AN: Would like to thank the few of you who reviewed and the few more of you who put this on alert and the many more of you who read the previous chapter. Onwards and upwards we go!
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January 1983
Charlie Weasley to Percy Weasley
Hey Perce!
Sorry I didn't reply earlier…I managed to get detention with Filch of all people. He made me polish the trophies five times! That also without my wand. But guess what? Remember you were asking me who Ludo Bagman was, that dad kept talking about? Well I found out that he played Quidditch for his house when he was at Hogwarts! Cool, huh?
I'll see you soon, brother. How is the accidental magic? Managed to destroy anymore curtains yet? I told my friend, Tonks, about that and she couldn't stop laughing.
-Charlie
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February 1983
Fred Weasley to Bill Weasley
Dear Bill,
Mummy was really angry with me today because I accidently trod on Ginny's rattle and now she won't stop crying. She's always crying. George thinks it is because she is a girl but I told him that Ron was the same! Mummy also won't let me go to the park anymore. Not since I accidently told Evie Murray that I am a wizard. Oopsie! Bye for now!
-Fred
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March 1983
Bill Weasley to Ron Weasley
Hey Ronnie!
Happy Birthday! I'm really sorry I won't be there for your party but have fun! Don't eat too much cake or you will need to keep going to the toilet! Did you like your card? I got it from Hogsmeade. Hogsmeade is really cool. They have lots of sweet shops here and the drinks are amazing too. Get mum to make butterbeer for you – you'll love it! Can't believe you're three already. You'll be in Hogwarts soon!
-Love Bill.
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April 1983
Nearly-Headless Nick to Bloody Baron
Dear Mr. Baron, sir.
I think you will remember the bet that the Fat-Friar and I had made? The one concerning whose house the metamorphagus first-year will end up in? Well I lost as you would remember and therefore I had been given the responsibility of keeping Peeves under control. Recent circumstances with Peeves have led me to no choice but to ask in a favour from you. Please could you inform Peeves that he is to not terrify any of the students and certainly not to call them rude names! He called Ben Freeman an overcooked tomato the other day. He is just an insult to our community and will listen to no one but you!
With respect
-Sir Nicholas
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May 1983
Petunia Dursley to Marge Dursley
Dear Marge,
Thank you for your post card last month. Your trip to Berlin does sound awful. Have they truly broken down the wall? I find it so difficult to believe! I thought that was just a rumour. I do apologise for the late reply. I have been awfully busy with garden parties for the mums of the kids at Dudley's nursery and with dinners for Vernon's work colleagues. Vernon got a promotion recently. He is now the head of his team. It is just as well. We could do with an extra bit of money, what with Dudley's nursery to pay for and the other one's child-minder. I hope the dogs are doing well. Should we be expecting you next month? You know how excited Dudley gets at seeing his Aunt Marge and as it is his birthday, I was planning a little get-together. Just family and close friends.
I'll give you a call sometime this week
-Love Petunia xxx
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June 1983
Narcissa Malfoy to Andromeda Tonks
Dear Andromeda,
I have been so tired these days and I know that it isn't a proper excuse to not write to you but it is the truth. Florence Parkinson thinks I might be coming down with an illness. I just hope it isn't a muggle one. I hate those little white tablets you have to take. Why are they so bitter? No wonder the muggles are always dying of some disease or another, who would want to eat them! Lucius as usual doesn't speak much to me. The only time he seems to perk up is when Draco is around and that is also rare these days. He is only three but his father has already been making wedding plans with Florence's daughter. Pansy is her name. A right little madam, she is. Reminds me of you when we were younger actually! I'm visiting Bella next weekend. I hate going to that place. It makes me feel so cold and lonely and Bella is always angry and scary but I miss her. I wish both of you were here. Ever since mother died I don't know myself. It seems all my family is dying around me. I know the war is over but I don't know sometimes Lucius or his friend will say something and a prick of foreboding creeps up my back. Anyway, I hope you and Ted are doing well. Give my love to Nymphadora. One day I hope I actually have the guts to send these letters to you, but until then, I'm going to keep writing and pretending that you are getting these letters.
Your sister,
-Narcissa
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July 1983
Arthur Weasley to Molly Weasley
My dearest Molly,
And so begins the third day of my trip to Wales. I can't tell you how exciting this is. Did you know what Muggles use to boil their water? A Ket-tail! I'm bringing one back with me to show you. I think I might even be able to add to my plugs collection. The weather isn't too great and I miss you and the boys and of course Ginny, terribly, but this is a brilliant experience. I still can't believe how idiotic some folk are. Not warding your house at all? I get that we are no longer in a war but honestly, you'd think some of these people have forgotten what it was just two years back! Anyway, I don't want to depress you or keep you too long. I'll meet you straight at Kings Cross. Until then, stay happy and stay safe.
-Love Arthur.
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August 1983
Albus Dumbledore to Horace Slughorn
Dear Horace,
I apologise for troubling you on what I assume must be a very pleasant summer's day. I can only imagine the disturbance I am causing to your day. You see, I would very much like you to consider the post of Defence Against the Dark Arts for the upcoming academic year. It will only be for a year and I promise I won't ask you again. I know you have already declined the offer in both writing and verbally, but I urge you to reconsider.
Always the optimistic and awaiting your reply
-Albus
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September 1983
Severus Snape to Albus Dumbledore
Albus,
May I remind you that I am a Professor? I would like to be treated as one and certainly do not appreciate the fact that some of these students have been spreading 'rumours' about myself and a certain James Potter when we were at school as students. I have already, explicitly, and time and time again, explained to you my feelings towards the late Mr. Potter and would like you to reprimand your students for their lack of respect.
In addition, no, I would not like to go to Hogsmeade next weekend. I have Potions essays to mark.
-Severus
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October 1983
Bloody Baron to Peeves
Peeves!
I am warning you. If I see even a silver tail of yours anywhere near the prefects bathroom, I will personally haunt you for eternity. Make your choices now.
-The Baron of Slytherin
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November 1983
Minerva McGonogall to Ponoma Sprout
Ponoma,
I have lost the magical thyme you gave me last Friday. Would you be a darling and grow some more for me? My seventh and fifth years are already having nervous break downs and it seems the thyme tea is really quite a good relaxation drink. And give some to poor Severus, I think he might burst a vein any of these days. Really, these rumours are getting out of hand. To suggest that James Potter turned him into a frog…honestly these kids do have a wild imagination.
-Minerva
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December 1983
Molly Weasley to Great-aunt Muriel
Dear Muriel,
Wishing you a very happy Christmas. Ginerva is getting along fine, thank you for asking and yes, I have safely bubble-wrapped and put away your silver-ware. Thank you for lending it to us, it is a shame that you couldn't come. I have sent some Christmas pudding to you. I made it myself and do hope you enjoy it.
It would be lovely if you would join us for New Year's but I know that your ankle is playing up. Perhaps get a healer to take a look at it? I have heard a new breakout gnome-fever has swept your area. Do be careful in this cold weather.
With love,
-Molly
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AN: And with that, comes the end of 1983. I do hope you are enjoying these updates! Let me know your views on this chapter.
-Vitzy-