I haven't heard much about what went on in the common room, but I promise Millie, this year is going to be an amazingly wonderful year for you. It will be an adventure! Look at how it's starting, exciting, even if not in the way you expected. Forty points is a lot but you darling, are smart and resourceful. In fact all of us Ravenclaws are, and if any house is capable of winning back those points within the first week it is our house. Just be your good natured self, and the professors will see it.

I'm sure it's scary being put into a different house than your sister. (Although a screaming match seems a bit immature, do remember that she is still a child and frightened to be away from home.) I was terrified when the hat put me into a different house than Senna, but relieved when Daffy joined me. I'm sure she'll come around and have some house pride as the year progresses. Just show her kindness, and please don't attack anyone like Miss Fairfax. That sounds terrible, especially for the first night. I'm sure you did the best that you could, but mostly I am glad you didn't intervene and get hurt yourself. Quin and Dahlia's confectionaries are sure to smooth things over, once the dust settles.

I know you're worried about the points, but as I said, you can make them up. Be kind, participate in class, help out the younger students (everything I already believe you do, because you're such a sweet person, Millie) and you will earn them back. I heard you won it last year, so of course everyone will be doing their best to win it this year, too. As for your housemates, the best you can do is show them you're not that kind of person. Apologies can go a long way. It's not your fault though, Mills. They are who they are and you can't change that. All you can do is keep your chin up and show Hogwarts the wonderful person I know you to be. And I hope when you walk by a mirror, that you see what I see: someone kind who sees the best in everyone.

I look forward to seeing you in a month. I shall have some new tea to try, and maybe I can convince Dahlia to make some biscuits to go along with it. (Or perhaps she'll surprise you by being in the shop too.) I petted the owl and gave him a treat before sending him on his way.

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