Alice, thank you so much. I don't think I have the words for quite how much your friendship means to me, especially now.

I went up to St Mungo's a little earlier for an update, but they still aren't allowing anyone onto the ward. The healer said they're quite satisfied with how she's holding up, but couldn't give me any further details, as I'm not family.

I thought of writing her a letter, but one of the staff would have to read it to her, so it couldn't possibly say anything honest, which would perhaps be worse than not saying anything at all.

If it's not too much trouble, I will come over for a visit this afternoon. I might as well close up the shop at lunchtime, as I'm achieving precisely nothing today anyway, and I could very well do with seeing my favourite godson.

I will invite Tonks to go over as well though, when she's better. I think she'd enjoy your company very much, Alice.