Letters for Andromeda

[Andromeda Fiorelli]

Andromeda went out early to enjoy the rising sun, the half light as she referred to it. She didn't want to think about the stupid argument that herself and Brian had once again, she had other more important things to think about. The strange yet wonderful boy Carlisle for one. As she walked about the grounds hugging the memory to her, she smiled to herself. His memory did this to her and even just such a short time away from him left her cold and lonely. She couldn't wait for him to start at the school, Andromeda began the slow walk back when the hoot of an owl overhead made her look up. When she did so it was just in time to catch a letter falling from the bird that had no intention of getting any closer. Andy smiled not knowing who could be writing to her at this hour but was delighted all the same. When she opened it a squeal of pleasure was ripped from her. Carlisle. A small victory dance that he had written so soon before she began to read it and reread it.

Dear Andromeda

I miss you already, Your scent still lingers in the streets. I hope you are enjoying Hogwarts.. Tell me what classes you had? Things are pretty boring down here and I am so sorely missing the sound of your voice among the many that I hear now. I will be needing to do some shopping around soon and hopefully I might even need to get my equipment for Hogwarts later on if my application be accepted. You shall have to fill me in on the Quidditch matches that happen... if any do.. I got alot of odd glances for walking down the street on my hands.. I wonder why... Anyway.. Here's something I was thinking about;

Although its light is wide and great, the Moon is
reflected in a puddle one inch wide. And so the whole Moon
and the entire sky could reflected in those beautiful amber eyes.

Your for now and for Always, Carlisle.

She sighed holding the letter to her heart before smelling the parchment for his scent. She knew she must write to him as well and within minutes she was racing back up to the castle to do just that.

 

[Andromeda Fiorelli]

Andromeda made her way to the end of the owlery and summoned one of the owls to her. She felt sorry for the poor thing as it flapped frantically to get away from her. Why there couldn't be some sort of potion out there to let animals not sence the beast in her, she just didn't know. Maybe she would have to look into brewing her own. She had written to Carlisle as fast as she could and all excited attached the letter to the flapping owl. She told it who to go to and when she finally released it, it was like it had been on a tightly coiled spring the way it shot away from her.

Andy blew it a kiss and wished it well on its journey to Carlisle.

Dear Carlisle,

I got your letter and it made me so happy. Already things seem so pear shaped without you close by, I don't think I ever got to tell you much about my life here at the school or that I once upon a time had two best friends. Well I did up until the day after I left you. One of which is not talking to me now, as I told you my 'secret' and attempted to fix both he and Zazuka up together. I guess I just wanted everyone to be as happy as me. I don't think that will ever be the case with him. I once actually thought I loved him, but after being with you I can see it wasn't love at all. Love shouldn't hurt or insult, or wound or demean a person. And that is what I was under him... sometimes I think he always knew the effect he had on me and used it to his advantage. It feels so good now though - to know that love isn't about any of that.

That it is good and kind, gentle and tender. Funny and wonderful and I wanted to say thank you. I would never have known that kind, our kind of love if it wasn't for you. I know I never said it when I left you, I guess a huge part of me was still confused by how quickly we seemed to have melded. But I do... love you that is.

School is cranking up a bit now as exams are just around the corner, so it is basically head down and hit the books hard. The only silver lining here is that quidditch training has started up again, which will help the time pass quickly till I get to see you again. I hope you're not too bored out there beyond those gates. I know its only been a few days but I miss you already. Is that silly?
I hope not...

I'm no longer afraid of the moon... or at least Moonlight.

My heart,
Andy

 

[Andromeda Fiorelli]

The heat was getting more and more intense around the school as the burning sun beat down on all of them. The temperature seemed to rocket and Andy could hardly bare it. She would have to join the many others traipsing around in shorts and t-shirts after classes and felt odd about this. It was one thing to do that infront of the Gryffindor team who knew about her but it was quite another to do it infront of the whole school. She had never liked the idea of her scars owning her but prefered to own them instead. But saying and doing were two different things entirely. The t-shirt she chose was short sleeved, not wanting to tempt fate by wearing a sleeveles t-shirt exposing most of her shoulder. This one covered it up nicely so that you only got a trace of the silver lines running down her upper arm. Her charmed leg was another matter, she was still very conscious of it and had not even had a chance to tell Carlisle about it either, the leg looked as normal as anything really but she knew and that's what made the difference. Her other leg had a few gashes as well as the bite mark on her ankle, it was a wonder she allowed herself to wear shorts and t-shirts at all. Her body may have been scarred but she wore them nowadays with pride, she had someone who cared deeply about her and made her feel good about herself. Something that she really hadn't felt in a long time.

Carlisle,

I'm writing this note very quickly, tomorrow is the full moon and I have to go into the cavern for the night. Think of me when you look up at the moon and I'll know. I'll just know. Do me a favour and about 4pm tomorrow look to the sky over the school. I've been practising...

I have lots to tell you but I get so weak before the full moon, sickly and out of focus. I've also been draining myself with unnecessary battles here at the school. Will tell all when I'm back on track again I promise.

I love you Moonlight.

Andy

(what you'll see at 4plm)