A series of increasingly melodramatic owls
((Backdated to November 1st. This is the last of these, I swear.))
Dear Stephanie,
My father tells me that Ray and Lily spoke with you yesterday, so by now I'm sure you're already aware of what transpired. I just wanted to write and let you know that it's all over now and that everything is all right again.
I wish I had some excuse to give you, or some alternate side of the story to tell, but the truth is that I don't. I made a terrible mistake and allowed myself to be hexed -- I have no reasonable explanation beyond that. All I can do is express my regret and hope very much that you were not hurt by my actions, however indirectly. I understand if your faith in me has been compromised. Please understand that I never meant you any harm, and I was very glad to hear that you were safe.
I may not be seeing you again for some time and for that, too, I apologize. Keep studying and try not to blow up any more trees and I think you'll be fine.
Fraser
Dear Lily,
I'm so sorry for everything that happened yesterday. I have no excuse, save to say that I was not in my right mind at the time. However, allowing myself to be hexed in the first place was an unforgivable mistake; one that, I assure you, I do not mean to duplicate.
I want to thank you for everything -- for realizing what was going on, for stopping me. Most of all, I want to thank you for keeping Ray and Stephanie safe. If something had happened to them, I... well, I would have a much harder time forgiving myself than I already do, so please accept my gratitude along with my apologies.
I'm afraid I also have a favor to ask of you: how does one go about turning oneself in to the Aurors? Do they have an office nearby? Or is it simply a matter of owling them?
Fraser
Ray,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. There's no excuse for what I put you through, hexed or not. The truth is, I know I should be doing this in person, but I can't bring myself to face you and what I've done to you.
I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me, but I realize that may not be possible. I understand if you don't want to see me, either. Frankly, at this point I would understand if you would rather I transfer back to Canada. That's not going to be a problem, as I've asked Lily to help me contact the Aurors. As soon as everything is returned, I'll be putting myself into their custody. I have to pay for my crime and, from what I know of the wizarding criminal justice system, I expect that I will.
I just wanted to tell you, before I go, how much your partnership and your friendship have meant to me and how much
I expect that prison will be very
Ray,
I'm sorry.
I'm turning myself in.
Fraser
Dad,
I can't help but feel like I dragged you into this whole mess. I'm sorry. You don't have to come with me to Azkaban.
Benton
Dear Stephanie,
My father tells me that Ray and Lily spoke with you yesterday, so by now I'm sure you're already aware of what transpired. I just wanted to write and let you know that it's all over now and that everything is all right again.
I wish I had some excuse to give you, or some alternate side of the story to tell, but the truth is that I don't. I made a terrible mistake and allowed myself to be hexed -- I have no reasonable explanation beyond that. All I can do is express my regret and hope very much that you were not hurt by my actions, however indirectly. I understand if your faith in me has been compromised. Please understand that I never meant you any harm, and I was very glad to hear that you were safe.
I may not be seeing you again for some time and for that, too, I apologize. Keep studying and try not to blow up any more trees and I think you'll be fine.
Fraser
Dear Lily,
I'm so sorry for everything that happened yesterday. I have no excuse, save to say that I was not in my right mind at the time. However, allowing myself to be hexed in the first place was an unforgivable mistake; one that, I assure you, I do not mean to duplicate.
I want to thank you for everything -- for realizing what was going on, for stopping me. Most of all, I want to thank you for keeping Ray and Stephanie safe. If something had happened to them, I... well, I would have a much harder time forgiving myself than I already do, so please accept my gratitude along with my apologies.
I'm afraid I also have a favor to ask of you: how does one go about turning oneself in to the Aurors? Do they have an office nearby? Or is it simply a matter of owling them?
Fraser
Ray,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. There's no excuse for what I put you through, hexed or not. The truth is, I know I should be doing this in person, but I can't bring myself to face you and what I've done to you.
I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me, but I realize that may not be possible. I understand if you don't want to see me, either. Frankly, at this point I would understand if you would rather I transfer back to Canada. That's not going to be a problem, as I've asked Lily to help me contact the Aurors. As soon as everything is returned, I'll be putting myself into their custody. I have to pay for my crime and, from what I know of the wizarding criminal justice system, I expect that I will.
I just wanted to tell you, before I go, how much your partnership and your friendship have meant to me and how much
I expect that prison will be very
Ray,
I'm sorry.
I'm turning myself in.
Fraser
Dad,
I can't help but feel like I dragged you into this whole mess. I'm sorry. You don't have to come with me to Azkaban.
Benton