Mr. Finnigan,
Thank you for accepting my apology.
I'm sorry bribery hasn't worked; sounds like you're dealing with quite the character. Have you tried to flatter the owl? I'm convinced owls have egos, and love to be complimented - call it regal, clever, or the finest mail carrier that Hogwarts has ever seen. If that doesn't work, I guess we'll have to try something else.
A.L.
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