Sibling Bonds

[Elmira Gale]

Dearest Jorah,

How are you, brother? You seemed so out of spirits since I last saw you. I am aware that I may be too young to understand you reasons for being so down, but just know that I am always available to listen. I am disappointed with you, however, for your lack of letters being sent to me. I had expected a letter every week from you but it is now nearly Christmas before I have taken matters into my own hands. I have thought that giving you breathing space would give you time to lift your spirits, but I have lost my patience.

Disappointed? Yes. Angry? No. You are a grown man with your reasons for not writing to me sooner. Hopefully you will answer this letter. If not, I shall see you at Christmas. Mum and Dad said they had wanted me home for the Holidays and I am sure that Mum has pestered you to spend the Holidays, as well.

All my love,
Ellie

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.blah { font-family: Geneva;font-size: 8pt; padding: 10px 70px 10px 70px; }Dear Ellie,I'm doing well. You're right, you are too young to understand why I was down in spirits. Even if you weren't, I wouldn't deign to bother my baby sister with my problems. You've got enough on your plate as it is. I apologize for not being able to write you sooner. Work and life have been hectic, but do know that you're always in my thoughts. Please don't be too disappointed in me. My fragile heart couldn't take it! I jest of course, there's nothing fragile about your invincible older brother. And yes, mother has conned me into returning for Christmas. I even got you a present already. It's quite amazing if I do say so myself. But enough about me. How have you been baby sister? Any boys I need to beat off with sticks?Love,Your big brother

  

[Elmira Gale]

Dearest Jorah,

What stress do I have on my plate? Oh, scratch that! I must tell you something that might be of some interest to you. My poor visionà It has been known for ages that my eyesight will never be as normal as others, but listen here, Jorah; it is getting worse. It has been getting worse since the end of November, and I do not know what to do. It is affecting my studies, Jorah. I am so scared that my vision may be something worse than poor eyesight that I cannot bring myself to go to the infirmary. What do I do, big brother?

When did I mention I was disappointed? I could never be disappointed with you, Jorah! You are the most trustworthy and protective big brother a younger sister could have. Oh? Nothing fragile about you? Must I remind you of the ticklish spot on your side that only I, Mum, and Dad know about? You must tell me what the present is, Jorah! I have been sitting here and thinking and thinking about what it could be, but I cannot place it. It is driving me mad!

Besides the poor vision, I am coping. Though Hogwarts is such a magical place, I do so miss home. I miss Dad's booming voice announcing that he has come home from work. I miss Mum's laugh whenever you, I, or Dad say something that amuses her. Most of all, I miss youà There are no boys you have to protect me from. However, I have befriended a boy by the name of Oliver Detheridge. You do not have to worry yourself, though. Ollie is shy, but he had been my first friend which ought to count for something, right? I have made other friends, as well. I have found a good friend in Hannah Loren. She has defended me from a rude boy in Potions class. Being that I had been in a daze, I felt that I deserved to be barked on to begin working, but Hannah thought otherwise.

All my love,

Elmira L. Gale

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