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Written for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (Challenges & Assignments): Astronomy (Assignment 3)

Prompt: Write about someone realizing that they're in love for the first time. (Note: This could mean realizing that they're in love for the first time in their life, or them realizing for the first time that they're in love with a specific person.) Alternatively, write about a child or teenager's first crush.

(This is like a combination of both 'cos it's not really deep enough to be true love atm)

Word Count: 565 (ish)

Dearest Lily,

I'm in love! I know I must be because nothing else could explain the butterflies in my stomach, the way my heart pounds and the way I can't stop thinking about him. He is the only thing I think about. His eyes are gorgeous and his hair is wonderful and he's so perfect!

You must think I've gone crazy, your cousin suddenly turned into an emotional wreck, but that's what love does to you! He is my first love and my only love! (I sound so sappy but I'm truly happy!)

Oh! I didn't say before; I'm in love with Scorpius Malfoy!

Yes- the same Scorpius Malfoy who I used to hate. I know I told you that he was intolerable and I would never put up with him but maybe I overreacted. I don't know when I changed my mind but I've got to know him now and he's not that bad. In fact, I'm sure you'd get on really well with him.

I really want him to like me! He's smart and funny but he's really popular. He notices me though, and whenever he talks to me I get this little glowy feeling inside. Sometimes I just want him to hold me- when I'm upset I want him to keep me safe.

I know Daddy hates his whole family but Scorp is so perfect I can't help falling in love with him. (I'm gushing again aren't I?)

I don't know what to do! Should I tell him? You're so much better than me at all this. I need your advice- tell me everything I need to know!

Your fabulous cousin,

Rose

Dear Father,

School is great, I'm working harder and making new friends. I've decided my favourite lesson is Charms.

I have some other news! (You musn't tell mum)

I'm in love!

I can't stop thinking about her. She's smart and pretty- probably the most intelligent and most beautiful girl in our year. Her hair is a gorgeous shade of red and the way she twirls her curls is adorable!

Her name's Rose Weasley. I know you didn't get on with her dad but she's so nice I don't think anyone could dislike her. I used to think she was the most annoying girl in the world but now I can see how wrong I was. She's rrally kind- always helping her friends out but she has a sense of humour too.

I know it's cheesy but she literally makes my heart skip a beat. Whenever I do something to annoy her she gets so mad and when she's angry she is beautiful. Her eyes have this steely glare in them and I would do anything to make her smile for me again.

We're both very competitive- always trying to beat each other's marks and things. She can be frustrating but that only makes her more interesting!

Do you have any advice? I don't know whether to tell her and mum's always saying that you ised to know how to talk to girls.

Love and miss you lots,

Scorpius

P.S. Sorry for ramblingg on about Rose but I love her so much!