I just wanted to inform you that Padfoot got into a tiff with my neighbour yesterday, so this morning he chased their cat around the neighbourhood until it ran up a tree.  Poor thing wouldn’t come down for six hours, and he's still laughing about it.  I really wish I would have encouraged you to get him that muzzle for Christmas…

     Padfoot’s antics aside, I’m starting to get excited about coming back to school.  I miss you horribly; have you been well?  You haven’t eaten anyone, have you?  It would be unfortunate if we couldn’t finish our last year because we had to come break you out of Azkaban.

     On a more serious note, Wormtail hasn’t responded to any of my letters thus far.  I’m worried about him… do you think he’s alright?  I suggested forming a search-and-rescue party, but Padfoot thinks he’s just busy with family and such.  I hope he’s right…

     Write back quickly; Lucky hasn’t been pleased with how many trips he’s had to make the past few weeks.

               With love,