Dear Lincoln Dashwood,

I’m not quite sure I understand what happened here but I think your owl came to my window by mistake? Unless perhaps you’re from Hogwarts? The man that came by to explain everything on my birthday did mention that the mail will come by owls.

I tried to get the owl to go back outside with the book but it pecked at me until I took it. I promise I will take really good care of your book though! My sister caught me reading it so now she’s making me read them out loud to her before we go to bed every night. We both love it so far! These fairytales are far more interesting then the ones my Ma and Pa used to tell us. Don't worry, I haven't let her touch it so it's still in really good condition.

If you’re able to tell me how to convince the owls to take the book back I will try my best to get it back to you so you can give it to your friend. I feel bad keeping their birthday present.

Also I don't know what Hogsmeade is but it sounds really scary. I hope you're okay.

Sincerely,
Ludwig Minty