I am very glad to hear from you. The winter was lovely as the gnomes seem to hibernate, although Rory chased one or two off he'd come back up. Luckily no bites, so at least they seemed to be a little bit weary of coming back to the garden. I will have to get some fertilizer for them, as I didn't think to bring them inside. Is there a kind you recommend? I recently saw some dragon fertilizer, but I'm unsure if it's too potent for them. I did watch a gnome trying to take down a cabbage, so I am hoping that they can be cranky in a good way.

Thank you! We are all well, although they are itching for better weather for some more walks to Padmore. I hope everything is going well at Hogwarts. No more dragons, I hope? I was always worried a student would try to keep one.

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