That poor owl, having to fly to Scotland and then all the way south. Took her a day or few to make the trip, but upon arriving she was provided with many treats and a warm perch.
K. Greyfriar
Greyfriar House. Tilberthwaite Wood,
Thanington Without, Canterbury, Kent
Kurby Bagnold
Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures
Ministry of Magic
29 December 2011
Mr. Bagnold,
Ah, Ministry Regulation WW-2947☾-⋋, just rolls off the tongue. Despite the melodic cadence of Ministry Regulation WW-2947☾-⋋, it does not inspire any convenience, so we'll have to make due with going out of my way no later than the 2nd of January. Try the afternoon and evening hours of 30 December through the 1st of January.
Your typist should be commended for her sign-off. Truly off-putting and in-character.
Tolerantly,
K. Greyfriar
Headmaster of Hogwarts
Ever at your service