Dorian,

Imagine me having a life that does not revolve around you. I’ve been busy, obviously, it seems you haven’t. I was fully intending to write to you when I got the chance, but getting settled into PSYR has taken me some time. And regarding you know what, I’d rather not go into that so if your intention to write to me was to find out if I regret what I did in retaliation to what you did, the answer is absolutely not and your so called joke was not in the least bit funny.

Unstable? Unstable how? Please, do tell. There’s been no such thing as gossip around here so far and I’m rather bored out of my mind. But, it doesn’t surprise me any; my father always said the English had lower standards for their students than we did. But also you must tell me what on earth possessed you to try out for Quidditch! Were you not just lamenting how busy you were this year? I hardly think your father would approve of you tossing away your academics so you could play some frivolous game (which, I think is rather barbaric, if you want my honest opinion. Laurent knows this as well). However, as I do love you, I might see one of your games if it fits into my schedule and Aunt Ophelia is willing to take me. The Headmistress keeps us rather busy here and I only have so much free time.

As for me, I’m doing as well as one would hope. PSYR is no Bellerose, but it’s not terrible and so far I haven’t felt any sort of hatred toward any of my peers, which is nice. We shall see how long that lasts, of course. My mother has indeed sent me plenty of things to remind me of home, though truthfully I didn’t expect her to think of me after everything; she hasn’t really said two words to me since telling me to behave myself before we left the Château in July. No matter, I don’t miss her as much as I thought I might and it’s only for two years, yes? Unless something changes. Like the fact I did something rather bold and I will tell you only if you swear to keep it quiet because I haven’t decided yet if I wish to proceed. I hope this letter is sufficient - send me your Alchemy work as well, please!

Your loving cousin,
Miss Elisabeth Champagne