TRAINING WHEELS—
MI AMOR.

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Dear Amora,

We have never spoken before, but Cedric often spoke so fondly about you that I feel like I know you. He told me all about the summers you spent together and the traditions the two of you had. I understand how painful this summer is going to be for you, and I've been thinking of you almost as much as I've been thinking about him.

Therefore, I thought it would be nice to offer you a space to vent. I cared about your cousin so much and I have lots of stories to tell about him. You can tell me anything you want to. It's what Cedric would have wanted.

Yours sincerely,
Cho Chang.

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Dear Cho,

I appreciate your letter; it's very sweet of you to be so thoughtful. Cedric told me about you too. He was so excited to take you to the Yule Ball.

Respectfully, I am working on my grief with my mother. However, if you ever wanted to vent to somebody, then I would be more than happy to be there for you too.

Yours sincerely,
Amora Buckley.

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Dear Amora,

I didn't catch you before the summer holidays and I didn't see you on the train ride home. We're all thinking about you, Amora. Even if Ron is too lazy to write a letter or Harry's too wrapped up in the You-Know-Who business. I am always here to talk. If you would like us to still visit you this summer, then I would be more than happy to come. I know Ron and Harry would love that too.

You have to stay strong, Amora. For yourself and for Cedric. He would not want to see you so upset as I imagine you are. Grief is normal, but there are healthy and unhealthy ways to go about it. I attached a book I read about it once. You don't have to return it to me. Also, as always, here are my summer reading recommendations for you.

From,
Hermione.

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Dear Hermione,

I don't think I'll have time to meet up this summer. Maybe next year. I appreciate your words and your recommendation list looks even better than last year. And thank you for that book-- I shall have a good read of it when I get the time. I have also added my recommendations.

Hugs and kisses,
Amora.

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Mi Amor,

I have taken up some Spanish lessons with a private tutor, in case you cannot tell. I regret the joke I made about your name in the first year about opening doors and whatnot. I quite like the fact that your name means "love". Well, with the extra 'a' added to it, of course. I assume that's what your parents were thinking when they named you. It's rather sweet. It suits you. I'm named after the constellation, so I suppose we both have meaningful names.

What have you done in your first week of summer? Anything fun? Read any new books? I haven't had the chance yet. Been too busy practising for when Quidditch starts back up again next year. I have a good feeling about the Slytherin team. No offence.

Also, my father says he knows the new DADA teacher. Apparently, it will be beneficial to get along with her. Something about her working in the Ministry. I don't know.

Reply soon. I suppose I miss you a bit.

Yours,
D.M

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Dear Draco,

That was rather cheesy for you. Yes, my parents named me after the word for 'love'. I remember you telling me you knew French, and it's similar in that language too. I'm glad you think it suits me. 'Draco' suits you. Your constellation will be visible from July until September, so I suppose if I end up 'missing you a bit' too, I can try looking for it and think of you. Was that cheesy for me too? You're probably gagging right now, aren't you?

I've not done anything yet this summer. I'm not as productive as you to pick up a new language or practice Quidditch. Mainly, I've been sitting by the shore, looking out to sea. It's quite calming and the fresh air is a nice change from being cooped up in those Hufflepuff dorms.

I hope the new DADA teacher is nice too. It's good that your father knows her. Maybe she'll like you better than Moody did.

Hugs and kisses,
Tu Amor.

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Dear Miss. Buckley,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected to serve as Prefect for Hufflepuff House. Your school record shows that you are willing to work hard, have a thirst for justice, and value fair play, which Hufflepuffs have long been lauded for.

We are certain that you will continue to be a model for your peers and will take your new responsibilities seriously. Enclosed please find your Prefect Badge, which should be worn on your school robes at all times. Congratulations!

Sincerely,
Pomona Sprout
Head of Hufflepuff House

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Amora,

Happy Birthday, Amora. I wish I could come and visit you to give you your gift personally, but I cannot, so you best write down your honest reaction-- and don't leave out a single detail. Maybe take a photo of you wearing it for me. I hope you have a good day. Only thirty days left now.

Yours,
D.M

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Dear Draco,

I'm not sure how literal your letter was about getting my exact reaction, but I still cannot stop smiling at your present. It's the most I have smiled this summer and my favourite gift by far. My father actually asked if there's something wrong with me, but my mother's just happy to see me happy, I suppose.

I have already attached the pin to my tie ready for in thirty days. It's extremely thoughtful of you; from when we were stuck in the library together, right? And you told me that a badger pin might look good? You can see if it's true for yourself; I slipped in a polaroid as you asked.

Hugs and kisses,
Amora.

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Amora,

I was right, as always. You look beautiful.

Yours,
D.M

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GUYS I TYPED IN "BADGER TIE PIN" FOR INSPO TO SEE IF I COULD INCLUDE A CUTE PIC OR SOMETHING AND A BADGER'S PENIS BONE CAME UP I CANT--

i thought letters might be cute to catch a gist of how amora's summer went. and she's going to be a prefect! i was a prefect when i was in year 11 (no flex guys) and i legit just spent my time turning the lights on and off to scare a bunch of first years. AND i found my badge the other day and it's just like the hogwarts ones (obviously) BUT PEOPLE SELL THEM ONLINE FOR LIKE £20?? we didn't get house colours tho, we just got red no matter what house we were in (sad face) otherwise i could have actually had yellow bc i was in the yellow house AND im a hufflepuff irl ahh

anyways, hope you enjoyed this chapter! <33

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