I've done an awful lot of thinking and I would like to remain in the Minister's Office for the time being. If that is at all possible, of course.

Auntie, I know my timing must be suspect considering the conversation I had with Auror Scrimgeour the other day. I can assure you that has nothing to do with my decision. I know I was in the wrong to have spoken so cavalierly before the Head Auror. I was being overconfident and I can assure you that is not a mistake I will make if you allow me to continue on as your employee.

However, there are a number of reasons why I've come to this decision. The main reason being I feel I would be of more use to the Minister's Office than the Auror Office. If I were to become an Auror trainee next month, I would have to wait three years before I would be allowed to help the war effort. In my understanding, Auror trainees are very limited in what they can do. I would still very much like to become an Auror, but I have to think practically. I've interned in the Minister's Office for three summers now. I've a vast knowledge of the way our government works. I'm familiar with the routine of the Minister's Office. I could be very useful to you, especially in Gibbon's absence.

Have you noticed anything strange between your uncle and my Auntie? I had lunch with them yesterday and I suspect he was uncomfortable with my presence there. Perhaps because they were on a date? I'm not familiar with what dates look like so I cannot be certain. But he does disappear into her office for extended periods of time quite frequently. Which is suspect, I'm sure you can agree.

Are you going to visit Piper Pettigrew in St Mungo's? I know we aren't Head Boy and Girl any more, but I feel obligated to give a show of support. Her brother tells me she fell victim to Fenrir Greyback. I'm going to visit her Friday night, I believe, if you would like to join me. I thought I would ask Mama to bake a casserole. I'm sure Piper's plenty of flowers by now and I can't imagine the food at St Mungo's is very good.

How does your family feel about what's happening? I know you enjoy dating Muggleborns, but I'm curious what your parents think of what the Death Eaters are doing. I asked my Papa and he said he was only worried my Auntie would work herself to death. And Mama told me she doesn't have the head for politics.

May we have a picnic soon? Also, champagne on its own was ghastly, but perhaps we should try it in mimosas.

Are you nervous for your NEWTs at all? I confess I am a bit nervous myself, but not terribly so. I suppose I'm more nervous about what comes after our NEWTs. We won't be Head Boy and Girl for very much longer. I'm a little disappointed the quill was never found. Most people seemed to have forgotten about it, but it would have reflected well on us, I think, if it had been returned while we were still Head Boy and Girl.

How are your nerves faring today? Would you like to take a break from looking after Gladys and take a walk with me instead?

I think we should take measures to ban those shirts at Hogwarts. But I'm hesitant to broach the subject with Professor McGonagall. She seems to have been in a wretched mood this week. Though, I suppose we could wait until either one of us sees one on school property, but you did see Thisbe wondering where she could find one, didn't you? I'm sure it's only a matter of time. I think Daniel and Gladys are is dim enough to accidentally purchase and wear one without truly understanding its deeper meaning.

Auntie, are you disappointed with me for the quill's being stolen?

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Do you think people look poorly on us for not being there? I'm still kicking myself for leaving. Do we know how many students were still there yet? Perhaps we should arrange a luncheon for them to lift morale.