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CHAPTER TEN: The Struggles of Life as an Owl
Dear Cassie,
How are you? I'm ok (that's a reference for the uncultured swine). So, it's not so bad here, I guess?
Honestly though, if I have to eat one more Bratkartoffeln I'm gonna lose it. They serve it EVERY DAY.
Moving on, however, there is some good news! I did actually make contact with Grindelwald, well Gellert...but I did! Funny story actually….
So, I was in the das Selbstbedienungsrestaurant, and had just turned to find a place to sit, right? Well, I'm wondering around when this girl shoves me and knocks my tray straight onto Gellert!
Hold your applause.
He turns around, probably to hex me, but I had just hit that bitch with a stupefy. So, I turn back around to apologize, and he's standing there looking at me like…. well I don't know, but I didn't like it.
Then he says, "You're not from around here are you?" And I just smile, while casting a quick cleaning spell and say "Darn, and I was trying so hard to fit in."
He laughed! I kid you not, probably one of the darkest wizards in all history, fucking laughed! With full force!
He then asked my name, and I gave it, and I asked for his, and now we are joined at the hip.
You know one thing the history books never go into is how fucking clingy he is. Not in a boyfriend kind of way, he's gay, as a rainbow. But in the 'I'm a kicked lost puppy, please love me' kind of way.
Anyway, keep me posted on how things are going on your end. Excited to hear from you!
Sincerely,
Katherine Addams
Dear Kate,
Please tell me, that you are spelling your letters against others reading them. I know that we are the only two who should be reading them but that does not mean that someone won't find them later.
But, are you kidding me!
You need to tell me what lucky ass star you were born under! Because my future children need to be as well. This is getting ridiculous how lucky you are. Grindelwald just falls into your lap?! Are you kidding me?! First Arianna and now Grindelwald.
You have VERY reluctant applause from me, my dear.
Also, I always wondered how he would act as a seemingly proud gay person. I can't help but enjoy all of the mental images that come to mind when you said, 'lost puppy'. It sounds so cute!
Do you want to know what is NOT cute? Dumbledore. Dumbledore is not cute. All he does, 24/7, is study, go to class, eat, and study some more. You wanna know why he is so knowledgeable in the future, seems to understand everything, and can figure out a solution to every problem? BECAUSE ALL HE DOES IS STUDY!
He isn't even doing his OWLS or NEWTS! It's his sixth year for crying out loud.
While you are over there in Merlin-knows-where Durmstrang, having Grindelwald just fall into your lap. I am here borderline stalking Albus Dumbledore to see if there is any way to get closer to him that does not involve a book or homework.
But don't worry, I'll figure it out somehow.
Other than all of that, I'm doing really well surprisingly.
Being in Hufflepuff isn't that bad. Everyone is really nice to me, and while the color yellow does get kind of boring, I imagine that would happen with all of the house colors.
The common room is beautiful as well. It kind of reminds me of an old fantasy cabin. There are plants everywhere; on the walls, hanging from the ceiling, and in random corners. The floors and ceilings are made of wooden planks and the walls are the cutest cobblestone kind of like Hagrid's Hut. Sunlight comes pouring in through circle spotlights during the day.
I like a lot more than I ever thought I would. It feels warm and homey. A nice surprise considering how far away from home we are, you know?
But enough about me, how are you doing? Is there no way for you to eat something different? I'm honestly surprised you haven't found the kitchens yet. What have you been doing with your time, studying? Haha.
Honestly though, is the castle hard to navigate? I got lucky going to Hogwarts. You have a whole new place to explore.
Let me know how things progress with Grindelwald and how you're getting along with the classes. I can't wait to hear from you again!
Warmest Regards (Do you see what Hufflepuff is doing to me!),
Cassandra Trelawney
Dear Cassie,
Yes, I am spelling the letters against people reading them. I found a cool concealing spell so that if anyone else sees them, they turn into an ad for hair cream.
I am doing alright so far. The school's a lot different from Ilvermorny. We don't actually have class because the professors believe in 'learning by doing'. So, it's a hell of a lot of dueling and defensive instructions.
Fun Fact: Gellert can't duel worth a shit
He is however very good at sneaking. We got into the kitchen the other night (FYI - no curfew) and we made a whole batch of pumpkin pasties. They were so good! He also told me about his family, the stuff that's not in the books.
He came from a pureblood family, but his mom died when he was born, and his dad…. was not the best. But then his dad died too, and he's been on his own. Sometimes he thinks there's something wrong with him cause people to avoid him, call him names. He's only trying to find the Deathly Hallows because he doesn't want to die….
Please ignore the watermarks
Anyway, he's...not what I expected. I also asked him if he had done any experiments.
The Meatball says NO!
So that's a saving grace.
The castle is huge! I mean like legit, and there are NO rules about where students can and cannot go. I mean, there are signs. "Please be careful" or "6th years beyond this point" but who reads those.
As for Dumbledore, you might have to try the direct approach. Go up and talk to him. You're a Hufflepuff! IT'S EXPECTED!
Finally, I have
12 Assignments waiting
11 Creatures howling
10 Spells a flying
9 Cookies baking
8 Purebloods judging
7 Flights a climbing
6 Cat's a petting
5 FRACTURED BONES
4 Hating girls
3 French jerks
2 Gay boys
AND A VERY WARM DEMIGUISE!
Sincerely, with yuletide cheer,
Katherine Addams
Dearest Katherine,
I'm doing wonderful thanks for asking.
You know I haven't been sitting here at Hogwarts, in the year 1898, wondering about whether or not my best friend from the future has died or not. All these months just flying by with no letter or ANY form of communication to let me know that she hasn't died in a horrific accident or plot.
Just to get a fucking letter around Christmas with a creatively crafted song in it.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're not dead.
(Have you noticed my sarcasm yet?)
THIS IS NOT OKAY WOMAN!
How could you not send me anything for almost four months?! I was worried sick!
But I guess it's okay because apparently, worry makes me an insanely productive person. I have established contact with Albus. I was the lucky one for once!
I know I mentioned that Albus is a serial studying manic and that he doesn't do anything unless it involves learning. Well, I didn't do it on purpose, but I forgot to hold back on my studies considering that I have already finished my education. So, all of my teachers think that I am some kind of prodigy or something. Which I mean, is beneficial in that I have homework that is somewhat of a challenge for me, but a pain because I actually have to think about some of the assignments.
The lucky part was that my teachers decided that I needed an upperclassman to be available if I ever needed any questions answered regarding the harder classwork that they are giving me.
Albus MOTHERFUCKING Dumbledore was assigned to be that upperclassman.
Can I have a round of applause for my freaking luck? It finally came through for me! Just handing me my objective on a silver platter.
Is this how you feel? Because I must say that it is a fantastic feeling and let me tell you that I have been taking full advantage of the situation.
Albus is wrapped around my pinky finger. He actively seeks me out to have conversations now. At first, they were mainly centered around academics, but lately, he has been opening up more about himself and such.
I'm confident that by the end of the year we will be good friends.
Speaking of friends. Albus is really the only one I have made.
The Hufflepuffs are great! I don't have trouble talking to any of them, but I feel like I have given them the impression that I am better than them because of my academics.
They question why the hat put me into Hufflepuff, and they aren't wrong too.
Anyway, I'm glad that things are working out with Grindelwald. You seem to be establishing a good friendship with him.
That part about his parents is really sad though.
Also, I really hope that you aren't getting into too much trouble with him. I know that you're only telling me the barest of things.
Durmstrang has too loose of rules. How are any of you supposed to get anything done? No curfew and no actual classes, it sounds like a madhouse!
Perfect for your demeanor then.
But honestly, I'm really glad that everything is okay, and you aren't dead. I was really worried about you. Please don't go that long without writing me back again.
Sincerely,
Cassandra Trelawney
P.S.- Your song was amazing, and I have everyone in Hufflepuff singing it! Cheers!
Dearest Cassandra,
Fuck you.
No, but hey! Good to hear from you! Sorry about not writing for so long…. I was…. learning water breathing spells! Yep! That's what I was doing! Definitely NOT running around the castle stopping Gellert from turning Josie pink. Cause that never happened.
Not once.
Or six times.
Nope.
Dear god, he is such a fucking handful! I mean he's great, but I've had to teach him what chill is.
(insert Cassie rant here)
Yes, I know! I'm not supposed to bring up stuff from the future in the past but there is no word in English, French, or German for 'Chill'. The closest I found was 'Refroidissement' which means 'cooling'. Drastic measures had to be taken.
I've also convinced Gellert to join me on a trip to England for the summer break. It took some convincing because he's never really left the school, but I did it!
How are things going with Albus? And yes, that is what that feels like. What about his sister and brother? How are the Dumbledores?
Sorry to hear about your schooling but it worked out right?
Maybe when we go forward again, I can show you how to smuggle a self-writing quill into Hogwarts. I'm using one right now to….
WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON IN HERE!
Gellert! Why are you in my room?
WE ARE LATE FOR POTIONS AND I AM NOT GOING IN THERE ALONE AGAIN!
GELLERT! Get out! I could be indecent!
YOUR 15 AND I'M GAY! LET MOVE IT ZUCKER LIPPEN! JETZT SOFORT! AUF DER DUBBLE! MÄRZ SALZIGE FRAU! LINKS RECHTS LINKS RECHTS!
Ok, alright. Got to go Cassie! See you soon!
Katherine Addams
P.S. - From Gellert - Du solltest besser sein oder ich verklage mich!
Dear Kate,
Thank you ever so kindly for your prompt letter. Glad to see my concerns are sticking, at least some are.
How you get any studying done is a wonder, but please tell me that you have a picture of Josie colored pink? I would pay you good money to see that.
Also, I am so glad that you are the one to take care of Grindelwald. He sounds so tiring. Thank Merlin Albus is so enthusiastic about his studies! I don't have to chase him around the castle.
Speaking of Albus, I've gotten him to open up more about his family. He was really shy at first, but I have no clue why. He turns into a completely different person when he talks about his sister. It is honestly one of the cutest things I have ever seen.
He doesn't really talk about Aberforth and I know in the future they don't have a great relationship. But my understanding was that their poor relationship was due to what happened with Ariana. I guess that isn't the case, because Albus practically runs from me whenever I try to talk about his brother.
I thought I was super lucky to have a way to talk to him just fall into my lap, but he likes his alone time. It's hard to find an opportunity to just chat with him. He goes off on his own a lot and spends so much time in the library.
I swear he knows just the right place to hide from everyone. I can't ever find him sometimes. But I know he's probably off with his books. The Nerd.
Thanks for letting me know about Grindelwald coming over for the summer. I'm really hoping that when we introduce Albus to him he opens up more. That he'll put down his books more often.
Grindelwald seems like a hoot, and I'm sure if that quill is to be trusted that he'll pull Albus away for some fun.
Sugar Lips? Really? I just about laughed myself out of my chair when I read that! Well… at least after I found someone to translate it for me.
Warmest Regards,
Cassandra Trelawney
P.S.- You had better not be telling Grindelwald lies about me!
Translations:
SUGAR LIPS! RIGHT NOW! ON THE DUBBLE! MARCH SALTY WOMAN! LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT!
You better be amazing, or I'll sue you!
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