The Gift of Friendship solo

December 25th, 2021
@Logan Baird|@Alexa Mackenzie|@Avery Chen|@Dakota Olson|@Aldor Humbleglow|@Cassandra Ironwoods
Christmas day. Henry might not have been in the holiday mood himself but his mind lingered on those he cares for and wouldn't settle until he sent them each a gift. The teen had access to three owls that holiday, one already in use sending out a few gifts to some friends and the other. Well Henry felt uncomfortable using his step family's owl plus the teen has a soft spot for his brother's owl. Sandy. The teen decided to send 6 of his closet friends a gift that day.
First. Logan Baird. His best friend and a no brainer. The teen loved the girl and always felt comfortable around her, finding her to have the intelligence of a ravenclaw and the heart of a hufflepuff. Henry knew that he had to get her the perfect gift that holiday even if he was a little bummed they wouldn't be spending it together that year.

Four neatly wrapped gifts sat with a letter that Henry was finishing off. One; a red santa hat for Sherlock, two; a globe necklace, three; a necklace with a card that Henry thought described their relationship perfectly, and fourth a wand holster. All with a letter.
Dear Logan,


Happy Holidays. I hope yours are good and that your having fun at the castle. I imagine that it's pretty empty up there and lonely, I wish I could be there with you. We'll probably have loads of more fun at the castle today if only I stayed, why didn't you tell me you were staying I miss you.

I can't wait to see after the holidays again and hope you enjoy your gifts. I hope Sherlock likes his as well, Loki picked it out specifically for him and I promise that I'm not lying Robin!

Don't study to long and save some books in the library so we can read together again during our sessions. Are you going to do dueling again? You were brilliant last year but even if you don't, that's cool.

I don't want to keep you so have a brilliant holiday!


Your Best Friend,
Henry K.
Sending off the gifts wirh the letter, Henry turned to the ones keft over already knowing who to send next when Sandy returned.

Second. Alexa Mackenzie. His girlfriend. The teen smiled softly to himself as he thought of her, knowing about her situation and imagining her own holiday. The teen reached for the three gifts he got for the red head and her small rat. Setting pen to paper as he finished off his letter to the girl.

The wrapped gifts that sat besides rhe wirting boy are; a rose necklace, a strange object with a quote from a muggle movie; peter pan, and a small santa hat for Rascal to wear.
Dear Alexa,


Happy Holidays. I hope yours are well and that the break is helping you. I'm not sure what to write but I do want to help yoi and if you want to talk then I'll listen. Always.

If you need somewhere to go, you can akways visit here even just for a few hours.

When we get back to the school, we should do a dueling practice. You were brilliant in the first stage, best duelist in our match just the luck wasn't all that good but watch! In your next duel, I bet you'll win! I kmow it, Alex.

Is there snow there? A white Christmas if you celebrate, if not then a white holiday. That doesn't make sense does it? Anyway, hard to imagine back at Hogwarts is empty and covered in snow. I wish I stayed there

I hope you and Rascal enjoy the gifts. I look forward to seeing you again at Hogwarts.


Love You Millions,
Henry K.
Sending off the letter with rhe gifts. Henry eyed the ones left and already knew who he will send next when Sandy returned.

Third. Avery Chen. His bunkmate and a rather close friend. The teen smiled as he thought of the first year, trust was one thing he had for the boy and also a love of the boy's energy. Avery always seemed up to try something new or fun, it was enlightening to watch.

The teen pulled the three wrapped gifts toward him then signed the letter for the first year. The gifts; a broom maintenance kit, the book Quidditch Through The Ages, and a violin inspired watch. The teen wanted to get his friend brilliant gifts but then remembered, Avery is a muggleborn first year meaning his family had less experienced with owls then Alexa's family. A bit worried about the factor, the teen still sent the gifts and letter with Sandy to Avery.
Dear Avery,


Happy Holidays. Happy Christmas. How are yours? How is it being back home? Is Eddy enjoying himself?

I hope your holidays have been fun and that someone stuffed you into one of those bloody sweaters as payback from getting me to wear one. Did you tell your parents about playing quidditch or about your wicked broom? I got a few broom related gifts for you since I know your a quidditch person.

I still want to show you dueling, its fun trust me and isn't tgat dangerous besides one or two spells.

I hope your holidays are well and look forward to seeing you back at Hogwarts mate! I miss having you as my bunkmate


I'll bring some items for our bunkroom.


Your Friend,
Henry K.
Watching the owl fly off, Henry counted how many left. Three sent and three left.

When Sandy returned. The teen decided thr fourth woild be Dakota Olson. A friend of his who he has been meaning to spend more time but with dueling pratices, classes, and other friends pulling him away. It has been challenging.

Pulling three wrapped gifts toward him with a letter. The teen figured giving her gifts would be a great way to show his gratitude for a fellow animal lover and creature nerd. The gifts; a crocheted orange cat that resembles Loki a little, a wolf necklace, and a purple beaded bracelet all came with a letter.
Dear Dakota,


Happy Holidays. I hope yours are well and your family isn't that awlful. Did you eat any chocolate covered pretzels this holiday?

I know we haven't spent too much time together this year but I promise after the holiday to spend more time together. Were animal lovers and creature nerds, right? We stick together. I also miss talking about magical creatures and animals with you.

I hope you enjoy the gift. Loki thought you would like a reminder of him and it came out rather good so. I created the bracelet to, I actually did two. Matching. I have one and I thought that maybe they could be a symbol of our friendship? Maybe... only if you want of course.

I want to tell you something, Dakota. Back at hogwarts, I promise. Just keep a open mind and know that I trust you more than anything. That I care for you because what I'm going to tell you is diffcult to hear for some.


Your Friend,
Henry K.
Sending it off. The teen looked. Two more. Curious which one to send next when Sandy returned.

Sandy returned. Fifth One. Aldor Humbleglow. His third cousin or is the teen missing something, he wasn't sure. Anyway, Aldor is his friend and also family apparently so the teen knew that he had to send him a gift. Remembering his love of dragons, rhe teen pulled the two wrapped gifts and a letter toward him. Ready to be sent.

A small green crocheted dragon and dragon inspired bracelet. The teen thought the two would be perfect for Aldor with thr attched letter.
Dear Aldor,


Happy Holidays, Cosuin. I don't think I'll ever get use to that. I know you don't habe much family but I hope your holidays are still well.

We might a third or fourth cosuins or something from one line centuries back but we are still family. Family looks out for each other. And I'll always be here for you, Al.

This letter would have come with two gifts. One is a dragon inspired braclet that I made, I have a matching one. I thought they could be a symbol of our friendship and connection of family roots as we look for yours and my own.

Happy Holidays Al


Your Cosuin,
Henry K.
Watching Sandy fly off with them, knowing there was one left. The teen eyes the pile and waited for the return of Sandy.

When Sandy returned, Henry was ready for the last. The sixth. Cash Ironwoods. A fellow slytherin third year. Quidditch beater. Parseltounge. And onwer of a slithering beast who Henry detests a little.

One weapped gift laid with a letter. A dragger with a case that Henry found in one of the shops in Godric Hollow and thought of Cash. The teen gave the gift and letter to the owl then watched ger fly off to deliver.
Dear Cash,


Happy Holidays. I hope this one is better for you and that you know you'll always receive a letter or gifts on them. That you aren't forgotten, mate.

I hope you like the gift and if Sandy sort of drops the gifts then disappears that wpild be my fault. She's a bit tried of delivering gifts for me.

Anyway, see you back at school and happy holidays! Tell your slithering, slimey annoyance Aero that I wish him the same or whatever holiday he celebrates.


Your best mate,
Henry K.

"There's no such thing as strange creatures, only blinked people" - Newt Scamander