Magical Hogwarts

From: Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
To: Reed Stricklander, England
Sent: 9th November 2004
Format: calligraphic handwriting in deep black ink on pale parchment, each sentence is ‘artistically’ placed, with various small charcoal illustrations around the margin of the paper (bats, spiderwebs, full lips with vampire fangs)

Dopest Daddy 🖤

the roses you bought me on your last visit have wilted, and although there is an undeniable beauty in their decay I cannot help but be reminded every time I look at them that I haven’t seen you in too long
     I need your arms wrapped around me
          I crave your lips on my neck
               I want to caress the bite marks left upon your skin

when are you coming back to New York?
    tell me where to meet you, send me something to wear

yours eternally,

G x

From: Reed Stricklander, England
To: @Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
Sent: 11th November 2004
Format: A finely wrapped black dress box wrapped in gold ribbon and sealed by magic. Inside, a single thorny red rose sits atop a folded designer gown with a brief, neatly written note on black stationary.

Giovanna,

I will be in the states at the end of the month. Tell me where you would like to dine, and I will make the arrangements.

We do not have to stay in New York.

-- Reed

From: Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
To: Reed Stricklander, England
Sent: 13th November 2004
Format: calligraphic handwriting in deep black ink on pale parchment, each sentence is ‘artistically’ placed though she has tried to (teasingly) mimic his formality

Reed,

     Thank you for the dress, it fits perfectly.

I would like you to take me to Italy.
     I want to drink wine and dine on the riviera.

           Please advise your travel dates.

     Giovanna 🖤

From: Reed Stricklander, England
To: @Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
Sent: 14th November 2004
Format: A black envelope with her name written in cursive on front. Neatly written note on thick parchment inside.

Il mio tesoro,

Italy is a great choice.

The rose I sent you is a beacon. I will meet you at 7 o'clock in the evening on the 19th.

-- Reed

(You should wear the dress.)

From: Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
To: Reed Stricklander, England
Sent: 16th November 2004
Format: calligraphic handwriting in deep black ink on pale parchment, each sentence is ‘artistically’ placed

Mia vita,

I am glad you think so.

     so you can find me, or follow me? how controlling…
          I will be waiting.

Gia x

From: Reed Stricklander, England
To: @Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
Sent: 2nd March 2005
Format: A black envelope with her name written in cursive on front. A quote about the seductive power of the Brides of Dracula from Bram Stoker's Dracula is neatly written on thick parchment inside.

"Then the beautiful eyes of the fair woman open and look love, and the voluptuous mouth present to a kiss – and man is weak."

See you soon, Il mio tesoro
-- Reed

From: Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
To: Reed Stricklander, England
Sent: 4th March 2005
Format: calligraphic handwriting in deep black ink on pale parchment, the sentence (another quote from Dracula) is broken up and ‘artistically’ placed

I closed my eyes
       in a languorous ecstacy
                                     and waited

                                            – waited with beating heart.

        — G x

From: Reed Stricklander, England
To: @Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
Sent: 8th of March 2005
Format: A black envelope with her name written in cursive on front. A note written on thick parchment is tucked inside.

What is the date and time of your cousin's wedding?

Have you purchased a dress yet? If not, send me the details – consider it taken care of.

Reed

From: Giovanna Coppola, Brooklyn, New York
To: @Reed Stricklander , England
Sent: 12th March 2004
Format: calligraphic handwriting in deep black ink on pale parchment, each sentence is ‘artistically’ placed

Amore mio,

     Next month, April 2nd.

As mentioned it is at my parents’ house, upstate. I can organise a portkey return if you would prefer to stay in Manhattan — I am assuming you will drink? If not, you can apparate us. Let me know.

          I haven’t found anything I would like to wear. I will simply remind you that it is an Italian wedding, and my family are very traditional — do with that information what you will.

Gia 🖤

From: Reed Stricklander, England
To: @Giovanna Coppola , Brooklyn, New York
Sent: 12th of October 2005
Format: A black envelope with her name written in cursive on front. A note written on thick parchment is tucked inside.

Giovanna,

I have arranged something unique for us—an exclusive, private tour of the poison garden, just for us.

Date: Friday, October 28th.

Expect an evening of elegance draped in shadows. I’ve been informed the gardens are a realm where beauty meets danger.

Reed