To Mr X,

It is a curious thing that we refer to each other as strangers when in truth we have likely spent a deal of time together in one form or another. Perhaps as partners in charms or half-asleep in astronomy? I certainly do not expect I will ever correspond with anyone in the future with whom I have shared quite so many experiences.

Your musical ability intrigues me and forces me to guess. Are you a talented singer perhaps? Or a violinist? Skill with music is, I believe, a sign of a composed mind and I am glad to find that you have that. I am less thrilled at your surprise over my potion aptitude – without giving too much away it is safe to say it is something of a family trait though further acquaintance with my family can be a fraught thing for some.

Another question to keep things rolling – have you made plans for your life after Hogwarts? At the moment it feels like the whole world but nothing can last forever.

In friendship,