Ei mãe! Eu sinto falta de voce! (Hannah)

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@jill11, Mom!

I know you are probably missing your best son, but don't worry. I am fine! I am learning to speak some Portuguese, but am not very good at all. I might get better in the next few months, I hope I get better, or it will make for a very long two months!

How are things at the cauldron? Everything going okay? I found out about the Triwizard tournament from Andy. Why didn't you or dad tell me about it! I can keep a secret! It wouldn't have made a difference, though. I still would have come here to Brazil.

Nothing too dangerous has happened yet. Nearly got eaten by a boa constrictor on our last camping trip, my friend, Enrique, nearly blew my head off with a backfired spell blew us both off of a cliff. But other than that I have been good. Oh, and the carnivorous plants. Those are exciting.

I'm just kidding. Mostly. But seriously, mom, I am having a great time here and am loving it. That doesn't mean I'm not excited to come home, cause I am!

Speaking of coming home... I wanted to come home a little early and go to the Yule ball. I wanted to surprise Andy there. Do you think you could get me some dress robes?

Thanks mom. I love you! See you in 10 weeks!

Love,

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Dear Philip,

I'm sure you're doing fantastic with your Portuguese, Philip! Just keep practicing, and ask lots of questions. You'll be great in no time. And I do miss you, but you are all my favorites, darling.

The Cauldron is going great, nothing you need to worry about. It's the same as it was when you left, and it will be the same when you come back. I'm also spending time at Hogwarts in the Hospital Wing as a nurse this year, which now leads me to the Triwizard Tournament. It was not our place to tell, you know that Philip. We were going to tell you right after it had been released to the school, but we have both been very busy as you must know. However I am glad you would've still gone to Brazil, it's been good for you so far and you would have regretted not going.

Philip Carson that is not something you joke about! Have you really been hurt? Do I need to owl my brother? You better be glad you aren't home at the moment, you wouldn't have enjoyed my reaction to that!

I am glad you're having a fun time, Philip. I miss you dearly, as does your father. That all sounds fine with me, I'll talk to dad about it so he isn't shocked that you are home, unless you'd like it to be a surprise?

And what color dress robes? I can find out what Andy is wearing for you if you'd like so you will match. I love you too, darling.

I'll Love You For Always,

@philiplongbottom

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Mom,

Sometimes I wonder what you guys are doing at home and wish I could do it with you. But then I think, nah. I don't wanna do chores! My portugese is getting better. Now people only laugh at me half of the time when I open my mouth.

Did the champions get picked yet? Ranger will probably tell me in his next letter, but I am dying to know! I am glad that you will be there to take care of all the people. Maybe even watch out for Andy, something seems a little off in her letters. I am worried about her. But don't tell her I told you. I am sure everything will be fine when I get home.

Unfortunately, I wasn't joking about any of those things. I may have exaggerated a few, but they all really happened! And the boa constrictor only just passed by our tent, that one was a bit of a stretch. OH! I actually did see Uncle Carson! He came to visit the school and said hi to me. He told me how to make it so I didn't get burnt everytime I went out into the sun and now I am getting quite a nice tan!

Dad can know I am coming home, but nobody can tell Andy! And I would like to match her. Whenever you find out what color her dress is, will you let me know? I want to bring her something special back.

Oh, mom, I don't even know what your favorite color is!

I love you!

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Dear Philip,

I would be shocked if you actually wanted to do chores! That wouldn't have been right! And keep studying, you'll get there, sweetheart! I'm sure they'll stop laughing eventually.

Yes, the champions did get chosen! Molly Weasley is the Hogwarts champion, Elias Greyback for Durmstrang, and Emile Chevalier for Beauxbatons. I'm sure you'll hear more about all three of them soon. And don't worry about Andy, I've got my eye on her, Philip. She'll be okay.

Philip Carson you be safe out there or I will make sure you come back home. This is not a laughing matter; be smart. We want you to be whole when you get back home. I will let your father know you will be back early, we're very excited to see you again. Andy is wearing a green dress, try to match well.

Also, my favorite color is yellow, darling.

I'll Love You For Always,

@philiplongbottom

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Mom,

I am worried about Andy. I know I told you to watch out for her but... Have you noticed anything strange? She told me that she isn't doing well. And she was really short in one of her letters and.... Mom I am scared. Do you know anything? Can you tell me anything? Mom, maybe I should come home... If she is doing as badly as I think she is I should be at home.

Help.

@jill11

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Dear Philip,

Some things have happened. I'm not positive yet on what exactly had occurred, but your father and I are trying to get to the bottom of it. Andy is okay, just let her know you love her. Make sure she knows that, Philip.

Is there anything suspicious you know of that she may have said to you? We need all the help we can get.

I'll Love You For Always,

@philiplongbottom

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Mom,

She said something about a mistake. But when I asked her about it she didn't respond to me for a few days then was really short with me. That was two weeks ago. I don't know how to help! I feel so useless over here. I am glad you and dad are there for her. She needs you.

Love,

@jill11

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Dear Philip,

I will pass the world along to your father. We are trying to do all we can to help her, to let her know we are here for her no matter what. However...I still have a feeling she doesn't trust us Philip. Will you do me a favor, and try to get her to feel more comfortable speaking to myself and your father? We love her, we want her to be happy. We love you as well, Philip, and we miss you always.

I'll Love You For Always,

@philiplongbottom

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Mom,

I'll do what I can. I miss you. There is only a few more weeks left, which feels really strange. I keep thinking that I just got here.

Andy's last letter was slightly more encouraging, though it felt a little... strange. But she said she had some stuff she was helping a friend with, so that is good. Maybe that is just what she needs. A project.

I love you mom. I am so excited to see you!

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Dear Philip,

I miss you too, sweetheart, so much.

I'm glad it was more encouraging. That's exactly what she needs. She'll be much more happy with you back home, and all of us are excited to see you again. Make the most out of what you are doing over there. Don't worry too much about what's back here, we will all be waiting safe and sound for you as you come back. Spoil yourself a bit more, Philip. You deserve it.

I love you too, darling. I can't wait to give you a big hug when you get back.

I'll Love You For Always,

@philiplongbottom

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Dear mom,

I took your advice and pampered myself by purchasing a set of dragon skin bound books on Brazilian plants. Dad is going to love this! There are these detailed drawings of each plant going through it's various stages and they have magicked the smell of the plants into the pages. Also, it came with a pack of seeds, though I am not sure which ones they are for... guess we'll find out!

love,

@jill11

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Dear Philip,

I'm glad you took my advice, darling. You seem to be having a ton of fun in Brazil, and I can't wait to see you when you get home. That does sound like something your father would absolutely adore! I'll keep it a secret so you can see his face when you show it to him, does that sound alright? Be safe with those seeds, don't get yourself hurt, especially when you don't know what they are. I miss that charming face of yours.

I'll Love You For Always,

@philiplongbottom

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Mom,

Well... it turns out that one of the seeds reacted badly with water. I may have burned all the blankets on my bed. Don't worry! I'm fine! I got new blankets and my mattress only smells a little bit of smoke. But I think when the seed caught fire it may have multiplied cause I keep finding seeds in all of my stuff. Maybe that is just other kids playing a joke on me. either way I am keeping them away from water. I'll bring some home so dad can look at them.
Hey, I'm still safe. Don't worry! I know you are, just stop. It is just as safe here as it is at Hogwarts, maybe safer cause there hasn't been a murder here in two decades!

Love,
Phil

@jill11

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Dear Philip,

Oh goodness! You are just like your brother! Have you two never listened to anything your father and I have told you your entire lives? You've GOT to be careful, especially with seeds and things that you are not sure what they are! I'm glad you're not hurt but please, Philip, just pay attention to what you're doing. I worry about you constantly, don't forget that.

Well it's nice to know some countries are sane, and that my son is in one of them. Everyone is getting excited for the ball...what about you? I bought your robes for you, I hope you like them.

I'll Love You For Always,

@philiplongbottom

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Dear mom,

I listened! That is why I was wearing my gloves! Everyone, including me, is fine, mom. Don't worry! I love you mom.

I am getty pretty excited. I it is only 3 weeks and 4 days til I come home! Don't tell Andy that, she thinks it is still 4 weeks. I hope I like them too, but if you picked them out I am sure they will be fine. You didn't let dad pick them did you? Or Jayden... please tell me you didn't let Jayden pick them!

love,

@jill11