AN: So I know, late update... Sorry. But it's the last chapter of year 1! Thank you so much for sticking with us! I hope you are ready though because we only just got started. P.S. This chapter is in the format of letters.

Chapter 10

June 10

Dear Jolene,

Hello. I'm home, obviously. And you're somewhere in America. So you should tell me about that. I'm very bored now that it's summer. I'm all alone- mum's never home, dad's always working. Hopefully you're having more fun with your vacation.

-Cas

June 15

Dear Cassidy,

Hello. Next time you call me Jolene I'm not writing back. But this is just your warning. America's a lot of fun. Just me and mum, it's a good time. We went to New York City this week- it's so big and loud, makes me miss Hogwarts. I miss the twins too. Have you written them? It's so dirty here, I'm glad I went to Hogwarts instead of any of the schools here. Let me know if anything fun happens with you.

-Jo

June 21

Dear Jole,

Hi. You'll have to send me postcards of all the cool places you go. Apparently I'm getting a nanny, since I'm not actually doing anything with my summer. And no, I haven't written the twins. Maybe I will though, because you took a long time to respond and I've been soooooo bored since sending you the last letter. The twins are pretty thick though, aren't they? I drew a picture of a wolf today. Have you ever seen a wolf in America? Take a picture if you do. Don't take so long to respond this time or I'll die of boredom.

-Cas

June 21

Dear Fred,

Hello. I hope you're having a good summer. I miss seeing you at Hogwarts every day. How are you and George? I'm good. I don't really have much to do though. There's a big Quidditch match coming to my town. I don't know who's playing, but apparently it's supposed to a big deal. I don't really follow that stuff. So yeah. I can't wait for us all to get together again in the fall.

-Cas

June 25

Dear Sid,

Jole? Really? Never call me that again, or else. And no, I haven't seen any wolves. But maybe I'll find one in a pet store or something and get it for you. They sell everything you can think of here. I was in a store and they sell astronaut food but it tastes really bad. It was supposed to be ice cream but it wasn't. And what do you mean, the twins are thick? I think they're fun. I'm going to Washington DC next week. That'll be really cool I think. I suggest when you respond to this you call me Jo. Okay?

-Jo

July 1

I decided not to address you directly, as that would ruin all the fun. I'm so very sorry that space ice cream wasn't all you expected, but it was space ice cream. What exactly did you expect? I hope you have fun in DC. Wear your Union Jack proud and be as obnoxiously touristy as possible. Make me proud. By saying Fred and George are thick, I'm asking you how stupid someone has to be not to realize we've been friends, what? Our entire lives? They think we really just met on the train last year? That is the definition of thick. By the way, remember Tonks? My old nanny? She's my new nanny too!

-Cas

July 5

Cas-

Never ever EVER come to America. It's awful- you have to help me get out of here! Apparently they have this holiday- July 4- where they celebrate not being British. Everyone runs into the street all night drinking and playing loud music and being so American it hurts. And I was in the capital. In my Union Jack shirt. I got yelled at and everyone was screaming anyway. Just...just never come to America.

And yes, I agree that its weird George and Fred never caught on about our friendship. I mean, were nearly as close as they are. Except no family tensions about being in different houses. And tell Tonks I said hi! I mean, we only met a few times when I came over after school, but I'm pretty sure she likes me better. I officially can't wait to get back to England.

-Jo

July 11

Jo-

Okay, here's the plan. Send me the address of where you'll be next week, when I get the letter I'll hire a Quidditch player or hit man or something, give him your address and he'll come rescue you. Then we will go back to Hogwarts and hide there until the school year starts. You will need to rob a bank for me to pay for the hit man.

Tonks doesn't say hi because she doesn't remember you and just basically worships me. I can't say I'm sorry about that, it makes perfect sense. Also I have a question- I sent Fred a letter like a few weeks ago and he never responded. Why wouldn't he respond?

-Cas

July 13

Dear Cas,

I guess I should start by apologizing for how long it took me to respond- but it's actually not my fault. Our owl gets lost and flies into things a lot, and half the time we think he's either insane or like dead. We got our letters from Hogwarts like a month late.

Me and George and the family are all good. I think I know what Quidditch thing you were talking about- the first rounds of the Quidditch World Cup series. If you know what is, you'll know that it's a big deal. Me and George are having fun with the freedom to plan and play pranks all the time, but I miss Hogwarts too. Can't wait to see you and Jo on the train...but no boats this time around. It's a shame- we could have had a tradition going there. I hope this letter gets to you alright and before you leave for Hogwarts.

-Fred

July 17

Dear Cas,

Thank you for your kind offer, but committing robbery is probably not a good idea if I ever want to leave here. I don't even know how to rob a bank. But feel free to still send the Quidditch player, if he's famous. Also, I highly doubt Tonks forgets me and I think you're lying to me. I never tried sending a letter to George so I have no idea why Fred wouldn't respond. Unless he doesn't like you. But that's a long shot, right? I'm not in the capital anymore- I'm in Chicago now. It's nice, I guess. I can't believe summer is like halfway over.

-Jo

July 25

Jo-

Happy Christmas in July. I expect my next letter to come with a gift, since you forgot one on actual Christmas. And yes, you got me- Tonks says hi. She's going to be in her last year of Hogwarts this year, I can't believe it. She's been showing me all her fancy sixth year magic, and I've met some of her friends. She says we might not see a lot of her in school; she's in some special program or something. She also said Quirrel is leaving- I can't say I'm too torn up about that, he wasn't exactly an exciting Defense against the Dark Arts teacher. I'm excited for potions though- Snape's tough and mean and all, but that's the best class by far. I'm ready to go back. I'm also ready for my gift. Don't disappoint.

-Cas

August 1

Cas-

After a lot of thought I got you the best gift I could find. Me. For Christmas in July, I have decided to grace you with my presence for another year. I'm coming back to England next week. Try to contain your joy and exercise patience until I get there.

It's too bad Quirrel is leaving- I liked him. But no- Snape is awful and Potions is not a fun class. He's mean and bossy and doesn't help people who don't know what's going on. My favorite class is lunch. Or that free time I use to steal Quidditch stuff. I guess this year it'll be best when me and George get our private flying lessons. With Tonks- it's not like she would want to hang out with you anyway, you'll be a second year. She's a seventh year. You've got me and the twins- you don't need her anyway.

It won't be worth responding, I'll be traveling mostly this last week, and then I'm going home. So I guess this is it for now. See you around, I guess. Except I might not. Who knows?

-Jo

AN: thank you for reading, following, and commenting; we love knowing what you think. And year two should be up next week! (Just a heads up, we have exams next week, so if the update is late, don't be surprised). Thanks!