Missing You

[Lindsay Hall]

Lindsay had only been at school two days. It was hard for her to adjust even though she loved it. She was already missing her new boyfriend. She hadn't known him very long but that was part of the fun. She headed up to the Owlery to send him a letter.

Dear Paul,

I made it! I'm back at school and while everything is different now, I still love it. Many of my old friends left but a couple are still here, like my old roommate, Lily. It will take some time to make new friends. The only thing that could make this better would be if you were here. I hope you are doing alright. What have you been doing since I left? I can't wait to see you again.

Love,
Lindsay

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul sat on the sofa in the living room when he saw the owl fly through the open window. He had been waiting for this letter ever since Lindsay had left two days before. He took the envelope from the owl and read the letter inside before replying.

Dear Lindsay,

It's great to hear you like it. It can't be that hard for you to make friends, you're too nice to not ake friends. I miss you already. The only thing that's happened here, is Lily has been trying-and failing-to teach me street dancing. She's been teaching herself since she was six-she's so good. I, on the other hand, have no talent when it comes to dance and ended up falling and breaking the table in the living room. Sam still doesn't know because I fixed it straight away. Surprisingly, I managed to get off the table with no injuries.
I can't wait to see you either.

Love you
Paul
P.S. Nice owl.

Paul put the letter in an envelope and sent the owl back to Hogwarts with it cluched in it's claws

 

[Lindsay Hall]

Lindsay was laying on her bed, studying one of her books. She wasn't behind in her classwork but she really wanted to do well on her Newts. She heard a tapping on the window. Lindsay looked up to see her owl that she had sent off two days earlier. She quickly got up and let Anastasia in. She took the letter from the bird and read it before writing a reply.

Paul,

You're too sweet. Don't worry though. I'm gradually making friends.
It sounds too funny to picture you street dancing. I think I am going to require me to see this attempt at dancing. How did you break the table? I probably shouldn't be talking. I am a bit on the clumsy side. I'm glad it didn't hurt you though. Be careful!
Would you like to join me for Christmas in France? I asked my parents and they agreed to it. Don't be surprised though if they aren't around much. They are always busy.

Miss you
Lindsay O

oh yeah, Her name is Anastasia. She's friendly

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul was part way through another of his cousins dance lessons when he heard the owl on the window. He recognised it immediately. As Paul ran ove to the window to let it in, he heard Lily say 'No letters in class mister.' He laughed and read the letter.

Hey Lindz

That's great to hear.
It's even funnie watching me. I broke it because I fell over and landed on top of it. I didn't realise I was that heavy. Don't worry though. It takes a lot more than that to damage me. ;D
I'd love to. Sam and Dervish say it's ok as well. I don't see Sam much during the day or Dervish in the evenings so I'm kind of used to it.

Miss you too
Paul OXO
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[Lindsay Hall]

Lindsay smiled as she read Paul's letter. She did like him very much. She quickly wrote him back before heading off to her morning class.

Paul,

You will have to show me theses dances as soon as I see you next. Just be safe. I don't want you to fall and hurt yourself.
Yes, you might be used to them gone but I promise it will be very different. I don't have all the family you do. I don't have sisters and brothers and cousins. I'm very glad you are coming. Otherwise, I think I would be bored out of my mind.

O Lindsay O

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul opened the letter as the owl dropped in on his lap. The letters that he got from Lindsay always put a smile on his face.

Lindsay

Too late. I've already hit my head on the window. Nothing serious though. There's not even a bruise and I can't feel it anymore.
That's a very good point but there will be the both of us and you could easily make up for me not having all thirteen of them. I'm so happy to have you.

Love you
Paul OX

 

[Lindsay Hall]

Lindsay laughed outloud as she read Paul's letter. She still didn't understand how he could have been a Slytherin. She still had a smile on her face as she watched Anastasia fly away.

Paul,

I can't believe you hit your head on the window! You sound almost as uncoordinated as me.
I still can't imagine you being a Slytherin. You're much too nice for all of that.
okay, I can see the point of that. I think we can find a way to have fun. I can't wait to see you again!

O Lindsay

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul smiled as he saw Anastacia fly through his bedroom window and drop a letter on the end of the bed.

Hey Lindsay

Alway have been, always will be. That's why Lily wanted me to learn to street dance. She thought it might hepl get me more coordinated. It's not going too well so far.
I loved being Slytherin. It was so much fun.
I can use my brain sometimes.

Paul x

 

[Lindsay Hall]

Lindz laughed outloud at his letter. She was beginning to fall for him. She only wished she could be with him now.

Dear Paul,

What did you like about Slytherin?
Don't get me wrong, it doesn't bother me. I'm just curious. I haven't met many nice Slytherins.
I miss you. You're letters only make me miss you more.
I can't wait to see you this Christmas.
Do you like to ski? I hope you do.

O Lindsay

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul had never felt this way about anyone before. He loved the feeling. He now knew why people married and had kids.

Lindsay

In Slytherin, you get away with more because the teachers expect you to be more mibehaving so detentions aren't given out as often and points aren't deducted as much.
We do tend to be more snobby and horrible than the rest of the houses but once you make friends with a Slythern, you're friends for life.
I'll have to stop sending them then. If you miss me then I miss you twice as much. Onlyjoking. I'd never stop sending you letters.
I've never been skiing before. It'll be a first time. Knowing me, I'll probably spend most of the time on my bum because I've fallen over.

Love you.
Paul X

 

[Lindsay Hall]

Lindsay laughed as she read Paul's latest note. She didn't think that she had ever met someone like him before. She loved that he was so sweet and kind. Lindsay only wished he was here.

Paul,

I could never imagine you being horrible or cruel to anyone. You have been nothing but nice to me since the day that we met. Maybe that's why I can't see you in Slytherin.
You can't stop sending your letters. I would miss them entirely too much.
Trust me, skiing will be fun. It took me a while to get the hang of it but I promise I'm a great teacher.
Love,
Lindsay O

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul go back home and saw Anastacia sat on the front step with the letter. He ran over to the owl and took the letter from her.

Linds

I'm only horrible to people that annoy me loads. You have never annoyed me. You've done the complete opposite.
I wont stop then. All I want is for you to be happy.
I can't wait. Perhaps it will help me to finally get a sense of balance.
Loveyou
Paul XOXO

 

[Lindsay Hall]

Lindsay blushed as she read Paul's latest letter. He was adorable and charming. She couldn't stop smiling as she wrote him a reply.

Paul,
I'm still having trouble imagining you being horrible. I just don't think its possible. You are just too sweet.
I'm happy but I'll be happier when I see you.
If skiing might not help your balance but it will certainly be interesting to say the least.
Love O
Lindsay

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul smiled as he read the letter.

Lindsay
When you do, you'll probably wish you didn't. I hate the moody me. I have a short temper an some people just get on my nerves.
Next month seems like a million years away. I can't wait till it's finally here.
You mean it will be interesting to see me fall on my bum.
Love ya
Paul XX

 

[Lindsay Hall]

Lindz sighed as she read Paul's letter. She just wished she could see him.

Dearest Paul,
I still just can't imagine that but I don't think I would like to see your temper.
I'll stay safely on the other side of it thank you.
Next month feels so far away. I can't wait to see you.
And I didn't say that love though I might have been thinking it. It doesn't hurt too bad to fall.
O Lindsay

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul laughed and started to write a reply.

XLindsayX
You can blame my dad for that. He always had a short temper and I'm like a mini version of him.
I know. I wish I could speed up time so next month was here and then stop it so Icould be with you forever.
I'm going to need a lot of padding in the back of my trousers otherwise I'mprobably going to end up with bruises.
Love
PaulXX

 

[Lindsay Hall]

Lindsay read Paul's letter. It gave her butterflies in her stomach. She wished she could be with him.

Paul,
Until I see this temper I just wont worry about it. So far as I am concerned there isn't a temper.
I think I know how you feel. This month is passing so slow but I have a feeling next month will pass all too fast.
You're not going to get too many bruises. My mom can probably heal them if you do. She's pretty handy with healing magic.
I miss you,
Lindsay

 

[Paul Rider]

Paul smiled and led on his bed ready to reply to the letter.

Lindsay
That's fine by me. Means I don't have to worry about it.
Yeah. Time passes quickly whn you're having fun.
Well, that's comforting. Now I know that your mum can deal with all my hundreds of bruises.
Miss you too
PaulXX