New Year, More Friends

[Leo Benivieni]

Leo Benivieni had been slightly worried for his younger sibling. His parents had somehow accepted him and the twins so he could not understand why or how they could not accept that fact that Sara was also like the other three children. He missed her and was worried that his parents weren't treating her the way an eight year old should be treated. It just wasn't fair. Maybe because she was the last Benivieni child they feared that she was going to grow distant. Isn't that ironic, he thought as he made his way up to the North Tower, letter in hand. He was going to make sure Sara was doing fine, he hated not knowing what was to happen all the way back home in Italy. Leo smiled to himself. He couldn't wait until Sara was accepted in Hogwarts in New Zealand like him, that way he would be sure to keep an eye on her. He loved it here and he knew she would love it as well give or take a few weeks. Leonardo had been preparing his little sister so that she did not arrive unprepared, teaching her as much English as he could. By the replies he got, she was acing the language. Leo shook his head at himself, smiling, before attaching the letter to one of the owls and giving it a treat. "Here you go. Please send this to my sister," and with that the bird left.

Leo settled himself against a wall near the stairs looking longingly at the castle around him. It was an interesting place, and not something he was used to yet. The Gryffindor felt content. He had plans for this year and knew it was going to be great. Making friends, studying hard - not that he was really one to stress about his grades which slightly worried his muggle parents, who were high on creating good first impressions - and of course: Quidditch. Leo was determined to try out this year, unlike his older siblings. He had been a bit confused however as he thought Al was going to try out last year but nevertheless he wanted to make both older twin siblings proud. Besides, Quidditch was a sport (great for exercising!) and something to look forwards to in the midst of all this madness. Really. The second year still got lost most of the time and he could never remember what was where. It was true madness. In fact, before he found himself here he had to ask a couple of people! Heck - even some first years knew some places better than his mind could fathom. He had to admit, the people who had created this place were clever. Like, really smart. Leo hoped to be that great someday. He decided he should send a second letter, this time to his parents and somehow convince them about the school. He knew they would do anything in their power to ensure Sara didn't leave their sight. Leo wondered if they were really okay, because they seemed to be overdramatic and exaggerating all the time nowadays. He did hope it didn't have to come to that. Not that they could ever stop Sara from reaching her true potential, it was either they were proud of her or disappointed in her. Whatever the case, Leo was going to welcome his sister with open arms when she came. First, he needed to make friends though, then maybe they could help him sometime in the next six years of his education.

 

[Firmiana Asterion-Jenkins]

Firmiana was overjoyed when her cousins sent her a package of her favorite candies and chocolates, she was, after all the baby of her new family. She thought of sending them a thank you letter after returning to her common room. It was a quick one and she put it in an envelope with the address at the back. Firmiana happily came out of the Slytherin common room and ventured a journey to the owlery. The walk was a miserable one but it was an effort worth while. "I just hope there's an available owl." She said a little loud as she came at the last step toward the owlery. The Slytherin girl was startled when she saw another being, "Oh, lord. You scared the bejesus out of me." She told the person while her right hand on her chest. Rarely gets scared, Firmiana was the one who scares her roommates because of her quietness and shyness. ​

 

[Leo Benivieni]

Leo hadn't expected anyone to come up to the Owlery after him but he almost face-palmed, of course there were going to be other students that probably wanted to send letters to their loved ones. His thoughts were still on Sara but as he looked up he noticed the person who spoke was a girl. He couldn't put a name to her, well he couldn't even recognize her face either so he replied, "Sorry," with a light chuckle. He smiled at her, not wanting to make her uncomfortable because he was there and talked some more, "Didn't mean to scare you, and to answer your question there are loads of school owls you can borrow, I think it's usually the barn owls but I'm sure every owl here is free for use by all," Leo hoped he wasn't scaring the girl or anything for all he knew he was talking way too much for her liking. It was in his personality to talk a lot though, he loved meeting new people and getting the chance to make a new friend, so any chance that he got he took it without thinking twice about it. The Gryffindor smiled to himself, his dimples showing. He was amused by her choice of words.