5 February 1891
Dear Miss Lukeson,I must stress again that I cannot advise going against the wishes of your father. In my case, the combined support of my mother and brother helped turn my father's opinion. I believe it is that and knowing that I have never been prone to fantasies. I was enchanted by healing, and the academic rigor required, from a young age. It meant the world to me and I believe my father understood this.
What I can advise is to put your whole being into your studies now. I admit I am not the best at remembering the ages of all in our social sphere yet to debut, but I do believe you are still at Hogwarts. I hope you have identified your strengths and weaknesses and, when you find a shortcoming, shore it up with the help of tutors, mentors, and friends. There is no shame in making your education a social experience or drawing on the strengths of others.
My specialty came organically from my studies. I have had an affinity, if you will, for creatures magical and otherwise as long as I can remember. I have also seen injuries and strange wounds that seemed perplexing until one could identify the source of the injury. I find the endless possibilities and combinations fascinating, the ways to help both humans and creatures endless.
It is not always joyful work. Unfortunately, there are some wounds no magic can heal and I have witnessed life lost to such injury. Rarely do I blame the inflictor of the wound, not all creatures think and reason as we can, but that cannot negate the pain felt by the afflicted.
If you feel called to this work, truly called, then I will do my best to assist you.
Sincerely,
Miss Titania Allaway
Miss Titania Allaway
Shona Lukeson