Snapshots and stories pv

December 26, 2024

Dear Ira,

I haven't forgotten who you are, Ira. I'm still very sorry for your toe injury, but I'm glad it's all better.

Thanks for the photos! They came out clearly, so I was able to see everything. Wow, the castle looks so pretty! As promised, the photos of Mahoutokoro are enclosed in this owl. I hope they come out nicely.

Merry Christmas! I enjoyed the holidays with my friends and family, hoped you did too! I hope this owl reaches you safely.

Sincerely,
Mateo

@Ira Thornfield

December 28,2024

Dear Mateo,

I’ve received your pictures, and Merlin, they look fantastic! How I long to visit your school and see it all in person.

My entire family, and I mean every relative, was gathered at my mansion. It was fun, but let’s just say the aunts and uncles made it... interesting at times!

It’s almost amusing how much more hectic days at home are compared to school days. Can you believe it?

I hope all is well for you at home. Stay safe, and don’t you forget writing to me. I might send some howlers your way if you forget.

Cheers,
Ira

@Tracey Bailey

December 29, 2024

Dear Ira,

Honestly, it'll be really cool if other schools could come and visit the other schools except for Hogwarts.

Wow, that sounds nice. At my house it was just me and my parents enjoying the holidays with some of my friends coming over. I was also practicing Quidditch.

Don't worry, I won't forget to write to you. I've actually never gotten a howler before, and let's keep it that way.

Sincerely,
Mateo

@Ira Thornfield

December 30th, 2024

Dear Mateo,

I couldn’t agree more! For now, I guess I’ll have to be content with just the photos.

That does sound wonderfully cozy! As for me, I’ve been busy with my dance and music classes. Apparently, my skills aren’t as sharp as they were three months ago. At least, that’s what they said. I don’t think so, but now I’m sentenced to endless practice until I’m back at school.

Smart choice! A howler isn’t the kind of gift I’d enjoy sending... Unless tempted, of course.

Cheers,
Ira

@Tracey Bailey

December 31, 2024

Dear Ira,

I'm glad you agree! I mean, it'll be pretty cool to visit other schools. See what the other schools look like, instead of just being at your own school, or in my case, instead of just visiting Hogwarts.

Wow, your a dancer? That's so cool! I'm not a good dancer. Maybe next time I come to visit, you could teach me how to dance? It's fine if you don't want to.

Well then, I hope I don't tempt you to send me a howler. Even if I get one, I probably won't reply back to you. But your lucky, as soon as I get an owl from you, I'll write back, unless I'm busy. But I haven't been busy recently.
Sincerely,
Mateo

@Ira Thornfield

January 1st, 2025

Dear Matt,

Happy New year! May this year bring you endless love and joy.

I often wonder what the other schools are like too.

Yes, I am! I've learned a few types of dance. Waltz, of course. I had to know, given how many balls I attended. Then my mother insisted I also take up Bharathanatyam and... I've dabbled in cha cha. My sister and I are currently hunting for the pictures; I don't know where my ma kept them. I'll send them your way soon after we find them.

And what are you even saying? Of course, I'll teach you next time when we meet. That is if you'd still be up for it.

So, let's talk about your interests. What do you enjoy besides quidditch of course?

That’s sweet of you! Oh, how I wish I could say I'm not busy either but that wouldn’t be the truth. However, I enjoy owling you so I'd always make time for it. As usual, I’ll be eagerly waiting for your next letter!

Cheers,
Ira

@Tracey Bailey

January 2, 2025

Dear Ira,

Happy new year! May this year bring you love, joy, happiness, and hopefully wealth. We had a somewhat big celebration, the whole family came over, and it was fun.

I know what Hogwarts, Mahoutokoro, and Castelobruxo are like, since my mother attended Castelobruxo. But the other schools, I wanna learn about them and see them.

I look forward to see those pictures. Wow, you know a lot of dances. I know the waltz, cause I also go to a lot of parties, but I also know otoko mai and kami mai, which are traditional Japanese dances for males. I also know hip hop and my mom taught my how to do the salsa and other Spanish dances.

Heh, I'm sure I'll still be up for you teaching me how to dance, but I'm not sure what you'll be teaching me. Unless you find a dance I can't do.

Well, besides Quidditch, definitely flying. But also dancing. And other sports as well. Not to mention i'm really interested in the muggle world. What about you? What are your interests?

Take your time with owling me. But, I'm glad you enjoy sending me owls. I enjoy reading yours and sending you my own. Y'know, the first owl you wrote me, I was gonna reply in Japanese, but then I realized you wouldn't understand.

Sincerely,
Mateo

@Ira Thornfield

January 3rd, 2025

Dear Matt,

Actually, my cousins have shared a few pictures of their school with me too. However, the thing is I think it would be better if I could just be there myself to take it all in.

You DEFINITELY know far more dance styles than me! It's clear that you should be the one teaching me. Well, I sent you a few pictures (but it's just poses tho) as I promised, except for waltz because I haven't gotten any. 

Hahaha! Quite sure of yourself! Now I've made it my quest to discover a dance you're unfamiliar with so that 'I' could teach YOU. But I am pretty sure Bharatanatyam might not be a breeze for you.

Wow! Seems like you're immersed in sports. Dancing is my thing, which you are already aware of. Plus, I play piano and flute. I love gardening. I suppose that's it. And guess what? I am getting the hang of flying!!!

Truth be told, I'm not particularly intrigued by the muggle world. Don't get me wrong, please. I wasn’t implying that we are superior. I just feel it doesn’t seem particularly meaningful to my... life?

I am glad you enjoy it too! and thank Merlin, you didn't write me in Japanese. Nobody on my end could translate for me.

Waiting (not so patiently) for your letter.

Cheers,
Ira

Reducio

ooc note- Just pretend you're seeing Ira at her current age lol.

@Tracey Bailey

January 4, 2025

Dear Ira,

I agree. I wish I could actually go and visit Castelobruxo and see what it actually looks like instead of imagining what it looks like from my mothers stories. What school does your cousins go to?

Wow, thanks for the photos! Man, I want to try that dance now! Oh, I could teach you some, just not the Japanese ones, but I already said why.

Great! Can't wait! Enjoy your quest. I'm sure you can find a dance I'm unfamiliar with right away. Oh, really? Is it too hard or does it not fit my dance style?

Yes, I am immersed in sports. Wow, your a musician! So cool! I honestly want to play an instrument. Gardening is fun too. Especially if you love nature. Is Herbology one of your favorite classes then? Wonderful! We could fly together sometime then! If you want that is.

I get what you mean. Honestly I was like that too. I didn't want to do with anything of the muggle world but then I gained two half friends who made me realize the muggle world.

Y'know, if I didn't write in Japanese, I probably would've wrote in Spanish. But I usually don't write much in Spanish.

Sincerely,
Mateo

@Ira Thornfield