Private Message to Joseph Peterson and Delphinia Slade

Dear Sir and Madam,

I am writing to inquire about the order I placed via your shop's journal two weeks ago (31^st January). I have your confirmation that two dozen pink and red roses and a box of chocolates were to be delivered by owl to Miss Hydra Lestrange this morning, along with the card and message I wrote.

I'm certain that the day's festivities mean you are busier than usual, and no doubt your deliveries are not concluded for the day. However, Owl Post at Hogwarts has already arrived and I've learned Miss Lestrange's presents were not among them.

Kindly reassure me that she shall receive her gift before the day is out? I have ordered other items via shopfront journals in the past and not been so disappointed. If there is some impediment to fulfilling the order that was not before evident, please let me know at your earliest opportunity so I might make other arrangements.

Yours most sincerely,

Justin Finch-Fletchley

Private Message to Mr Obadiah Culpeper or Mr Irontongue

Dear Sirs,

Please advise on the available balance in Gringott's vault 49279. If you could also be so kind as to confirm the most recent date and amount of deposit, I should greatly appreciate it.

Regards,

Justin Finch-Fletchley

Private Message to Mr Janus Jugson

Dear Mr Jugson,

I hope you and Mrs Jugson do well and are enjoying a pleasant Valentine's Day.

I apologise for disturbing you, sir, but it seems that there has been another mixup of a sort regarding my allowance funds.

I've just checked with the bank's journal liaisons and they tell me that the last deposit was made on the 2^nd of December of last year. As this was long before I had completed my holiday shopping and I have also withdrawn for January's Hogsmeade visit, the available balance is less than six Galleons at present.

Sir, I do recall that when my foster-brothers and I returned to New London for the holidays, and Mrs Jugson recognised my need for new clothes, shoes and other sundries, we discussed that the necessary expenses should be reimbursed to you from my own savings accounts. However, I had not the slightest idea that you meant they should be taken against my agreed monthly allotment. Indeed, had I not placed a journal-order for Valentine's Day, I should not have realised that my stipend vault has been depleted. I am, of course, thankful that it was discovered on the occasion of an elective purchase, and not, for example, the last of the textbooks that Professor Dolohov requires for our lessons, or some other similar necessity. Nonetheless, as a result, my transaction could not be completed as promised, since I have no line of credit with the shop.

I cannot think this was your intention. I am certain that a wizard of your grace and generosity should never wish a member of his household to be thus embarrassed. I knew that I should write you at once so that we may correct this unfortunate oversight.

Regarding the lump sum from December's tailoring, I should much rather the principle costs had been paid outright than to lose the benefit of pocket money altogether. If you are worried on my behalf that such a withdrawal will reduce my interest, then perhaps the expense could be apportioned out of my pension over a longer period, so as not to leave me entirely without an income. For now, could you be so kind as to authorise the transfer of February's amount as soon as possible, sir, and let us settle any remaining question of debt out of the primary savings vault, or by some reasonable garnishment of the allowance.

If you could kindly let me know when the replenishment of my account has been requested, I should be quite grateful.

You shall be happy to know that Remy does well in his studies and has made a number of new acquaintances through the rehearsals for our dramatics presentation. I've reminded him to write to Mrs Jugson and tell her all about his exploits this week involving the comedic turn he and Zacharias Smith are developing for the revue; I am sure she will find their jokes quite jolly. He and Alfie and I all look forward to the end of the worst winter weather and to seeing you both on our return for Easter holidays.

Thank you again for the kind attention you have shown in this and all other matters concerning my foster care.

Your obedient ward,

-Justin Finch-Fletchley