Lily Luna

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Lily,

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, darling! I hope school is going well for you this year!? What is going on in your classes? Are you still kicking butt in potions class? I know you are, Lil, and I encourage you to continue.

I hope James isn't causing you too much trouble. I of all people know how much of a burden he can be. Tell me, what is he up to? How is he? He rarely writes, being a seventh year and all, I understand completely!

What of your love life, darling? I know you hate it when I ask but seriously, I had at least three boyfriends by the time I was your age. Granted, I never told my mother about it but you know you can trust me! All right, all right. You don't have to say anything you don't want to. *Makes a puppy dog begging face*

Things are going well at home, for the most part. Your father is working more than ever and I have to say it has started to worry me... but I'm sure you don't want to hear all the little details about that situation. I don't know, I just, I can't wait for the next time you are all home. It is hard being alone all day, you know? Especially growing up in a house with about a million people living there at once.

I mustn't make you feel bad, however. Your studies and social life are more important than hanging out with your silly mum. I only hope you look forward to seeing me again as much as I look forward to seeing you.

Love, Love, Love,
Ginny AKA The Best Mum Ever

@lilypotter

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Hello Mum, 

Your letters are always filled with such enthusiasm; each one feels as if you are hugging my mind, which makes each day a little bit better. My classes are going well, though I sometimes struggle to pay attention in some of my classes, particularly divination, though I am still doing very well in Potions. I even joined the Potions club this year. James said I should branch out and make some more friends. 

i'm not really sure what James is up to. He's always gone. I think he's off holding Quidditch practices or something. I usually only see him around meals, because James would never miss a meal. I hardly ever see Al ever, though I've seen him walking about with Lucy every once in a while. 

I don't have a love life, Mum! Why would you think that? I don't even know any boys that would ever want to go out with me! Aren't you supposed to tell me that the only boy you ever loved was Dad anyway? I do miss you mum, and dad too, and I can't wait to see you for the holidays, though I know that's far away. I miss home, and I miss my puff skeins. don't forget to feed them! 

Love love love, 

Lily 

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Lil,

Aw, I am so pleased to hear that you enjoy my letters! I enjoy yours as well, my dear. They remind me of what a lovely family I have, and I thank you for that. Your comment about struggling in divination made me laugh! Not because of mockery, no, but because I too struggled in that class. Mostly because I thought it was entirely absurd, but don't tell you Professor I said that! It did have some really intriguing theories however.

Potions club, really? That sounds very interesting. James was right in saying that you should branch out and meet some people. Some of my dearest friends, as you know, were in other houses. Auntie Luna says hi, by the way, she is visiting with me today and we are going to attend a Quidditch match! She is also so supportive. She wishes you the best.

That is true, James just adores food. And Quidditch. I suppose I can accept that as something to be busy doing, heck, I'd be disappointed if he weren't burying himself in the game. Aw yes, my sweet little Slytherin. Well, I'm sure you will see a lot of each other next time you are home.

Don't be cross with me, young lady! I am simply curious as to why you don't have a love life. But no matter, it's the boys loss, not yours. And of course I only loved your father! That doesn't mean I didn't snog around a little, Aw, what I mean to say is that life is full of possibilities and one must always do their best to take advantage of that.

Your father misses you as well, though I'm sorry he doesn't have time to write. We will see each other soon and don't worry! The puff skeins are well fed and happy as can be. Luna is spouting some silly nonsense about their history now, but she's probably right about most of it. Keep doing your best!

Love, Love, Love,
Mum

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Dear mum,

I think potions club will be fun if I can manage to get out of my own head and meet anyone. I don't really know anyone in the club now, however... There's a Lestrange girl and a Slytherin girl I've never met before. I think she's in James' year. But maybe they can help me with my other OWLS this year, because I'm not so confident in those classes.

Oh, tell auntie luna I say hi as well!!! I miss her so much! I can't wait to go Margie hunting this summer in her cottage. If she has time could you ask her to send me another turnip necklace? Mine broke. And I am allowed to be a bit cross about the boy thing. You know me and boys are like goblins and pixies, just not meant to mesh. But I promise, if a boy comes around attempting to court me... You shall be the first to know. Just promise you won't bring up your hogwarts years of romance again, ughhh...

Sorry the letter is so short mum but I have to get down to the pitch to watch James beat the robes off the hufflepuff
Team..

Love love love,

Lil

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Dear Lily,

I was pretty good at potions too, but I don't think we actually had a club for it back then. Back in the old days, yuck! I never want to get old. I don't feel old, so why doesn't my body get the picture, you know? Of course you don't know. You're still young and lovely.

So, you've befriended a Lestrange and a Slytherin? You know, I think you'd give your uncle Ron a heart attack. Naturally, Harry and I don't care who you are friends with. We, of course, know a lot about houses being someone obsolete in the real world. But Ron can still get a little... well, let's just say you have some great, understanding parents. Though, I can't say I'm not concerned about the Lestrange family name. Is she nice? Is she friends with James?

Oh, you will do fine with your OWLS, love! But nothing wrong with asking for help.

Luna said she's just sent the turnip necklace, I hope it's reached you safely? Fine. I won't bring up my lovely years dating as a saucy, sassy and excited young lady. Nor will I tell you that your father is, and always has been, an extremely good kisser. Really, he could even give me some pointers now-a-days. Annnyyway,

How did James's game go!? He never writes me, that little punk. Just too caught up, I suppose!

Love love love,
Mum

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Dear Mum,

Professor Kovachev has really been pushing us all in Potions this year and I cannot appreciate the drive more. It has been so good for my learning. We learned about the Draught of Peace and sometimes I use it to get to bed when my mind won't stop racing. It has been doing that a lot lately. It's like it won't stop working and then i'll realize that it's three am or that class has ended and then I kick myself for it. Is there a charm for getting out of your own head? That would save my skin in Arithmancy class. I regret picking that one. I should have just picked Care of magical Creatures. I'm sure Uncle Charlie could have helped me out with that one.

As far as befriend a Lestrange... I'm not sure. I mean I see her whenever the club meets but that doesn't mean that we are friends. The other girl, her name is Elaine Dupree, and I think i might try to get to know her a bit better. She doesn't seem that bad, and she likes Potions too, so why not? As far as James knowing either Elaine or Aurora... I have no idea. Maybe? You'd really have to ask him to know for sure. I don't want to put words in his mouth, you know.

I DID RECEIVE THE NECKLACE! It's beautiful! She put an extra charm on it. It's a rabbit just like her patronus. How sweet of her. I still don't have patronus though we've been working on it in Defense Against the Dark Arts. It disappoints me, because I really want to know what it is. I just need to find a happy enough memory to make it work... Any suggestions?

And gross, Mum. Please stop talking about Dad's kissing. It's disgusting. He's old.... AND MY DAD! I might barf.

Love love love,

Lily

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Dear Lil,

Oh dear, if there was a charm for that out of head thing I would have learned it years ago. I get so caught up in my own head as well, over never as much as you do about classes. Mostly about your father and, well you know, the rise of Dark Snake-face. We sure had a lot to think about back in those days. You can do it though, just focus your best on one thing at a time and wish them away for the night. Hope that helps!

Of course! Well, at least you are meeting people. That is the first step to making friends, after all. I think they both sound lovely, at least from your small amount of knowledge about them. Just being in the club with you means they at least have one similar interest that you do, so that is a great start!

I'm so glad that you like the necklace! Luna will be so pleased, I'm sure you sent her a thank you letter yourself?

Hmmm, happy memories that are strong enough for something like that can be very hard, love. Especially for one so young. Granted, I conjured my first when I was only fourteen, but I had a bit of eh... obsessive happy memories about interactions with Harry to go off of.

Maybe you should start with Auntie Luna? The things she's taught you, the fun you have together. I think that would be a great place to find happy memories, at least one to conjure a tiny patronus for the practice!

Love love love,
Mum

ps. Please don't barf.

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Mum,

If you keep sending me things about yours and dad's kissing habits, I might stop writing you.

I tried to make friends with the Dupree girl and I just don't know if we are meant to be friends. I'll try this wishing them away for the night, but I think if it doesn't work I'll have to count jumping Puffskeins. Speaking of, they need a good sheering soon, so they can grow out their winter coat. Maybe the reason that I'm struggling to make friends is because I never go to the Quidditch games. I just don't find Quidditch all that interesting (don't tell Dad). And yes, mum I sent her a thank you letter. She replied back with some turnip earrings that are absolutely gorgeous. I wore them to class today. I will try using Auntie Luna next time I make a patrons and see if I get more than a wisp. Thanks so much for the advice.

Love love love,

Lily Luna <3

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Dear Lil,

Fine, fine. I'll stop.

Well, Quidditch is a great place to make friends but it isn't the only place. Don't worry, I won't tell your dad or James. Though, Quidditch games are my career so I'm a little offended! Just kidding, love, I understand.

It is not a crime to want to make friends, but neither is solitude. Just do what you think is best.

Oh! I'm glad she sent you those earrings. Sorry it's been so long since I wrote, any luck on that patronus?

love love love,
Mum