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Chapter 9: Years Passing through Letters
1937
Dear Desdemona,
I arrived safely and have been sorted into Slytherin House. I believe this house will greatly help be in my dreams of being the greatest known wizard.
I trust you are doing fine as well.
Thomas
Dear Thomas,
I'm glad to hear you had no troubles getting to school; and fantastic on being sorted into Slytherin House! I know you will carry the name well.
I am indeed doing well and I hope to here from you soon. I'm already so proud of you and can't wait to see what you do in this new world you've joined.
Love,
Desdemona
Dear Desdemona,
This school does indeed have its merits; but I find it lacking in several areas. Why is it they have a class to teach you to defend yourself against the Dark Arts but not to perform them? Doesn't it make sense to know both in the event you are attacked?
A part from this the students seem incapable of intelligent thought. Many of the professors do as well. The only ones I find I can even have a hold decent conversation with are Professor Dumbledore and Professor Slughorn.
The classes leave something to be desired as I find myself already bored with it.
Thomas
Dear Thomas,
It's good to get another letter from you. As it was so long since the last one you must be terribly busy.
The school is probably afraid of what some of the other students would do with the knowledge of such dark magic and that is why they do not teach it. Although you are right that knowing more about the curses would make sense. But I seriously doubt you should worry about it. Just enjoy all you're learning even if you are already bored. You've always been rather advanced for you age.
I'm glad you are getting along with your teachers. And the children may not be able to talk with someone as handsome and smart as you, but people grow Thomas. They may get better as the years go by. Just relax and do your best.
Oh and Desmond and I were wondering if you'll be coming home for Christmas.
Love,
Desdemona
Dear Desdemona,
In answer to you letter I am not coming home for Christmas. Many of the others here are and with them all gone I'm sure I can spend a lot longer studying without interruptions.
I am sending your present along with this though.
Thomas
Dear Thomas,
While we are very sorry that you won't be coming home; Desmond and I understand you want some alone time.
As such we wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year. We're sending you birthday and Christmas gifts with this letter.
Love,
Desdemona and Desmond
1938
Dear Desdemona,
This year as thankfully proven to be better. Professor Dumbledore is impressed with my abilities and has given me extra lessons. Though I find his subject dull; it has its uses and anything to improve my power is good.
Thomas
Dear Thomas,
I'm very glad this year is doing well for you.
I'm sorry you find transfiguration so dull. I've always like it. As for the Professor I ask you be respectful and keep an open mind.
Love,
Desdemona
Dear Desdemona,
Professor Slughorn has made me a member of his Slug Club. A very stupid name but he does seem to have many connections in this world. He could prove to be useful.
The students do not get better at all; but they do seem to have their uses as well. This year proves to be promising.
Thomas
Dear Thomas,
The Slug Club; though a bad name, does sound like fun. I hope you enjoy yourself.
I'm sorry the children are not getting better…but with each year there is a new crop. Maybe you'll get lucky.
I miss you terribly Thomas and can't wait till the summer so you can show me all you've learned.
Love,
Desdemona
1939
Dear Desdemona,
I knew Professor Slughorn was helpful. He has seen my potential just as I knew he would. I'm sure you knew it as well. He has given me some very interesting information and even given me permission to do research in the restricted section.
Thomas
Dear Desdemona,
I'm glad you got what you wanted; I just hope you aren't doing anything to dangerous. You are doing so well and I am so proud of my New Year's gift.
Love,
Desdemona
1940
Dear Desdemona,
I usually do not pay attention to the sorting at the start of term feast; but this year was different. A girl with the most enchanting green eyes and blackest curls was there. She is only a first year but she carries herself with the grace and dignity of a queen.
It was sad to say she was put into Gryffindor.
Thomas Marvolo Riddle
Desdemona finished her latest letter from Tom and sat back at her desk sighing, "Mother's started school this year."
"Then it's only a matter of time before dad and Riddle put two and two together," Desmond said from his chair where he was throwing a ball.
"I don't think so…I mean he didn't recognize you," she said twisting a loose curl from her bun.
"Might I point out that I only resemble our father. You however are some freaky clone of our mother," he said with a smirk flexing his muscles.
"Damn," she grumbled dropping her head on the desk.
