September 15
Oi, munchkin!
It’s good to hear from you. I was about to send in the troops to make sure you’re doing okay. Snark hasn’t boiled a firstie yet in her cauldron, has she? Haha, I’m kidding. But if she tries to lure you into a gingerbread house, let me know.
Yes, I remember the food. Feasts were the one thing I couldn’t complain about while I was a student. Plus, I appreciate Hogwarts cooking so much more now that I have to cook for myself.
Biscuits and pastries are the best for throwing at mean girls. The pastries are cream filled, usually, and you can lather up the biscuits with butter. Chuck them and they will go far. When you hear the screams, try not to laugh too hard because that gives you away. Obviously!
Note: throwing food in front of Nico (your potions professor) is generally safe. Any other prof, not so much.
Oh, I see what you mean now. Gunnar gave you knives and the knife talk, didn’t he. He’s a great guy (don’t tell him I said that- you’ll ruin my grouchy reputation)! If you have any problems with other classes or teachers, he’s a good person to talk to.
Do you have any long term homework assignments? (I know, Merlin forbid). I can help you with that stuff through owl.
Oh! Hey! You got into Gryffindor! That’s good. Not as good as Hufflepuff, of course (kidding!), but it will do.
You might spot my name in the paper sometime soon. I don’t expect you to read it but I do expect you to brag about me, journalist hotshot, to all your friends. Kay? Deal? Deal.
Later,
Mags