Author's notes: Hmm, guess I really have nothing to say for this chapter, lol.
On with the story!
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Chapter 7: The First Day of Classes

Severus was sitting down to breakfast in his office the next morning when Selina's owl flew in with her letter.
He took the letter and read it in anticipation.

"Dear Father,"
The letter read.
"I have only been here for a day and a half, but I regret coming already."
Severus frowned a little at this, but continued reading.
"Mother is being so strict that I always feel as if I'm doing something wrong.
"She doesn't care much for my opinions, nor does she appear to trust my judgement, especially when it comes to making friends.
"For example, earlier today she found me in the company of someone who appears to be one of the less great and unpopular students.
"When mother learned that I wished to become this girl's friend, she forbid me to do so and would not let me even try to reason with her.
"If this continues, I will be unable to last the entire year here, and may find myself returning
to Hogwarts sooner then planned.
"I miss you greatly and hope all is well.
"Love, Selina."

Severus sat there for a moment, thinking over all that he had just read.
It was quite obvious that Selina was already having a hard time getting along with her mother, but there was nothing much he could do to help her.
He brought out a quill and parchment and wrote a letter to send back to Selina.

When he had finished, he gave the letter to Selina's owl and sent it on its way.

Back at Cackle's, Selina was also sitting down to breakfast.
She kept to herself, not speaking to anyone unless they spoke to her first.

Breakfast soon ended and everyone, Selina included, headed off to their first classes.

The rest of the day passed quickly.
Selina found that she was ahead of everyone in written work, but greatly behind when it came to doing magic.
This was due to the fact that the technique at Cackle's was quite different then that at Hogwarts, and was therefore new to her.

Lunch had passed in much the same way as breakfast, and Selina had chosen to spend her spare time after lunch with her mother in the potions classes.

It was now after dinner and Selina was sitting in her room, reading the letter from her father.

"My dearest Selina,"
It began.
"All is well here, but knowing that you are having problems with your mother troubles me.
"I'm sure everything will work out all right in the end, just give it some time; it will most likely
take a while for your mother to get used to being a full time parent again.
"However, if at any time you feel you cannot put up with any more, you are more then welcome to return to Hogwarts. All I ask is that you give Cackle's at least a month's chance.
"Until next time, your father."

Selina smiled to herself, happy to have heard back from her father and enjoying his response.
She folded the letter and put it on the table beside her bed, deciding to write back in a few days, not wanting to bother her father with too many letters.
She then got ready for bed, crawled into bed, and fell asleep.

Another author's note: I apologise for the shorter chapter. It seemed much longer on paper, but I suppose it really is kinda short. I'll try to make the next one longer.
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