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To: Pyce Rotanski
From: Stella Drake
@Pyce RotanskiSeptember 2nd, 2025
Hi Pie!
It was so fun seeing you at summer camp! I know it's barely been a few days (one, it's been one lol) since I last saw you, but you've been sorted now! So have I! I'm a Wampus! And I'd bet my last galleon that you're a Ravenclaw! You really need to tell me all about it! About your common room, about the classes, and! Ren said that there's secret passageways all over the castle! Mum and Dad said it too, but they say stuff like that all the time. I think it was so they could get me excited about school.
Also! I got a typewriter! My parents and Lilah said it was so I wouldn't get tired from all the writing I'll need to do in school. Ren said it's because my handwriting's terrible. I don't believe it. But it does make writing letters fun and easier! Speaking of Ren and Lily, say hi to them for me if you see them in the halls! Ren's a Gryff and Lily's a Puff, so I doubt you'll come across them all that often, but promise me!
Also also! I got my wand! It was really cool, and while I didn't have one for camp (bummer. still super envious of you) I did get mine picked out by a Pukwudgie! Which, so cool!
Did you know the common rooms here are actually connected? Kinda. Wampus shares a common room with Thunderbird! But the dorms are still separated. I know it's not like that at Hogwarts, which totally sucks. Maybe it's not the worst thing, considering you and Cate would keep everyone up at night with your chattering.
And how's Hecate doing? I didn't get to say goodbye to him when camp ended. Awfully sorry about that. I'm sure he's already causing chaos in Slytherin. Speaking of; there aren't a lot of folks here who know toooo much about the Hogwarts houses, but some of the ones who do aren't the nicest about Slytherin. If Hecate wants, I'll totally defend the house's honor, just for him! (;
Anyway, write back when you get the chance!!!
"Too much imagination, not enough dragons"
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To: Stella Drake
From: Pyce Rotanski
@Stella DrakeSeptember 8th, 2025
Hey Stells,
It was great seeing you at camp too. I hope you can visit Hogwarts for one of the balls or such. It'd be nice to see you again. It's great that you're a Wampus! You seem like the perfect fit. As for my house. I'm not a Ravenclaw. So I guess you owe me a galleon.
Classes have started and they're okay. Our Charms professor is fun. Even with how little I know about Charms, I feel like she'll be able to teach me a lot. I know you'd hate it, but History of Magic has been enjoyable. Herbology might be my favorite so far, though. I'm pretty down over the fact that Care of Magical Creatures is a third year class, but I can still walk around the area. It'd be cool if I could sneak a glimpse at something. I'll tell you if there's any dragons, promise.
I haven't seen any secret passages yet, but I'm pretty sure there are a few. Hecate will probably find them first.
I'm glad you got a typewriter. Ren is right, your handwriting is terrible. I haven't seen Ren or Lily at all since school started, but I might see Ren sooner rather than later. They both have more classes than me, so I probably won't spot them in the library or wandering the grounds. I'll tell you if I spot them.
So happy you got your wand!! You have to tell me what you got! And tell me when you learn magic! I want to know what your first spell is. Hecate would also like to know. But as a warning, he said it was so he could "learn it better." So, make of that what you will.
Connected common rooms does sound fun. I'd love to hear more about the general layout of Ilvermorny. We can compare castles and see who has the coolest one.
Cate's doing great. He's right at home in Slytherin. Last I heard, he and Mori were planning on sneaking some snacks. I don't actually think Mori has to sneak... I think they might be an animagus.
Please do not punch someone for Hecate.
I would like to know how you've been getting along with school. I'm sure you've already made new friends!
Also, I forgot to tell you, but first years need to ride on these little wooden boats to get to Hogwarts. It was hell. I nearly died. I hope your entrance was less eventful. Or more. Whichever you prefer.
I'll definitely write again later! Until then, do your homework, get a decent amount of sleep, and for the love of all things dragon, do not punch someone for Hecate.
Your bestest friend ever,
Pyce D. Rotanski
"The only thing stopping me from having a dragon living in my backyard is the law. Absolutely nothing else."
If Not Neighbors, Quillpals
To: Pyce Rotanski
From: Stella Drake
@Pyce RotanskiSeptember 10th, 2025
Hi Pie!
You litterally cannot stop me from punching anyone. I hear one bad word about Slytherin and it's game over.
CoMC being a third year class is such bull. It should be a mandetory first year class. Also, all homework is stupid. but I don't mind sitting in class. Also- I'm so good at potions. You should fear me ^w^
All I have to say about my wand is that it's so much cooler than yours. And longer. You should fear me ^w^
School's been fine. I've talked to some of my housemates, but haven't really worked that speshalty Drake charm on them yet. Soon, but not yet. I need to do homework and stuff before I can focus much on new friends.
Oooo, I need to hear about that boat ride! Ugh, that sounds like the best thing ever to have wittnesed! You need to tell me everything. Spare no detail. Also, yes or no to the giant squid in the lake? If yes, I'm getting a broom and flying over so fast.
You cannot make me do anything, I am freeeee! But- I am doing my homework, you big nerd. You should totally owl me the answers to everything.
Also, if you could get me the sceduhle for the Hogwarts x other school dates, I'd be eternally greatful.
Later, loser!
Stella d.
P.S. I'll send over your galleon once I have one. Sorry about asking...
Also: Typos are on purpose. I forgot to include obvious ones last time. Stella's bad at spelling.
"Too much imagination, not enough dragons"
If Not Neighbors, Quillpals
To: Stella Drake
From: Pyce Rotanski
@Stella DrakeSeptember 24th, 2025
Hey Stells,
I am writing to inform you that absolutely nothing interesting has happened since the last time I wrote and that I have not done anything stupid or impulsive.
In entirely unrelated news; have you considered signing up for any of the sports teams at Ilvermorny? I think you'd be good at one. They have some different stuff over there in America, don't they? It'd be really cool to hear about it. And if you do make a team, please tell me!! I'm assuming the Ilvermorny houses all have a team for each sport? That's what it's like at Hogwarts, so there's 12 teams total across all the sports! Four each for broom racing, dueling, and quidditch. And if that's the case, do the houses play against each other like over here? You should look at the line up for the year. - I should also look up the line up for this year. I'm hoping to spectate some broom races this year. It'll be cool to see them from Hogwarts's broom racing track.
I have sent over the schedule for the school year to you, so you can plan accordingly. Please do not do anything stupid if or when you come to Hogwarts. Please and thank you.
Things have been pretty okay here so far. I've been spending less time in the library and more time in the common room instead. It still feels weird. But I don't want to talk much about it. Maybe when we see each other again? It feels like an in person kind of conversation.
There is a giant squid in the lake. I got too close to it. It was horrible. Please do not fly over here. I don't think it would appreciate you poking at it.
If you want answers for the homework, I'm afraid you'll have to find get them yourself. Studying can be fun! If you actually do it and don't just drag your feet like a mopey horse.
To update you on Hecate: He got his first detention and I don't even know for what. Not even a month into the school year and he has detention. I don't know what that entails, and I don't want to find out. He's on his own on this one. I hope at the very least that you haven't gotten in any major trouble, considering you've also been there less than a month. I have plans to survive the whole school year without getting in trouble once! And I wish that you and Hecate could share my goals, but I knew what I was getting into with you two, I think.
Wishing you were here always,
Pyce D. Rotanski
"The only thing stopping me from having a dragon living in my backyard is the law. Absolutely nothing else."