Hey mum

Dear mum,

It feels so weird to be writing letters to you like this. I remember how we used to send little notes to each other, fold them like paper airplanes and aim. I was never very good at aiming; I remember I hit the cat once!

I don't know how else to say this except for just saying it. I've been put in Hufflepuff. I don't know why, but I feel like I've let you down somehow. At least I'm not in Slytherin, but I really did think I'd be put in Ravenclaw like you were.

You always say to me "the best things in life don't have to make sense." Does it apply to this situation? I don't understand why all of this is happening. What does this say about me? I don't want to sound judgemental, but I don't think I'm going to fit in with my house. I'm not quiet and I'm definitely not humble.

I miss you. It feels like you're a whole world away from me. I've been places by myself before, I know, but it just feels different this time. I don't know how to describe it.

I can't wait for my classes. I hope I'm good at Potions. I know you were when you went to Hogwarts. And I'm really excited for Defence Against the Dark Arts.

Love you,

-Lemon


Lemon folded the paper, put it in an envelope, sealed it and watched as the owl flew off with her letter. She smiled. I wish I could fly.

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