Letters
"Have you guys done your homework? Isn't it unfair to give this much just on the second week?" Skeppy complained, whining.
"Finished it all yesterday." George shrugged. "It isn't that bad, the homework were all pretty simple."
"Yeah, the teachers were pretty generous to us to be honest." Eret agreed.
Skeppy groaned. "That's what I get for getting into the smart house. Every single one of my friends are smartasses."
"You technically one too since you got into the 'smart house'" Connor chided.
"I quite like being in the smart house." Wilbur commented while chewing on some pies.
"Yeah well you fit right in." Skeppy said looking pointedly at the stack of finished papers next to him.
"So do you, don't give us all that sh*t when you memorized all the spells in the book." Connor rolled his eyes.
"That's different! Spells are fun!"
Just as Connor was about to say his reply, a flurry of owls holding a letters and packages came through the window.
"Ah the letters are here." Eret noted.
George looked up like the rest to watch the owls. His mother's owl appeared nice front of him and dropped a letter. Another familiar owl, appeared as well and dropped a letter and a package. But while his mother's owl flew away after he fed it, the second owl waited in front of him to read his letter. George nodded at it before opening his mother's letter first.
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My sapphire,
I hope you are having a good time with your friends. I have been having a wonderful time at work. There was a few people that kept bothering me but they shut up after I blew up their workplace.
Also bear in mind you children need to be careful. Take care but also have fun.
Love, mom
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George smiled and made sure to remember to send his mother a reply. Next he opened the letter the second owl delivered.
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Dear George,
I had sent some of my people to investigate and managed to catch one of the traitors. It seems like he was communicating with someone from Hogwarts like we suspected. Be careful. Also I have sent some things that might help.
Hecate
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George frowned at the revelation. Once he had finished the letter, the second owl immediately took off. He looked at the small package left by the owl and put it in his pocket to open when he got back to the dorms, despite Skeppy's curious comments.
Meanwhile beside him, Wilbur had been marveling at the sight of all the owls flying in. When one of the owls dropped a letter in front of him, he was delighted. They usually communicated through iris messages but he has always preferred letters. Perhaps it was due to his father being connected with poetry.
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Dear Wilbur and Tommy,
The kids begged Dionysus to let us send a letter. The Apollo cabin is doing good so far, you guys don't need to worry. Stay safe on your mission. We love you guys. Send our regards to George and the rest.
Your brother,
Friend
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He smiled softly at his brother's letter and folded into his pocket to give it to Tommy when he saw him, when he noticed another piece of paper inside the envelope.
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Dear Wilbur,
I return from my mission to find you all gone. Dude what the fu*k man. You guys better stay safe. Or I'll beat your asses. I heard your siblings were sending you a letter so I decided to send one as well. Dionysus has forbid me from finding out what your mission is but idgaf about that. If you find anyone girl or boy that you think looks good with me, tell them your hot friend is currently single.
P.s tell Karl the Demeter cabin misses him.
Your friend,
5up
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Wilbur shook his head at his friend's antics but made sure to be on the lookout for someone who could keep up with the said friend's antics.
"Songbird! Seems like you've gotten a letter, who's it from?" A loud voice said as a arm was wrapped around his shoulders.
"Just a friend." Wilbur answered Schlatt, shrugging. Technically he was Wilbur's uncle, being his father's aunt's son. The two boys bonded over their love for sweaters. He smiled thinking of how they always accidentally dress in the same sweater.
"I see..." Schlatt murmured, he stared at the letter for awhile before turning to smile and Wilbur. "Well, it's almost time for Charms, shall I walk you there?"
Wilbur looked and George who raised his eyebrows at Schlatt's actions. George had been in the same school with the Slytherin for the past 3 years and so he was surprised to see how attached Schlatt has gotten to his music-loving friend. In fact, the Schlatt had been quite amiable to the group ever since Wilbur joined, but of course definitely still not a pleasure, but their relationship has improved.
"You guys can go on ahead, we'll join you soon." George shrugged.
Wilbur nodded. "Alright then, I'll take your offer Schlatt."
"Great! Let's go songbird." Schlatt led Wilbur out of the great hall.
George and his roommates watched the two. "I still can't believe what I'm seeing." Skeppy muttered. "Even at our family parties, that dude never acts this nice."
"Well as they say, love makes one weak." Dream suddenly appeared. The group turned to him.
"What are you doing here?" George asked his friend.
"Just coming to wait for you." Dream sat at the empty seat next to George. "Like Schlatt said, we have Charms remember?"
"Then go there idiot. I'll come later."
"But I want to go there with you." Dream pouted. The way of the group could see puppy ears on his head.
George sighed. "You are such an idiot." Before standing up to gathering his things. "We'll be going first." He told his roommates.
Dream hurriedly went to take George's bag from him to carry. George just let him, knowing the boy would keep pestering him if he doesn't.
"Indeed love does make one weak doesn't it." Eret commented.
Skeppy made a face. "Blegh too much love in the air."
"I got a letter from my mom." Dream complained to George as they walked up the stairs. "She's still trying to set me up with my childhood friend. I mean I'm glad she accepts the fact I like girls and guys, but I don't like him like that."
George hummed. Dream's childhood friend came from another well known pureblooded family. He went to an wizarding school in Asia, and the pairing of the two families was quite popular in the pureblooded community. Which was why George wasn't liked by a lot of the Slytherins as everyone knew how fond Dream was of him.
In fact, they said before Dream met George, Dream was very close to his childhood friend, and adored him. But after he met George, he changed. George knows his parents didn't like him because of that. He wasn't sure why Dream changed, but he hoped that his parents wouldn't get in the way of their friendship.
"I mean look." Dream glared at the piece of paper as he handed it over to George.
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Dear Clay,
I talked to Sykunno the other day, and oh was he a delight! You both should meet up sometime to catch up. He has grown wonderfully and I'm sure you guys would want to reunite again.
From your Mother
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George felt his stomach churn but he wasn't sure why. He pushed his feelings away before saying. "She's just looking out for you. Maybe she's worried about your romantic future."
"Hmph I don't need her help with that!" Dream frowned. "Besides I have you and Sapnap, I don't need romance." George frowned a little at that, but quickly changed his expression and walked faster.
"Georgie? Hey wait up!" Dream followed his best friend like a puppy, a sight that was quite normal in Hogwarts.
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George opened the package Hecate sent him after his roommates fell asleep.
It was a piece of paper and a golden pocket watch, along with notes that explained what it was.
This is a map that can only be opened when you say 'I solemnly swear to protect.' It allows you to see the whole of Hogwarts. Also the pocket watch works like a normal pocket watch but inside there is a magic mirror I have charmed that is connected to any reflection, it will only answer to you.
George opened the map and softly recited the password. Indeed it showed the whole of Hogwarts. He could see his dorm room with the names of him and his other dorm mates. He then opened the pocket watch. It had a beautiful intricate design which George marveled at. When George touched one of the hands of the small clock, there was a click and it revealed a mirror underneath the clock layer.
"Show me my mom, Amelia Notfound" he whispered.
The mirror changed from his reflection to a beautiful woman sitting on a couch, reading a book. George guessed he was probably looking at her reflection through the small mirror on top of the fireplace.
"Show me Dream." He then whispered after hesitating for a moment. The reflection changed once again as if it knew which 'Dream' he was referring to, though Dream wasn't even the real name of the boy. It showed a sleeping face of a blonde haired boy, which he thought was quite cute. George suddenly turned red, he felt like a creep and immediately closed the pocket watch. He should just use the watch only when needed.
Suddenly he felt a chill up his spine. It was like someone was also watching him. He looked around the room, but it looked like everyone was asleep. He shook his head before placing the items inside his drawer next to his bed, charmed it locked, before laying down and going to sleep. Not knowing, there was someone else in the room awake and watching.
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Continue to spy on the destined divine wizard, as well as his friends you've mentioned in your last letter. Try not to garner any suspicion, it seems that they're already aware of our presence.
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