January 10th, 1888
Charlie,
That's understandable. The holiday season was a long one it seemed yet it went by rather quickly. I don't know that I had so much as a moment for myself during my break. I apparently overbooked myself with piano lessons as well as trying to fit in time to see my brother. He prefers not to come around the house anymore so it requires extra maneuvering if I'm to ever be able to see him. It's unfortunate we were unable to make time to see each other though. I really would have liked to see you.

I'm glad to hear you had a good holiday though. Ours was mostly uneventful. I quite liked it that way though the most exciting thing I received was a new song book with all the notes for the piano. I hope to use it soon now that I'm back to school.

Speaking of school! A younger student, I believe she's a fifth year and in Hufflepuff, has apparently been keeping a diary of sorts for the better part of a year. Surely she never intended anyone to ever see what was written there but apparently someone got hold of it and made enough copies to spread about the whole school. It's had everyone in quite the tizzy over it all. She even signed her name as Mrs. to a boy she apparently liked! The poor thing is likely to have this follow her through the rest of her years at school.
Always,
Ems