June 1st, 1992
From: Hermione Granger
15 Place Vendome
1 arrondissement, Paris
To: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
Dear Harry,
I hope your summer has been well so far. I am writing to you from Paris! My parents surprised me with a trip as soon as we got home so I haven't been able to receive your letters. I've never been away from them as long as I was for Hogwarts, even with the Christmas Break. How are you doing? I've sent a letter to Mara as well but I'm not sure they'll arrive safely.
Did you know the laws in France are much more lax than with Britain? There are street performers who perform real magic for all kinds of muggles. I was so shocked. I checked out their Magical community, Chanceux la ruelle, like you suggested. It's so beautiful! They have a massive wishing fountain in the middle that grants wishes every day on certain times. The architecture is absolutely amazing as well!
We visited the Louvre today and I even picked up some souvenirs at the Mille Boutique. I got one for each of you. I'll be back in England in time for your birthday and to go to Diagon alley as a group. You mentioned something about custom wands? How are they any different from regular wands? Do they use different materials or woods? Ollivander only uses the three superior cores, how does combining two cores make them more powerful?
I'm rambling. I'm really excited for when I return. I miss you and Mara so much already. I'll send a postcard to everyone when I get the chance.
Sincerely,
Hermione Granger
June 8th, 1992
From: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
To: Hermione Granger
15 Place Vendome
1 arrondissement, Paris
Dear Hermione,
I'm glad you're enjoying France so far. Our Families have been once and I remember there was a bookstore on Chanceux la ruelle called La tâche de la chouette. It had a lot of books that were hard to find or even banned in England. Most of it are just subjects that are controversial like ParselMagic or Necromancy. They're not inherently evil gifts but get a bad rap in England. Most Grey-kinds of magic like that are banned here so I would suggest you check it out before you come back. You might learn more than you know.
Mara and I spilled everything to our parents and uncles. Uncle Sirius and Dad have got us a rigorous training exercise. They're putting us through hell over here like we're auror cadets. Mum's also tutoring us in Potions and Herbology since Mara is a disaster. We blame Snape's teaching. Did you know the two were actually friends in school? I still can't believe anyone could be friends with that slimy git.
We're not sure why but my scar is much more active than Mara's. Since we got back, her scar only activated once, which was when she had a nightmare. I thought she had grown out of those but I guess with all that happened last year, it isn't too big a surprise. Mum's been coddling us lately but she's been getting migraines more often. I can't remember the last time she was sick but it seems like it's only temporary. She says she's fine.
To answer your questions about custom wands, I sent you a book detailing Wandlore in various countries. Don't give it back until you come home cause it's not exactly legal in England. British wizards tend to ban all kinds of subjects that aren't "light". That's a whole other discussion though. Mainly, the difference between Ollivanders wands is that Ollivander premakes his wands. You've heard wands choose the wizard, right? Well, pre-made wands are easy to craft in mass by using compatible woods and cores, usually a premeditated list. It's easier for Unicorn hair, Dragon Heartstring and Phoenix feather to pick and bond to wizards.
Custom wands on the other hand are made and crafted to the witch/wizards preferences. If Ollivander made a wand with a kelpie core, it would sit in his shop for ages waiting to chose someone since they're so picky but Custom wand shops buy and use the ingredients in-house. It makes wands more compatible with the wizard and less likely to be stolen or have it's allegiance change. It's a lot less convenient though and much more expensive. Diagon Alley only has one shop and it's located in Knockturn alley due to the controversy. The book goes into a lot more detail but basically, the wands which ingredients chosen by the witch/wizard are much more powerful in their hands while premade wands have to find a witch/wizard that fits them.
I miss you too, Hermione and so does Mara. She surely was loud enough when she received your letter. My Aunt Emilia is also working on getting journals so we can communicate without owls. Hedwig would be sound without her job though I'm sure there's plenty of letters needing to be delivered. She's a bit of a bacon hog anyway.
Sincerely,
Harry
June 12th, 1992
From: Lily Moon
Unplottable
To: Mara Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
Hey!
I've never really written a letter before so I'm not really sure how to start this. Don't people usually say "Dear you?" That seems too informal for me so let's go with this.
How is your summer break going? I've been cooped up in our manor the past few weeks. It's getting really boring. My parents finally left for another business trip so I managed to bypass the wards to send this letter. There's a spell on the back of this letter to help you bypass the wards if you send a reply. I really hope you do but it's totally not necessary! I'm totally cool with either way. I'm just glad to get a chance to talk to you!
Or anyone, really. But mostly you cause you're my best friend! Not that I'm implying I'm your best friend cause that's totally cool cause you have tons of friends and I'm just a little old me but… I'll stop talking now.
Oh! I have a surprise for you come our return to Hogwarts. I have a friend to introduce to you. He's the best and I know you'll love him. I'm so excited to bring him to Hogwarts! I miss you so much! I can't wait for September 1st to come.
Your friend,
Lily
June 15th, 1992
From: Mara Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
To: Lily Moon
Unplottable
Hey, Lily!
I'm not good at writing letters either but I'm so happy you wrote to me! Your informal way of Hey is good for me. I hate the stuffy "Dear you" stuff too.
My summer break is going pretty good! I've been roped into training with Harry, Dad and Uncle Sirius. They wake up at the crack of dawn to run laps around the manor. Like their spartan version of paintball isn't painful enough! I'm sorry you've been so cooped up. You could always come visit anytime you want! My parents won't mind. Who's with you if you're parents on a business trip? And why is your house unplottable?
I think the spell to bypass the wards helped though I'm a bit alarmed that it was written in a dark red ink. Please tell me that it's ink. I did manage to soak it in water so it came off but I'm still a little concerned.
I'm honored to be your best friend and I want you to know you're mine too, no matter what Breena says. I'm really curious about your surprise. It's gonna kill me to wait until September. Is he someone I know? Is a student like us? This is gonna drive me nuts! I'm really excited to see what you've planned for me and I miss you so much too! Anything would be better than spartan potion lessons with my Mum. She's a potions genius and Snape's O+ teaching is oh so helpful (Note the sarcasm)
Write back as soon as you get a chance and I'd love to have you over this summer! Let me know if you can convince your parents whenever they get back. What do your parents even do by the way? I don't think you mentioned it before.
Your best friend,
Mara
June 21st, 1992
From: Ron Weasley
31 Ottery St. Catchpole
Devon, England
To: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
HARRY!
My brothers have been an absolute nightmare! If you get anything from Fred and George, DON'T OPEN IT! They've already set up shop selling kids their prank stuff through mail. Last time, they sent letters filled with dungbombs! Trust me, Don't open it! You'll never get the smell out, I promise. Sorry, if this letter stinks, by the way.
Ron
June 24th, 1992
From: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
To: Ron Weasley
31 Ottery St. Catchpole
Devon, England
Ron,
Thank you for the kind heads up. Unfortunately, it only came one day later than the twin's most delightful mail drop. Luckily, the package did not explode all over me or my clothes. My Mum's favorite green rug, however, was not so lucky. She will be sending letters to your brothers. Expect Howlers. Also, I am now grounded.
I appreciate, though, your concern, though late and now, unnecessary they may be.
Hadrian Jamison Potter
Heir to Most Noble and Ancient House of Potter
P.S. Tell your brothers to sleep with one eye open.
June 25th, 1992
To: Heir Potter, Miss Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
From: Heir Draco Malfoy
14 Malfoy Manor
Wiltshire, England
[I would like to cordially invite you to the yearly celebration for the birth of one Draco Malfoy, Heir to Most Noble House of Malfoy. Please respond at your earliest convenience and we hope to see you there.
I will be attending
I will not be attending]
Dear Potters,
Though, I dread the very idea of anyone dressed in red and gold to attend my birthday celebration, I admit your presence would be most adequate. For appearances sake, of course. It matters not if half-wits such as you attend or not.
Sincerely,
Draconius Lucius Malfoy
Heir Malfoy
To Heir Malfoy
14 Malfoy Manor
Wiltshire, England
From: Heir Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
I will not be attending.
(May I suggest shoving your opinions up your abnormally large arse?).
Sincerely,
Hadrian Jamison Potter
Heir to the Most Noble and Ancient House of Potter
To: Heir Malfoy
14 Malfoy Manor
Wiltshire, England
From: Miss Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
I will not be attending.
(I had absolutely zero expectations for you and you somehow still disappointed me.)
Sincerely,
Amaryllis Lillium Potter
Daughter of the Most Noble and Ancient House of Potter
July 1st, 1992
From: Blaise Zabini
Widow Lane, San Polo, 3052
Unplottable
To: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
Dear Heir Potter,
I am not sure what you said to Draco but thank you for it. I've been banned from the Malfoy birthday celebrations due to an incident a few years ago but that never stops me from sneaking in. Fortunately, due to whatever you said, the Malfoys were much too furious to notice my presence. Thank you truly, also. Lucius Malfoy accidentally stabbing himself with his steak knife will forever be on my top ten hilarious moments. The French ambassador certainly won't be sending you gift baskets, as the Malfoys blood mixed in the man's steak right as he took a bite and didn't realize until he had already eaten half of it.
Neither will Louise Vis Faut, who will forever be remembered for their slip and fall into the peacock ice sculpture, breaking her nose and toppling the fruit bar into Madame Forsaine, who lost her wig in the chaos because it was being used to dry off Lord Nott's wife by Lord Parkinson after a waiter slipped on a melon cube and dropped two bottles of wine all over the table. Unfortunately, Lord Parkinson is now in St. Mungos after getting too touchy with Lord Nott's wife and thus, ending up in a muggle fist-fight which broke Lord Parkinson's legs, right arm, pelvis and collarbone, as well as his marriage as Lady Parkinson, having seen the whole thing, willingly looked the other way from her husbands injuries.
All in all, I am writing to thank you for this wonderful night as it was the best night of my bloody life. I look forward to seeing you at Hogwarts come September and seeing as what you cause through a simple letter, I am utterly thrilled to see what joy your presence may cause.
Sincerely,
Blaise Zabini
Heir Zabini
July 7th, 1992
From: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
To: Blaise Zabini
Widow Lane, San Polo, 3052
Unplottable
Dear Heir Zabini,
You are welcome for your entertainment. I am pleased my reputation precedes me. May I perhaps suggest using polyjuice next time? That way you shall not need a distraction, though as talented at the job as I may be. Perhaps, next year, I shall attend the birthday celebration. If Lord and Heir Malfoy do procure their finely decorated canes from their arses.
Alas, that may be too strenuous an activity for them. Magic can perform many miraculous achievements, but that one may be too extraordinary for even it.
Nonetheless, I would like to thank you for your incredibly amusing letter. I always enjoy hearing the lovely effects my achievements bring. Do inform me of any more wonderful events such as these.
Sincerely,
Harry Potter
Heir Potter
July 11th, 1992
From: Neville Longbottom
1 Longbottom Manor
Unplottable
To: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
Harry,
I received a weird letter in the mail yesterday. It was from Fred and George and contained some very unusual substances. Lucky for me, I opened it in the greenhouse and the plants loved the stuff. I took a sample and I think I can actually make a new plant fertilizer with it! The tentacula in particular just devoured the stuff. It didn't even leave a drop on my clothes!
By the way, I heard you got grounded. Did your scar go crazy again or something? Did you sneak in Knockturn Alley again? I keep telling you not to get caught. Mara said something about your Mum's favorite rug. Anything I can do to help?
Neville
July 12th, 1992
From: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
To: Neville Longbottom
Neville Longbottom
1 Longbottom Manor
Unplottable
Neville,
You are my hero. Do you still have some tentacula seeds I could borrow? I need it ASAP. You are about to save my summer.
Harry
/
July 14th, 1992
From: Neville Longbottom
1 Longbottom Manor
Unplottable
To: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
Harry,
No problem! It's the fertile season for the tentaculas so I've got tons of their seeds. They're pretty good roasted but make sure to boil them first so the venom doesn't affect you. It's not poisonous luckily but I wouldn't take my chances.
Also, the weirdest thing happened at Diagon Alley the other day. I found this kitten in Diagon Alley, just wandering around. The shopkeeper said she'd only been there for about a week and nobody knew where she came from. She seemed to really like me.
Gran still hasn't forgiven me for losing Trevor but she let me adopt the kitten as a familiar. I think she's been impressed with my grades this year. She seemed okay about the whole Dad's wand thing last year but you can never really tell with her. I suggested putting it on a pedestal like we used to do in the olden days and she seemed pretty choked up about the whole thing.
Anyway, I named the kitten Elliana. Not really sure why, just seemed to come to me.
Figured out the plans for our birthdays this year? Mara was real adamant about not holding a press party this year in her last letter. Any clue what we are going to do?
Neville
July 20th, 1992
To: Mara and Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
To: Ron Weasley
31 Ottery St. Catchpole
Devon, England
To: Neville Longbottom
1 Longbottom Manor
Unplottable
[A Postcard From PARIS
I'll be returning from Paris next week. I've got presents for everyone. Can't wait to see you!
-Hermione]
July 22nd, 1992
To: The Weasleys
31 Ottery St. Catchpole
Devon, England
To: Hermione Granger
14 Bishops Avenue
Hampstead, England
To: Lily Moon
Unplottable
We invite you to a celebration at Potter Manor on July 30th-July 31st. The birthdays of Neville Longbottom, Harry Potter and Mara Potter will be celebrated throughout the two days including a sleepover. Please bring adequate supplies. RSPV ASAP.
(I will be attending)
(I will not be attending)
Ron and Hermione,
We decided on a sleepover party. Feel free to invite your family members (Especially the Twins, Ron). They'll be cake, food (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast/Lunch) over the two day course and a sleepover. Feel free to bring whatever you want. Let us know if you're coming.
Harry, Mara and Neville
Dear Lily,
We're doing a sleepover so bring anything you need. It's two days and we'll provide food and entertainment. Let me know if you can go!
Mara
To: Harry, Mara and Neville
From: Hermione Granger
I will be attending.
To: Harry, Mara and Neville
From: Lily Moon
I will be attending!
Dear Harry, Mara and Neville,
It was so lovely to invite us to your celebration. I'm afraid Arthur and I won't be able to attend so Bill will be taking the boys and Ginny over, if that is okay, minus Charlie that is. He's still in Romania. We'll be sure to send your presents with them. I appreciate your invitation, nonetheless. Ginny has been dying to meet you. You're already part of our family so no need for formalities.
-Molly and Arthur Weasley
From: Lily and James Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
To: Mr and Mrs. Weasley
31 Ottery St. Catchpole
Devon, England
Dear Mr. and Mrs Weasley,
Thank you so much for the kind letter, Molly. Of course it's okay for the kids to come. I have yet to meet little Ginny but I'm sure she's a delight like your other kids. I'm sure everything will be fine. We're willing to send them back on the 31st. We'll take care of their meals so you have nothing to worry about. I hope next year you can come with them as we'd love to have you and Arthur. I'll be sure to send them home with some cake for you two as well. Please be assured that your kids will be in good hands for the weekend. Take some time to relax for yourselves. I know how hard that is as a parent.
Sincerely,
Lily and James Potter
From: Hermione Granger
14 Bishops Avenue
Hampstead, England
To: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
Dear Harry,
I finally decoded that letter we found last year. Neville was right. It's written in old English. We had a history buff look at it and he said it's probably from the 10th or 11th century. I'm giving you the original so I still have a copy. I have no idea what any of it means but I'm sure we're going to figure this out somehow.
Sincerely,
Hermione
To whomever it may import,
If thou are reading this letter, I might not but assume thou hast found the chamber. Mine lord's and ladies promised that this chamber be occulted from all yet to those whom might not but see it. That, I only hope, is thou, dear reader.
Mine name is Lady Kassandra from the Elder House of Alesius, the youngest daughter of Lord Priam and Lady Hecuba. Wherein I was yet but a bawbling child, I became blessed with the gift of Sight. I am a seer and it is mine office to mine house and mine lords and lady's to relay the bodements and messages granted to me by the Guardians of Old to their meet receiver.
A fortnight ago, I received such a bodement. The majority, if not all of bodements near join true. The future is ever-changing and time is aye moving forward. There are unlimited possibilities and e'en one babbling change can send us off our seen path. Some bodements, much select few undoubtably join to fruition. I the orb of seeing, we bid em "constant". Tis an even through which all paths might not but move through. I am unsure when this bodement shall join true yet a constant it shall be.
I mine dream, I was shown a vision of what is to join. I seen visions of fear and fire, the destruction of the orb we hast worked so hard to build. I saw Feopertine, whom shall be chosen by the Guardians and granted the largess of Magicks through which none hath yet seen, not e'en mine Lords and Lady's. Mine Guardians granted me one warning; those blessed with these Magicks shall hast the powers to confound the orb or rewrite it merely. Wherein I awoke, I was granted a box filled with powerful stones. These stones, as mine Guardian told me, shall one day belong to the Feopertine.
Mine fear of this Future has led me to pray for help from mine Lords and Ladys. Lady Rowena hath proposed that each of the stones be occulted inside of the castle a chambe inturn'd inside of the place of learning. Throught only Magicks left by stones, Lord Salazar was able to tie the magic of the stones to the seat. Only those whom hast the like Magicks as the stones shall be able to enter this chamber.
The Chamber behind these doors shall only open once every stone hath been placed inside of the correct impressions. E'en I never wot what Lord Godric hath occulted behind these doors. Each of mine Lords and Ladys hast occulted the stones, e'en to each other. Only the ones containing the Like Magicks may enter and find the stones, Lady Helga reassures me. I mine journal, I hast included the clue to the first stone, after thou are on thy own. Each piece of the bodement hath been split into each part of the stones, a trial awaiting all covet it's Magicks. Without all of em' brought together, it canst not be made sense of.
I can only that mine actions and those of mine Lords and Ladys hast done mine Guardians proud.
The Future is i thy hands.
Signed,
Lady Kassandra of House Alesius
From: Harry Potter
6 Potter Manor
Unplottable
To: Hermione Granger
14 Bishops Avenue
Hampstead, England
Dear, Hermione
It's the tenth century. Rowena, Salazar, Helga, Godric. They're the founders. "Mine Lords and Ladies" refer to the Founders of Hogwarts. I looked into the House of Alesius and I found a Lady Kassandra who lived during the time. Do you know that old Greek myth of the woman who could see the future but nobody believed? It's actually based on the old family of House Alesius. They had a cursed bloodline so that any Seers born into their houses would never be believed. Kassandra Alesius was the last of her bloodline. It wasn't until her death that the curse was released and anyone realized she had been cursed in the first place. She died young so this must have been early in her life. This is amazing, Hermione. That chamber we found was crafted by the Founders themselves! It's an entirely new discovery!
I don't want to show this to my parents just yet so can you keep this a secret? Don't give Ron or Neville copies, either. Ron has too many siblings and not enough privacy and Neville's gran still inspects all his stuff. I don't want someone finding it. If we're the ones meant to find it, then that means we're the only ones meant to read this. I'll hold onto this one and you keep the copy you have. Thank you so much for translating this, Hermione. We're one step closer to finding the truth.
Sincerely,
Harry
Journal Series 01 Trial 05
Welcome Back, Pup!
Connected Journals:
"Lily-Flower", "Prongs", "Padfoot", "Moony", "Nevermore", "Doe"
Recent Conversations:
("Lily-Flower"-To-"Pup")
Lily-Flower: Come do the dishes.
Pup: Okay, Mum.
Lily-Flower: Now, Harry.
Pup: I fixed the bloody rug already! Give me a break!
Lily-Flower: It still smells like the dirty diapers I changed for two years.
Pup: …
Pup: Fine. You win this round.
Lily-Flower: Of course I win, I'm your mother. I gave birth to you. You can never win against that.
Pup: Touche.
/
("Pup"-To-"Prongs")
Pup: What's for dinner?
Prongs: A Conjob.
Pup: I…What?
Prongs: It's Pasta but it's made from veggies.
Pup: So what's that got to do with a conjob?
Prongs: They're impastas.
Pup: ….
/
("Doe"-To-"Pup")
Doe: I think I can feel my fingernails.
Pup: How much calming draught did you take?
Doe: Four.
Pup: Four mouthfuls or four bottles?
Doe: Yes.
Pup:...
Pup:... I'll call Healer Brons.
/
Added New Connections:
"Bookworm"
"ChessMaster"
"The Herbologist"
New Conversation:
("Nevermore"-To- "Pup"-And- "Doe")
Nevermore: The three new journals you requested are finished! I named them as you asked. They should be connected to both of your journals. The symbols should be a book, a chess piece and a leaf.
Pup: Yep. They're here.
Doe: Yup!
Nevermore: Great. Sirius and I'll be coming over soon so I'll leave them with you. Just remember the incantation to activate them.
Pup: Vinculum.
Doe: Vinculum?
Nevermore: Great! Thanks for being my testers. If anything goes wrong, just let me know and I'll fix it up for free. I added the waterproof and fireproof features as well so let me know how they work.
Doe: Thanks, Aunt Emilia!
Pup: Yeah, thanks.
Nevermore: No problem! I'll see you guys later tonight.
Doe: Bye!
Pup: See you.
Second Year Begins
