letter 4
16 March 1996
Hello again Starboy,
First off, yes, I'm a girl and you are correct about Gryffindor. I don't know if you were trying to figure out who I am or not... but if you are, that narrows your list down a ton!
Second, I'm almost done reading the book. Judging by your extensive commentary on the potions section, I'm guessing you have a knack for potion brewing. I'm pretty good myself. I don't like to admit it when people are better than me, but if I'm being honest, you just might be... at least at Potions!
Can we get to know each other? I feel weird talking to a stranger.
- Bookworm
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Draco didn't know how to respond to the letter. Sure, he wanted to get to know her, but if she found out too much about him, it might scare her away.
"Oi, Starboy, get your head out of the clouds!" Blaise's voice cut through the air. "You gonna tell me who you're writing letters to?"
"No," Draco snapped, "I don't even know who she is."
"Then why do you keep writing to her?"
"I like getting to know her," Draco shrugged.
Blaise chuckled softly, "Mate, what's gotten into you?"
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16 March 1996
Bookworm,
Maybe I'd like to know who you are, but I'm not actively trying to figure it out.
Potions is by far, my best class. My father and my grandfather were both well-versed in the subject, so it was pretty much expected of me. I'm glad you are good at Potions, too! We have something in common.
I do feel weird talking to a stranger as well, but I'm afraid if you find out who I am, you won't want to talk to me anymore.
- Starboy
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Hermione sulked at the letter she just received. "He thinks I'm that shallow, huh?"
"No," Ginny shook her head, "He's just self-conscious."
"As if I would judge him?"
The ginger girl shrugged her shoulders, "Well, he doesn't know who you are. Maybe he thinks you're a judgemental prick like Ron."
"He knows I'm a girl-"
Ginny rolled her eyes, "Okay, then, like a girl version of Ron."