July 12th, 1889

Maddy,

Mid-summer check in! How are you holding up? How's things at home? Is it weird with Cameron there? Which house did you end up in anyway? Sorry for all the questions, I'm deadly bored here. At least there's no crazy weather or magical catastrophes this year. I'd rather be bored with magic than without. At least I can practice in the backyard with the boys, even if they're annoyed by it sometimes.

Hoping all is well, you should come visit soon!

Fondly,
Sloane

Aldous Crouch Madeline Bell

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   Cameron Gillenwater

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July 14th, 1888

Dear Sloane,

It's raining for the fourth day in a row. That means no quidditch in the forest, no roving through town, and my new sister forever hovering over my shoulder!

Life with Cameron is not so bad—it is nice, I think, to have someone close to me in age in the house, especially as I have not been to Hogsmeade to visit Alcyone half so much as I would like. It helps that we have remained in my house (our house now, I suppose); I confess that I don't think I would do half so well if I had to adjust to a new room as well as a new family! Though Cameron is just fine, and his mother is all right, I suppose, Greta is overexcited at the prospect of an elder sister, and I have not been particularly generous towards her in that regard. (I am an imperfect person.)

I should love very much to come visit; you need only name the date and I will secure permission from Papa for Elliot and I to come and stay! I would invite you here, but there is far less magic (and far more boredom) in Godric's Hollow, I think.

With Affection,

Maddy

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   Cameron Gillenwater

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July 17th, 1889

Maddy,

At least it's only regular rain, but oh how I hate to be stuck inside. I can easily sympathize!

I think I like being the only girl in the family, nobody to need my constant attention, though I suppose being the youngest I do that to my brothers occasionally... all the time. Being the baby of the family is not all it's cracked up to be, honestly. If I were being nice about it, I suppose I could go both Rufus' wife, but I'm not thrilled about that prospect either.

Mama says you can come whenever you like! She said she'd send an owl to your father and set it up for us. Bring your broom, or you can use one of ours, we have... lots. I cannot wait to see you!

Oh! What do you think you'll be taking for electives this year? There's so many choices!

Fondly,
Sloane

  

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July 19th, 1888

Dear Sloane,

I told Professor [Headofhouse] that I should like to take care of magical creatures and muggle studies (I live so close by them, you see!). Cameron did ask if I was sure I didn't want to take three electives, like he does, but I pointed out that he had overburdened himself and that, coupled with my natural talent, is why I am so much better at quidditch than he is! In truth, I suspect I shall either marry or play quidditch or do something with brooms after Hogwarts anyways—so there is little to be gained from taking more courses than necessary. I'm not a Ravenclaw!

Would your mother mind terribly if I came to visit next week-end? I should so love to see you and Hogsmeade again!

With Affection,

Maddy

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July 20th, 1889

Maddy,

Those were my top two as well! I don't think I could handle three either, not with quidditch to think of! Honestly I hadn't even though of how Muggle Studies related to Cameron. I always forget he's muggleborn. I was thinking that a career in creatures wouldn't be amiss when my time in quidditch ends. Might be a nice little hobby to pursue in the off season as well. It's so fascinating!

Mama says that's perfect, she'll arrange it!

Fondly,
Sloane

  

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