Enchanted Ink

M. B. Lupin and V. B. Lupin; The French Glitter Deliverers

(a/n: in the letters, the things that are underlined are things that are crossed out. wattpad doesn't have a strike through feature)

The next morning, Harry looked up from his breakfast to find two familiar owls flying towards him with a large envelope between them. As he read his name across from the front of the envelope, the familiar cursive scrawl brought a smile to Harry's face. He knew his uncle wasn't lying about making a list of activities, but he didn't think it would require both of the Lupin family owls to deliver a list. Regardless, Harry opened the envelope and pulled the stack of paper out before beginning to read.

Morning Prongslet!

I hope you slept well and are eating more than that rubbish Uncle Moony buys for breakfast (only kidding of course, but McGonagall will tell me if you're not eating, so please do put in a bit of effort in that department). As promised, I've disclosed a long list of activities to try. I know you'll roll your eyes at most of them, but please give them a fair try.

ps. Uncle Moony's letter should be arriving later. Voltaire and Montesquieu had to make two trips, though Monte most likely won't be able to make the second one. As usual, please set aside a heaping of bacon for Voltaire's return and tell her what a wonderful job she did

All the love,
Uncle Padfoot

"Why'd he send a list of activities?" Ron asked as he peered over Harry's shoulder.

The two owls, Montesquieu and Voltaire, left before Harry had a chance to praise them for their journey, which wasn't all too surprising. Monte was a small scops owl and though Voltaire always slowed down to wait for her sister owl, Monte couldn't keep up with the speed of the barn owl.

"To keep me busy," Harry shrugged and began to read his uncle's list.

Activities for Harry to try
(in no particular order)

• Flying
• Reading
• Writing
• Talking with friends
• Making new friends
• Avoiding your latest acquaintance from the train
• Walks/Exercise in general (not including Quidditch)
• Coloring
• Drawing
• Knitting with McGonagall
• Sewing
• Cleaning with Slughorn

undeniably the absolute last resort, but he can be somewhat alright company when he wants to be

• Playing chess with Ron
• Joining a study group
• Muggle games with Hermione
• Baking/Cooking
• Stargazing
• Learn to play an instrument
• Gardening with Sprout

yes I mean actually gardening, no funny business with drugs if you won't share with us

• Write a song
• Make a scrapbook
• Learn to cut hair
• Learn yoga
• Learn calligraphy from Padfoot
your handwriting is truly atrocious, I blame Uncle Moony
• Learn origami from Flitwick

As usual, Moony crossed off a few things, but I'm certain you can still decipher what they mean. Jokes aside, I hope these help and please try all of them

xx Padfoot

"Looks like we have some work cut out for us," Hermione said once Harry passed over the list.

Ron reached across and pulled back the letter, his quill ready in his hand. As he scanned the list, he began crossing things off until Hermione gasped and snatched the list back.