Dear Mum and Dad
So… I suppose I'm writing to inform you that I… well… placed into Slytherin. Now I know dad said not to worry about the sorting... but I feel strange about it anyway. There was a weird incident during the whole mess but everybody says that the Hat's decision is final regardless so I won't be able to change houses… everyone but mad genius Rosie made Gryffindor. Dad there are a few things I was wondering if I could talk to you about over hols. Something the sorting hat said to me…
I have mainly taken to hanging with the Gryffindors since the majority of my house either hates or fears me too much to bother. James hates Scor, one of my only real friends aside from Rose and Lou. Scor is really amazing! I think I might just be able to survive Slytherin with him. We both should have been placed Ravenclaw since he's smarter than Rose. (HE ACTUALLY BEAT ME AT CHESS! Well forced a stalemate but…still). Aside from Scor there are Matheus Goyle who seems much too kind to be in Slytherin, (a fact Scor says is due entirely to Mr. Goyle's absence in Maddy's life) and Aurora Parkinson who is a bit strange but treats me well enough. Professor Snape's portrait is teaching potions until they can find a replacement. He's taken to calling me little Sev and even wants to take me on as a private student! He's a terrible grouch but I think it would be an amazing opportunity.
Dad… I… there is something heavy here at Hogwarts. I mean it goes beyond just the centuries of magical buildup. I sense something dark… it doesn't feel like… the past… there's enough of that darkness… this is something different. Something thats not yet come. We can talk over hols since its too… eerie to discuss in a letter. I hope the business with the French families isn't causing too much trouble at work. I imagine your department really only has to worry about violent Radicalist reprisals but I can't help but feel as though the climate can do anything but escalate as a result of recent events.
Love you both more than I could ever say!
A.S.P.
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Dear aunt Hermione. And Uncle Ron too (Only because the address is the same!)
THERE IS SOOO MUCH I WANT TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT! Firstly don't tell mom or dad but… well I miss you as much as I do them! I am disappointed I sorted Slytherin although there was some weirdness with the sorting that I will run by you sometime. I've only had a few days of classes, but I have to say I'm already doing better than Rose! Professor Snape says that although the school will most likely recall Slughorn that I should consider taking private lessons from his portrait. That and he wants me to skip a year! I am practicing controlling my wandless intent… and I think I'm getting better when lashing out. Not that anyone is giving me cause to, so don't worry!
Uncle Ron please don't be mad at me for sorting Slytherin… i'm having a hard enough time as it is. I have to say that my newest friend (whom I won't mention just yet…) did force a stalemate out of me… I was shocked when he beat Rose on the train but… well he is full of surprises. Rosie and I are still as cooky as your genius wife but she seems to fit in well with the Gryffindors too so she's having a blast! Lou, Rose, Scor and I seem to get along, well… most of the time, so we've been leading the way in displaying interhouse cooperation. Love you guys and hope you all aren't partying too much. I can't wait until Lils and Hugo join us next year. Don't let any prophet photographers get any pictures of the drunk partying when they do!
With Love
Your Favorite Nephew, A.S.P.
P.S. I hope that the growing political nonsense doesn't interfere too much with research funding… My Slytherin… housemates… are all being hit pretty hard by some of the anti-purist radical legislation… and well, the Purist backlash will do nothing to help douse the fires.
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Dear Lils
I love you soooooo much. I wanted to write you and tell you how amazing Hogwarts is. I can't wait until you can come yourself. I have a new best friend. Cyrille and I only knew each other for a week so he doesn't count although I still miss him too. Scorpius is amazing. He's nothing like what uncle Ron describes the Malfoys to be. Well thats not entirely true since he's arrogant and definitely all Slytherin but he has a kindness to him that I believe will make life here tolerable. (Oh and you are the only one outside school who knows who he is so keep it secret.) Tell me if you need anything and I will fly home within the hour to give my favorite girl in the world a hug and a big kiss.
All the love in the World
Your big brother, Allie
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Dear Squirt
Dear ALBUS
SOMEONE BEAT YOU AT CHESS! What your uncle means is we are glad you've found a friend who can stimulate and challenge you. Rosie refers to him merely as the snake (—Or some less appropriate profanity I'm unwilling to repeat—) so we are both curious to hear more about this… Scor was it? Anyway I'm more interested in hearing about this incident at the sorting… Rosie had mentioned as much but refused to elaborate. As far as the political conflicts… well they aren't interfering too much with research in my department. Ginny says your father is working late most nights but I'm sure your parents will tell you what they know. Have you had a chance to review any of the spells I taught you? … (or made any new ones of your own?) I must say the few you showed me were fascinating, and those potions you made for George are selling quite well. I do hope you fare better in Slytherin, I'm certain you've seen fit to understate the extent of their resentment towards you. Don't let Rosie fall behind… I know she knows what she's doing but you always keep her on her toes. Although this Scor might prove as equally motivating.
We both love you very much you Slytherin sympathizer! Again your uncle is merely being stupid…as always. Hugo also sends his regards (he actually wanted to inform you of a mistake that he had found when perusing Rosie's copy of your first year charms textbook that she left at home… but well… that's Hugo. Besides I remember you had already pointed it out to me over summer!).
Your favorite Aunt!
Hermione
P.S. You know how good I am with memory charms… no one will remember they ever saw us partying.
