Madam P. Zephyr
34 Hawthornvale
Edinburgh, Scotland

Mr. C. Cuthbert
Hall of Prophecy
Department of Mysteries
The Ministry of Magic, London

8 August 2009

Dear Mr. Cuthbert,

I hope this owl finds you happy and enjoying the rigor of a fulfilling lifestyle!  Read on, and please, entertain the favor.

As you may have heard, I have formally submitted my intentions to seek the Wizengamot's approval as Minister of Magic.  There's a long journey ahead and I feel that any wisdom I can divine about the trials to come would serve only to improve my ability to meet them.

Since we became acquainted during your time at Hogwarts, I have been aware that your talents as Seer have been confirmed on multiple occasions and I should like nothing more than to hire you for a reading.  Whatever format or method you think best will suit me just fine - you're the expert of the two of us!

Please reply at your earliest opportunity.  I am eager to begin!

Kindest Regards,

Persepolis Zephyr

Mr. C. Cuthbert
Hall of Prophecy
Department of Mysteries
The Ministry of Magic, London

Madam P. Zephyr
34 Hawthornvale
Edinburgh, Scotland

There are several small ink drops and a few bigger splotches suggesting the reader was hesitant in writing the following:

Dear Madame Zephyr,

I'm pleased to hear that you are running for Minister of Magic, I believe you make an excellent candidate and I'm sure whatever trials await you, you'll have the strength and fortitude to see them through. From what I know of you through our own interactions and what I've read you'll be a fine addition to the Ministry.

Now that being said please bear with me as I respectfully refuse your request. While I appreciate you thinking of me in this endeavour I'm afraid it would go against what I believe in to help you with such a task. I have seen many Seers in my short time since attending Hogwarts, I have known those that have run from their gifts and those that have used them for personal gain. I am neither. I have learned never to ignore my talents but rarely do I actively seek them out. I have made a point not to make readings for others, especially those that may use such knowledge for personal or political gain.

However if you still seek such council I'd be more than willing to refer you to some others who are even greater in talent than myself and would be happy to oblige such a request.

I am deeply sorry for having given such bad news and I do wish you all the luck and success on your journey.

Sincerely,
Cillian Cuthbert

Mr. Cuthbert,

You've cut me to the quick. 

P. Zephyr