My diary

Amber and Ruby

Ruby writing.

Disclaimer: Isn't it obvious?

Chapter One:

The air was cold and the grounds were empty. From the library window I could see the drizzle and I breathed the cold air on the window. I watched the gaseous molecules condense on the cold glass and with my index finger wrote the insult which my cousin honoured me with a few hours earlier.

'Ana?'

I looked at my sister. Her cheeks were flushed and her hair was pulled in a ponytail. Her eyes held concern. I wasn't sure why she was looking at me that way. I wiped off the word with my sleeve.

'Yes?' I asked with slight annoyance. My eyes wandered towards the shelves of books just behind the librarian and noticed the few Hufflepuffs huddled together like mice in a nest. The library was empty; almost. It was Saturday evening.

'Why didn't you answer Mum's letter?' she asked as she glared at the potion book on the desk. I raised an eyebrow and said; 'Why are you glaring at the book?'

The first year huffed. 'Just write to Mum! She is continuously asking, no begging me to remind you to write to her!'

'I will. I was… busy. Now, dear Luana, how are you doing amongst the snakes?'

Her eyes flared with what I suspected was anger. 'Don't call me a snake!'

'Well, you ARE a Slytherin. A bit of a surprise… I always thought you'd make Ravenclaw.'

'Well… everyone was surprised that you received that Hogwarts letter!' she shot back. I chuckled. I was too. Everyone believed that I was a Squib until I burst my brother's hamster into flames. He wasn't too happy with me.

'I'm heading to the Kitchens. Coming with me?' I asked as I packed.

She shook her head and embraced me. Her head reached just below my shoulder and I heard her inhale my smell. Then she looked at my face and frowned.

'What's wrong?'

'You're always frowning.'

'I AM tired. What do you expect?'

The girl shrugged and pulled away. She reminded me to write to mother and I went to the kitchens. I sat on the stool and ate some pasta, then headed to the Gryffindor tower. The common room was full and I decided to retire to my dorm. My dorm mates chatted idly about the latest gossip on Wallflower and I sat on the bed, ignoring their presence as they ignored mine.

Dear Mum,

I apologise for the lack of letters but I DO feel stupid writing letters about my feelings and thoughts. So, like always, I will just write facts.

Firstly, the NEWTS are the reason why I'm feeling grumpier.

Secondly, James Potter and Fred Weasley have already pranked Professor McGonagall! It hasn't been more than a week from the commencement of School.

Thirdly, I didn't attend the feast.

Fourthly, Rose Weasley asked me to join her friends on Hogwarts Express after she accidently hexed me. I declined.

Fifthly, Professor Longbottom gave me a detention for turning in the homework late for the millionth time…

I love you;

Ana Belle.

I reread the letter and tied it to the fat owl which I owned. It was a nameless creature but I often referred to it as 'Fatty' or 'Beast' according to my mood.

'Ana, how is your brother?' Luisa asked from her bedroom. I looked up and mouthed something.

'What's wrong?' her twin asked.

'I think she got the flu,' Therese muttered.

I nodded with fake sadness. I got up and grabbed my pyjamas and went to the showers and the last thing I heard before I left the room was; 'Poor Ana'.

That's the first chapter; more of an introduction. Next chapter will introduce Albus Potter ;)