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Dear Mum and Dad,

I got sorted into Gryffindor! My friends told me I was sitting on the stool for more than five minutes, which makes me a Hatstall. The Sorting Hat told me I could've gone into any of the four Houses, and that I had the qualities of each. I just told it to put me wherever was best and it stuck me in Gryffindor.

I made a couple of friends. Most of them are the other guys in my dorm: Brandon Ollivander, Quentin Ferris, John Lee, Aaron Warren, Alex Aizen, and Percy Jacques. I actually met Brandon on the train when we sat in the same compartment, along with another guy named Steven Allen. Steven was sorted into Slytherin, but he and I are still friends, I guess.

Lessons aren't too hard. We learned the Hover Charm yesterday, and someone in Ravenclaw levitated Professor Flitwick onto a cabinet. It was pretty funny, but I got him down and won five points for Gryffindor. Potions didn't go as well. Professor Slughorn was asleep for nearly the whole lesson, and when Brandon, Steven, and I added one pumpkin seed too many, our potion exploded on me and Steven, made us pumpkinheads.

Defense Against the Dark Arts is alright. Professor Drago yells a lot and is pretty grumpy, but he's good at teaching at least. We learned the Knockback Jinx today and practiced using it against each other. I managed to knock Brandon onto his back.

Speaking of Brandon, he's been a bit of a prat. Since we were sorted into Gryffindor and Steven went to Slytherin, Brandon's been real suspicious of him, and even accused him of sabotaging our potion yesterday on purpose! Personally, I don't think Steven would do that, and he also lost points from his House. Plus the other Slytherin first years were laughing at him, so I'm pretty sure he wasn't trying to mess with our potion.

But even though I told Brandon all this, he said it was only a matter of time before Steven went bad "like all snakes do". He can be pretty thick sometimes, Brandon, but he's a good guy. When the rest of the boys in my dorm went to get breakfast, he stayed to wake me up. Anyways, I wish he wouldn't be so stupid, because I'd rather not have to choose between Steven and Brandon.

Tell Nate I said hi and to not touch my stuff, or I'll hex him.

Chris


Dear Chris,

We're so happy for you! Your father is very proud that you've been sorted into his House. Do behave yourself though; Gryffindors are well known for their tendency to break rules.

I'm glad to hear you're doing well in your lessons, although you've already had a few mishaps. I expect you to do better in Potions, that was one of my favorite subjects when I was at Hogwarts. Keep working hard, earn those House points!

As for Brandon, I wouldn't worry too much. It's unfortunately the norm for Gryffindors to dislike Slytherins on principle, but you boys are still young. In time, I'm sure Brandon will appreciate Steven for who he is, rather than his House. Keep him close, he seems like a good kid.

Nate says he hasn't even gone into your room since you left. He misses you though. Also, underage wizards can't use magic outside school. Stay out of trouble, and have fun!

Love,

Mum