First of all, I'd love to join you at the Painted Lady during your next Hogsmeade Weekend! I shall have to treat you to some ice cream afterwards, or perhaps a trip to Honeydukes. Whatever your heart desires!

Now Tavie, I know that grades hardly matter in that respect seeing as we are so fortunate enough as to not have to work, but they are still important to your education. Just remember, if you get all T's you don't get to re-take the classes! But really, I think you too hard upon yourself. You're intelligent and you know it Octavia Rose.

Mother was just mentioning to me how stark white in your dress would not suit you. Of course she had to mention it was such a pity I was to be the example of what stark white would look like on a complexion like mine, but here we are. She wanted me to pass along that she'll be attending one of your next Hogsmeade Weekends to take you dress shopping. I managed to convince her to stay this time around, as I wanted to be selfish (my words, not hers) and catch up with you myself!

Tavie you must know you can be less formal with me than with mother or father, I truly do not mind your rambling. We will get you ready for your coming out ball, I promise there is no need to worry.

I look forward to seeing you at the Painted Lady this weekend. Shall we say 2pm? Let me know what time you have to be back by too. Is it still just before nightfall?