My old friend

[Teddy Cameron]

Dear Immy,

I didn't know how long to wait before writing you so I decided to just do it when I got home, well, back to the castle. I still can't believe I ran into you. It's just crazy really.

Anyway, how have you been? Since I saw you and in general? I can't believe you left just before I did. That's just freaky. I only heard about it when I got back and asked about you.

Anyway, I gotta get to class now. Trying to be better this year.
Hoping to hear from you,
Teddy. x

Teddy looked at his letter. He didn't really have to go to class but he knew if he didn't stop writing there he would probably write his life story down and, well, they had only just reconnected. He didn't want to overwhelm her.

Teddy took the letter up to the owlery and tied it to a birds leg. He read out the address she had given him and watched as the brown owl flew into the sky. It was nice to be owling her again, or anyone really. It was strange, his dad hadn't owled him in a while.

 

[Imogen Day]

Upon getting the letter from Teddy, Imogen felt odd. She wanted them to be friends. But reconnecting left her with one question. How much do I tell. She had been pondering the question for a few days. Unsure as to if she should or shouldn't reply. If she didn't reply, Imogen knew that Teddy might feel let down, and she would feel awful, but if she did reply, she might have to finally come to real terms with her life. The fact she was coming up for 15, caring for a young child and thrown away her own education. She was learning from home, but the chances of her being able to do exams, was slim. But after a few days, Imogen made up her mind and while sitting in the back of flourish and blotts, wrote her reply.

Dear Teddy,

I was glad you wrote so quickly, my response has been somewhat slow. Things are busy, looking after Pixie is a full time occupation. That and I still have to bring money into this family. But late is better than never. And you can't really call this letter late, just slow. It was really good to see you again. Completely weird, and crazy but nice. It's pretty unbelievable that of all the people, in Hogwarts, I run into you. I guess it could've a lot worse, I could've run into a professor, talk about awkward.

I have been, stressed. Life in the real world is very different than life at Hogwarts. You don't have the safety net. If I make a mistake, I could lose everything. I have to make sure everything is perfect. But, Apart from the stress, I have to say life is good. I have my sister. And family is important. It's most important. You left? I wasn't even aware. I stuck to myself most days at the start of term, then I just took off. It wasn't the smartest idea I've ever had, but at the time, it seemed right. Now, it's getting better. I won't deny the first few months or so, I was afraid of everything. I wouldn't advise quitting school.
But, how are you? How have you been? Hows school? (odd to ask that, since I'm not there)
Tell me about school life, I actually really miss it.

Anyway, I should go, I have to pick Pixie up from school.
Be Good.
And I hope to hear from you soon,
Immy
x

 

[Teddy Cameron]

Teddy looked up hopefully as an owl approached him. It had been almost three weeks since his dad had written to him now and he was getting worried. Teddy grabbed the letter and his shoulders sagged when he saw the female handwriting that his name was written in.

Teddy's spirits picked up when he saw who it actually was. Immy had written back. It had been a few days and he wasn't sure if she actually would write back or not. Seeing her words on a page wiped the worry for his father out of his mind completely.

Teddy immediately ran up to him dorm to reply. It took about five minuted to get there from the bench he had been sitting on in the courtyard and another five or him to be able to breath normally again.

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<FONT font="Georgia">Immy,

It's okay, I wasn't expecting anything fast. Baby sitting Tracey takes up enough time and that's only part time so I can't imagine how you're feeling. You're good with her though, and an amazing sister.

Yeah, there was a whole load of family issues and a stalker and, well, in the end we moved and I went to Salem school for the magically gifted. Don't really want to go into much detail about it but I ended up coming back.

I've been better now I'm home. i know Stacy's about to burst, she's over due already now so it'll be hectic when I get home. With Olivia, Tracey and the new baby there as well. School is cool, I ran into some people I haven't spoken to since first year. Including that Sydney Caine girl, the one who strangled someone's owl in second year. She's nicer now.

Say hi to Pixie for me,
Teddy x

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[Imogen Day]

Imogen had been busy. She had almost forgotten that she had written to Teddy. But, when she saw the owl head towards her window. Excitment filled the blonde. It was a quiet day, and Imogen just smiled to herself. Happy to hear from her friend again. It was odd to hear from him, since she was leading one kind of life and him another. It had been a stressful few days. The store head, had left, and they were looking for someone else to fill the post. Imogen knew she'd have to get used to change in hands. But someone else wouldn't be as understanding of Imogen's situation as the previous owner had been. Pixie on the other hand, had been completely fine.

Teddy,

I am writing straight back, mainly because I have time. I have gotten all the work that I wanted done, done. It's a good feeling having everything done. I do know that as easily as a small apartment can be tidied, it can also be messy. I mean I do live with an 8 year old. Soon to be 9 year old. She's getting really excited for her birthday. And I'm wondering what to get her. I have an idea, but I don't know if she'll like it.

Oh, wow. I had no idea. I hope everything starts to get better for you. Well, at least your better now. Things were pretty bad for me too, at the start of the year, but things are better now. By no means perfect. I had no idea how much work I'd need to do. I would take triple muggle studies, any day over this way that I have to live. I mean, I love Pixie, and I want to be the one to care for her. But, it's so tiring and stressful. I'd give anything to have something done for me. But, that's children for you.

She strangled an owl? Wow, I had no idea. I don't think I ever met her. I'm sure, she's a perfectly nice person. Everyone is deep down. No one, is really very evil. Apart from dark creatures. The hint is in the name. But humans, have a heart, it's if they chose to act upon it. But, what do I know I'm 15 and a High School Dropout, not exact the equation for brains.

Are you studying for Exams?
Will I see you buying books in the Store this year?
When the holiday's start you should come round, and we can have lunch.

She says Hi back.
Imogen
x

 

[Teddy Cameron]

Teddy looked up from his chair as an owl landed in front of him. The excitement he had experienced the last time he had recognised Immy's handwriting was absent this time. He took out a quill and parchment and took a breath. He might as well tell her now, she would find out at some point and there was no reason to procrastinate.

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Immy

This will not be a long letter. Unfortunately it will not contain the answer to any of your questions. To keep it simple my dad died this week.

Teddy

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Teddy stood up and attached the letter to the owl that had waited for it. He made his way down to the lake front, ignoring to birds obvious desire for a treat or a tip. He didn't really care about what the bird wanted. He didn't really care what anyone wanted.

 

[Imogen Day]

Imogen was excited when the owl came into view. She hadn't really spoken to many others apart from Teddy. And while Imogen wasn't entirely upset about this but speaking with Teddy even in brief letters made Imogen remember what it was like to actually have friends. When shebopened the letter and read she words scrawled within.

Teddy,

I am sorry, there are no words describe how sorry I am for you. Losing someone younlove is the hardest thing ever. It's why I am sticking with Pixie. But you're dad. He was a good man, from what I could tell. I don't know what to say. I would offer a hug, but those things don't travel by owl. Teddy, I know how hard it is to lose someone very close to you. If you need someone to talk to, you know where to find me.
What are you going to do?

Stay strong
Immy

Out of Character:

Sorry it's so short

 

[Teddy Cameron]

Teddy looked up as the familiar owl swooped down towards him. He was still sat by the lakefront, barely having left since he had gotten his letter yesterday. The headteacher had told him he could have some time off, even though there were exams, as he would not be able to think straight and it would be a waste of time.

Teddy had his school bag with him, he had told his teachers he was revising outside because it helped him or something like that. He didn't really remember what he had said. He reached into the bag and took out parchment, a quill and a book to lean on.

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Immy
I don't know what I'm going to do. Stacy has had the other baby and, to be honest, I'm worried about her. She could barely manage without him when he went to work on longer projects. How's she going to deal with this? Plus three children to look after.

I'm considering going to help her. I can do my studied from home as well as I can here and there she'll have someone to lean on and make her day less stressful. It depends on how well they are doing when I next see them. They are coming up next Brightstone.

Teddy

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Teddy gave the owl the letter and ignored the pleads for a treat or money or whatever the owl wanted until it went away. Really he just wanted to be home. To be able to curl up with Tracy and Olivia and the new baby, Oscar.