The credit for this spanking good idea goes to my roommate. I tried to get pretty crafty, so whip out that Mad-Eye Moody Magic Eyeball and analyze away! It was quite a challenge to try to tell the story through the letters, but I did my best and hopefully everything comes across how it should. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the reviews, though anything you ask is probably something I've left out on purpose because I plan on resolving it in chapter fourteen, which - like I said before - is a chapter you will love. You have no choice in the matter haha.

For reference:

Katie is in italics

George is in bold

Oliver is normal

Credit to J.K. Rowling for the characters, places, and Chamber of Secrets subplot (even though it's not really even in this chapter).

Oh, one last thing! I finally got around to watching A Very Potter Musical and bloody hell, it was the funniest thing I've ever seen (along with James's Truth - check that out if you haven't). Usually, I don't find the crap on Youtube even the remotest bit funny, but alas, here I was alone in my dorm cackling like an idiot. Voldy and Quirrell for life.

I lied. One more thing. I haven't gotten any reviews and I've seriously been posting like crazy. That's the main reason it took longer than usual to get this chapter out. I didn't have any motivation because people didn't even care about the last few chapters. I really hate to sound greedy and demand reviews and crap because I hate when people do that, but really. I feel like I'm writing this for no one but myself sometimes, and while I love it, I wouldn't put it on here if I didn't want other people to read it. So please, if you like what you're reading, just review to let me know. Only one word would do! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Now I'm done. For reals.

CHAPTER 13 - DEAR KATIE

Dear George,

I feel rather pathetic writing already, seeing as it's only been a day since I last saw you, but I'm just so bored. My dad and my brother Brandon are nowhere to be found (probably out doing last minute shopping) and my mum never leaves the kitchen (I swear, the kitchen table has disappeared under all the cookies). It's so lonely. Don't get me wrong, it's a huge relief not having to worry about the Chamber of Secrets, but I miss the hustle and bustle of Hogwarts. I guess I just thought that once I got home, we'd have time to just be a family together, but so far, things aren't turning out how I planned. I've pretty much just watched the telly since I've been home, although you probably haven't the faintest idea what that is. I'm supposed to meet up with a few of my Muggle friends tomorrow but we've grown apart seeing as how I'm only home during holidays, but I think it'll be fun.

Can you believe Snape gave us two essays on Wit-Sharpening Potions? Yeah, I'm not surprised either. I tried starting it yesterday, but no such luck. I'll probably just do it the day before term starts. I'm guessing you will too and you'll still get better marks than me, am I right?

Nothing else to say for now. How's Hogwarts?

Katie

Dearest, most wonderful friend of mine, Katie,

How absolutely splendid of you to have written me already. Really, quite divine. Having Hogwarts to ourselves is pretty fun. Last night, Harry, Ron, Fred, and I played a game of Exploding Snap that lasted until four in the morning. I don't know about Harry and Ron, but I just woke up about two hours ago. Fred's still asleep. Go figure.

You're completely right about Snape's essays, but I'm not worried. After all, my wits are as sharpened as can be, so it'll be easy. If I'm wrong, then Fred and I can just slip some dungbombs loose in class, get told off, and dragged to Flich's office. Foolproof way of buying yourself some time, believe me - Fred and I have used it for years.

Sorry to hear about your lack of a family. Couldn't you join your mum in the kitchen? You say the table is covered in sweets? That's where I would be. As for the telly, yes, I know what it is. Dad brought one home last year. It's ridiculous how all those little people fit inside! I tried to talk to them, but I guess they couldn't hear me. I wonder if we could put Percy inside one...

Good luck with your Muggle friends! (Though I'm sure they're not half as spectacular as I am.)

George

Oh sinister, red-headed Great One,

I wish I would've stayed at Hogwarts. It sounds like you're having much, much more fun than I am. Lunch with my Muggle friends the other day was okay, except all they really talked about was school and the boys there. Definitely not as spectacular as you :) As for joining my mom in the kitchen, can you really see me, Katie Bell, master of disaster, cooking? I tremble at the thought. The living room is the only safe place for me. Yesterday my dad took me out shopping with him and my brother, but it wasn't fun as much as it was stressful. We kept losing track of Brandon (he's only seven). I can only imagine the oodles of fun your mum had running around with you and Fred when you were younger. Speaking of you and your devious brother, I hate to see the state of Gryffindor Tower at the start of term. I imagine McGonagall isn't too fond of the fact that you're staying for the holidays. Exploding Snap until four in the morning, you say? Weak. I would've gone until five. The most magical thing I've done since I've been home is I went for a ride on my broom in the backyard. I took Brandon for a ride last night around ten. We have no idea if he's a Muggle or not. He hasn't shown any signs of magic yet, but neither did I until I was nine. I shudder to think of the influence you'll have over him when he comes to Hogwarts. My life will be impossible.

Let me know if you ever succeed in trapping Percy in the telly. I want to be the first to know.

Katie

Dear Katie,

Merry Christmas!

I know, I know, it's actually Christmas Eve, but I wanted to be the first one to say it, so I sent this early. Just don't open the present yet. Save that for tomorrow. I really hope you like it.

How has your break been so far? I mean, I know it's only been a few days, but the Muggle world has to be interesting after being at Hogwarts for so long, right? My break has been pretty boring, though I love being with my family. I guess it's because without Quidditch I feel lazy, though I still practice once a day by bewitching a Quaffle. It's not the same, but you probably understand that. How's your family? I miss your mum. Is she making those same cookies that she did last year? If so, pretty please bring some back for me? I promise not to go too hard on you in practice if you do :)

I was hoping I'd have more to say, but I guess I've already said it all. I just really wanted to talk to you.

Merry Christmas again!

Oliver

Dear Oliver,

Thanks for the bracelet! It's beautiful. Break's okay, not too exciting. You've only met my mom once, how can you miss her? Yes, she's making the same cookies. I'll bring some back if I remember.

Merry Christmas.

Katie

Dear peasant Katie,

That's right. I am the Great One. Don't you forget it. Merry Christmas!

I love the Whoopie Cushion you gave me. I'm not sure what it does or how to work it, but I'm sure it'll come in handy.

Fred and I, devious? What ever do you mean? Oh, Katie Bell, you make me laugh. I love your name. Katie Bell Katie Bell Katie Bell. You are so swell! I can hear you laughing at that now, though let's face it, every word that leaves my mouth is funny. Or quill, I suppose, if you'd prefer to be more accurate.

Exploding Snap until 5am? Is that a challenge?

As for McGonagall, I don't know what you're talking about. She's positively rapturous that we're here to keep her company! Though you are right about the hell that will break loose if your brother falls into our hands. I can promise you that :)

Fred George

Dear George,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your present! Fireworks that explode into my name? Ingenious. Not to mention the oh so subtle hints in your last letter. Oh, you crafty little redhead.

I'm glad you like your present. Maybe I'll give you a demonstration on how it works once term starts :)

As for Exploding Snap until 5am, um, duh it's a challenge! You pansy. Moaning Myrtle could probably stay up later than your arse. Wimp :)

And don't you even think about ever talking to my brother. Ever. Or I'll have you fed to that three-headed dog Harry said Hagrid had last year. That's a promise.

I can't wait to see you! Only two more days and then it's goodbye, Muggle world, hello, George Weasley!

I miss you.

Katie

Dear Katie,

I'm so glad you liked the bracelet! I wanted to find the perfect gift so it literally took me forever to find it. Okay, that's an exaggeration. It took me about a week. I was browsing through Quality Quidditch Supples (what a shock, I know) about to give up and buy you something stupid with no meaning, when I stumbled across this little jewel (pun intended!) and automatically thought of you. You're the only person I've ever met whose passion has ever rivaled mine. I know, I know, that sounds conceited. Sorry - you know what I mean. Anyways, the Quaffle charm was obviously what drew me to it and I considered finding a bracelet with only that charm on it, but then I decided the one with all the Quidditch balls was prettier and therefore more you. I hope you like the lion charm. It wasn't included; just call it my own personal touch :)

I only needed to meet your mom once to know that she's probably the most amazing mom on the planet. Except for mine of course, but I think I'm biased :)

Thank Merlin there are only two days left until the term picks back up. I'm really looking forward to those cookies (pretty please!) but more importantly, I'm looking forward to seeing you.

I miss you.

Oliver

Katie Bell (explosion),

You're on. Exploding Snap, first night back. First one to fall asleep has to hug Marcus Flint. Maybe we should get dear old Wood involved!

Fed to Fluffy, you say? Oh, pish posh. Fred and I have already seen him. Hagrid introduced us to him late last year after Harry was all brave and saved the day yet again from You-Know-Who and certain doom. Charming animal. A real lapdog.

See you tomorrow!

The ever incredible and delicious George Weasley

Dear Oliver,

You would get me a present related to Quidditch.

See you tomorrow.

Katie