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I was hesitating to post this, since I haven't written the newt chapter yet, but I figured, since we passed 1000 views (1248 views exactly) I might as well. :) Thanks to my reviewers (TheSpringLover and roseberrygirl) as well as my readers, followers and all those who have this story on Favourites. This chapter is mostly owl post format, so I'm sorry if you don't like it, I just thought it would be original. Anyway, enjoy!
Chapter 8
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Dear 'Mione,
I hope you're having good holidays, and Dumbledore isn't too hard on you.
I wish you good luck with your O.W.L.'s (I'm not meaning to scare you but they're really horrible). Only twelve days to go!
If you ask yourself why I'm not writing anything about me in this letter, it's because I'm bored out of my mind and nothing exciting is happening.
Anyway, have good revisions (that must be hard),
Lots of love,
Lily.
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Dear Lily,
Oh, no, not you too! My name is Hermione, for goodness' sake! Ever since Sirius invented that ridiculous nickname, everyone's been calling me that.
I'm having fruitful revisions, thank you, although my Ancient Runes are giving me a lot of trouble.
I've got to find the courage to go through the last eleven days of this!
Hope you fare well, love,
Hermione.
PS: Dumbledore is being very nice about it, and he says hello.
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Dear Hermione,
See, I used your proper name! I'm not like Sirius, using humiliating nicknames and actually forgetting your Christian name.
I hope you're having a nice time and you aren't working too hard. When you're done with your exams, my mother would love to meet you. She does terrific cookies, mind you!
If you accept, the Sunday on the before-last week of the vacation would be cool. We could have lunch and all that.
I bet you can't beat my result! I got ten O.W.L.'s, six O's and four E's. Try beating that, hah! You'd have to learn the whole Hogwarts library by heart (like I did) and I bet even you can't do that in ten days.
Good luck!
Remus.
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Dear Remus,
Believe me when I say I will beat your O.W.L. results. I know you're probably rolling you eyes and scoffing, but when I do get them, you'll be sent a copy. Just to prove a point.
I am the best. Better get used to that idea!
Tell your mom I'd love to meet her too! That Sunday sounds lovely! James invited me to his place too, but he hasn't contacted me yet. In fact, you and Lily are the only ones who have written so far!
Well, at least I know I can count on you two. Although, I am expecting to hear news of Mary very soon! Soon, as in, before my O.W.L.'s come.
I'm really stressed, but I've only got nine days left! Love,
Hermione.
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Dear Hermione,
I'm sorry I didn't write sooner, but my dad's been sick (don't worry, he's okay now) and I've been trying really hard to advance on schoolwork.
I'm sorry if I'm interrupting one of you revision sessions. I know I hated it when someone interrupted me. I just hope you can work a lot during these last eight days before the exams!
I can practically see you bite your nails at this. Keep cool, girl!
Don't forget to breathe!
Mary.
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Dear Mary,
You're right, I hate being interrupted too. It's a good thing your owl came at breakfast, then!
I'm writing this as dinner is being served. It's a lot of fun being alone with the Headmaster. I got to know the House Elves, they're really nice! I am surprised they are happy about being enslaved, though…
I guess House Elves and Divination are the two things I will never understand, they lack any logic. Only a week to go!
Good luck on your schoolwork! Love,
Hermione.
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Dear Hermione,
After much deliberation with my mother, I managed to convince her to let you stay at our place during the last week of the holidays.
Don't think she didn't want you to come because she didn't like you, she said me and Sirius (who's living at my house) had better be… err… proper, if you get my drift.
Anyway, I managed to convince her I only had interest in Lily (no offence intended) and she is absolutely convinced Sirius is an angel.
I know right, what the hell? I'm more of an angel than Sirius will ever be!
Have fun and reply soon!
James.
PS: Only six days until your O.W.L.'s! Good luck!
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Dear James,
I asked Dumbledore and he said okay for the last week of the holidays. I wasn't planning on working anyway.
I may have O.W.L.'s to revise but I don't have any holiday homework! In your face!
I'm sorry, I'm feeling a little giddy today… How are things progressing with Lily? I bet you haven't once written to her, you insensitive git! Do it now!
Only five days left, love,
Hermione.
PS: No offence taken.
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Dear 'Mione,
I've decided to call you that even in letters. I'm sorry I didn't write any sooner, I just thought it would be better to let you work frustrated… And I'm also just a lazy arse.
I'm looking forward to when you're coming to visit me (save your breath, I know you're not coming for James) and not looking forward to your answer, since you will probably scold me.
I hope Remus is not too much of a bother, I know what a leech he can be. He'll probably try and bore you to death during the last four days of you revision!
Screw him,
Sirius.
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Dear Sirius,
The owl with which you sent your letter nearly bit my finger off! I get it that you can be pissed, but you and Remus can go and sort out your sexual frustration with each other, instead of sending ruddy birds to devour me!
I'm sorry if I sound a bit harsh, but my O.W.L.'s are in three days, and this is most definitely not the time to play one of your pranks or complain to me. I have enough to be worried about without you adding a layer!
In any case, I look forward to seeing both James and you, and I wish you good holidays.
Love,
Hermione.
PS: You owe me five Galleons.
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Granger,
Don't expect me to apologise for not writing, because it would be a lie. And I know well enough not to lie to girls. You see, unlike my dearest brother, I am capable of brain activity and have the ability to think.
I did mention that I wanted you to write first, though. I do know better than not write to you, too, because then you would have my head off (and possibly something else too).
I can't really be angry at you anyway, since I know you are revising for your precious little O.W.L.'s, and I really shouldn't over-exert that Mudblood brain of yours. They're only two days away, eh?
My mother would kill me if she saw me writing to someone like you, but I'll take my chances.
Until your reply comes,
Regulus Arcturus Black.
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Black,
Are we on whole name basis now? If so, then let me rephrase my beginning.
Regulus Arcturus Black,
There, better? Good.
I'm not sorry about not writing to you earlier either. Don't you dare say I should, either.
My O.W.L.'s are tomorrow, and I'm preparing for them eagerly. Dumbledore says I should "keep cool", but I can't find it in me to follow his advice.
Go ahead, make fun of me all you want, but I don't even care anymore.
I'll just make myself a cup of coffee and send you this letter, then.
Nice owl,
Hermione Jean Granger.
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Dear Lily/ Remus/ Mary/ James/ Sirius/ Regulus Arcturus Black,
I've done it! I've passed my O.W.L.'s! I'm so glad all of this is over! I'm pretty sure I did well, although I think I mixed up the date of the Blood Purity Convention… It was the eighth of September 1260, right?
In any case, I'm heading off to Gringotts right now, so I'll be able to open a vault. I'm starting work next Monday, and I think it might be boring… Oh, Well, I'll have to wait and see!
Love,/ Until later,
Hermione./ Hermione Jean Granger.
Hermione copied that letter six times with magic, erased the bits that weren't meant for the same person, and sent them off with six different school owls. Each hooted a little at the time she was taking to tie them up, but she eventually set them free.
She watched them fly off in the sunset, wondering how she would survive the next month with only letters to keep her company.
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Yeah, well, I warned you this was going to be short, didn't I?
It is short, but it's got loads of spaces so it evens thing up a bit. Anyway, I'd still like to know your opinion on this chapter, so just type your little review in and make my day. Pleaaaaase! Thanks guys!
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