I forgot I had a friend [albus]

ALBUS,

Its occurred to me that in my pursuit of academic perfection I neglected our companionship for a few...months, and in some cultures that's considered impolite. I understand muggles send eachother obligatory offerings of produce stuffed haphazardly within straw basins and clear paper. Unfortunately, I lack both so this parchment will have to suffice until we "hang about" as the expression goes.

Sincerely, Kody C. Faulkner Prefect of Slytherin House

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Kody-kins,

So honestly I'm not sure if I should be mad at the title of this owl. Forgetting me? How could you forget your only favorite friend? I'm sort of hurt, but I'll live. Sorry for being mellow-dramatic, but I missed you.

The good thing is that we have a lot of catching up to do. Bloody hell, you've missed so much. Where were you?

Always,
Albus S. Potter

ALBUS,

As you know I had O.W.Ls this year and an extensive studying regimen in preparation. Its second only to N.E.W.T.S. Its the quintessential test of my wizarding ability! One of THE most important things I will ever do in this forsaken place! My entire credibility would be on the line if I didnt perform perfectly.

My worst fear came to pass when I received [and dont ever repeat this, in fact eat this parchment after you receive it] a bloody E in Herbology! AN E! I was depressed for weeks. I didn't even want to eat anymore, I couldnt even show my face in the common room. But luckily I remembered a book, "Dismal Grades, Bright Futures" by Eudora Flaggins, and checked it out to console myself.

Many of the brightest wizards and witches have gone on to do outstanding things even with abysmal records like mine. So I went to take a bath in the preferct's bathroom one night and suddenly remembered you existed. So I'm writing this letter now that I'm able to function again.

Hello.

Sincerely, Kody C. Faulkner Prefect of Slytherin House

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Kody-kins,

OWLs, Merlin's beard! I remember last year. Honestly I stopped any form of social interaction mid-year, cramming, dedicating all my attention to my studies.

My lips are sealed. I never thought I'd hear that that from you actually. Everyone has a bad day now and again, I'm sure you had good reason. An E I'd bloody flip as well.

Though I'm not going to condole you forgetting about me. I'm sure I could have snapped you right from that depression. Or at least came in your dorm and made you feel better. We could have cuddled, went over your herbology exam and made sure you never suffered a blow like that again.

Honestly, I felt like I missed a lot last year because of revolving my life around school work. Remember studying is important, but what about your social abilities? You can't succeed in life without people skills.

Always,
Albus S. Potter

ALBUS,

Socialization is a waste of time, besides everyone here hates me remember? People skills are irrelevant. I don't need to be liked, just respected. You're the only one I acknowledge in this bastion of idiocy and that's plenty for me.

And though I can't imagine why me forgetting you would upset you, I'm sure you have loads of people queuing up to be your friend [and admirers too if the bathroom stalls read correctly]; honestly I'm more surprised you remembered me.

In any event I'll make it up to you. I'll send my cat to give you a kiss until you forget all about being cross, would that make us even?

But I digress, I'm sure your life is endlessly more enthralling. Nary a jewel tumbles from your wishbox of daily exploits which I imagine does not sparkle. So lets hear it.

Sincerely, Kody C. Faulkner Prefect of Slytherin House

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Kody-kins,

The concept of friendship is friends don't forget one another. I couldn't forget you. I'm really compassionate with my true friends, so don't ever think I'd let you down. You're just not used to it, but with time you will learn. I still have another year and a couple months to beat it into your head, that I'm not going anywhere.

Your cat! Let me tell you about your cat. He got into my dormitory the other day and cornered my poor ferret. The cat doesn't get kisses from me! Yet, I'll think of a punishment for you ;]

And how do you know kisses solve disputes? Have you been snogging anyone recently, Kody-kins? As if your erm.. charming personality isn't enough to solve any indiscretion.

You really want to know about my life? Well lets see here... oh you've missed so much were should I begin? I believe I've came out of my antisocial bubble!

Always,
Albus S. Potter

ALBUS,

Trust me, I couldn't forget you even if I hexed myself and that's saying something. I merely...archived knowledge of your existence is all. Filed, but never forgotten [doesn't that sound eloquent?].

Sometimes I forget you're a year ahead of me. That's right, next year is your last at Hogwarts and I'll be by myself. My cat will miss you...alot. He's really taken a liking to you, you know. You should send him treats with an owl. And if you do that, you'd might as well send a letter with it so the treats don't get lost. Its only practical.

And no. I haven;t snogged anyone, anywhere, at any time ever. I just read a lot of books and it seems like something people do. Like you. You've done your fare share of snogging, am I right? You seem like you'd have a lot of people to choose from. I hope they were clean with an IQ above room temperature. Why you bother with that foolishness I'll never understand.

Sincerely, Kody C. Faulkner Prefect of Slytherin House

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Kody-kins,

You'll never be alone because I'm coming back to be a professor's assistant. I haven't decided if I want to pursue advanced potions, like my middle namesake, or defense against the dark arts. Though DADA sounds good because it may help with my awful self esteem.

Can't get rid of this Potter that easily Kody, you should be aware of that by now.

As for your cat, I'm glad he is fond of me. Animals seem to have good judgement of character. Treats? Sure, I could do that, if only he didn't think Bandette was one. I think we shall make amends if he curls up and nuzzles me. You know I can't stay angry very long.

Like me? Merlin Kody! You make it sound like I have been doing it all along. As I might add I am still a virgin, and I do not snog a lot. Well there is my munchkin boyfriend, he gets quite a few, but that's not the point. As for a lot of people to choose from, I've only been in two relationships. The first one my boyfriend [now ex] was abusive and now I'm dating my original best friend. I don't really like all the attention I get in that department. It makes it complex to be focused on falling in love, when I have people giving me those looks. As for IQ, he is a bloody Ravenclaw I'm sure that speaks for that.

You will never understand if you don't try. Falling in love is part of life. You just need to find the right girl. Wait..you like girls right? Or are you into... I've never asked.

Always,
Albus S. Potter

ALBUS,

I've told you countless times before; the cure for poor self-esteem is simply being better than everyone else. Harry Potter was your father so you've already got that going for you. You have no reason to be insecure and if you let on people will take it as a sign of weakness and try to tear you down. Trust me.

And if you're ever tired of being liked by everyone just say the word. I'll whip up a polyjuice potion and you can slink around from class to class as me for a few hours. People will hide your things, mock you during lessons, talk about you when you walk past; it'll be a laugh. You'll see.

As for what I'm into...I'm into books, Albus. I'm into learning, and magic, and success. I'm into practicality and sensibility. I'm into not filling my own head with delusions and daydreams starring people I can't have and shouldn't want in the first place. I'm into not half-halfheartedly perking up on valentines day when the boxes go around and opening one with my name on it only to have it filled with mud and dung because I was actually dumb enough to let myself believe it might've been sincere. I'm into realism. I don't care about girls or guys, gender doesnt matter. All I care about is people who understand me and for some reason like me anyways.

Falling in love is a part of some people's lives, certainly. But its just an annoying distraction if you ask me. Imagine what people could accomplish if they shut out all the nonsense and focused on their goals! Then when it inevitably goes sour, because these things always do, they waste even more time licking their wounds and picking up the shattered remnants of their ego. Its illogical, why do people put themselves through that kind of torture? Sure there was a phase where I entertained thoughts of what it'd be like to sit by the common room fire with someone I...didn't hate, but do you know what I did?

I did the sensible thing.

I got a cat. ;D

Never lonely again.

Sincerely, Kody C. Faulkner Prefect of Slytherin House

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Kody-kins,

-_- Kody let's not bring up my father, you know it upsets me. I know it's something to be proud of but honestly, I am just me. I can't live up to my Surname, I can't. You know I'm also bipolar, I can't just feel good about myself. I'll over think it and second guess myself. I'm not my brother. I've accomplished many things, and I've lived in the shadow of those older then me. [James] I just can't bring myself to be confident. Every time I do, something happens and I'm not as strong. All I've ever wanted to be was genuine, and if that makes me weak, so be it.

Polyjuice potion? Kody, I don't like the way they treat you. I may just have to tell them my thoughts next time I see something like that. Hide your things, I'll hex em!

Books? Kody. You're not getting the concept here. I think you need to have a good snogging session. It'll loosen you up. I mean I was a tightwad before and thought all my romance novels would solve my loneliness. No, they didn't. It feels great to be with someone, to connect.. to touch. Oh I love it. I'll tell you what we're going to work on this, and don't try to tell me no. Your handsome, I'm your wing man.

Kody your cat can't kiss you. Make you feel warm. The love it feels is platonic, it's dependent on you. Maybe I'll have to bring you by a fire place just so you can say you've cuddled. I'm an brilliant cuddler by the way. What do you say?

Always,
Albus S. Potter

ALBUS,

Rubbish. I say you can absolutely live up to your name if you chose to do so and I'm never wrong. If it makes you feel better, you're my favorite Potter. I've never spoken to your brother but I don't see anything that's so blindingly brilliant about him. We will work on your confidence until you're strutting through the halls right alongside him.

And clearly you've been hitting the butterbeer without the butter. Me? Handsome? Ha! Don't think buttering me up with aimless flattery will make me go along with whatever asinine ploy you have. I don't need a relationship, or kisses, or whatever else you and He-Whose-Name-Escapes-Me have been getting up to in the small hours of the morning. I'll just live vicariously through you as you regale me with tales of your debauchery in excruciating detail. I have a vivid imagination. Will that satisfy you? I can have all the nauseating experience without wasting precious time or letting someone tap dance on whatever heartstrings of mine I've neglected to cut.

Why this sudden fixation with my personal life? I'm perfectly happy being clever and accomplished. I don't need some pitiful schoolboy crush to stare wistfully out of my dormitory window and sigh over. I'm not you. I came here to learn and to stay as far away from people as possible. I've done a splendid job these past five years and see no reason to go and muck it up now.

Sincerely, Kody C. Faulkner - Prefect of Slytherin House

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Kody-kins,

I just don't have faith in myself. It's a hard title to own up to. Merlin I've tried, I've tried so bloody hard. I like being me though, I don't like cocky people. I mean sure, I'm a bit selfish at times but I don't like the attention. I don't do well under pressure you know that.

Well you just make me sounds horrible. I don't spend my nights up doing, what ever seems to be in your mind. Sure I'm not innocent, but we really don't do as much as your implying. I guess I'm just more affectionate then you. If you let someone in your life, maybe you wouldn't be so sour. Live a little. As for me I'm perfectly happy with my life as well as my love life.

Honestly, I've never connected emotionally with my family and this just feels right. I like having someone to be there when I need them. Or when I'm upset, a cat can't fix that. Your too cynical. I believe everyone should fall in love once, before judging the fact that they don't need it. Then again why did you avoid my offer to cuddle?

Always,
Albus S. Potter

ALBUS,

E. Exceeds Expectations. Are you forgetting that? I've already let myself slip to mess up my straight O's on my O.W.Ls being single! Could you imagine how far my grades would drop if I spent my days with my chin in my cheek stealing glances at some swoopy-haired bloke?! I don't even want to think about it, its too ghastly to fathom.

You might have your mother and extended family to look after you, but once I graduate I'm on my own. All that's going to speak for me is my school record and if I mess it up because of some stupid boy or stupid girl I'd might as well fall on a basilisk fang. My grades are all I have. They're all I will ever have. You may not connect with your family, but at least they're there instead of Azkaban.

And if for some unfathomable reason you enjoy the nauseating torture of cliche teen romance than fine Albus, fine; but don't try to rope me into the buffoonery. I think I'd rather drink own bathwater than be the idiot crying over someone.

As for your offer...you were serious? I thought you were just having a laugh. I don't know why you'd want to "cuddle", you've got your boyfriend and your pet and the pillows are quite comfortable if memory recalls. I can assure you, my body is harder lumpier hotter far less pleasant against you compare to the aforementioned. And what if someone saw us...canoodling? What would they think? Hugging and...touching...I just don't see the point. Why don't you ever ask me for practical things?

Sincerely, Kody C. Faulkner - Prefect of Slytherin House

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Kody-kins,

Smothering yourself in your studies will get old Kody. I've been a perfectionist just like you. I didn't like that life, truthfully I rather get out and enjoy a night with my friends and accept the E. I have had straight O's since first year and I am just fine. Be a bit more open minded. You act like falling in love is the end of the world. Like your allergic to affection.

You know I really don't care for my mother. I never have. It's always been James is doing this, or Lily is doing that with her. She never paid much mind to me so I don't care for her. As for my family, I'm the black sheep. The one that was placed in Slytherin house, the one that is deceitful. My family always treated me like an outsider. Therefore, I found it easier to rely on someone that loves me for all my flaws. It's a great feeling to be accepted and loves for such things.

You will graduate and be lonely. Do you ever thing grades will only give you career options? What about family, you never really settled with your own, don't you want to feel what it's like to offer that to someone else?

Yes I was bloody serious! What, do I offer for the sake of seeing myself write? Indeed I do have him to cuddle with, but there is enough Albus affection to go around. It's not like we'd be naked. There is nothing wrong with showing affection! Practical? I thought cuddling was practical, it's an action that shows you care. Much more then I could ever ask for. You'll see, we will cuddle.

Always,
Albus S. Potter

ALBUS,

Not really, no. I don't like people. I've had two sets of families in case you're forgetting. My birth parents, who probably howled with glee when the found out your dad was killed and would've even done it themselves if they could, and my foster family who now hates me since my real father attacked them trying to get me back. I think I've had all the family I can stand for a lifetime.

I'm not like you Albus. My ambition and intellect are all I have. If my mind went bad or I lost focus, I'd have nothing. All I want is to be successful and come back here as a professor. Hogwarts is my home. People are awful to me, but I find solace in my work and its bloody well better than going back with those people every summer. If I do well enough and land a nice job I wont have to go back to them ever again. I'll get my own cottage out in the country somewhere where I can research and unravel the mysteries of this world in peace. That's all I want. A beautiful home, a place to learn and a place to teach, and to survive another 2 years with my sanity in check.

And what do you mean "much more than you could ever ask for" ? Albus Serverus Potter, if I didn't like you I wouldn't talk to you. Blimey. If it means that much to you then fine. We'll...embrace on the couch for TWO minutes, I'll be counting in my head, and you can bore me into a dreamlike stupor with talk of love and friendship until your heart's content.

Then will you be happy?

Sincerely, Kody C. Faulkner - Prefect of Slytherin House

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