Letters To and From a Stranger
By: g0ldensnidget, a.k.a. Snitch
Author's notes: hey all. I'm really sorry it took me so long to post... school started today and I didn't have the faintest idea what to write... Again, sorry.
(Letter VIII)
Dear Harry,
Well... can't say I blame Ron. You did, after all, have your life chronicled. Still, if Ron doesn't want to believe, you can tell him for me to sod off. No, I'm kidding. Give him some time. When you put it like I did, I suppose I could come off as a loony, telling you things like that. But you don't care if I'm a loony, do you, now?
No, I'm kidding. I do feel kind of hyper, though. At the moment, I'm debating whether to go to a friend's surprise party or my grandparents' tomorrow night. Don't ask. This past year, the theme seems to be 'Surprise Parties'. We gave my friend Reut one, we gave my friend Gan one, me and a friend of mine, with whom I happen to share our birthday, had one, and already 4 other friends (though 2 of them were on the same date, so, technically, we had ... 6, I think.) it's become kind of boring; luckily, we've run out of friends so I suppose the next birthday-batch will be planned.
I've written Hermione a reply – the letter's in the envelope. Give it to her when you see her. Also, there's a letter for Ron... make him read it. It might clear some things up. Maybe, just maybe.
THANK YOU FOR THE OWL!!! He's beautiful. I've never really seen an owl up-close, except once in Austria, 3 years ago... and he was a different kind than the domestic owls wizards use. He really is beautiful; I think you're right about him being part falcon. The silvery markings are really pretty. What'll I call him...? How about... Kesef? Means 'silver' in Hebrew. Nah. Silver? No... Cupid? No, no, no. We need something more ... elegant. I know. Sahar. It means crescent, so you call him that. It's because of the markings on his wings – they look like crescents, don't you think?
-Rose.
p.s.
Harry, this is a tip for life: never, ever, EVER, annoy a woman PMS. That means pre-menstruation. Never attempt to make snide comments or sarcastic remarks. Do not speak about the state of their hair or their sloppy make-up. Do not speak. Keep away from a woman PMS, this is for your own good.
Yes, I am PMS as I write this. Abdominal pains are the least of inconveniences, compared to tampons and pads, but the nights are horrible.
Now, the average woman receives her periods – I know you probably don't want to know this, but you ought to; it'll save you from many a girl – once every 4 weeks (28 days). Let's say, a month. When you next see Hermione or Ginny – or even Professor McGonagall or Sprout – looking like they haven't slept well and are grouchy, note the date. One month after that, beware. Most girls tend to get their periods at the same time, after being close together (like living in the same dormitory) for a long while.
Just a tip...
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Dear Hermione,
Now that I think of it, most Israeli names do have meanings. I've never really given it any thought. my name means 'rose'. My sisters' names, Neta and Ronit, mean. Um, this is strange... Neta means 'sapling', and Ron means 'happiness'. There are variations for that, of course, from Roni to Ronit (my sister) to Ronen for boys. My mother's name, Anat, I don't think it has a meaning. It's just a nice name. And David, as you know (or at least you should...) is a biblical character. He was the short redhead kid that beat Goliath, the giant. Some names have specific meanings, and others are biblical. Some don't have meanings, but are symbolic, I think. Lots of kids get named for their grandparents.
As for my being a muggle... yep. No magic whatsoever. Nothing, nada. I suppose it's not so bad, since I've never really thought of living with magic, but it does sound nice. You never know, I might be a witch after all – maybe in Israel wizards and witches only get their magical education after regular school? No, that doesn't make any sense.
Lighten up on Ron. He'll come through. I've included a letter for him, to explain some things.
Love, Rose.
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Dear Ron,
Hello... I'm Rose. I'm the girl from Israel that Harry was talking about... the one who claimed you were all fictional characters in a series of books famous world-wide, yeah. I know you don't believe me; lets just say that I'm simply a muggle living in Israel who's aware of the whole wizards-living-in-secret situation. Don't worry, I won't tell anybody here. Your secret is safe with me – no-one even knows I'm writing to Harry.
That is, if you'll let me. It's really his decision, but if you don't want me writing to him, I'll accept that. I want your consent; he is, after all, your best friend and like a brother – though I doubt you need more than the 5 brothers and 1 sister you already have... Bill, Charlie, Percy (what's up with him? Is he still working for the Ministry, for that idiot Fudge?), Fred and George (how's the joke shop coming along?), and Ginny.
Hope you're ok with me...
Rose, the girl from Israel.
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Reviewers' response:
Anybody – what does 'lol' mean? I suppose I'm a little behind on computer slang...
Cadence Arith/xxthunderxx – get back to me when you have any questions. I'll answer gladly.
Rising Angle – you didn't tell me how old you are... my guess is between 12 and 15.
Corie – yeah, short. I can't help it, I suppose I'm wearing thin cos school's about to start... I hate it when I get dried up... it's even worse than Writer's Block cos I have the idea in my head but I just can't get it on paper (or computer, if you wanna be a hairsplitter)
Raven Dragonclaw – I see. Don't worry, Ron'll come through.
DarkSlytherinAngle – nope, never seen a UFO in my life. Unless you count the purple plot bunnies... you don't wanna know. I dunno, I just went to an American school. A.S.I.J. = American School In Japan. ach! Everybody suddenly has Diabetes!!!! p.s. are you sure you're a newbie? Your name sounds familiar...
Crazy Canadian – ai. Hope your grandmother pulls through. I'll be fine.
GoodCharlotte – I see you've changed your name to br*tney. That won't help you, you know. So, as I said in your own review, BITE ME.
melissaL – hey! Sorry, I'm not really into Lizzie McGuire.
Fireblade K'Chona – yes, I put Orlando second. He's an amazing actor and he's so cute he ought to be arrested (preferably in my private jailhouse ^_~) but still, Johnny Depp was better.
story teller/ksantipa – HI!!! Don't be so hard on yourself, your English is perfectly fine. I'm just good at it because I lived it for 3 school-years... I agree wholeheartedly with your newsflash!!
Amiana – WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN??? I've missed your outrageous reviews.
Liberty Belleview – happy (somewhat late) birthday! This chapter was for you. And yes, instrumentals rule! Who needs words? No, kidding. But I do love instrumentals.
kkroxyea – ha! I've seen The Princess Bride at least 81 thousand times! Beat you. And I, too, can recite the movie. I especially love Vissini. And the guy who marries Buttercup and Humperdink (who I personally like to call HumperDICK). "Mawiage. Mawiage is what bwings us togetha ... today."
me!!!!!!! – heh. Odd and random, that would be me. Ai, I'm all over the place. Cute name, BTW. ^_~
Princess Phoenix – ai, life here is fine... glad you like my ficcie.