CHAPTER EIGHT: Letters

8-9-2003

Dear Hermione,

Today has been an eventful day, though to some people it may seem boring. Lily's umbilical cord fell off and I placed it in a baggy just as you instructed me to. Ron, made gross faces the whole time. Ron fell asleep soon afterward, and upon finding all three kids awake, I decided we needed a change of scenery, we had not left the nursery since the babies were one day old. So while Ron was asleep, I took all three of them outside, where we were sitting under a tree on a nice large quilt. After only fifteen minutes of being outside I got an incredible surprise, Sirius appeared. You should have seen his face as I explained what happened and introduced him to his grandchildren. He helped feed them, and got Lily to sleep. I swear a tear ran down his face while we were talking. Ron came out, right after I finished telling our story, and is also writing you a letter. How are things on your end?

Yours Truly,

One exhausted Harry Potter!

Harry

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8-9-2003

Dear Hermione,

Another day has come, this one a little more interesting. Lily's umbilical cord came off and Harry kept it! Yuck! I still do not understand this. I fell asleep, and boy was I surprised to wake up and find it was dark. I freaked out for about half a second when I realized there was parchment stuck to my head, and that's why I couldn't see. Harry had written me a note and stuck it to my forehead! Guess he wanted to make sure I got it. Before reading it however, I got up to check on John, and got another surprise to find him no longer in his crib, upon further inspection, none of the babies were in there cribs and Harry was nowhere in site, so I decided to read his note. When I walked outside, towards the tree mom pointed at, up a small hill, I decided to join them. I was almost there, when I heard Harry talking to somebody. I sneaked around till I could see who he was talking to, and almost fell flat on my face at seeing Sirius. I listened to Harry tell the end of our story, and I swear I saw a tear run down his face. I did! Anyways, Sirius just left and wants us to visit him on our first Hogsmead weekend. Looking forward to hearing back to you.

Ron

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8-12-03

Dear Harry and Ron,

How I wish there were two of me, my parents are a lot of help, but...well you know I want to get it all done, by myself, it's driving me crazy but...I need help...and if you ever repeat that I will curse you. Now, there is less then a month left until school starts again, have you found out how exactly that is going to work? It's not like we can carry the babies around to all our classes, but what if my two need to nurse, should I try and get them on bottles? Yes that's what I will do, mom say's that might me a really hard task, but I can't start nursing them in the middle of potions now can I? Harry and Ron rolled on the ground laughing at the picture. What are we going to tell the school? We kept the whole pregnancy thing a secret we can't hide the babies. I mean there going to cry, and we have to spend all of our time while were not in class, with them. All these fears are running through my mind, what if You-Know-Who manages to get in again? Our babies would be a prime target that would cut us deep. Oh I am so worried. Well in happier news, Soroush, and Julie's cords came off. Yes I saved them too, as you should too Ron. You never know when they might be needed. I still have mine. Well I must be going, the twins wait for know one. Love you two.

Hermione

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8-14-03

Dear Hermione,

We talked to mom and dad, (No we did not tell them you said you needed help, we have enough to worry about without you cursing us, thank you.) and they said they would love it if you came and spent the rest of the summer here. There is plenty of room, just bring all your school and baby things, Dad will come by and pick you up, as soon as you say the word. Harry and I are getting bored with each other anyway, it would be nice to have someone else to take a turn getting up and feeding. That's how we have been doing it so that we at least can get more than an hour sleep a day. We look forward to your letter back.

Ron and Harry

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8-16-03

Dear Harry and Ron,

Oh sleep, what in the world is that? I would love to try it, it sounds really nice. After much debate with my parents who want me here, I have finally won. My dad will drop me off at your place tomorrow at noon. The babies are so excited, and so am I. This will be there first days out of the home other then at Hogwarts. So make room in your nursery. Here is a list of things I am bringing, so you can all make room.

2 Cribs

2 Bassinets

2 Changing tables

Diapers

Bottles

Sheets

Blankets

Stroller

Clothes

2 Safe Seats

2 Baby Bathtubs

Toys

Now this looks like a lot, and you may say that you have all that there, but we are going to need everything at Hogwarts, and since I am not going home before I leave for Hogwarts, I am not leaving anything behind. Plus a lot of the stuff can go in the changing table. See you tomorrow!

Hermione

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8-16-03

Dear Hermione,

We are having Hedwig send this in a hurry so you get this tonight. We are looking forward to your coming and have made room for your cribs and things. You will be sleeping in my old bedroom, it's right next door to the Nursery. The nursery may seem a little cramped, (There will be five of everything) but no one will mind. Besides it's for less then a month. We can't wait to see you either. We are nervous enough about going back to school, so quit talking about it, just kidding. We can discuss how everything is going to work when you get here. See you tomorrow!

Harry and Ron

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(This letter was sent to all three of them. Only with different names.)

8-16-03

Dear Mr. Potter,

Please note that the new school year will begin on September the first. The Hogwarts Express will leave from King's Cross-station, platform nine and three-quarters, at eleven o'clock. You will find an entire car saved for you, Mr. Weasley, and Mrs. Granger. Please come early to load all of your things. A special carriage will be awaiting your arrival at Hogsmead station to take you to the school. Once you have arrived please meet Professor Dumbledore in his office immediately, to make your school year arrangements. A list of books for next year is enclosed.

Yours sincerely,

Professor M. McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

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Sixth years are required to have:

* Advanced Transfiguration, Grade Six - by Emeric Switch

* The Standard Book of Spell, Grade Six - by Miranda Goshawk

* Unfogging the Future, Advanced - by Gustella Sage

* Creatures of the Night - by Newt Scamander

* The Dark Arts - by Adria Amyntas

* The History of Magic, Volume Four - by Bathilda Bagshot

And for you, Mr. Weasley, and Mrs. Granger:

* The Magical World of Babies 101 - by Pomonia Gaho

* Parenting, It's Truly a Joy - by Monica Numeria