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Chapter 28

24 December 1975

Dear Regulus,

How have you been?
It has only been two days, I know, but I couldn't help but wonder what happened between you and Sirius.
I saw him go home with James and his parents, so I guess he declined your offer. I'm very sorry.
Remus had apparently found out we're friends and he was pretty bad about it, but I explained it to him and he turned round in the end.
So I was thinking, maybe you could come over after Christmas? If you want to of course.
Happy Christmas!

Love,
Ella

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25 December 1975

Dear Eleanor,

Thank you for writing me, I had actually intended on doing the same, but you were once again ahead of me.

I have been doing fine, I hope you have been as well. Sadly, I can't come and visit. My mother won't allow me to.

As for what you write me for, my brother, he indeed say no to my proposal. But I had been preparing for that anyway. He told me he had no intention of ever going back home. Well, it's not home to him anymore.

Sirius has been disowned by the family. Mother burnt his name off the tapestry on which our family tree is depicted. She did it the morning after he left. I told him, of course.

It's very cruel, but I guess that's what happens when you run away in a Pureblood family. He will always be my brother though, no matter the circumstances.

I think the most important thing you'd like to know, is that he apologized for his behaviour towards me. He said it was ridiculous, and that it had never been my fault. That was a relief, especially during these times.

I hope you have/had a good Christmas as well. Please send my love to your parents, and thank Remus for accepting our friendship.

Love,
R.A.B.

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27 December 1975

Dear Reg,

Glad to hear you're doing well, my Christmas was great thank you.
I'm sorry to hear about what happened between you and Sirius, but at least you two made up. That's very good to hear.
It's very unfortunate you can't come over, it would be nice to see a friend in these dark times. Have you heard about the Muggle family they found dead in their home? They say it was murdee. Awful isn't it. I can't believe we're actually in the middle of a war... It doesn't feel like it does it?
Anyway, I should stop writing, it's very late already.
Have a happy New Year's!

Love,
Ella

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1 January 1976

Dear Eleanor,

I'm sorry it took so long to write back to you, I was very busy. Family matters.