Dear Mum and Dad,
I got put in Hufflepuff. It isn't quite so bad as I thought it would be, though. I was counting on being in Gryffindor, but the people here in Hufflepuff are really cool. I made some friends already on the first day. Their names are Missy and Misty Longbottom, those two are twins and this is their second year here, and then Arden Woods. This is Arden's third year at Hogwarts. Dad, she said her father used to play Quidditch with you. Also, she knew a lot of stuff about you, which was a great surprise. Actually, it seems like a lot of people here know who you are, which is really odd. I would say something about my classes, but it is only the first day and I don't know what to think about them. I cannot wait until Christmastime to see you both again!
Your Daughter,
Lily
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Lily was sitting in her Potions class. Today, she had learned that this was definitely not here subject.
"Miss Potter," The Potions teacher, Professor Foghorn came up behind her, "it is apparent to me that you are going to need some serious help in this class. I could make you stay after until you get it, or I could assign you a tutor." The door creaked open loudly, and a boy with black hair and piercing grey eyes walked in. "Ah, Mr. Malfoy! Perfect timing! Since your intelligence in this subject so far exceeds everyone else's that it is a hassle to be on time for class, I am going to give you an extra assignment." The whole room had gone silent, but Lily was glad that the focus was off her. "You are going to be a tutor to Miss Potter here." Everyone then turned to look a Lily, and Lily could just feel the heat rising to her cheeks. The boy just shrugged and took the seat next to Lily. This only seemed to anger Professor Foghorn more.
"And it would be in your best interest to put a full effort into it." he continued. This got the boy's attention. "On top of you regular grade, you will be graded on how well Miss Potter improves. If no improvement takes place, you will fail the course. Is that understood, Mr. Malfoy?" The boy scowled. "Mr. Malfoy?"
"Yes, Professor." He replied. Foghorn nodded and walked away. "So," He turned to Lily, "Do I call you Miss Potter, or do you have a name?"
"Lily. You can call me Lily. Like the flower."
"Okay, Lily Like The Flower. My name is Jackson, which is very fortunate for me because my older brother's name is Scorpius."
"Scorpius?" laughed Lily. "That's dreadful!"
"I know, but thankfully my mother named me. So, what house were you placed in?" he asked.
"Hufflepuff. Although, both of my brothers and cousins were put into Gryffindor when they were sorted."
"Same with me, only my brother is in Slytherin. My father went completely mad when her heard I was placed in Hufflepuff. Only now, there is a bright side to being in Hufflepuff. Besides not having to see my brother everyday, that is."
"Class dismissed." Foghorn said. Everyone immediately got up and raced to the door way.
"What's your next class?" Jackson asked Lily.
"I have Herbology." she answered.
"Me too, I'll walk with you. So what do you think of Professor Sprout?"
"Absolutely batty!" Lily exclaimed. "My mum told me that she was the Herbology teacher when she was a student! Apparently, she was too frail to teach the class, but didn't want to leave Hogwarts just yet. She is completely ancient!"
"Practically a fossil!" Jackson added. "Have you met Hagrid? He teaches the Care for Magical Creatures class. Not quite sure what to think of that one. Such a character."
"He's friends with my parents. He isn't so bad, really he is funny. And not strict either, really."
"Not strict, eh? I think I just may like this Hagrid character."
"Now don't you go getting any ideas. If you're late for his class or don't pay attention, he is very open to giving out detentions. My uncle said that for detentions with Hagrid, he gives you a task to do in the Forbidden Woods at night."
"Me? Late for class? Ha! Surely you jest. I would never be late for a class!" he joked.
"Lily!" Hagrid yelled when she and Jackson arrived. "How are ya? And who is this?" he asked, eying Jackson.
"Hagrid! Nice to see you again. This is Jackson Malfoy, he was made my tutor for Potions class." Lily greeted him and answered his question. At the sound of the name 'Malfoy,' Hagrid's face wrinkled in disgust.
"Malfoy, eh?" Then he turned to Lily. "Your father didn't do so well in Potions at first. Then again, that may have something to do with the teacher. Anyhow, let's get this class started."
