Private message to Headmistress Dolores Umbridge

Madam Umbridge:

I am writing to you out of concern that a birthday package sent to my brother, Ronald Weasley, seems to have gone astray. I understand that there seem to be new procedures at Hogwarts concerning owl delivery, but I think that you should know that apparently there are some kinks in these new procedures.

Ron's package should have arrived on Monday. I know that it was received, because our owl has returned home, but Ron has not received it yet.

The package contained a pair of gloves, a scarf, and a tin of biscuits. The scarf and gloves, in particular, are irreplaceable, as they belonged to our father, who as you know we lost this past December. I very much want Ron to possess these items, and I trust you will give this matter your prompt attention.

Bill Weasley
Assistant Director of Purity Control
Ministry of Magic

Private message to Stephen Rosier

I wanted you to be aware that the new Headmistress of Hogwarts has apparently decided it is her perogative to open incoming owl packages and confiscate food items. She says that the purpose is to 'best serve the functions and goals of the school.'

I just thought I'd mention it, so that the next time you send a note and care package to Seamus, you can be sure to include a tin of chocolates or biscuits. It'd be a nice gesture to give her something to nibble on as she's reading your private mail.