I had planned to send you a note of congratulations after yesterday's match, but considering the way things ended that doesn't particularly seem to be the right tone. Billie and I did go to watch the match and she was quite pleased with your performance in the beginning (she nearly lost her hat when you scored the first goal, she was cheering so fiercely), but I don't think either of us anticipated quite the level of violence we had in store for us. To be honest, if I had known how it would end I don't think I could have justified buying her a ticket, no matter how much she likes you — but in any case I am glad your kneecaps survived the match.

I'm not sure whether the way it ended has scared Billie off of Quidditch or not — she was more concerned, strangely enough, with how you were faring in the light of the news. I can't imagine this is the first time you've witnessed a traumatic bludger injury, given your profession — but it may indeed be the most severe, and I'm not certain how much, if anything, you saw from your vantage point — so let me join Billie in hoping the incident has not affected you. We won't be attending the second half of the match but are both wishing fervently for your continued safety and good luck on the pitch.

I don't think I ever properly thanked you for meeting with her last month, and wanted to correct that oversight now. While Billie is certainly still nervous about school and everything, I think having the chance to talk with you (and to see you play yesterday) has been a boon to her confidence. I'm indebted to you for that. If there's ever anything I can do to repay your kindness, I hope you won't hesitate to let me know.

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