A rather fat owl arrives at the auror office with a package for Fauna. Within it is a letter and these items.


I know it’s early, but I couldn’t wait!

I’m sure you’ll have the happiest of valentines. Soon, handsome young men and ladies will be rushing to take you on a fancy date and give you fancy cards and chocolates! (I won’t be the exception.)

I hope your little plantlet is growing fine! Pretty soon, it should start glowing at night. Don’t worry, it shouldn’t be too bright. If it is, you just need to squeeze the bulb a little to dim it. My father bred those himself, though I don’t think he’s named it yet.

Henry says hello, and she misses you. Mildred is indifferent, but that's better than loathing as I always say.

Happy (early) Valentines!

PS. Don't share the chocolates with Bertie, no matter how much he pouts. He'll get chocolate on all his reports and I don't want him getting in trouble and complaining to me about it. Again.

Flynn,

Thank you! This is the best surprise, and so sweet. Not just 'cause it's chocolate. You know what I mean. You're sweet! Anyway, I can't wait to see you this Sunday though I really wish I could see you now. Think your cousin will let me leave early?

Nevermind. He's spotted the letter, and I can't tell whether he's waggling his eyebrows at me or if he has something in his eye. Better not risk it. Uh oh - I see a big stack of papers coming my way.

Say hello to Henry and Mildred for me! Sir Scuttlebutt says hi!

I'd better send this! You're amazing!

xoxo (is that how this goes? xo? You can tell I send so many of these),

Fauna