Febs,

It is not a personal attack on your ability; incidents over the years have me convinced not only women, but fully-grown men as well, are incapable of protecting themselves in the face of danger. Defence Against the Dark Arts can teach you the spells, but it cannot teach you how to handle the stress of facing your potential demise.

You are no "waifish princess", but neither are you trained in combat. You could not imagine the guilt I would feel if anything happened to you when I could have potentially prevented it. You know I only worry because I love you, not to undermine your independence.

The cinnamon rolls aren't poisoned, are they?

(I'm teasing.)

Love,