September 1- December 1 1970
Dear Mom and Dad,
Well, my first day at my new school and already writing home! It's very interesting here, but I feel a little left out of things. All the other kids know each other already, but as I'm a muggle born, it's a little bit different for me. There's a really annoying boy in my house (which is called Gryffindor by the way, more about that latter.) His name is James Potter. He's a complete git. But some of the others are really nice. There's a boy here named Remus who's been helping me with some of the magical stuff. Tell Petunia I say hi! Also, I forgot one of my books, could you send it on? It should be in my room somewhere.
Love,
Lily
Dear Mom and Dad,
I'm in Gryffindor! Just like you dad! Sorry mum, I know you wanted me to be in Ravenclaw, but really, I like it much better here! Oh, Sirius is also in Gryffindor with me. We have two other boys in our house, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew. We also have four girls. One of them is this really annoying muggle born. She kept asking on the train about being from wizarding families.' That Remus kid really seems to like her, but he seems really stuck up anyway.
-James
Mother and Father,
Not in Slytherin. Sorry.
Your son,
Sirius
Dear Lily,
Here's your book! We found your little sister reading it! She was even trying some of the spells, it was so cute! We hope you're having fun, but more importantly, concentrate on your studies.
Love,
Mum
Dear Professor Dumbledore:
We have recently been informed that our son, Sirius Dimitrius Black, was placed in Gryffindor house. This is unacceptable. We absolutely demand to have him transferred to Slytherin immediately.
Sincerely,
Orion Terebus Black and Fiadora Tyranus-Black
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Black,
Though it pains me to tell you this, I am afraid it is quiet impossible to have your son transferred to Slytherin. I am sure he will do well in Gryffindor.
Yours,
Albus Dumbledore
Dear Lily,
I am very very bored here. Why can't I come to school with you? Mummy says I can next year, but I don't want to wait that long! My school is boring, and Darien Dursley keeps picking on me!
Hugs,
Petunia
Professor Dumbledore,
If you continue to refuse our efforts to have our son transferred, we are afraid we will have to cease our financial contribution to your establishment. As we are sure you are aware, it is a massive sum, one we are sure you do not want to lose.
Sincerely,
Orion Terebus Black and Fiadora Tyranus-Black
Dear 'Nia,
You're too little to come to Hogwarts! Maybe next year. Then, you can jinx that mean boy you told me about. Be really brave. Then, you can be in Gryffindor with me!
Kisses,
Lily
Professor Dumbledore,
As you have refused to reply to our previous letter, we feel we have no other choice then to withdraw our contribution. Good day.
Sincerely,
Orion Terebus Black and Fiadora Tyranus-Black
Dear Sirius,
As you have found it impossible to worm your way into Slytherin, we feel we must at least set down some guidelines as how to behave yourself. I am sure that if you do not follow these rules to the letter, your father's niece Bellatrix, or my sister's nephew Lucius will be happy to tell us exactly what has been going on. You are under no circumstances allowed to talk to any mudblood or half-blood of any sort. We suggest you advise your friend John to do the same.
Your Loving Mother
Unsent
Dear Mother,
His name is James and I will do what I want!
Sincerely,
Sirius
Dear Siri,
Siri, Bella and Cissa won't write to me! Mother and Father are always grumbling about you. How come you won't just go in Slithering? (Is that how you spell it?) Cissa and Bella and Lucius were all in that house. Annie wasn't though. Did you know she has a new boyfriend? Mother is always complaining about him. His name is Ted something. I don't know why mother hates him so much. Something about being muggle born, but that can't be right. Annie wouldn't marry one of THEM would she? Because they're getting married soon. Mother said that they have to 'rush the wedding' before she 'begins to show'. Begins to show what? I am very confused. When are you going to come home?
Love,
Reggie
Dear James,
How are you darling? Well I hope. I'm so glad that you and little Siri are in the same house! Is he going to spend Christmas at our house this year, or will he be staying with his family. Make sure he knows he can come here. And any other little friends as well. Oh, I am glad that you got into Gryffindor darling. I will admit that I would've liked you to be in Ravenclaw. Ah well. You're father is happy. He sends his love darling. I do as well.
Love,
Your mum
Dear Reggie,
You ask too many questions!
Love,
Siri
Dear mum and dad,
Hi! Sorry, I know I promised to write, but we've been so busy here! I've made loads of friends of course. And the work is much more fun then you said mum! Well, I would write more, but I have homework to do.
Love,
Remus
Dear mom,
It's James! We have far too much work here! Still being annoyed by the Evans girl and I was right about that Remus kid. A right git. He has no friends. And don't tell me to try to play nice and be friends, he's completely annoying! He won't ever get his nose out of a book! And Peter keeps following me and Sirius around. Sirius cousins are all giving us the evil eye whenever we pass. Oh, by the way, Sirius says he'll probably be coming for at least part of Christmas. He also says that you and his little brother are the only people who ever call him Siri.
Love,
James