H. Bombay
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London

Johann Storm,
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France

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Dear Hannah,

Firstly, apologies for writing this and not falling asleep on your doorstep to wait to speak to you in person. Secondly, apologies for everything I did in the past week or two.

I was not the best friend to you the past week or so since I tried to give up the sleeping potion. I thought I could, clearly I can't, and I'm very bad at doing the whole 'you were right, I was wrong' thing, so I'd appreciate it if we didn't dwell on it.

Colin's obviously still mad at me, so if you are too, I really don't blame you. I wrote to him first, mainly because being blokes, he can just punch me when he sees me and we'll be friends again, and because its taken me two days to work out what to say to you. Yes, even intelligent people like me struggle with it sometimes. Anyway, Colin hasn't returned my owl.[1]

I am really sorry for being a superb idiot.

I'm in France at the moment visiting family. Gave the DoIMC notice that I needed to take some leave, have a rest and change of scenery. Get myself straight, stop biting everyone's heads off. Its good to see everyone here and have a break, but I do miss everyone in Britain, you in particular.

I'm back on Monday late afternoon depending on how thing work out. Would it be possible to visit you Monday night? I don't wish to impose, but I think it gives you ample chance to gloat and seek revenge, if you feel you need to. I won't bring wine, either, unless you'd like? I am in France after all...

Johann

1.	Because Colin's been kidnapped and Johann has no idea at this point. The news doesn't reach the Prophet until the 11th.

Johann Storm
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France

Hannah Bombay
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London

Johann,

I apologise for the delayed response. Things have come up back here which have taken my full attention. But I am once more back on form.

We won’t dwell but that is after you have remunerated your debts for the lost bet.

You might want to check the daily prophet. Colin isn’t ignoring your owls. I attach a clipping for you.

I look forward to seeing you on Monday evening. A friendly face would be greatly appreciated.

Bring wine.

Hannah

H. Bombay
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London

Johann Storm,
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France

(early hours of) Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Dear Hannah,

Merlin, I had not heard! Taking a break from the newspapers for a week was a bad move - thank you for including the clipping. I only wish I could return sooner, to try and help find him. Keep all you can of Prophets for me - so I can catch up on things when I return.

Yes, I will remunerate you. Oh poor Colin.

I am very much looking forward to Monday evening too - suddenly France has lost all its charm and feels like a prison.

Love

J

PS have wine, was visiting vinyards today, its very good.[1]

1.	Hence the less than tidy script, and the actual but not quite intended use of 'love' in signing off. *hic*