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Lily Evans
July 5th, 1977
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Sister,
I wanted to congratulate you again on your wedding. You looked so lovely and happy that I’m still teary-eyed thinking of you walking towards Vernon. I hope your honeymoon was as wonderful as the wedding.
I want you to know I wish you the best in every part of your life.
Are you free sometime before September? I’d love for us to go out together, just the two of us, before I return to school. Please, I just want us to talk. We used to be so close, and I only wish for us to be like that again.
Pick a day, and I’ll make every arrangement to be free.
I love you Petunia.
Your sister,
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
July 15th, 1977
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
I haven’t heard from you since my last letter, and I can’t seem to be able to phone you. Please, just let me know you’re alive and well. Tell me when you’re free.
I love you,
Always,
Lily.
Lily Evans
August 20th, 1977
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia Evans Dursley,
I’m going back to school soon. Let’s talk before I do.
If you don’t answer this time, I’ll come to your house and drag you out for coffee by your hair if I have to.
Love you,
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
Septembre 7th, 1977
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
How are you? How is married life? Have you already redecorated the house?
It was wonderful to see you—thank you again for agreeing to meet. As promised, I’ll keep you updated on everything happening here. Once again, please don’t worry. I’ll do everything I can to make sure you, Vernon, and our parents are never left in the dark.
I’ve enclosed a copy of The Daily Prophet so you can see for yourself that everything I’m writing is true. Fifteen people were killed recently, and I’m certain it was an attack by this new group, the "Death Eaters." They’re targeting non-magical families with children in school. The papers say they’re extremists trying to "purify" the magical world, and it’s horrifying. As you can see, a few have been arrested, but it’s not enough. James says the Ministry is doing everything possible to stop things before a full-blown war starts.
I’ll keep you updated, but please be careful. I’ll be back in London by December. I’ve already explained to Mum and Dad that I need to place some protective spells on their house, and I’d like to do the same for yours. It’s just to ensure you and Vernon are safe.
For now, I’ve included a small magical pouch of herbs. I know you hate everything to do with my world, but all you have to do is bury it in your garden, right by the front door. It will protect you until I can be there to do more.
Please, Petunia, just trust me on this.
Love you,
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
September 17th, 1977
To Petunia Evans Dursley,
Petunia,
How are you? In your last letter, you mentioned worrying about your neighbors seeing an owl flying in and out of your house. So, from now on, I’ll stick to non-magical mail, but I’m afraid it will take a bit longer. From what I understand, while owls deliver letters in a day or two, this way will take over two weeks. Let me know when you receive this letter—I’d love to see if that’s true.
Thank you for agreeing to plant the pouch. I swear it’s necessary, and it will protect you until December. Did you talk to Vernon about it? If you’d like, I can send another one for him to keep in his car or even at work.
As for some news: James will be spending Christmas with me. He’s expressed a desire to make amends with Vernon and has offered to spend a full day with him. What do you think? Would that be a good idea?
In the meantime, maybe we could spend a little time together, just the two of us? There’s something important I’d like to talk about.
Let me know what you think.
Always,
L.
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Lily Evans
October 29th, 1977
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
It took more than a month (!!!!) for this exchange of letters. This is outrageous! But I’m glad to hear it’s become easier for you to send them now.
So, you’ve decided to stop working, from what Mum told me. And I hear it’s because you’re expecting! Congratulations! I hope you’ll soon have the perfect little family you’ve always dreamed of.
I’ve sent you another mix of herbs. Just hide it in Vernon’s car, somewhere he won’t find it, if you’re worried he wouldn’t agree to it. But, if he does discover it, please explain what it is? I know you both dislike magic, but this isn’t the time to turn down a bit of protection.
I completely agree—James spending the whole day with Vernon isn’t the best idea. I’ll talk to him, and I promise he’ll be on his best behavior. Neither of us will do any unwanted magic, you have my word.
On another note, some bodies were found in London after a new attack. Please be careful, Petunia. What’s happening is deeply unsettling, and I’m so sorry that this is affecting you and your life.
I’ll see you soon.
Always,
Your sister, Lily
Lily Evans
December 17th, 1977
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
I’m sending you this letter even though I’ll see you in just a few days. You mentioned in your last letter that pregnancy isn’t agreeing with you, and I’m so sorry to hear that. Would you like me to stay a little longer over Christmas? I could come to your house and help with your chores to make things easier, or I could stay with Mum and Dad and visit you during the day. I’ll offer this when I see you, as this letter will take weeks to arrive.
I’d love for us to spend some time alone together—I miss you, dear sister.
I also have some exciting news: I’ve started applying for jobs after graduation, and I’ve received a very promising offer. The London Magical Hospital has offered me an internship in magical healing potions! It’s a bit like being a pharmacist, except I’ll be making all the medicines myself. I know you and our parents were hoping I’d reconsider and go to university instead of living in the magical world, but for now, I want to play my part here. I could always go to university in a year or two!
Now for some more troubling news: the attacks have shifted to areas around London, and I think they’re targeting Muggles who live close to the magical world, perhaps hoping to catch someone like me, who belongs to both. It comforts me to no end knowing you’re safe in your house, away from all this, and that you have the herbs to protect you.
But on a brighter note: I have a feeling James is going to propose—not right away, but in a few months. His friends keep giving me these looks like they know something I don’t, and I’ve been trying to get them to spill, but no luck yet. When I do get married, would you be my maid of honor? Please? It would mean the world to me to have you by my side on that day.
Also, I’ve found out that Bowie is supposed to play sometime next year! I know you love him just as much as I do, and even though I can’t say how I know this, would you like to go together? It should be around July, so the baby will already be here, and maybe Vernon could watch him for the evening? It would be so much fun for us to go—what do you think? And of course, we’ll go as non-magical people, and I promise no James or anyone else tagging along!
Can’t wait to see you at Christmas.
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
January 2nd, 1977
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
Please, answer your phone. I want to apologize—I am so, so sorry about what James said to Vernon. I’ve enclosed James’s apology letter. He feels awful about it and didn’t realize what he was insinuating, and that Vernon would be so hurt over this.
I hope you can forgive him—and me for laughing.
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
January 10th, 1978
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
How dare you treat me like this? I’ve done everything in my power to protect you, to make sure you and your family were safe! How can you be so ridiculous as to think I would put a spell on you or Vernon just to get a reaction out of you?!
What James did at Christmas was a mistake, and we’ve both apologized for it. How was he supposed to know that calling Vernon a cashier would upset him so much? Honestly, it’s absurd! And truthfully, "sales associate" is just a fancy way of saying cashier, and I’m not sorry for pointing that out! He is a grown man, he should be able to take a joke.
And no—James did not put a spell on Vernon to make him fart every night, if you really need me to spell that out for you. Would you please stop being so uptight for once in your life?
In other news, James proposed. And I said yes.
Always,
Lily Evans, soon to be Potter
Lily Evans
April 2nd, 1978
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
How are you?
I know I haven’t written in a while, but neither have you, so let’s just try to be civil.
Mum told me you’re on bed rest at the hospital until you give birth, and it made me worried about you. I would really like for you to tell me that you and the baby are alright. You might not like me much these days, but I’m still this baby’s aunt, and I’ve decided to be part of his life. I plan to spoil him rotten, just to spite you and Vernon!
So, how is my little niece? And how are you, my also very important sister?
James and I have started planning the wedding. We’ve decided on November of this year, for now. I hope the three of you can be there to celebrate with us.
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
April 29th, 1978
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can’t begin to imagine what you and Vernon are going through. Losing a child is beyond heartbreaking. Please know that you and Vernon are in my prayers every night. I’m sure she’s in heaven now, with Gram and Pops, and they’ll look after her forever.
I love you, and I’ll be there to hug you very soon, even if you try to slap me—I’ll still do it.
Once again, I’m so incredibly sorry. Let me know if there’s anything at all I can do to help or anything that might bring you a bit of comfort.
Love, so much love,
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
May 2nd, 1978
To Petunia Dursley
Dear Petunia,
This is awful, and I’m so deeply sorry this has happened to you. But I promise you—you will be a wonderful mother one day. I know it in my heart.
The name you chose is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with me. I will carry it close to my heart forever. I know this is such a difficult time for you and Vernon, so please let me know what James and I can do to help. Would some fresh meals or help around the house ease your burden a little?
Please, let us do anything to help.
You asked me if I had any potions that could have helped your baby. I’m very sorry to say there isn’t anything like that. And because we don’t know if Celia would have been a witch, even if a potion did exist, I’m not sure it would have helped. However, I’ve learned a spell that’s sometimes used in the magical world for parents who have lost a child. It’s a magical portrait of the baby or how they might have looked around the age of two or three. I don’t know if this would bring you any comfort, but I’ve learned it. It’s a complicated spell, but I’m sure either James or I could manage it for you.
If you think this might bring you any comfort, just let me know.
Things here are quite dark, but I don’t want to burden you with the troubles of my world right now. It’s not looking good, though. James and his friends are going to become something like magical law enforcement after school, and I’m going to do whatever I can to help with the cause. But honestly, things feel uncertain. I’ll tell you more when the time is right, but for now, just stay safe.
I can’t wait to hug you, my dearest sister. I miss you so much and wish I could be with you right now.
I love you, more than you can imagine.
Always,
Lily.
Lily Evans
May 31st, 1978
To Petunia Dursley
Dear Petunia,
Of course, I’ll do the spell for you as soon as I get home, which will be in two weeks. I get back to London on the 17th of June, and Dad said he’ll pick me up from the train station. I can come to your house on the following Monday, the 19th? I’m free all that week, and even afterward. I’ll need a few things, but we can talk about the details later.
Thank you for your concern about my exams—they start tomorrow, and I’m a nervous wreck! But based on my results this year, I’m not too worried about my internship. It’s set to begin on the 2nd of July. James and I are thinking of getting a flat in London, so I’ll be close to you and Mum and Dad. We could see each other more, if you’d like?
I also decided to postpone our wedding for a few months. It didn’t feel right to go through with it now. I know you’ve refused to be my maid of honor, but I’m determined to change your mind when I see you. I’ll bribe you with cakes and Vernon with power tools. I’m joking, of course—I know Vernon prefers chocolates. Please don’t hate me!
Oh, by the way, did you hear about Mum’s sister? I always knew she was a bit of a trollop, but sleeping with her best friend’s husband?! This made me laugh so much. Do you remember what Mum used to say? “Don’t be like your Aunt Mary—she’s never seen a man’s face without seeing his underpants first!” Well, her best friend has apparently made her life hell since she found out about the affair. Honestly, I kind of think she deserves it, but let’s be real—it’s the husband’s fault more than hers. If Aunt Mary likes having fun, that’s her choice, but it’s the man who went after his wife’s best friend.
Anyway, that gave me a good laugh yesterday.
I haven’t asked you again, but do you still want to go see Bowie? The concert is on the 1st of July, so we could go, if you’re up for it. And like I promised—no magic, no boyfriends or husbands, and no friends who can do magic. Just the two of us.
Love,
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
June 12th, 1978
To Petunia Dursley
Dear Petunia,
Quick letter to tell you: I am almost done with my exams! Only one day left!
Of course I’ll come on Monday. I’ll phone you as soon as I arrive.
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans
July 25th, 1978
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
I am very pleased to send you this formal invitation, which is included with this letter, to my wedding!!
I feel like a little girl; I am so, so happy! I’ll call you soon—I just couldn’t send this invitation without expressing how excited I am!!
Always,
Lily Evans, soon to be Potter (I still can’t believe it!)
P.S. We need to discuss dress shopping! I’m jumping around the flat just thinking about it!
Lily Evans Potter
October 27th, 1978
To Petunia Dursley
Dear Petunia,
Sister,
Some things are changing here. I can’t tell you everything in this letter, but I’ll phone you soon. I’m not at the flat anymore; James and I had to move after the wedding. Here are the pictures I promised to send you. I’m still sore that we had to do everything without any of you here, but it wouldn’t have been safe to include non-magical people. And thank you for my something blue—I loved it! Do you really need it back, or can I keep it?
Everything is happening very fast, and I’m sorry I have to keep you in the dark. Thank you for your concern for us; we are as well as possible.
All I can say is for you to be careful. Please, don’t go out if possible, or maybe take a trip to France? James and I can buy you first-class tickets and cover everything; we just want you and Vernon to be safe.
I’ll give you my new address very soon.
Love,
Always,
Lily
Lily Evans Potter
November 10th, 1978
To Petunia Dursley
Dear sister,
I am sorry you feel like I have abandoned you, but you need to understand that a war is coming, and it is coming fast. I am trying my best to keep people safe—to keep you safe.
What do you mean Severus went by your house?
I told you that I wasn’t sure where his loyalty lies… Please, would you consider moving? I’m not kidding. I’ll buy you a house and a car if it can keep you safe.
I need to know quickly. This is why I’m sending an owl; don’t scream at it—it is my friend. Just give it a bit of bread and send it back to me.
Be careful,
Love, Always,
L.
Lily Potter
November 15th, 1978
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
I told you not to scream at my owl! Poor Badgy is all scared now and refuses to fly to you. So I’m sending you this letter with James’s owl; her name is Minnie. PLEASE be nice.
I don’t care that you don’t like owls; they are the fastest way for me to contact you. I don’t have a telephone line yet, but it will be set up in a week if all goes well. Until then, be nice to the owls!
You said he just stopped by to say hello? I don’t like this. James is sure that he is trying to get information for the bad side about us. They never really liked each other… But I’m not sure about this. I still think that Severus will see that he has been lied to and come back to the good side. In the meantime, I still don’t like the idea of him knowing where you live.
I have found a small house in Surrey that would be perfect for you and Vernon: four bedrooms, two full baths, and a very nice garden. Would you please consider visiting it? For me? I’ve made a down payment on it. Here is the key and the address: 4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging. James went by yesterday and placed a few protective charms on it, and the neighborhood is all Muggles. Just go see it with Vernon and say it’s a friend of yours who is moving. We’ll find a way for you and him to be the sole names on the house.
I’ll know when you go to the house, but only for this time. I’ll call you next week.
Always,
Lily
Lily Potter
January 1st, 1980
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
Happy New Year! The phone stopped working yesterday, so here are my official best wishes for this new year.
How are you feeling? I know you’re a bit stressed about this new pregnancy, but as I told you last time on the phone: it will be fine. Your doctors are all over you to make sure you and the baby are okay. I know it must be very hard after the loss of Celia, but don’t worry, you won’t lose this one.
For me, pregnancy is also not so wonderful. I can’t be around James at the moment without wanting to slap his face to the moon. Is this how you always feel when he’s near? I understand you a little bit better now; this man can be very infuriating!
I can’t wait for this war to be over so we can see each other again. I can’t believe we are both pregnant at the same time and have no opportunity to be together. Everyone says it’ll be for the better, that it’ll be over soon, but I dunno… I just hope that once we both have our kids, they can be friends. I’m sure they will be great friends! And who knows, even if it would infuriate Vernon, yours could also be a little wizard or witch.
Don’t you think it would be fun? At least they’ll start school at the same time.
We are already talking about names with James, and as I told you last week, he is convinced we’ll have a girl. Right now, he wants to name her Belladonna Lily Potter.
We are still safe and at the house. I think we won’t be out of here for a while… At least, hey, we are safe.
I couldn’t ask you this last time we talked, but I need to ask you now: If anything happens to James and me, could you promise me you’ll be in my child’s life? I know you probably don’t want to have them with you, but could you at least promise to see him? I don’t want him growing up never knowing that their mother was born a Muggle and that there’s a non-magical side to their family. I want them to know how to fry an egg without magic. I want them to go to preschool, to use a phone, to be aware of where I come from. And they’ll need you for that. Promise me? Please, please, please?
Love,
Always,
Lily
Lily Potter
January 20th, 1980
To Petunia Evans Dursley
Petunia,
The phone is still not working, and this is my own personal nightmare. I think maybe it’s because of all the spells on the house? Or maybe it’s just my bad luck? Anyhow, how are you?
You’re really thinking of calling your kid Alfred for a boy and Janine for a girl? That’s not quite like you, if I may say so. You’re more of a… I don’t know, impactful woman who likes impactful names, right? Or are you just saying this to see how I react? Whatever you choose, I promise you that this kid will be loved by me and James. As you requested, we will not introduce him to magic. We’ll make sure our kid is well-behaved and doesn’t do any accidental magic around them.
Thank you for saying that. I knew I could count on you to be the normal person in my kid’s life. I’m sure they will need someone who understands what a crosswalk is! I appreciate you telling me you’ll make sure they know.
And I mean it. I love our friends, but they would spoil that kid and never teach him how a washing machine works. I want my child to be independent, you know? To be able to live in the world they choose one day, magical or not.
James lost his parents yesterday. They both died of a disease, and it’s a very sad time around here. We don’t know if we’ll be able to go to the cemetery next week, and James is devastated. It puts everything into perspective; I haven’t seen you or the parents for at least three months. It’s been way too long, and I’m not even sure when we’ll see each other again. I miss you, you know. I wish we could talk about pregnancy together.
Here is a picture of the cat, that devious little orange thing you forced me to take. I absolutely don’t see the resemblance!
Always,
Your sister, Lily
Lily Potter
June 30th, 1980
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
Vernon called today and told me you were at the hospital. He asked me to come at once, and I wish I could, but I can’t leave this damn house for now. You know I would if I could, don’t you?
I hope everything will be okay. You’re almost at the end of your pregnancy, so I’m sure it’s nothing too serious, right? I’ll call Vernon tonight to check in, but I really hope you are well. Don’t stress too much; I know everything will be fine. I’m so sorry to miss the birth of your child, but it won’t always be like this. Once this war is won, we’ll be free from this house, and we’ll reunite. You’ll see; everything will be alright.
Send me pictures the second the baby is born; I want to see them!
Life here is… not very fun. James is starting to lose his mind a little, and with the pregnancy, I’m feeling quite scared. We’re hearing of deaths almost daily, which is getting very frustrating. With our friends out on the battlefield while we’re cooped up here until the baby is born… but I don’t want to bore you with that.
Tell me about the outside world. I can’t wait to go back to my life! I want to party, drink wine in Italy, and see you again. I want to hug you, and I’d be ready to hug Vernon too if it means we’re free from this hell.
Pregnancy is still a nightmare. This little, wonderful boy is pressing on my belly and bladder as if it were the most fun he could have. Just around a month to go… You can’t imagine how much I want him to get out!
I hope you are okay and well cared for.
Call me the minute you have news.
Always and lots and lots of love,
Lily
Lily Potter
July 14th, 1980
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
DUDLEY DURSLEY, YOU ARE A WONDER!
He looks so much like you! He definitely has your hair and eyes. I can even see a little bit of me in him; this is so wonderful! Oh, I can’t wait to hug him! Please send me more pictures!
Congratulations to you and Vernon on this beautiful little boy.
How are you? How are you holding up?
I know you’re mad that I couldn’t come to you when you were at the hospital. Just know that Vernon screamed at me for an hour for leaving you alone. I couldn’t get a word in with all the shouting, but I hope he understands that I don’t have a choice in the matter. And I really hope you understand it too. I truly wished I could have been by your side to hold your hand and hug my little nephew.
I’m so happy to hear that Dudley is a very healthy and normal little boy. I know how important that was for you. He looks really cute!
James and I finally agreed on a name for our own boy: Harry. We decided to name him after Dad, but I haven’t told him yet, so don’t say anything!
I’m supposed to go to the hospital in two weeks, around the 30th. I’ll send you pictures, but I’m not sure they’ll authorize any more visitors than immediate family. However, I’ll see if we can find a nice place away from everything where we can meet up with the babies. I’ll ask around to see if someone knows of a safe spot. I’ll call you to tell you more about it.
Once again, congratulations on the birth!
Love, dear sister,
Talk to you soon,
Always,
Lily
Lily Potter
August 10th, 1980
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
Here are the pictures I promised. Say hello to Harry James Potter, your own little nephew! I know, he looks a lot like James already. It’s awful! But at least he will probably get my eyes! I’m very happy to know that our kids will have their pale eyes from their mothers.
I have found a location. Are the three of you free on the 1st of September? We could go to that beach we loved, the one where you wore that infamous red dress! We could grab lunch at that nice pizzeria. Don’t mention the place in a letter or on the phone, but if you see this, just let me know on the phone that you understand.
Talk to you tomorrow!
Always,
Lily
Lily Potter
October 31st, 1980
To Petunia Dursley
Thank you for the costume you sent for Harry! It will be our little secret that the boys are dressed the same! Dudley looks very cute in his!
As I mentioned, we are now cooped up in the house for God knows how long. People are saying that you-know-who is after us. I have to say, while I know we are safe in the house, I’m so scared.
James and I talked about what we could do for Harry. It’s not fair that he might spend his youth in the middle of a war, cooped up with his parents. We asked Mum and Dad to take him for Christmas, but with Mum’s health, they told us they couldn’t. I’m not asking you to take my kid with you, but maybe next year for Halloween you could take him for a playdate with Dudley? It would mean the world to me if my son could have his first Halloween with his cousin in a normal house, away from the war. Just for a few hours? I’ll ask you directly on the phone in a few days, anyway. I mostly wanted to use this letter to the end. You know me—I love long letters!
I’ll send pictures of Harry in his costume in my next letter.
Lily
Lily Potter
December 31st, 1980
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
Some pictures of Harry with our friends. I loved the ones of Dudley.
Talk to you tomorrow?
Always,
Lily
Lily Potter
July 5th, 1981
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDLEY DARLING! Send me pictures, I want to see my nephew!
His giftS should arrive at your door at 5 p.m.
I also included something for you.
Talk to you on the phone tonight. Are we still on for the beach day in a week?
Always,
L.
Lily Potter
August 1st, 1981
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
Thank you for Harry’s gift! He loves the plushie; I don’t know where you found it, but it does looks exactly like the cat!
By the way, Harry almost killed him yesterday. I'll send you some pictures, but one of our friends gifted him a flying broom. And the poor cat was in the way... But everyone is okay, no one is harmed. But I think I see the resemblance between him and me now. We scream the same way when my son flies towards us while laughing like a maniac. I had to hug the cat for ONE HOUR for him to stop shaking.
I’ve attached some pictures from Harry’s birthday. Let’s hope that you three can be here next year! It’s so sad that our boys can’t be together on their birthdays…
I’ll talk to you on the phone later in the week; it’s safer.
Always,
Lily
Lily Potter
October 22th, 1981
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
The phone isn’t working again. I can’t say much in this letter, but I hope you understand. We are safe. Here is Dudley’s costume for Halloween; I made it myself! Harry will be wearing his too. Next year, I’m sure we’ll be able to do it together!
I am afraid, Petunia. It feels like the war is getting closer, but we are hanging in there. Harry is truly an amazing little kid—almost never cries and always laughing. I can’t wait for him and Dudley to play together next week. Thank you for agreeing to take him for two hours, it means the world to me.
Talk to you around Halloween; the phone should be working again.
Always,
Lily
Lily Potter
October 29th, 1981
To Petunia Dursley
Petunia,
The phone is still not working, and I’m afraid I’ll likely miss our scheduled call. I’m so sorry about this! However, I promise to make it up to you with this letter.
You’ll find a (huge) package of the best candies I could find for you, my darling nephew, and your husband. Don’t worry; none of it is magical!
I have a quick question: Could you send me some magazines from Vernon’s store? I’m thinking of redoing my kitchen since I have a bit of time on my hands. I would love to see James trying to maneuver a power drill—or even a lawnmower! That could be your Christmas gift to him, perhaps?
I’ll talk to you as soon as the phone is working again.
Love,
Always,
Lily
(RETURN TO SENDER ADRESS OR PERSON NOT FOUND)
Petunia Dursley
To Lily Potter
October 31th, 1981
Lily,
Again?!
You really need to get that checked; maybe there’s faulty wiring in that old house of yours? I’d hate for you to burst into flames—even if it would be quite historically accurate for a witch!
Thank you for all the candies! Dudley loved them, and Vernon devoured all the chocolates, but I managed to save the mints for myself.
Here’s the catalog you requested. I must say, Vernon was quite proud when you asked for it. He was positively glowing, declaring that nothing is better (not even a wand!) than a good lawnmower. At this rate, I think he might actually come around to liking the two of you. God save us if James starts using power tools; I fear there will be nothing to stop them from becoming… friends.
That thought sends shivers down my spine. What a nightmare!
Please let me know that everything is okay and that the three of you are safe. And do call Dad as soon as the phone is working again. Mom’s health is really poor; she’s even having trouble eating. He’s worried, and if he can’t reach you, he’ll be in a state of panic that I simply can’t handle.
Talk to you soon.
Petunia
Minister Of Magic
Milicent Bagnold
Ministry of Magic of Great Britain
November 2nd 1981
To Petunia Evans Dursley.
Madam,
I wanted to be the one to express my most sincere condolences to you and your family. Your sister, Lily Evans Potter, was a beloved witch, an extraordinary fighter, and an esteemed member of our magical society. As for James, the Ministry has lost one of its best training Aurors. Please reach out to us if you need any assistance with the funeral arrangements, and know that your family will forever be in our hearts.
Sit magicae dirige manus,
Milicent Bagnold