Closed Dreadful news. Solo

After a quick breakfast of yoghurt in the Great Hall, Meiyu knew the moment she had dreaded the most arrived. She lifted her black book bag from where she had thrown it earlier by her feet, opening the bag to reach for some parchment, a quill and some ink. Meiyu began to write to her dear Grandmother, Agatha.

Dear Grandmother,

I hope this letter finds you well, and that my brothers and the cousins haven't caused you too much trouble. Hogwarts is as breathtaking and magical as you described all those years ago, and I still cannot quite believe I’m finally here. The castle is huge, with endless corridors and portraits that talk and move (just like Grandfather’s stories). Every corner feels like it holds a new secret waiting to be uncovered.

There’s so much I want to tell you, but the most important news is that I’ve been sorted into Gryffindor!

I know it might come as a surprise, especially given our family’s long history in Slytherin and Ravenclaw, but the Sorting Hat said something about my courage and strong heart. To be honest, I was so nervous when it sat on my head. It felt like a lifetime, but I guess it saw something in me that I wasn’t expecting. I think, maybe, this is my chance to create my own path—like you’ve always encouraged me to do.

I promise to carry the Knight legacy proudly, even though I’m wearing scarlet and gold instead of silver and green. I’ll make you and the entire family proud, just in my own way. Who knows? Maybe there’s a reason I’m here that none of us could have predicted.

Please give my love to Mother, Father, Grandfather, my brothers, and everyone back home.
I cannot wait to hear from you.

With all my love,
Mei.

She trudged towards the Owlery, equipped with the letter she wrote after breakfast in the Great Hall. Meiyu took out her custom 'MX' stamp seal, carefully taking the communal wax, holding it near one of the flames located at the waxing station. Her anxiety only heightened as she watched the wax drip and seal the envelope. She quickly used her stamp seal, firmly pressing down and it was done. Letting out a slight sigh, Meiyu returned her stamp seal into her book bag, handed the letter to a staff member who was responsible for the dispatch of letters, before leaving the Owlery and making her way to class.