01 December 1883
My Dearest Evelyn,
I regret to inform you that I will staying at Hogwarts for the holidays. It is with a heavy heart and a heavier hand that I write to tell you that I must stay for the progression of my research. I will be a great asset for the students staying ââ¬â we have many this year ââ¬â as well as for the newer professors in our staff. Well acquainted with my being needed at the school over the holidays, I am sure your household will only benefit from my continued absence. Please make sure our bed is kept warm while I am gone; I will be back for a short visit after I see Balthy and family when I have the time, if I have the time. The childrenââ¬â¢s gifts will arrive the morning of gift-giving via our family owl. I will share my gift with you in the flesh. Please make my excuses to our youngest.
Time is surely our enemy, thereââ¬â¢s naught ââ¬Ënough of it to go around.
Time is surely our enemy, thereââ¬â¢s naught ââ¬Ënough of it to go around.
With much love and regret,
Riley
Riley



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