First Year

Thank you for all the reviews on the first letter! It keeps me inspired to write more!

Dear Mum and Dad,

Tonight was the most interesting night of all, mum and dad! First, Professor Quirrell came in and mumbled something like a 'troll in the dungeon' and then everyone started going nuts! I overheard Harry Potter and Ron Weasley talking about Hermione and bathrooms.

Oh wait, I've forgotten to tell you! I'm actually in the same year as Harry Potter! I nearly fainted when I saw him go up to the Sorting Hat, Dad! He had the scar and everything!

Harry really is something else, mum and dad. He and Ron saved Hermione from the troll! Without teachers or magic! It's quite late at night and I'm just sitting by the fire writing to you.

I think I've gotten a crush on Hermione. Oh stop it mum, I know you're probably gushing over how your little 'Nevy is all grown up and having crushes'. She really is something else, Mum. I'm thinking of hanging out with her a bit. I wish you were here Dad and Mum, I really need help with this entire 'love' thing. It really is quite confusing.

She's so smart and her hair is so bushy and curly! Her eyes always seem to light up whenever she answers a question. She's go—

I hear footsteps! I hope it's not the Head Boy or anything. Bye Mum, bye Dad! It's almost Christmas break and I hope I can visit you again.

Love,

Neville (your 11-year-old son who's a Gryffindor! Isn't that great?)