Letter from Joshua
Dear Rosette,
I had just gotten your letter, and I’m sorry that I hadn’t sent one before. They’ve been giving me a plethora of tests recently... so I haven’t had time. I’m sorry, heh, I hope that mom and dad can understand as well. They’re probably worried sick about me. I hope that you’ve been contacting them at least, I mean... having two kids away for so long can take its toll. So yeah, keep them posted. And if I can’t send them a letter, then, at least brief them with information from my letters. Alright, now onto your questions. I’m fine, at least, as fine as I’ll be for now. I still feel pretty weak most of the time, but for minutes at a time, I can do things... decently. Such as writing this letter, it took me I think, four hours in total. But I wanted to reach out to you. I miss you so much, since you’re always so lively, and I never get bored around you. Not as though my friends from Hogwarts were a bore, it’s just... I guess we share that genuine sibling bond. Or something. But, as for companions, I’ve made a few. They aren’t as ill as myself, which makes them luckier. But they’re good company, aside from the nurses. And the cuisine here is almost just as good as that in Hogwarts; served via magic and made with all natural ingredients. So, I’m eating bountiful meals when needed. And no silly Rosette, no one is beating me up. I mean, even in this weakened state, I feel that I’m capable of still protecting myself. And... if not protecting myself, then I shall gain aid from the hospital officials. Ultimately, I’ll be just fine. You don’t’ have to worry about me. Now, I feel a bit tired at the moment, so, I’m hoping that you’ll send me a letter in return. Just tell me the basics, and add more if you wish; and I’d love it if you did. Oh, and most of all, stay out of trouble. You’re at times a disaster magnet, so I don’t want you to fall into a pit of trouble while you’re at Hogwarts. I don’t mean to offend you, but I just worry about you at times. But of course, I worry out of love. So please, just heed my words; your brother compels you.
Love, Joshua