AN: Pls stop telling me that Bow's name is stupid and I should change it into a flower name! Her name is literally Daisy. Also, idc!
Scattered letters from the desk of Rainbow Evans, dated June 1979 to September 1979.
June 4, 1979
Dear Bow,
Regulus pulled me aside the day after you left and explained everything to me. I understand. I told the girls but I think they're more focused on the fact that you lied to them. To be honest, I was kind of upset too at first, but Regulus helped me understand. Don't worry though, they'll come around.
I hope you're doing okay. No one really knows whether to believe you're a Muggle or not. The teachers said to everyone you left because your parents were worried about the current situation with Death Eaters and everything, most people believe that, it helps that you're not the first to leave because of that this year.
Haley told us she's going to run a story about you on the gazette tomorrow. She questioned me and the girls but we didn't tell her anything. Even if the rest of the girls are mad at you at the moment, you can rest assured that your secrets are safe with them.
I miss you lots, I hope we can see each other soon.
Love,
Nat
June 5, 1979
Dear Nat,
You have no idea how relieved I was to read your letter. I am so sorry about everything. I really wanted to tell you guys everything, but my sister insisted I didn't.
I guess I was also afraid that you wouldn't like the fact that I'm a Muggle, but that was stupid, I know none of you are like that.
Please let me know what Haley says on the gazette, I trust her, but she's a really good journalist, it kind of worries me.
I really miss you too.
Yours,
Rainbow
June 5, 1979
Reg,
It's been only a few days but I miss your face so much. I know it's probably going to be a while before we can see each other again, it makes me sad but you're right, we don't want any suspicion on us.
Thank you for telling Nat everything, I know you risked a lot to do it, and I really appreciate it.
I have gone back to my regularly scheduled training, although I do miss having the ice all to myself I was definitely in need of my coach. Next season is Olympic season, so I'll probably start training longer hours soon.
See you soon,
Rainbow
June 7, 1979
Bow!
The article on the gazette was nothing to worry about! It was mainly about the fact that you're leaving because of Voldy and all that stuff, Haley handled everything pretty well, everything's going to be fine.
We miss you!
Nat
June 9, 1979
You are cordially invited to join Ms Petunia Evans & Mr Vernon Dursley on their wedding day, June 23rd 1979 at half past seven in the evening, Saint Paul's, Little Whinging, Surrey.
Rainbow,
I'm not inviting the freak, I don't care what you say. You can come if you want.
Petunia
June 12, 1979
Dear Bow,
Today was the last Quidditch match of the season, sadly we lost to Slytherin, which I'm sure you'll be happy to hear. I'm not too upset, I'm glad Saf won. We seriously missed your commentating, they had a fifth year do it and his humour honestly just fell flat on everyone.
I'm currently filling my application for Auror training, I can't wait for NEWT results, it's the only thing left. Fingers crossed I get in!
You are talking to Regulus, right? Because he looks mopey as ever. He was very determined at the match though.
See ya,
Nat
June 21, 1979
Dear Bow,
Please for the love of god make yourself something to eat when you get home from training, remember it's only for a few days! Then I'll be back home and feed you as regular.
And please let me know if you're going to Tuney's wedding! I know you don't want to talk about it, but just tell me yes or no, because if you do go you should go with someone, for safety, I doubt anything's going to happen, but it would make me feel a lot better.
Missing you lots!
Love,
Lily
June 25, 1979
Dear Rainbow,
Graduation was today, I missed seeing you in that black gown, your green Slytherin tie tied incorrectly as always. I realised as I watched each person in our class get their diplomas, that you're the only person here I remotely care about, I actually considered leaving after you left, I had nothing left at this school, but it would have been too suspicious. I'm so glad I found you though, and I'm so stupidly happy things worked out for us to be together somehow. I don't know where I'd be now if I hadn't met you
I got my NEWT results back. They're enough for an apprenticeship with the potioneer I told you about, but I don't know what's going to happen with the Death Eaters.
I can't wait to see you again in a few days.
Regulus
June 26, 1979
Dear Bow,
Today was our graduation. Even though you were only here for a short time, your absence is quite noticeable.
I don't think the rest of the girls are ready to talk to you again, but they definitely missed you at graduation. Tessa gave a beautiful speech and the girls cried. They said your name when they handed out the diplomas, so I think that might mean you passed your NEWTs!
I'm starting Auror training on August 23. Becoming an Auror at this time seems especially scary, but I know that's what I want to do. It's going to be tough, but I know I've got you, and Saf and Bella and Tessa.
I hope we can see each other soon.
Love,
Nat
July 2, 1979
Professor Vablatsky,
I am very grateful for everything you have done for me, but I don't think there's anything more you could teach me, even if there is, I've seen some things that have made me very wary of my 'gift'.
I understand that my abilities can be used for good, but I'm not sure the emotional turmoil they have put me through is worth it. Now that I can control my visions, I don't think I'll be using the Sight unless absolutely necessary. After all, if it's something really important the vision will come whether I want it or not, right?
I'm sorry not everything could work out the way you wanted it to.
Thank you for everything,
Rainbow Evans
July 6, 1979
Rainbow,
I think I can get away from my place tomorrow, there's something I really need to talk to you about, but it can't be by letter.
Meet me at 5pm at that Muggle place you like.
Reg
July 17, 1979
Dear Bella,
I know you don't really want anything to do with me at the moment, but I know today's your birthday and I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday.
I know what I did was shitty, but I seriously never meant to hurt your feelings or make you feel like we weren't real friends, and I'm sorry.
I wish things could've gone another way, but it is what it is. I am a Muggle, I hope you can take me as I am.
I'm always here for you if you want to talk, I hope you will someday. You are so clever and gorgeous and hardworking and kind and poised, you are too good for this world, Bella. I know you will accomplish great things. I don't want to miss out on being your friend.
Love,
Rainbow
July 25, 1979
Reg,
These past two weeks have been looong, I can't wait to see you.
About the whole BG thing, just don't worry, everything will turn out fine, we'll definitely talk more when we see each other, but just know that everything's okay so far.
I think my programs for this season are officially done and finished and ready to be put out into the world. I'm sticking with the SLO free (bc as you know, it's my favourite), we did change a few things though, but I can't wait until you see my new short program, I'm very excited about it!
Also, I've been added to a small comp that's going to be held at the rink in September, I really want you to be there, I'm sure we can figure something out.
Love,
Rainbow
August 3, 1979
Hey Bowie,
What's up, kiddo? How's the skating treating you? I know you miss me, but there's no need to worry, I'm finally back to normal this week.
I very we'll see each other sooner or later at Jily's place, but I just wanted to know if you'll get a Butterbeer with me, and catch up sometime this week?
Sirius
August 14, 1979
Lily,
My gig at the place I told you about went great! After the wedding you've got to come to the café, I think you'd love it, it has a very indie, vintage vibe.
So many things went down last night, I wish we still had our magic mirrors so we could talk, getting a landline for your place wouldn't hurt though. I'll do brief runthru but you'll have to wait until we see each other for details.
So, since I'm not a regular performer, they gave me a really crappy time slot, which at first I hadn't been too upset about, but then some other dudes who were performers showed up and they rushed them in before me, which I got really upset about. Luckily one of the girls who works at the café saw me trying to uselessly argue with the manager and stuck up for me, I still performed later than I should've, but the audience was really great, which is pretty much the only reason why I want to go back.
Anyway, overall it was quite fun, I got to meet a few awesome local musicians, and I think the atmosphere was quite nice.
See you soon,
Rainbow
August 23, 1979
Dearest Nat,
Hope everything goes well on your first day! I'm sending you all the good vibes. You're so capable and such a great person, I know you'll be a great fucking Auror.
As soon as you're done, I want you to write me with all the deetz.
I've sent along a nice lil good luck charm ;)
All the love and support,
Rainbow
August 28, 1979
Dear Bow,
Things have been so hectic around our place. It wasn't until today that we finished unpacking everything. There's still some stuff we're waiting on wedding presents for though.
I'd almost forgotten what it was like to live with a man, although it's quite different to live with a teenage boy than it was to live with Dad. James is actually quite neat though, more so than I thought. The only thing he really doesn't like doing is laundry.
You have to come visit now that everything's more settled down. We still have planning to do, and you need to help me pick out some decor for the flat.
You better be eating properly, bitch! Because there will be random drop ins to check.
Love,
Your sister, Lily
September 2, 1979
Dear Nat,
That Mad-Eye sure sounds like a real piece of work, I don't think he has bad intentions though, maybe with time he'll be a little more pleasant, and if he isn't, I'd be happy to have a word with him. I'm glad everything's been going well with your prospective mentor though!
My sister's wedding is in a couple of weeks, it's going to be on September 18, so save the date, since I can't take Reg, you're going to be my date (I would've invited you either way though).
I landed a 2A3Lo combo multiple times today! Let's gooo Olympics!
Love,
Rainbow
September 8, 1979
Lillian,
RWI is going to be on Sep 21 to 23 :( I'll make sure someone takes pictures, it's not a big comp AT ALL, so DO NOT worry about not going, it's fine, I can go without you for once. Besides, it's literally going to be at my rink, and have you seen the entries? It's technically going to be a practice session.
By the way, Nat told me she can go to the wedding, so pencil her in.
Yours,
Rainbow
September 13, 1979
Reg,
My perfect plan has been thought out and is now ready for execution! I've told my sister my competition is on the 28th, a week after it actually is, because if I told her it's on the 21st she'd probably try to delay leaving for her honeymoon so she can see me, but the 28th is halfway through her honeymoon so there's no way she's coming.
So, after Lily's wedding, you'll tell your parents you're going on some very important BG business, and Lily will leave for her honeymoon, and you'll come and stay with me for a couple of weeks and come to my competition and everything will be perfect and amazing.
k bye,
ur gf
September 17, 1979
Dear Tuney,
I know you're not coming, I'm not asking you to come. But please just write to Lily, it doesn't have to be a heartfelt letter, just a quick congratulations, it would mean the world to her. She's still your sister even if you want nothing to do with her, I know you still care for her.
Still love,
Rainbow
September 20, 1979
Dear Bow,
Portugal is absolutely beautiful! I wish you could see all the beautiful sights, I'm taking lots of pictures to show you, though. I know bringing your sister to your honeymoon isn't really a thing, but we haven't been on holiday together in so long, I really do wish you were here, plus, you speak Spanish, which I believe is a lot like Portuguese and you could help us with the translations! James completely forgot the bits he tried to learn when we got here, as you predicted.
I can't believe I'm someone's wife now. It doesn't seem real. It feels very adult, but then again, I've been having to do some serious adulting for the past couple of years now. I'm so glad and so lucky I found James so quickly. The world may be pretty fucked up right now, but at least I have him and I have you.
I love you, and I love my life.
Lily
September 23, 1979
Dear Nat,
My competition went great, I skated clean and I won! You've got to stop by the rink one day, and I'll do a special runthru of my programs just for you.
Yes, Regulus is staying at my place currently. I thought everything would go super smoothly with Lily and James so far away but apparently now that they're gone Sirius is in charge of me? I've been telling him I'm with you whenever he asks where I've been. I have had to hide Reg a number of times when Sirius stops by randomly, it's rather funny to be honest.
Love ya,
Rainbow
September 25, 1979
Bowie,
I stopped by but you weren't home. I thought you got off practice at 7pm on Wednesdays, please write when you read this. Anyway, I just wanted to check on you again, and I was going to bring over some food. Tell me when you'll be around.
Sirius
September 27, 1979
Lily,
The compulsory and short programs went great! I did better than usual in the compulsory figures, and the audience seemed to really resonate with my short. I'm currently in first place! Here's to a good free!
Once this is over, next stop is Nationals and then (hopefully) the Olympics! (idc about Europeans)
Love,
Rainbow