Peter

[Émi Lamoureux]

Dear Peter,

Are you still alive, or have the students from your house turned tyrant and killed you?

That's just my way of saying that we haven't spoken in a very long time. Because I'd be very upset if the Slytherin students did indeed harm you in some way.

You haven't replaced me, have you?

Love,
Emi

P.S. I realize that I sound clingy. I don't care.

[Peter Hawthorne]

Dearest Emi,

Please. Let’s be real here, I’m the tyrant that they should be afraid of. No need to worry, they aren’t much more trouble than I was a few years ago when I was a student.

You’re right though, it feels like forever since we’ve talked! Have you forgotten about me? Too busy to care?

Now that you bring it up, yes, of course I have. I knew it was going to be tough breaking it to you so I’m glad that you mentioned it first – I’ve found this rather gorgeous new best friend to replace you. She’s around your age and she’s got the same hair – maybe you know her?

Peter

P.S. I love you.

[Émi Lamoureux]

Dear Peter,

A few years ago? Don't kid yourself, old man! You couldn't keep up with them if you tried.

I most certainly have not forgotten about you! And if I were too busy to care, I wouldn't have written you, would I? I am busy, though; but never too busy for you!

Oh, I'm afraid I do know her. I hate her. She's the worst person in the entire world. Why would you ever be friends with her?! Stop it this instant.

Love,
Emi

P.S. I love you, too.

P.P.S. I'm coming to see Ade. Fancy meeting up after? I'll probably need a drink or two!

[Peter Hawthorne]

Dearest Emi,

Don't remind me! Forever pretending I'm still 20 years old and not even trying to hide it. Besides, if I'm an old man, then that makes you an old lady.

Never too busy for me? I'm impressed. For the record, I'm never too busy for you either. You should come visit more often.

But she's so charming, how can I resist?

Peter

P.S. Good.

P.P.S. Oh, is everything alright with her? Sounds fine with me, I've been waiting to open up this one bottle of Firewhisky for ages but I haven't yet because I'd feel like a lonesome alcoholic drinking it all alone in my office. Can't wait to see you, we haven't had a proper catching up session in months!

[Émi Lamoureux]

Dear Peter,

(By the way, have I ever told you how much I love it when you address your letters with 'dearest' instead of 'dear'? Would you like me to do the same?)

Ugh, I know. Look at those worry wrinkles and frown lines already beginning to show. You should look into that stuff the muggles get to look younger- something with the word 'toxic' in it, I think. And NEVER call me old again! It's different for men. But women take age very seriously.

I would love to visit you more often, but I don't want to impose. I hate inviting myself over.

Charming, you say? Ha! Baby, she got you with her siren song.

Love,
Emi

P.S. Also, I wouldn't have known that you love considering you just sign your name at the end of every letter. It's never 'love, Peter'. Just Peter.

P.P.S. I don't know. I get the feeling it's not. I worry about you drinking alone as well! Good thing I'm coming up for a visit. I can't wait to see you, either!

[Peter Hawthorne]

Dearest Emi,

Why no, you certainly have not. It's definitely nice to see you bringing it up, as I do put that extra little effort into making you smile. Also, no, you don't have to if you don't want to...

Psh, I have no worry wrinkles. My face is literally still perfect. I didn't say that you were old, I just used your own retort right back at you! There's a difference. And anyways, if I'm an old man like you say I am, then why would you mind being an old lady with me? Last time I checked, we're about the same age.

You'd never be imposing on me, no matter what.

Attempting to resist her is futile. I'm a lost cause, just embrace it.

Peter

P.S. But technically my name is just "Peter," not "Love, Peter." You should already know that I love you, I'd seriously question the past twenty years of our lives if you weren't aware of it already.

P.P.S. Maybe she'll confide in her sister? I'd offer to help out, but I don't know if she'd be comfortable talking to me about whatever issues she has. I have faith in you.