A/N: So, I got a review stating that James actually started Hogwarts two years before Albus, as confirmed by J.K. Rowling. Yes, I am aware that it has been confirmed, but I had already started writing this before that was confirmed, so I'm sticking with it and keeping it the way I have it. Just to clear up any confusion. Anyways, here's the chapter, I hope you enjoy.

James woke up on Saturday at around 6:00 A.M. He looked around. Fred and Louis were just starting to wake up as well. William and Timothy were both still sound asleep. James shook his head quietly, smiling. So they weren't early risers. They'd regret that later into the year…

James got dressed and grabbed a quill and some parchment before heading down into the Common Room. He thought for a second. Who should he write to first? He figured he should probably start with his parents, but Rose had already written to him, so maybe he should reply to her first. Since he figured it would only take a few seconds to reply to Rose, James decided that was what he would do.

Dear Rosie and Hugo,

Don't worry about not being able to see us off. Nobody blames you, you didn't get sick on purpose. Speaking of, I hope you two feel better soon.

I'm having a lot of fun so far. I was sorted into Gryffindor, of course, along with Fred and Louis. Molly got Ravenclaw, though. Not that I'm really surprised. We met some girls who got sorted into Ravenclaw on the train. Maybe she'll get along with them.

We got some homework yesterday. You'd probably love it, Rosie. I haven't done it yet. I will, though. Probably. Just kidding, I will, really!

Again, I hope you feel better soon. Say hi to Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione for me!

Your favorite cousin,

James

James put down his quill and skimmed over the letter again. He then nodded and set it aside. Fred and Louis plopped down into chairs next to him.

"Writing letters?" Louis asked. When James nodded, he sighed. "I suppose I should probably do that too."

Fred muttered in agreement, looking at James' letter to Rose. "Maybe I should just copy this down and send it to Rose. You know just make it look like I wrote it."

"Me too." Louis said.

"You can't do that." James told them. "Rose is too smart for that. If all the letters say the same thing, she'll know something's up. Besides, we can't all be her favorite cousin, and we all know that it's actually me."

Ignoring their protests, James started on his letter to his parents.

Dear Mum and Dad,

I'm having a lot of fun so far! I of course got sorted into Gryffindor. Fred and Louis did too. But Molly got sorted into Ravenclaw. Some girls we met on the train got sorted into Ravenclaw too. Their names are Gloria May and Lydia Sunow. I don't really think they like us too much, because yesterday their other friend, Kimberly, fell in the lake and we just stood there and laughed. It was really funny, though! Especially when their last friend, Joey, jumped in after her. Kelly said it was okay though.

Kelly is another first year Gryffindor. She has this really light red hair, and her eyes are this really cool blue color. She's really nice. She said Gloria just over-reacted when she yelled at us for laughing, and that we had every right to laugh, because it really was funny. Shelby agreed with her. She's one of Kelly's friends. The other two first year boys are William and Timothy. I'm not sure about them. They seem kind of boring.

We got some homework yesterday. I haven't done it yet, but I will. Probably tomorrow. I'll probably explore today. There's so much to find. It will be really cool. I'll eat breakfast once I finish this letter. I'm starved, but I don't know if anyone else is awake yet. Anyways, there's not much else to say.

Love you,

James

James put down his quill. "Come on guys. Let's go get breakfast. I'll finish writing letters later."

Fred and Louis followed him, and they all went to go eat breakfast. There was hardly anyone else there when they got to the Great Hall, so they sat in three of the many open seats and ate breakfast. Once they were done, they went back to the Common Room to finish up writing their letters. On the bottom of the one to his parents, he wrote,

P.S. The food here is really good.

With that, he grabbed a new piece of parchment to write his next letter.

Dear Albus and Lily,

I got Gryffindor! I got Gryffindor! I got Gryffindor! Yay! Of course, we all knew all along that I would. I'm an extremely brave person. Fred and Louis got Gryffindor too, obviously. Molly didn't though. She got Ravenclaw instead. Ravenclaw isn't too bad. There were some girls on the train who got Ravenclaw. Gloria May and Lydia Sunow. They don't like us. Ask Mum and Dad why.

Yesterday, Fred, Louis, and me hung out with some first year Gryffindor girls. Their names are Kelly and Shelby. They're pretty cool. Kelly has light red hair and pretty blue eyes. Shelby is blond, but I didn't pay attention to her eye color.

Well, there's not much else to say. Bye.

Your brother,

James

P.S. The food is good. I think you'd like it.

James waited for Fred and Louis to finish up their letters, then they all went to the owlery together and sent them off.


It was 8:30 by the time Gloria woke up. She yawned as she got out of bed and went to the Common Room to see Joey, Kimberly, and Lydia all waiting for her. The four of them all went to breakfast together, and it was 9:00 by the time they got back. Gloria decided she should probably write home. She grabbed a quill and some parchment, and then she began the first letter.

Dear Mum and Dad,

I'm having a great time. I got sorted into Ravenclaw. I met some great friends, Lydia, Kimberly, and Joey. They're all really nice. And you'll never guess who else I met. James Potter, Fred Weasley, Louis Weasley, and Molly Weasley. In fact, Molly also got sorted into Ravenclaw. She seems pretty nice too. As for the boys though… they're all jerks. Yesterday, we were out by the lake, and some older students ran by and bumped into Kimberly, knocking her into the lake. And do you know what they did? They stood there and laughed. They didn't even help her get out. Neither did their friends, Kelly and Shelby. They just watched. It was pretty rude. Kimberly could have gotten hurt! Molly said they've done worse before, though. We think that we're going to just try to stay away from them if they're going to act like that. Also, the food here is amazing! No offense Mum, but it's even better than yours. We've gotten a bit of homework. I finished the majority of it yesterday, though, so I only have a bit to do today and tomorrow. We might look around a bit today, most likely. The castle is huge. It's a good thing we have the whole year to explore! Well, I think I'm going to go now.

Love you!

Gloria

Gloria read over her letter once, checking for spelling mistakes, until she was finally satisfied with it. She then put it aside and started on a letter to her siblings.

Dear Madalyne, Eman, and Amy,

Hogwarts is so amazing! You guys will love it when you come next year. I got sorted into Ravenclaw. I met some friends. Lydia, Joey, and Kimberly. They're really great. I also met James Potter, Fred Weasley, Louis Weasley, and Molly Weasley. Molly's a Ravenclaw. The others are all Gryffindors. Molly's nice, but they are jerks. Yesterday, Kimberly fell in the lake, and they stood and laughed instead of helping. Their friends Kelly and Shelby just watched. I didn't like the look of them, especially Kelly. They're bad news, I'm sure of it. Well, that's all I have to tell you.

Love you!

Gloria

She put that one aside and began writing her last letter.

Dear Grandma,

Hogwarts is even more amazing than I had imagined it! I got sorted into Ravenclaw, and I'm having so much fun. I've already made some friends, Joey, Lydia, and Kimberly. They're really cool. I also met James Potter, Fred Weasley, Louis Weasley, and Molly Weasley. Molly's okay, but the others aren't. They're just rude. Yesterday, Kimberly fell in the lake, and they didn't even help, they just laughed. Their other friends, Kelly and Shelby, just stood there and watched. I don't like them very much. I'm going to explore today. There's so much to find! So, that's all I have to say.

Love you!

Gloria

Gloria took her letters and went with the others to mail them off. That Wednesday, she got her replies. She was eating breakfast when they arrived.

Dear Gloria,

Your father and I are so proud of you. We are. I always knew you'd make Ravenclaw. You're too much like your Grandmother to have a different house than her. That said, we would have been happy no matter where you had been put. We're glad that you're having fun and making friends. But maybe you could give James, Fred, and Louis another chance. Yeah. It wasn't nice, what they did, but that's just what boys do. So maybe just think about it, okay? They'll grow up as they get older. But don't just judge them based on that. Get to know them a little better first. Keep having fun, sweetie!

Love

Mom and Dad

Gloria sighed. Her parents were probably right. Maybe James and them did deserve another chance. She reached for the next letter.

Dear Gloria,

This is Madalyne. We agreed- no, you agreed- that I would do most of the writing seeing as I have the best handwriting. But mine is still better than Eman's, at least. Don't listen to Amy. Or Madalyne. They don't know what they're talking about. My handwriting is better than both of theirs. It's cool that you got into Ravenclaw. And that you met James, Fred, and Louis. And Molly, I guess. Are James, Fred, and Louis cute? I'll bet they're cute. James has a younger brother, right? I'll bet he's cute too. Yeah, yeah, so Amy thinks everybody's cute. What's up with Kelly and Shelby? I agree, they're probably bad news. Anyways, it's great that you're having fun. We can't wait to come to Hogwarts!

Love,

Madalyne and Amy and Eman

Gloria had to laugh at that one. Leave it to Amy to ask right away if they were cute. And of course Eman, trying to be best at everything. Finally, she grabbed the last letter.

Dear Gloria,

Ah, so you've met the young Potter boy have you? I remember the first James Potter. I was in his year when I went to Hogwarts. And Sirius Black. The both of them were nothing but trouble. But sometimes even I had to laugh at their pranks. I remember hating them for the longest time. Strangely enough, it was because Sirius smacked my rear end and pushed me into the lake because he was pretending to be an airplane. His friends all laughed. I chased him up a tree, and then he dropped a textbook on my head. I attempted to throw it back at him, but it fell back and hit me again. But eventually, even I had to admit that they weren't that bad. And congratulations on making Ravenclaw. Your grandfather and I are both very proud. I'm glad that you're making friends. I'm sure they're very nice. I can't wait to hear from you again!

Love,

Grandma

Gloria laughed slightly as she read that letter. The though of her Grandmother falling into the lake and throwing textbooks was a very amusing one. She set the letters aside and continued eating her breakfast.


On Wednesday morning, a single letter arrived for James. He looked at the handwriting on the envelope and knew right away that it was from Rose. He opened it.

Dear James,

Hugo and me are both feeling much better now. Yup. Much better. Congratulations on making Gryffindor! Yeah, Congratulations! I apologize in advance for all of Hugo's interruptions. Oh, and ha ha ha. I'll have you know that I don't enjoy homework, I just try on it and think it's important that you get it done. Homework. Pshh. Who needs it? Don't listen to Hugo, James. Get your homework done.

Love,

Rose and Hugo

P.S. You are NOT my favorite cousin. You are fourth, after Albus, Lily, and Dominique.

P.S Again (He means P.P.S.) You're my second favorite, after Lily.

P.P.P.S. Mum and Dad say hi as well.

James looked up in horror. "I'm after Dominique?" He exclaimed. "I could understand Albus and Lily, but Dominique?"

Fred made a face as he read the letter he had received. "At least you made the list. All she said to me was, 'And about being my favorite cousin… no. Just no.'"

Louis shrugged. "She didn't even acknowledge my position in her favoritism. I'm just offended that Dom is before me."

"What about me?" A voice from behind them said. They all turned to see Dominique standing behind them.

"We're discussing the fact that you're Rosie's third favorite cousin, after Albus and Lily. James is fourth, and Fred didn't even make the list." Louis explained.

Dominique just raised an eyebrow. "I see…" she said, before turning and walking away muttering, "Oh brother."

The next morning at breakfast, James received two more letters. He read the one from his parents first.

Dear James,

First of all, we wanted to say how proud of you your father and I are. Congratulations on making Gryffindor. We always knew you would. But, it was rude to laugh when that girl fell in the lake. Just so you know, your mother is only saying that because she would be a terrible mother if she didn't. I am not, I really mean it! She's trying not to laugh herself as she's writing this. Just… next time make sure you help, even if you do laugh, okay? Even if your friends say it's okay, it's not. That Gloria was right to tell you not to laugh. And just so you know, you can go to breakfast early, even if it seems like no one else is awake. It's not the same without you here. Much quieter. We all miss you!

Love you lots!

Mum and Dad

James smiled. He could easily imagine his mum laughing as she was telling him it was rude. Shaking his head, he grabbed the next letter.

Dear James,

Yay! I'm so excited that you made it into Gryffindor! I hope I get into Gryffindor next year! Yeah, Gryffindor is the best house. I hope when I go, I'll get Gryffindor. I'm glad the food is good. And it's pretty funny why Gloria doesn't like you. I probably would have laughed too. Mum tried to be mad, but she kept just laughing. Dad too. Yeah it was pretty funny. Is Kelly your girlfriend? You said she has pretty eyes. Yeah, Lily's been walking around wondering if you were dating this Kelly girl ALL DAY. It's annoying. Anyways, we miss you.

Your brother and sister,

Albus and Lily

James' eyes widened. Kelly? His girlfriend? That was just ridiculous! He looked over at her. She was laughing at something Shelby had said. She really was very pretty… he certainly wouldn't mind dating her…

He shook his head slightly. He was being absurd. They were 11 years old, for Pete's sake! In his next letter, he would have to clear things up with Lily and tell her he had no interest in Kelly whatsoever. Whether it was the truth or not…

A/N: I'm super proud of myself for writing this chapter in one day. Actually, only a couple of hours. I know not a lot happened in it, but I really wanted to do the letters and stuff. Again, I really want to know what you guys think. About the characters, about the story in general, about anything. I just want some opinions! There may be more updates soon, because right now I'm in a Next Gen kick, and this is my only Next Gen story. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed, please review!