Dear Melody

That is some time yet, dear sister, but it sure does not feel that way with all the pressure everyone is feeling to do well on their NEWTs! I am looking forward to the Coming Out ball. It has always been quite fun the times I attended in the past but now I will be attending as one of the starlets of the night. That does make me feel a little anxious but I know I will be calm once I see your faces in the crowd when I descend those stairs.

As for my gown... I had a thought of perhaps you taking up the design of it? I believe the only requisite is that it be white but embellishments can be any colours. Would you have the time for it?

Of course I also send my love to both of you. Your new gown is so very lovely. Perhaps you could model it for me when I come home for Hogsmeade Weekend?

With the death of the professor, there have been tensions as well as salacious gossip being flung about - so I requested our parents to sign me out for the night so that I might have time away from it. I will be home November 11th and shall be returning to Hogwarts before my Hogwarts curfew on November 12th.

Belle

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