2nd September, 1890
Hestia,
It’s Jimmy, in case you’ve forgotten who I am already. Have you??? Or are you missing me lots? I bet the boys are useless without me. Bet Nibs has already cried.
I’m having an excellent time so far. We got to go on boats across the lake and then got sorted in front of everyone. We had to put on a Hat that spoke inside my head after it sang a song and it picked a house for me. I got Gryffindor!!! That’s the red one with the lions if you don’t remember. Means I’m brave and stuff, and gotta live in a tower behind a portrait of a Fat Lady. Well that’s what everyone calls her. I dunno if she has an actual name. Maybe I’ll ask her tomorrow - except classes start then for real. Not sure which I’m most excited for. The food at the feast yesterday was way better than anything at the Hog’s Head. Sorry.
But I know you never went to Hogwarts so tell me if you have any questions, I bet I’ll know the answer now!!
(Also you’ll never guess how many rich kids go here. I haven’t met many of them yet, but I bet I can make friends with ‘em and they’ll tell me friend stuff like where they live and how to get into their houses. See, I’ll be useful here! And just wait until I can do magic. I’ll do all your best jobs, I promise.)
You know I’ve never sent an owl by myself before. I went up to the owlery and I already picked the biggest one with the most ferocious beak who is waiting for me to finish the letter so I hope he gets to the Hog’s Head alright and doesn’t bite ya. I’m gonna stop now before he decides to bite me.
From
probably your favourite,
Jimmy
Jimmy
Hestia