Note, this story was originally just by me, tech-17, but it has been edited and now includes replies written by LEPrecon.


Letters Home: Year 1

Dear Mum and Dad,

I don't have a lot of time to write this, and I'll be sending it in the morning. Hedwig Jr. will be glad to have a job. I just wanted to tell you that I got sorted into Slytherin. I decided that it won't be so bad. It's not like you told me it was when you were at Hogwarts. Rose is in Ravenclaw. And guess what? Scorpius Malfoy got put in Ravenclaw too! I don't think he'll be like what you told me his dad was like. Oh, and I met Hagrid. He's scary, but he does seem like a nice sort of guy. I just hope he doesn't step on me. I'll write you again when something interesting happens.

Love, Al

Dear Al,
I'm happy that you were sorted into Slytherin, Al. After all, not every Potter can be a lion. Either way, tell Rose that Aunt Ginny sends her regards.
Anyhow, SEND ME AN OWL WHEN SOMETHING INTERESTING HAPPENS? It can't be possible that your Head of House contacted me and told me something very interesting indeed. ALBUS SEVERUS POTTER! GOING INTO THE FORBIDDEN FOREST AFTER CURFEW?
Stay out of trouble.
Love, Mum


Hi Mum. Professor Longbottom says Hi. He sends his love. Stop using me as a messenger to send love to your friends. It's weird! Go back to making James do it. Or send them an owl yourself!

Al

Dear Al,
Okay, I'll let James do it. He's just like you, and says, "Just let Al do it,"
Sending an owl is not the same as sending love, dear.
Lots of Love,

Mum

P.S. I should really get your Father to answer some owls.


Dear Dad,

Why didn't you tell me that you had a chocolate frog card of you? That's so cool! I can't believe you didn't tell me! And Uncle Ron said he was the one who was extremely famous. Does he have a chocolate frog card too? How many of my relatives and your friends have chocolate frog cards of them now?

P.S. Did people stare at you like they do at me? I keep hearing whispers about how I'm a Potter. How did you deal with it?

Love, Al

Dear Al,
I have a card? Wow, I didn't know, send me an owl, I want to see it!
Your mum sends her love. But yes, I believe Uncle Ron may have a card.
Did you see the one of Albus Dumbledore? You're named after him.
About the Potter thing, just ignore it.
Don't hex anyone, don't duel, and most certainly do NOT think of doing dangerous things.
Love, Dad


Hi Dad. Remember the story you told me about Buckbeak? I met him today. Hagrid showed him to me even though normally we wouldn't learn about hippogriffs until we're older. I don't think Buckbeak likes me very much. Is that normal?

Love, Al

Dear Al,
Buckbeak is sure to like you, no problem if he doesn't seem to. He just has a weird way of showing his love. If you get head butted, you're in luck.
True it is quite normal, but DON'T anger him, and listen carefully to exactly what Hagrid tells you to do.
Love, Dad


Dear Mum and Dad,

We learned to fly today. I'm really good for a first year. Practicing at home helped. Maybe next year I can join the Quidditch team. I'm not as good as you said Dad was. But I'm better than Rose and Scorpius Malfoy so ha!

Al

Dear Al,
I'm glad to hear! Just be careful around the beaters, and don't try any tricks unless Madame Hooch says you can. Beware of the Bludgers, and don't get in the way of the Keeper.

Love,

Mum


Dear Dad, You know, Scorpius isn't so bad. I think we might actually get to be friends. I know you didn't like his dad much, but I hope you won't get mad at me.

Al

Dear Al,
Friends with a Malfoy? Eh, he's not like his dad.
This could lead to some big changes around this household.
Uncle Ron says make sure that Rose and Scorpius don't get
too close.

Love,

Dad


Hi Mum. I just thought you might like to know that James took Dad's Marauder's Map, and finally figured out how to use it. You should send him an owl about it. I wouldn't want him to use it for the wrong things.

Love, Al

P.S. Dad, how do you get the Marauder's Map to work?

Dear Al,
I'm sending a Howler, so be ready for it to humiliate your brother.
That naughty little worm. Tell him that his pocket money is now on suspension.
Your father will talk to you about the Map during break. If you have the chance snatch it away from your brother.
Also, tell him that the Cloak is underneath the slide in the One Eyed-Witch. It might be dirty.
Love, Mum (and Dad)


Dear Dad, thanks for telling me how to get into the kitchen. How do I get Kreacher to stop staring at me?

Al

Dear Al,
Kreacher has some...issues. It's best we leave it like that.

Love,

Dad


Hi Dad. Scorpius just told me that his dad's Patronus is a ferret. I thought you'd think that was funny. What'd you think mine'll be? What year do we learn Patronuses?

Al

Dear Al,
I don't know what your patronus would be. I think you learn them in the fourth year.

Love,

Mum (Your father is at work)


Mum! Dad!

Why'd you name me after Severus Snape? He's creepy! I met him in his portrait because I had to go to Professor McGonagall's office because I lost my wand. I found it, don't worry, but Snape's creepy! Didn't he ever wash his hair? Professor Dumbledore looked kinda weird too, but he was asleep. Snape kept staring at me. What was his problem?

Al

Dear Al,
There are some things that are best discussed at home, bud.
It has something to do about your eyes.
And your grandmother. The one from my side of the family.

Love,

Dad


Dear Dad, how did you say you get into the Room of Requirement? I forgot.

Al

Dear Al,
You'll figure it out soon enough.
Besides, if you need to go in, it should be there.

Love,

Dad


Dear Mum and Dad,

I know you worry, so I'm writing to you to let you know that yes, I made it back to Hogwarts. So you can stop worrying. Why don't you just get a clock like Grandma Weasley has? Then you wouldn't worry so much.

Love Al

Dear Al,
Lily misses you very much, and hopes you haven't got into trouble again. Have you? I will see about the clock. Your father thinks its a good idea, but
I don't.

Love,

Mum


Dear Mum, you will probably be getting a letter saying James got into trouble again. Let me say that I had nothing to do with it! I promise! I just happened to be standing there when he got caught! Besides, how was I supposed to know that he had Dad's invisibility cloak? Please don't send me another Howler!

Love Al

Albus Severus Potter,
How do I know that you weren't the one who is lying? After all, that's what your brother said. I need to have a talk with both of you, once you get home for Easter Break.

Love,

Mum


Dearest Mother and Father,

I am writing to you to ask if it would be at all possible for you to send me a new copy of my Potions textbook. Due to an accident that was not my all fault, the back half of it got burned up. I'm really sorry, and I know you got really mad when I ruined my Transfiguration book, but I swear it wasn't my fault! It was Chase MacDouggen who made his cauldron explode on my book! He's a muggle-born, and gets confused really easily. So can you please get me a new book?

I love you very much, Al

Dear Al,
You probably spilled the potion on the book, which I need to admit would probably not be ALL your fault. I'll cut you some slack. Yes I'm sending you a book by owl. And be careful with this one, and when you open it, you'll know why.

Love,

Dad


Thanks Dad!

Does Mum know you wrote notes in my Potion's book? Well it really helped.

Al

Dear Al,
Thank Severus Snape, or The Half-Blood Prince.

Love,

Dad


Dear Dad, Rose borrowed a bunch of the owl treats I got for Hedwig Jr. and gave them to Pig Jr. She paid me back though. I'm sending you the money, can you send me some more? Thanks.

Al

Dear Al,
No problem, they are in the packet on Hedwig Jr.'s left leg. One question, DID YOU LET ROSE GO THROUGH THE ROOM OF REQUIREMENT
TO GET IT? SHE SHOULD BE SAFE AT HOME, AWAY FROM YOUR SHENANIGANS. STAY OUT OF TROUBLE,

Mum


Dear Mum and Dad,

Exams are over. I think I did OK. I'm just glad to be done! Rose acted just like you said her Mum did, but she did help me study, so I'm glad she's so smart. But don't tell anyone I said that, OK?

Love, Al

Of course Rose is smart, her mum is the brightest witch of our age. Just wait until OWLs get here, then you'll be really glad to have a smart cousin.

Love, Mum


Dear Mum and Dad,

I'll be home soon. I can't wait to see you!

Love, Albus


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