October 2nd 1894

Dear Miss DeCroix,

Be certain to see me attending the harvest festival in Hogsmeade and think me the most fervent harvest enthusiast in the world, as it was, naturally, always my plan to attend! Nothing to do with a certain mademoiselle, non?

Well, to finally share a dance — how enthralling!

I must find my valet at once, there are some new fashions about town.

Regarding Miss Moony, jealousy is indeed very unbecoming. Moony is a lowly-sounding name, so I am sure you have nothing to expect from the consequence of this connection?

I am aware that the environment of the school at times encourages connections most unlikely; it was much the same for me. You shall see, however, how quickly this is rendered untoward upon re-entering society. So be assured, Hogwarts is the only place you must suffer the ire of girls unequal to you — which the teachers certainly considered in their correct decision to award prefect to you.

In delighted anticipation of our imminent reunion,

Victor