August 1, 1892

Sloane,

Mum's had the baby. Mr. Bell's a mess. Mum's asleep. I can hear the baby's screams from the other side of the house. I want to go outside, but Oak's sitting on my bed with this stunned look on his face and it would probably be terrible of me to leave him. I miss you.

Cam

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Sloane Bixby

  

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August 2nd, 1892

Cam,

I completely forgot the baby was due so soon. I was going to send a letter with my OWL scores, as they arrived this week, but seems hardly poignant right now.

I do hope everyone is at least physically alright? The birth went okay? I have very little knowledge about babies, but that sounds normal. Are you okay? I'm sure you could all come visit if you want, to get out for a bit? Miss you too.

Fondly,
Sloane

  

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August 2, 1892

Sloane,

No, no, I want to hear all about your OWL scores. I meant to write a few days ago, but Mum was confined to bed right before letters were sent out and the household's been a mess since.

She's doing okay, I think. The doctor said it was normal for women to be exhausted after having a baby and that there was nothing irregular about the birth. I only caught one glimpse at a baby. He's a boy, by the way. I don't think he's named yet.

Did you get the results you wanted?

Yours,
Cam

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Sloane Bixby

  

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August 3rd, 1892

Cam,

Everything went just about as I envisioned it would. I completely failed Potions and History of Magic, passed the rest, I even got an O in Creatures. I'm only going to keep Creatures, Herbology, Defense and Transfiguration I think. Maybe Muggle Studies, but I don't see why I would need it. Defense was a stretch, but Lissington seems to be a little more lenient to continue on, thank Merlin.

I would assume the exhaustion is normal, being a woman isn't easy. Giving birth to an actual human isn't either. Congrats on your new brother then, I'm sure things will settle soon. Let me know if you need anything!

Fondly,
Sloane

  

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