Dear Acacia,
I'm ever so sorry I didn't write sooner! I didn't realise how busy everything would be once I got here. There are so many classes and people and things to learn. I don’t think I’ve had a single quiet moment since I arrived! It’s all very exciting, though a bit tiring too! I couldn't believe anywhere would be so busy and bustling with people my own age!

I do hope Triton finds you and baby Aurora, and Mr. Darlington well - We've had news of a problem in Irvingly but it all sounds so confusing. I hope everyone is okay and that no one in our family was caught up in all the chaos.

None of us live in Irvingly so I hope you have good news for me.

As for me - I was sorted into Gryffindor! I was so shocked. I thought for sure I would be sorted into Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff for sure!! I am very happy and I'm doing fantastically and am enjoying all my classes and have made lots of new friends.

I've written to mama as well so I hope she tells everyone at home - I will try to write each person properly later but I wanted to tell you myself and I wanted you tell me how Mama is? Is she okay? Is she still doing okay? How are the babies? And everyone else? I think if I asked her she'd just tell me she was fine even if she wasn't because she wouldn't want me to fret but that makes me fret more! I don't think Dunstan or Chrysanta would tell me the truth either!

Mal is okay. Or rather he's being himself. He acts like he's too grown-up for everything, especially when his friends are around. It's very annoying. I haven't been hanging out with him much because he's too cool for that too, apparently

Sending Love and hoping to hear from you soon.

Ariel Sherington.

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