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Mrs Leslie McAllister,

Thank you for your kind words.  I'm sorry to hear about Finlay and his encounter with doxies, and I shall endeavor to remember your warning in my future explorations.

I'm sorry for taking so long to respond, but I will give Madam Pomfrey your hellos when I see her next.  I'm sure she will appreciate it as well.  The concern and support you show for my well-being is quite warm of you.  Should I need medical aid in the future, I'll remember your daughter Bonnie as one of the right people to ask for.

Yours,
Harry Potter

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Dear Mr Malfoy,

I thank you for your concern over my health after that minor incident following the Quidditch match.I do apologise for the delay in responding, and I ask you to recall your own hectic time at Hogwarts.It can be hard to find some place quiet to think and write when surrounded by followers.

Perhaps it was your inquiry that led to the routine inspections of the grounds and castle structure?Given the age of the buildings, it really was just a matter of time before someone was going to be hurt in such a manner.Perhaps the Governors of Hogwarts, who are supposed to plan for the future, should consider what else might be rotten at the school?

I'm quite thankful for my friends, who were so quick to help me.It's nice knowing that they genuinely care about me.Sadly, some people just act concerned because I'm famous or something.Imagine people trying to be friends for similar reasons?How stupid that would be.

Cordially,
Harry Potter

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Leanne,

Thanks very much for your kind thoughts while I was injured.  Here's wishing you a great holiday.

Cheers,
Harry Potter

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Dear Aoife-Mum and Darius-Da,

Thanks for the well-wishing when I was injured.  Wouldn't it have been easier to just floo the common room or infirmary?  Regardless, since you've received my reply, you can now see that I did write back every single person that sent me a letter.   Well, all but the one without a name or return address.  It's nice to be back at my Foster house, I missed it.

Harry

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Dear Ginny,

It's nice to meet you, as it were, for we saw you briefly at the platform this year.  I understand from Ron you have quite a few brothers, though given how different the ones I've met are, I've no idea how you're still sane.  If you are.  

I'm joking as well, in case you couldn't tell.

Thanks for your kind thoughts, and I'm sorry for the delay in writing back to you.  I'm hoping you won't hex me for the tardy response, since I’m not sure how slow post compares to room invasion for irritating people.

I hope you have a great holiday with your family and crazy brothers.

Harry Potter

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Odorous Toadstool,

Your well-wishing missive was received, and the offer to have one of your goons take the fall for me is generous.As for making it easier next time, I must admit that the sheer weight of your pet walrus collection would assure such an end.

For the record, I don't swing that way, so keep your love and kisses for your pets.

Not yours, now or ever,
Harry Potter

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Dear Prof McGonagall,

Thank you for your well-wishing following the accident on the Quidditch pitch.  I apologise for the delay in getting back to you.  I’ve been told that everyone who took the effort to write deserved an acknowledgement of their time and concern.  After working my way through the many letters, I must say that I agree – it's great to know who your friends really are, or might be.

Yours,
Harry Potter
P.S.  I hope my progress in Transfiguration has met your expectations.

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Hagrid,

Thanks for the cakes and concern after my injury in the pitch stands.  Were you wanting to show me that collection?

Have a great holiday,
Harry

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Dear Ms Elsinger,

Thank you for your concern when I was injured in that accident at Hogwarts.  To be fair, when the school is one thousand years old, and the Quidditch pitch is several centuries old, it was only a matter of time before something went wrong.  I was told that my injury led to a scheduling of routine examinations of the major structures of the castle, just so that such things don't happen again.

I hope you have a pleasant holiday.

Harry Potter

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Hi Susan,

Thanks for your note when I was injured.  Sorry for not responding earlier, but you know how time-consuming mischief and toadstool-wrangling can be.  Please extend my thanks to “all of Hufflepuff” as well, would you?

I hope you're having a great holiday.  See you next term!

Harry Potter

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Felicitous Fred and Gregarious George,

Rumour tells me that you can’t stop your sister from hexing you.  What kind of legacy are you building if you can’t even pull off a bit of unpredictability at home?  I fear your reputation may be exaggerated.  The ultimate proof of worth will be measured at the end of the year, I suppose.  

Cheers,
Harrowed Harry (and friends!)

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Mr Lockhart,

While the Daily Prophet may be interested in following every move by such a luminary as yourself, I feel that such a minor trifle as a broken bone or two doesn't warrant such coverage.  Given the many injuries you've surely experienced in your Travels With Trolls, I have no doubt you would agree with me.  

Thank you for your kind offer to help me during my recent injury.  While the Hogwarts healer lacks such credentials as Most Charming Smile Award Winner (five times running), she managed to take care of the problem.  In the future, I shall certainly remember you and consider your offer should I need medical advice again.  After all, it would only be just desserts for the both of us.

Thankfully,
Harry Potter

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Beauties of Gryffindor (especially Padma),

I'm sending each of you the same note just to make it absolutely clear: that rugby match is on.Seamus wants to schedule it for the Easter hols – how does that work for you lot?Thanks for the well-wishing, but keep those quills ready for after the game.Who knows which of us will need some time with Madam Pomfrey?

Yours,
Harry Potter
P.S.I thought 'Wenches of Gryffindor' might be more appropriate given that we're talking about a rugby game, but if fails to accurately describe you.Seamus suggested this instead.

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Dear Cat,

As you heard, your Mum lit into me for not writing everyone back.  I feel a little bit bad for not realising just how many people wrote me, or remembering what they had to say, so I guess I can see her point.

Anyway, thanks for your thoughts and the biscuits.  You already know I'm fine, so there's nothing to worry about.  You can see the school games with us in just over another year.  

Harry

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Dear Amanda,

Thank you for your well-wishing when I was injured after the Quidditch game.    I'm sorry I never got around to catching up with all the letters I received, but as you noted I've found Hogwarts to be a rather busy place.  

Seamus' family on his mum's side has been magical for a few generations, though probably nowhere near as long as yours.  If you catch me up in school, we can talk about the differences sometime.  I'm not sure if you're a fan of desserts or not, but if you're serious about being friends I think we'll figure that out.

Until then, have a great holiday,
Harry Potter