Before the summer holidays began, Slytherin received several owls carrying packages, all of which belonged to the Malfoy family.
Draco had asked Allie for a few magical photographs to mail home, sharing with his mother Narcissa the first birthday he had spent with friends. Learning that the children had all achieved very good grades, Narcissa made a point of writing a letter of thanks and expressing her hope that they would maintain this bond. She also sent some of her homemade butter cookies as a gift.
Everyone understood that this was also a social maneuver among pure-blood families. In the future, they might all become mutual assets in business or influence.
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