Dear B.

I am most gracious for your forthcoming nature.

While the hosue of Slytherin is certainly not spoken about very favourably (though I myself am not really one to believe house clichés), I must say I have always admired the resourcefulness, cunning and ambition of Slytherins. I must also say I am not quite as adept at practical magic as yourself - well, at least I would assume attaining the ability of transforming oneself into an animal completely would require immense proficiency in the use of magic - but I find your dedication to the art of transfiguration highly commendable.

At the risk of being too forward; perhaps you would like to go and see one of the museum's exhibitions with me sometime? I hear they have some quite interesting artifacts, and the atmosphere would certainly be much more relaxed than at a café or a restaurant.

Awaiting your response,