Title: A Mother's Devotion
Pairing: N/A
Rating: Teen
Word Count: 505
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.
Dearest son,
How many times do I have to tell you this, Noah? I can't not worry about you. I'm a mother; it's what we do. Plus, I can't even visit you when I want to. Unfortunately, that's just not a luxury muggles get. I'll always worry for you, don't ever forget that, okay?
As for this Regulus, he sounds like a dashing young man. I'm happy that you've managed to make friends, sweetie. Just remember: Friendly competition is all well and good, but it should never interfere with your friendship. Also, make sure to bring him home sometimes! I'd love to have a friendly...chat with him during dinner. Oh, relax! I won't bring the knives out until after dessert!
Noah Aaron Campbell, don't make me come up there! You will not judge a book by its cover. I have taught you better than that, and I am disappointed that you would even think such a thing.
Now, this Severus wouldn't so happen to be Severus Snape, would he? Because, if he is, there's all the more reason to treat him with respect. Once, when I was just a young girl, I was best friends with a witch named Eileen Prince. The girl had been kind and just, something I respected immensely. However, I remember her always acting odd around me. She seemed almost paranoid... At the time, I hadn't understood why. After all, why would a young girl be so anxious in such a small and nice town? It wasn't until I was older that I found out about her lineage. Even then, she remained true to the statute of secrecy and refused to divulge any information to me.
My point is, Eileen always acted weird around me, and that only seemed to become even more prominent when she met a muggle named Tobias Snape. I never really liked the man; he just seemed too possessive to me. However, Eileen was absolutely smitten. They began dating and before I knew it, Eileen sent me a letter explaining the fact that she was having a little boy. A boy whom she wished to name Severus...
As you see, I didn't let the vibes coming from Eileen stop me from becoming friends with her. We were close; we will always be close and the main reason is because I continued to befriend her. Don't let such a trivial thing affect your relationship with Severus. If his mother truly is Eileen, then he should be a fine young man.
Haha, I'm glad that you did so well in Transfiguration! As for History of Magic, why don't you do independent study, then? Find out what you're learning that week and check out books in the library. You could read them in class and block out his voice.
I'll make sure to hug your father for you. In the meantime, he sends all his love. Have fun and stay safe! I know you can do it!
Loving you always,
Mom
PS. It'll be getting cold soon, wear a jacket!
AN: Letter 2 done! 3 more to go! :)