Chapter 15: A Letter Received

Jane walked out of the Gryffindor common room feeling a bit refreshed after changing her uniform and brushing her teeth. She still didn't feel the very best, but she just sat with that discomfort, plus she wanted to see how her brother was doing. She walked down the stairs from the Gryffindor tower and towards the infirmary.

When she got there, she saw that everyone was crowded around Harry, except for a few Slytherins that were around Malfoy, and to Jane's astonishment, he was moaning, loudly. Jane walked over to Harry and stood by the bed that Harry was in. Harry had his right arm in a sling and light blue pajamas that had white stripes on them.

"Oh, hi Jane," Hermione said.

"Hey, Hermione," Jane greeted. Jane walked closer to Harry and stood next to him on his left side of the bed.

"How are you feeling?" she asked him.

"Better, but not really," he answered as Madam Pomfrey gave him a cup of what looked like orange juice, but it wasn't, for Harry had had drank it and then spat it out.

"What do you expect, pumpkin juice?" exclaimed Madam Pomfrey. She walked away leaving the students to chat with Harry.

"Ugh, that stuff tastes horrible," Harry groaned.

"But, it's pumpkin juice. Isn't it supposed to be good?" Jane wondered.

"No, it's not pumpkin juice, but would you like to try yourself to make sure that it isn't?" Harry asked her grabbing for the juice with his left hand.

"No thanks. I better get going. I just wanted to see how you were doing," Jane said as she started leaving.

"Jane where are you going?" Hermione questioned running after Jane.

"Well, I have got some things I need to do before the day is over."

"Alright, but Jane, you look down, like there is something wrong," commented Hermione.

"No, nothing is wrong, it's just that, I just don't feel that well."

"How about you have Madam Pomfrey look at you to make sure you are alright," suggested Hermione.

"No, I'm Hermione. I don't need to have her to check me out. She has enough patients to take care of," Jane concluded and then left leaving Hermione left with a confusing expression.

It was around mid-afternoon when Jane got to the Owlery, with a jacket on and tennis shoes on. She had changed from her uniform to a long-sleeved shirt and jeans. She walked into the Owlery to find that her owl, Snowball had just flown into the tower and landed in his little own alcove. Jane walked over to her owl and unattached the letter. She turned over to letter to reveal the address. It was from Sarah. Jane found a bench that was sitting in a corner and sat down. She quickly opened the letter and began to read it. It read…

Dear Jane,

I am glad to hear that you have been settling quite well with your school. But, I am sorry to hear that your first period class isn't going, as you would have liked it too. But, then again I am glad to hear that you were sorted into Gryffindor and met two new friends! I bet they are wonderful friends to have nearby and fun to be with.

I guess I should have told you that you had an older brother named Harry, but then I was doing it for your own safety like I had told you when I told you that your parents were killed. I was doing it for your own safety, Jane and now that you are at Hogwarts, the headmaster, Professor Dumbledore, can make sure that nothing happens to you. Oh, man. I should tell you that I actually know the headmaster of the school. We were acquaintances when your parents were alive. Well, now that I actually have that out of my mouth, I should tell you my story of how I know so much about Hogwarts and how I know so much about the wizarding world. I'm sorry I didn't tell you about this before. I did it for your own safety including mine as well.

When I was born, I was born into a wizarding family. Both of my parents were wizards. I had one brother and he was a wizard as well, but as for me, I was not. Back then, I didn't know why I wasn't a wizard and to this day I still don't know. My parents were both stumped as to why I wasn't a wizard, but I guess that's just the way it is. There is a word that the wizards use for someone who is not a wizard, but was born into a wizarding family. The word is Squib. So, I am not a muggle or a wizard. I am a Squib. It is unusual for a Squib to be born.

Now since you know what I am, it should be quite obvious to why I know a lot about the wizarding world. First, I am a Squib. Second, I had two parents who were wizards and third, I had a brother who was also a wizard. So, that should be all of the reasons why I should know a lot about the wizarding world. I actually went to Hogwarts one time, and it was when I was much older. That is also when I met Professor Dumbledore, so I know him a little bit. If you ever need help or need someone to talk to, you can always talk with me, by writing to me, or Dumbledore, or even your brother, Harry, now that you know him.

Well, I hope you are having fun and getting your homework done. I hope you are learning new spells to use and try not to get into trouble. I don't know if I told you, but your dad always liked to get into trouble himself. Oh, try to get connected with your brother. I know that he is a Second Year and you're a First Year, so you might not have the same classes together, but at least try. I love you and miss you. I will always be there for you.

Sincerely,

Sarah

Jane stared at the letter that she was holding in her hand. She couldn't believe that Sarah had known about Harry and not told her about it! But then again, Sarah had said that she didn't tell her because she was concerned for her safety. But, what could be out there, that would go after Sarah, Jane, and Harry? Then a thought occurred to her. Could it be that dark wizard that everyone feared? Could it be He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named? No! No, it couldn't be! But, it could. Jane decided to not tell anymore about Sarah to Harry, Hermione, or Ron. She would decide when to tell them about Sarah being a Squib. In the meantime, Jane said goodbye to Snowball and walked out of the Owlery to the hospital wing to see how Harry was doing or maybe she would just go back to the Common Room and settle down. For, Jane had had a long day.

AN: I don't own Harry Potter. The only characters I own are Jane, Sarah, and any other characters that I made up. (Last edited 3/20/17)