he is just a big baby. Still, I've attached some treats for him.

You'll be pleased to know Sisse has stepped up as the voice of reason after your departure and would not allow me to sneak a tiny dragon as a pet. Though, in hindsight, she'd of never known if it stayed in the dorm her not being a Hufflepuff and all. Darn. Honestly, Momma might have found it cute as well, and surely couldn't be the strangest thing the batch of us ever did.

Oh, and speaking of the batch of us and Daffy. I'm not sure if you've heard but Daffy's opening up her own shop in Diagon Alley on the 29th. If you have the chance you should stop by and say hello.  You can be me since I won't be able to go till Christmas.

Bridget and Callum are doing well and Niamh seems to be settling in. I'm not sure if they've written home - if they haven't, tell me and I'll nag them - so I wanted to reassure you. They've all got everyone watching them so you don't need to worry. I won't let anything happen to them.

You'll have to tell me everything that's happened now that you are a trainee, okay? I wanna know about what they have you doing? What are you learning?
your friend,
Calla