Title: A Mother's Devotion

Pairing: N/A

Rating: Teen

Word Count: 567

Submitter: Firediva0

Primarily Written for: The Owlery Challenge on the Hogwarts House Challenges Forum.

Summary: After her beloved son, Noah, is allowed entrance into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Aria Campbell cares for her son from her house through a series of letters. Of course, this is easier said than done considering that she's a muggle-born.

Dear Noah,

Words could never describe how much I miss you right now. When we first received the entrance letter, I had been excited. After all, my son was chosen to attend a prestigious school; my son was given an opportunity - something that I knew couldn't be taken lightly. Believe me, letting you go was the hardest thing I've ever done, yet I knew it had to be. You needed this; needed the world that this would inevitably open up for you. I, being your mother, couldn't possibly be so selfish and take it away from you. I let you go, already knowing of how much this was going to hurt. Oh, and how right I was. Even now, all I want to do is rush into that school and take you away. Honestly, I don't know how I would do it, but I don't care. All I want is you back under your father's and my own protection.

I love you, sweetie, but I can't do any of that.

Albus has assured me that you are safe there. That man must be sick of me by now; I've bugged him every day since I let you go. You are not to be hurt in any way, something that I made sure to make crystal clear. I do admit, though, that I am worried about your house. I've heard the rumors; heard of the evil things that go on there. Of course, it's only the occasional whispers - after all, if it weren't for my cousins, I wouldn't have known anything about the Wizarding World - but they are worrying nonetheless.

Listen, Noah. If someone dares to say anything unsavory about you, let me know, okay? Haha, you know how I am. I won't hesitate to rip them a new one. Never mind the fact that I probably won't be able to see beyond the mist. You know the saying; hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Anyway, in light of the things I've talked about in this letter, your father has been chosen to be a CEO at his company! Isn't that exciting? Finally, we are moving up in the world. Sure, we can't get you all of the things we'd like to, but soon, my dear, you'll get everything you need. I'm sorry that we didn't have the money nor luxury to give you everything you want, but we will soon. I don't know if your father has told you this, but I'm thinking about getting a job.

Yes, dear, you heard me correctly. I'm finally getting another job after the disastrous one from last year. I've fully recovered from my injury and am excited to go back into the workforce. Soon, my child, you will have everything you need. Once the school year is over, I'll arrange a special welcoming back party just for you. Oh, I just can't wait to hold you back in my arms.

Anywho, how are you, Noah? Are your classmates treating you right? How is the workload? It's not too overwhelming, is it? Sweetie, make sure you get plenty of rest, okay? Don't over work yourself! If I get a visit from Albus, in which, he tells me that you passed out again from reading all night, I'm going to come up there myself! Do you understand me, young man?! Have fun and stay safe, okay?

Hoping to hear from you soon,

~Mom

PS. I love you!

AN: Letter 1 done! 4 more to go! :)