Thanks for writing. I was looking forward to quidditch this year most of all - already packed up my beater’s bat in my trunk and all. It’s a shame, about the news, and I’m sure it’s messed up all your training plans for the school year too.

Of course I’ll be at the tryouts. But it’s not your fault if there’s no room, I know I was best at beater anyway. If I don’t get back onto the team this year, I suppose I’ll have to take it as a sign to crack on with all the work we’re supposedly given for NEWT classes. Fun.

I hope your summer wasn’t too bad, this news aside.

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