HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN A FRIEND | DANA

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dear @dana,

With the new school year having come by and some time have passed, it's still weird to not see your brother Noah among the rest of the students. Even though it's almost mid-way through November, I sometimes try to see him among the throng of students. I know I haven't written in a while, but I was wondering how he is doing and all. Has he awoken yet? Is he doing somewhat better that doctors are hopeful?

yours truly,
peyton

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dear @peytonbainbridge,

It’s been a while since we’ve last seen each other, hasn’t it? I’m sorry for the delay and the worry Noah’s health could have possibly caused…For now, it’s unsure to say. He slips in and out of consciousness and has done so for quite some time. Originally my younger brother resided in the muggle hospital; for reasons even I’m unsure of, but now sleeps peacefully in St Mungos. A friend, Callisto has taken over his case. But what’s to come may be risky. I wish he’ll wake up soon.

yours sincerely,
dana

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dear @dana,

It has been a little bit, last time we saw each other was when I came to visit with fresh flowers for Noah at the muggle hospital. That was right before school started in August, so it's been a good three months or so since then. Him slipping in and out of consciousness is a good thing, isn't it? He was always asleep before, maybe this is a sign that he's close to waking up and will do so soon?

I'm glad they finally allowed him to be moved to St. Mungo's, a wizarding hospital is a better shot at waking him than a muggle one is, sorry to say. They have more forms of medicine and hopefully that means his case will change. I pray that he wakes up and can return to Hogwarts soon!

yours truly,
peyton

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dear @peytonbainbridge,

Three months…It truly has been a while. How is a new year at Hogwarts treating you? Still at the top of your classes? Although it’s a good thing or even a possible sign; it makes me worried. The image of it, watching Noah twitch and move ever so slightly and not even being allowed to touch him…it’s not a pretty sight. I refuse to become any more graphic to avoid giving you nightmares.

Frankly, I’m unsure why we placed him in the muggle hospital in the first place. My mother was kind of insane after losing her husband and one of her children and so believed muggles could potentially save her other child. But like you, I’m glad he’s in St Mungos. The doctors and friends I’ve made there while looking after Noah keeps giving me hope and provides me with a fire to keep going.

And so that’s what I want for you. You and Noah were and still are close, he’d want you to continue within school to the best of your ability. Thank you for your prayers and I’m sure you’ll see him soon. Say hello to your family for me and even your professors. I’m sure a few of them taught me.

yours truly,
dana

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dear @dana,

I know, it feels like just yesterday I was at the hospital with you all and now three months have passed at Hogwarts. Hogwarts has been treating me well, and yes, you know I always strive to be better than being just on top of my classes. Most of my assignments for the month are complete or almost finished. That is true, thank you for stopping before you got into too much detail, but I completely understand. It's a good sign and gives the idea he may wake up soon but at the same time it's truly scary.

I think you were still at Hogwarts when I started, and I don't recall anyone leaving. We did get a few new professors from Ilvermorny taking over some of the classes that people left or we didn't have yet, but I'll make sure to do so. And I'll let everyone know you said hello!

yours truly,
peyton

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dear @peytonbainbridge,

That’s good to hear. I’m glad the situation and the environment around you hasn’t changed too much to prevent you from dropping studies or magic overall. There were times I was close to doing both and Noah too. The two of us spoke things out; how we hated our parent’s divorce and the fact they decided to finalise it just before the ending of the school term. Moral of the strange anecdote is – if you need a friend I’m here. Just an owl away.

That’s also a good sign then. Treat the new teachers with care. Are any of the strange teachers still around? Even the ones that would fall asleep – leaving the students to rely on one another? I’ll be returning to Hogwarts soon rather frequently to gather tips from some of the astronomer professors, so send them my season’s greetings.

yours truly,
dana

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dear @dana,

I believe Noah mentioned your parents divorce, or at least, talked about it before it was finalized. He always seemed rather distant during the time and it makes me sad to hear that he thought about dropping out of everything.

Oh yes, there are still a few professors that fall asleep, but not as many as there were when I started. I don't actually take that class, but if I see the professor in passing I will totally let them know! If you do arrive on the grounds, you should let me know, I'd love to see you!

yours truly,
peyton

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dear @peytonbainbridge,

Ah…I wasn’t aware of that. Despite our age gap and our different housing I tried to remain close with Noah, clearly not close enough. Our parent’s divorce was one thing that brought us all together before the unfortunate death of Noah’s twin and our father.

Although I believe the professors are becoming more aware of their surroundings lately; especially when they tend to fall asleep. But thank you for your kindness! And I shall. I’ll be arriving within the next week or so, please study hard and I’ll see you soon.

yours truly,
dana