CHAPTER TWO: LETTERS TO HOME

As each student filed to their dormitories…their separate dormitories. They arrived in their rooms, and each decided to write a letter to their parents.

Callie pulled out a fresh piece of parchment and dipped one of her new quills in the fresh ink and began to write.

Dear Mom & Louis,

My first day here was short, probably because lessons haven't started. I am a little upset about the Sorting, you see, Erica was sorted into Ravenclaw, while that damn hat chose me to be a Hufflepuff. It sucks!

Other than that, the journey was fine. I made new friends, like you said I would. They were sorted into other houses too. But we'll be together in classes…right?

To tell you about my new friends, one of them is related to that friend you told me about…what was his name? Anyway, how is it at home? I knew I left just a few hours ago; I still don't want Louis blowing anything up. He's always trying out those new muggle inventions of his… just picturing his face covered with smoke makes me laugh.

Um…have you heard from dad yet? I know he is still somewhere in London, no matter what the stupid Ministry says! All I hope is that he'll come back to us soon.

I have to go to bed, lessons start in the morning. I can't wait for Herbology!

Your loving daughter/cousin,

Callie.

Erica slumped on her bed, feeling upset over the loss of her friend. Well, she didn't lose her. They were just in different houses. She pulled out a piece of parchment and began to write.

Dear Mother and Father,

I was sorted into Ravenclaw, like you said. I didn't see my arachnid though, nor could I hear his name being called at the sorting ceremony. Maybe it was because I was before him and was already talking to the other Ravenclaws or something like that. His blonde hair was nowhere to be found.

Speaking of blondes, Callie and I were separated. She's in Hufflepuff. I knew this was coming, due to her loyalty and determination would make her a Hufflepuff, like how I am creative and intelligent. I also have a friend who is in Ravenclaw, too. His name is Nick. He seems pretty normal, except for his red eyes. But I think they make him special.

How's Andrea? She wouldn't get off my leg when it was time for me to go. Luckily, her dad managed to pry her off, or I would have a nine-year old strapped to my leg!

I have to go; Professor Lovegood is telling me its lights out. And to watch out for something called Nargles…hmm…

Your Ravenclaw Girl,

Erica

Erica waved good-bye to her owl as it flew off. And that Ravenclaw for some reason couldn't be happier.

Well, another Ravenclaw really couldn't sleep. Nick took out his wand and cast Lumos. (For people you don't know what Lumos is, it's the light charm.) and he began to write to Ginger.

My dearest Ginger,

Hogwarts is wonderful, but it won't feel like home until you arrive next year. Unlike you and I both predicted, I wound up in Ravenclaw. You did always saw I was the smartest one at home…

I met a couple of new people. One is a Ravenclaw, like me. The other is a cheery Hufflepuff…she reminds me of you; I think you might like her. The last one is a Slytherin, (lucky bastard…) He has jet black hair and green eyes, like that boy from my dreams…but he doesn't have glasses, or the mark. I hope Hogwarts can protect me from that nightmare, with all this "positive energy" crap you always talk about. I hope sweet dreams are always with you. And that Kyle doesn't hurt you. But if he does, tell him when I come back for summer holiday, I'll jinx the shit out of him.

Your almost-brother,

Nick

Somewhere in the dungeons, Albus paced back and forth, his roommates sleeping, with his footsteps not disturbing them a bit. He sat down at his desk and began to write his parents.

Dear Mum, Dad, and Lily,

The journey on the Hogwarts Express was fine. I met three new friends. One of them is bright and cheery Hufflepuff, like Lily, not the Hufflepuff part though. The second was a shy Ravenclaw, but opened up warmly to us. The last one is a Ravenclaw too. He was afraid at first but shared with us.

The Sorting Ceremony was the part I hated most. You see, unlike James, I didn't end up in Gryffindor. The hat sorted me into Slytherin. I knew you said it was no big deal, but I have no idea who's in my house with me. I saw all of your old friends. Professor Longbottom, Ms. Lovegood, even Hagrid.

Anyway, lessons begin tomorrow. I need to get to bed. Good night.

Your son and brother,

Albus

Albus snuck up to the Owl Tower and sent out his letter, before one of the ghosts caught him. He ran back down to his room and fell asleep.

End Chapter Two

Now for some explaining about my OCs.

Nick lives in a wizarding foster home with his adopted sister, Ginger, who is very spiritual. Kyle used to bully Nick and Ginger, but is a Squib. Nick also has strange dreams about a boy blasting him in the chest and killing him on a regular basis. He has no idea why he is having these dreams though.

Erica has a next door neighbor, Andrea, who won't be much of a character until third year. The "arachnid" is Scorpius Malfoy, who grew up with Erica because they went to the same school. They are friends...but not for very long...you'll find out what I'm talking about near the end.

Callie's father works for the Ministry, but went missing six months prior to the story. Everyone's given up on finding him, but Callie still believes that he is alive, somewhere. Louis is a inventor who stays at their home for rent, and he is also Callie's cousin.

This story will be updated whenever I can. I have school and auditions for my school musical are coming up, (We're doing Aladdin) so I won't have as much time to update my story as much. You know how school is. I hate my f****** homework...

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