I understand, it was quite the same for me. Have you any news of Maisie? Has the baby come yet?

Should Father arrange a marriage for you I believe in my heart you should abide by him. This path I'm walking is hazardous and lonely, and all doors which used to be left wide open for me are now firmly closed. Most of my friends pretend not to know me and whisper horrid lies behind my back. The path of obedience is the easier way. Should you choose to disobey Father you should be aware of the consequences.

Your classmate is very lucky. Becoming an animagus is a tremendous feat.

In hindsight, I don't think it's wise for us to meet in public so soon before your debut. I apologize for misleading you, I simply worry only for your future. Perhaps after graduation we may meet again.

Until then.