Dear Miss Scrimgeour,

I am sorry to hear you so discontent so early in the holidays, quite apart from the company you have to keep - which I am sure cannot be as terrible as it sounds - I know how much you prefer the stimulation of your studies. With that in mind I have enclosed a book I think you might enjoy about the poisonous properties of plants written by a great friend of mine. Even if you do not enjoy the content please do not feel the need to return it to me as I already have three copies courtesy of the author, which I believe may have doubled the print run.

Sincerely,