A/N: This chapter is written in letters. The order they're in is the order in which they were sent.

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Dear Mum, Dad and Petunia,

I know I haven't been away that long but I couldn't help but wite to you. I'm having so much fun here so I simply must tell you about it.

The actual castle itself is absolutely magnificent. It looks just like something out of Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty. I suppose it fits perfectly because everything about this world seems like a fairytale.

The train ride here was pretty much boring apart from a meeting with some annoying boys (I'll tell you about them later) and the trolley lady bringing out the most magical sweets (you'll simply have to try Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans. When they say every flavour, they mean every flavour).

When we arrived at the station, the Games Keeper, Hagrid (he's half-giant, but very friendly) tooks us on some boats across a huge lake and up to the castle. In the castle we were met by one of our new professors, Professor McGonagall who is now my head of house. Just before we had our dinner, all the first years were sorted into houses. The four houses are Slytherin, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. Each house generally has a characteristic that everyone shares. Ravenclaws are smart, Hufflepuffs are kind, Gryffindors are brave and Slytherins are ambitious. I was sorted into Gryffindor which I was quite happy about until Severus was sorted into Slytherin! I was really upset because I thought I'd have no friends, but all the other girls in my house (Marlene, Alice, Dorcas and Mary) made me feel a lot better and now I've become especially good friends with Marlene and Alice. Sev and I still see each other a lot though because we have quite a lot of our lessons together.

The only problem is that the two annoying boys from the train have been sorted into Gryffindor as well. James Potter and Sirius Black, along with two other boys Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew, are the first years sorted into Gryffindor. Although I get along a bit with Remus, I certainly don't with Sirius and James. In the first lesson of the first day they poured ink all over me. Thankfully the teacher could clean it up quite easily but I was really embarassed and annoyed. Marlene told me not to worry though, because her parents are friends with James's parents and she knows him. She said that he'll pick on someone until he gets bored and then he'll go pick on somebody else so he'll probably leave me alone soon.

Other than that little annoyance school had been brilliant! On my first day I got twenty points for Gryffindor! My favourite subjects are definitely Charms and Potions, but that might be because both of my Professors told me I was one of the best in the class!

I hope you don't miss me too much and I can't wait until Christmas when I can come home and tell you in person how much fun I'm having.

Lots of Love,

Lily

Dear James,

I really hope you're enjoying school so far. I know you, so I know that you've already got into all sorts of trouble. I would tell you to behave but I know that you're not going to listen to me so I'm not going to bother. Instead I'm just going to tell you to have fun, which I'm sure you are already doing.

Please write back soon and tell me everything about your school life so far, what house you're in, all the new friends you've made and how you're doing in your lessons. Marlene is there isn't she? I hope you've been nice to her. Tell her I said hello.

Your father sends his love and wishes you all the best.

Lots of love,

Mum

Dear Mum and Dad,

I got into Gryffindor! I'm really happy and I've already made three new friends, James, Sirius and Remus. I know that getting into Gryffindor was quite unexpected but the Sorting Hat said I was brave! And smart!

I'm doing fine in my lessons. Some of the stuff is quite tricky to understand, but Remus is really smart so he helps me with it.

I just wanted to fill you in with everything that has been happening.

I'll see you at Christmas!

Lots of love,

Peter

Dear Remus,

It seems such an awfully long time since I spoke to you, but in truth it's only been a few weeks. I would have written earlier but with your father moving jobs, life has been pretty hectic. It was only the other day when I was musing about your time at Hogwarts when I realised I didn't even know what house you are in! I know you had asked us not to write to you until you had written a letter to us and I understand your reasons (marking your independance etc.) but after a few weeks a mother can only take so much. After that musing I was prompted to write this letter to you, and I hope this prompts you to reply.

Even though I'm going to ask you how you are (like any fretting mother would) I already know that you are doing just fine. You are an intelligent, kind-hearted boy young man and I want to know that your father and I are very proud of you. At this point I can tell you will be thinking "Why are they proud of me?", as your grandparents used to say the same thing to me and that question would occur to me also. Just trust me when I say that you'll only understand it when you're a parent yourself.

But of course I need information on how you're copingat your new school. I'm aware that I sound like my mother, which is something I promised myself never would happen, but here it goes:

How are you? How are your lessons? Which house are you in? Have you any new friends (Do tell me abou them)? How was the full moon? I hope you got plenty of rest.

Now for a little advice. Listen to your teachers, remember your manners, do your homework, but most importantly HAVE FUN! Believe me when I say that school is the best years of your entire life.

Whatever happens remember your father and I are very proud of you and we both love you very much.

Lots of love,

Mum.

Dear Mum, Dad & Alfie,

I got into Gryffindor, just like you said. The only problem is, James Potter is in Gryffindor as well. Just my luck. Even worse, Sirius Black is in Gryffindor. Yes, SIRIUS BLACK. The impossible become possible, I know right? He's even more annoying than James, and they're both now best friends! I don't think he's like the rest of his family though. I don't think James would be friends with him if he was. That's the only positive side I can think of. At least Alice is in Gryffindor to keep me sane.

I've made a new friend as well, Lily Evans. She's a muggle-born, but she's like the best in our class. We have a common interest. Hating James Potter.

I'm doing fine in classes and I'm having a lot of fun (apart from being annoyed by James and Sirius), so there's no need to worry about me.

If you see Alastair, tell him I miss him, and that he needs to come home for Christmas.

I'll see you soon,

Marlene.

Dear Mum & Dad,

I got into Gryffindor! And so did Marlene! I'm really happy and I'm having a really great time here. The lessons are fun and I'm learning a lot.

I made a new friend as well, Lily Evans (she's a muggle-born) and she's really smart. James Potter is in Gryffindor as well (which he's really happy about) and you'll never guess who else got into Gryffindor. Sirius Black! I didn't think it was possible for a Black to be a Gyffindor. He seems different from his family though. He and James have become quick friends and they're both getting on Marlene and Lily's nerves.

I'll write to you again soon,

Alice

Dear Lily,

We're so glad that you're having such a great time at you rnew school and that you've made lots of new friends. We miss you so much already and you've barely been away for a few weeks.

Although you insist it isn't a problem we can't help but worry about those two boys you mentioned. Be sure to mention if they bother you again, and make sure you tell a teacher.

The castle sounds absolutely magnificent! Try and get a picture if you can.

We can't wait to see you at Christmas, when you'll have to show us some of the new magic you're learning!

We love you lots,

Mum and Dad

P.S. The owl was quite the surprise at the window!

Dear Marlene,

All of us are really happy that you're having a good time at Hogwarts.

Alfie misses you! He's only nine, so having a strong older sibling to look after him made him feel special I think. Now you're at Hogwarts and Alastair is God knows where, he's very lonely. I'm trying my best but there's only so much we can do.

You may wonder about the large basket of treats that came with this letter. They're from your father. He wants you to know how sorry he is for not being there to send you off to Hogwarts. He really is sorry, please forgive him. I read your letter out to him and he was happy that you're having a good time, but he can't help but worry about Sirius Black. We think that you should stay away from him, he's bad news like the rest of his family.

Have fun and keep safe,

Mum

Dear Mum & Dad,

I'm sorry I didn't write to you earlier, but I forgot. I know that sounds really bad, but I have suddenly become so busy that I forgot I even had a life outside Hogwarts.

I got into Gryffindor, like you and Dad and I've even made some new friends here. We get along well, but our personalities differ slightly.

James Potter (his father is Head Auror, so Dad may have heard of him) is fun, and smart when he wants to be, but that isn't often.

Sirius Black (I know, what you're thinking, but he isn't like the rest of his family) is like James, fun to be around, but he messes around a lot in class. Peter and I tend to keep out of that.

And then there's Peter Pettigrew, who's quiet and shy (rather like myself) but he's just as fun to be around as James and Sirius.

Altogether we make this sort of group, and I'm really enjoying their company.

I'm getting on really well with the teachers and all the work that they set us. All of the teachers know about what I am, but none of them seem to be bothered about it.

The full moon was fine. They let me miss classes until I was able to work again which made me feel a lot better.

Write again soon,

Remus

Dear Mum & Dad,

Thanks for the letter, and the Chocolate Frogs you sent me.

I'm getting along fine with the work, and I've made friends, as expected. Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew and Sirius Black. I know what you're thinking about Sirius, but he's not like the rest of his family. I mean, he is in Gryffindor. How many Black's have got into Gryffindor. None. Apart from Sirius. He hates his family, and they hate him. He's great fun though.

Love From,

James

P.S. I got into Gryffindor. Why did you even have to ask?

P.P.S. And yes, I've already gotten into trouble.

Dear Mum,

I got into Gryffindor.

I told you so.

Yours truly,

Sirius.

A/N: There's lots of subtle hints in this chapter about things that are happening in peoples lives. Some are obvious while some are not so obvious. There aren't many, but if you think you see one, tell me in your review!

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