Dear Cole Bartlet

[Delilah Morine]

Hey Cole!

Just so you don't have to read the end of this letter to figure out who it is, it's Delilah! School's coming up really fast this year, and with the Summer coming to an end, I just wanted to send you at least one owl. So, tell me about your Summer. I know we only met near the end of the Summer, but I missed the before and after, so what have you been up to?

My parents say thanks so much for bringing me home that time we first came across each other. If it weren't for you, I would've been stuck in that park for quite a while before my parents started looking for me. Don't be surprised if you get something really extravagent from them this Christmas alright? Besides, you deserve it for everything that you did...

Anyways, my summer once I got home was pretty dull. Mostly I played Quidditch with my dad, while my mom was at her job, but it was really relaxing, and I'm really looking forward to the start of the school year! Maybe you'll be able to meet some of the people I have, they'd love you! Last year was quite the drama filled year... I hope my last one is better than last...

Anyways, save me a seat on the Hogwarts Express?

D

[Cole Bartlet]

Hey Delilah!

Wow my summer was spent pretty much just lying around my house. I did some chores and things like that but it was fairly uneventful until I met you. It was so good to hear from you, I haven't forgotten about that night. That was probably the best spent time of my whole summer. I actually have missed you...I know I barely know you yet, but I do miss you. After that night I went home and just thought about what we talked about, and I realized that I would be seeing you again somewhat soon. About a week after that night, I went to a concert, it was alright but I went by myself so I was a little lonely...maybe sometime you and me could go to one?

Tell your parents they don't need to worry about it. It was a pleasure for me to do. I'm not going to lie, getting to meet you and know you was definetly the best time I have had all summer. If they really want to get me something I can live with that, just know they shouldn't feel obligated. I would do that night over a thousand times and not change a thing about it...I hope you would say the same.

Its good to hear that you had fun with your dad, and I am definetly really excited for school to start again too, it will be really cool to spend some more time with you and get to know you better. Thanks for offering to introduce me to your friends,I really appreciate that. I would love to get to know some of the people you do. I hope this year goes better for you than last. I will do my best to make it that way for you.

You want me to save you a seat eh? Well I definetly don't have a problem doing that, its always nice to have someone interesting to talk to on the ride to school.

Have a good one

Cole Bartlet

[Delilah Morine]

Cole,

Wow, sounds like your Summer has been a party thus far... I'm sorry you're feeling lonely, but I know how it is. Do you have any siblings to keep you company at least? I'm an only child, so all I really get to see are my mum and dad's shining faces every day. Ha ha, not really. And perhaps you didn't know this, but I come from an all Wizard family, Pureblood, if you don't mind me calling myself that. Don't worry, I try not to be as rude as some of the other Slytherins, but most of us arn't that bad...

Catch this, my best friend is in Gryffindor! Strangest thing ever hey? Yeah, she's awesome, name's Sophia, I'll have to introduce the two of you. I'm sorry that you're missing me, but hey, we have all year at Hogwarts to hang out and do things, and get to know each other. As for seeing a concert... I'll have to ask my parents, but I'd be very up for that, thanks for the invite! You're a really sweet guy, I hope you know that, and I hope you don't get too annoyed with the amount of times I say thank you for helping me out that one day, not to mention your returning my locket... What house are you in anyway Cole? I'm thinking it must be Hufflepuff, because you're kind and such... If not that, then it has to be Gryffindor, seeing as you're brave and all...

Anyways, I seem to be rambling again, ha ha. And sorry to say this, but you will be getting something rather awesome, trust me, I know my parents. Just send them a thank you letter, and they'll be happier than if you insisted on not wanting it. And believe me when I say I agree with you, that night was something else, and aside from the bloody knees part (they healed up quite nicely thanks for asking...) I'd do it over again.

Thanks for saying that you're going to try and make it a good year for me... And trust me, just knowing you has made my year already. Hey, do you play Quidditch at all? I'm a Beater just in case you were wondering and such, and if you didn't want to know, well, you do now. Can't wait for that ride to school then, thanks for being such a sweet guy.

Cheers,

D

[Cole Bartlet]

Hey,

Its nice to hear from you again...thanks for understanding how I feel with the whole being lonely and everything else. Its nice to have someone to talk to...my parents really don't understand and thats part of why my house here isn't home...they don't really get me and when I am around its like no matter what happens I never get it good enough for them. They don't understand because neither of them is a wizard...I'm the only one in my family who is. Both of my older brothers grew up to become proffesional businessmen. It kind of sucks, my parents wanted me to grow up the same way they did, but I was different...instead of going to a normal school I am going to a wizarding school. They hate me for it I am pretty sure. But thats fine...I don't expect them to love what they don't understand.

Its almost hard to believe about your best friend...I didn't think Gryffindor and Slytherin got along at all. Over the summer I've been writing some lyrics and stuff...I try to sing in my spare time...I don't know how good I am but I would love to start a band...and the whole concert thing...I would love to take you, I really hope your parents say yes. If they don't want to I would be happy to do that instead of getting a present. *wink wink* Thanks for telling me what you honestly think of me...its nice to see.

Returning your locket and such was no problem at all. I won't ever get tired of hearing from you, even if it is thank yous...but I forgot to mention this in my last letter...that night I forgot to get my jacket back... I don't mind, I don't usually use it anyways, and knowing who has it reminds me of the people I know out there. I really enjoy just thinking about that night...

If your parents do send something I will be sure to say thanks...I really don't need it, but I will accept it with a smile and a thank you. Thanks for remembering that night with me. I'm sl glad your knees are okay...

I almost forgot! I'm in Hufflepuff....and thanks for saying that I'm brave...I know you mean it and its making me smile right now just reading it again. I didn't know you played Quidditch...I don't...I've never really tried before, but I do enjoy watching the games. Maybe I will catch a few games this year...thanks for actually writing me... it means a lot to me.

Sincerely,

Cole

[Delilah Morine]

Dearest Cole,

It's sweet to hear from you again, I'm so sorry about the whole parent thing... I do, and don't understand, because my dad and I are really close, but my mum and I arn't. I just feel bad that you don't have at least I parent to talk with... Ah, so you're muggle born... Cole, I have no idea what to say, but just know, there are people who care about you at Hogwarts, don't you forget that, and pretty soon, your parents will realize they only have one life to live, with a son feeling neglected. They'll come around, I'm sure. Bw proud to be different, it makes you you, and that's amazing.

Usually those two houses don't get along well, yes, but for some reason, I'm a bit un-Slytherin like. I'm sure if my father wasn't the way he was, I would be more bitter and... shall we say unfriendly? Ha ha, yes, but enough about that. I'm sure you're both an amazing singer, and writer! And believe me, I'd love to go to that concert, I'll be sure to ask my dad before my mom, he's more likely to say yes. Surely if he'll let me travel to Seattle to see a friend, he'll trust you to take me to a concert, especially after how you got me home, bloody knees and all that night.

You know, sometimes I wonder how my mum and dad even get along, you know? He's so chipper and friendly, and she's so... all about work and not about family... I wonder if she's there enough for him... Oh, winking now are we? Ha ha, silly one, that's not really going to happen you know... But trust me on this one, if I ask my mom it's a no go, but surely my dad will agree to it.

Don't worry about your jacket so much Cole, it's in good hands, I'm keeping it warm, *wink wink*. Ha ha, no, it's sitting in one of my suit cases, packed and ready to go to Hogwarts, I'll give it back as soon as I see you next, it looks tones better on you than it does on my anyways. Yes, my knees healed up nicely... You know, I'm not usually such a clutz, but I suppose it happens to the best of us, and don't be surprised if I get you something nice too. My way of saying thank you. And please don't argue against it, because I'll have you know right now, I'm more stubborn, end of story.

It's not even an issue writing you Cole, and I knew you were in Hufflepuff, my dad will me glad to hear of that. He knows all the tricks and pranks you guys pull, and how random you are... You know, maybe that's what got my mum... His charm and silliness... and maybe, her beauty and sarcasm got him... Thanks for writing with me like this! It's really good to finally have friends I can trust and such.

Take care now,

Delilah

[Cole Bartlet]

Dear Delilah,

Thanks for being so flipping amazing and uplifting me about my parents. I'm sorry that you and your mom don't get along so well. I can relate to that pretty well. Its so good to hear that there is at least one person out ther who thinks that I am amazing. I never really hear that much from anybody...so Thank you so very much Delilah...it really does mean the world to me.You know, sometimes I feel like there isn't anyone who believes in me, but then I read your letters to me and I know that out there, there is at least one who does, and that does mean the world to me. Just know that you are every bit as special and amazing as you tell me that I am.

Its really awesome that you are the way you are. I am really glad that you can inherit those positive traits from your dad, cause I can see them in you. I can tell because look how understanding and kind you have been as I've just started to tell you about myself and my life. Sometimes it's like you know me better than I know myself. I've never really experienced that with anyone. I don't know, everything I've done with you has been a altogether new and exciting experience, even if it is something I have done before, the feelings that come along with it are something completely different.

I am really hoping that your dad will say yes to you and me going to a concert. I promise that I will do my absolute best to protect you from anything there. If worse comes to worst I will even bring them along and let you and your parents decide on the concert. Music in general just speaks to me,and yeah I would just like to enjoy that with you. I am just really glad your knees are okay...I was hoping they would heal up nicely.

Wow...you think of everything don't you? I am guessing you had the jacket ready to go a lot before I even sent you the letter...its alright, I'm glad to see how mature you are and how you handle responsibility. I disagree about it looking better on me though...I thought you looked pretty darn cute the last time I saw you in it...maybe you'll have to borrow it from time to time? I really won't mind, and don't ever worry about being a clutz in front of me, I am not exactly the smoothest moving person there is. I look forward to seeing a gift from you, but you better know that I don't wanna cause a scene by fighting it...I am really more stubborn. Maybe recieving that gift will be the begining of another? I am thinking we will be the best of friends before the year is over. Just know you don't have to get me anything either, but I will accept it if it is offered.

How does your dad know all about Hufflepuff? Sorry if I'm asking to many questions, but why will he be glad that I am from there? I think that if he is with your mom he saw something in her; something that nobody else saw. I don't know I'm not an expert but something probably drew them together pretty strongly.

Its so good to hear from you, talking to you always makes me feel so much happier...I don't know what kind of state I would be in if I didn't talk with you.

You are amazing.

Cole

[Delilah Morine]

Hey there Cole,

This will probably be my last reply to you for a little while, you see, my dad and I have decided to go to a muggle art museum for this weekend! It was a little back to school, last year, kind of thing he had prepared for me. He is sweet, I can't wait to go! And Cole, you're welcome for letting me think you're amazing, I know how important it is to have someone say that they care about you, so if your parents arn't willing to do so, I am. I just hope you'll let me fill that void. I barely know you, but there's just something about you man... I just want you to know I want to be friends and get to know each other, I trust that what's meant to be, will be.

Ha ha, ah yes, inherit indeed. I know that's a part of it, but I also know it's how he is around me... You know? The whole nurture vs. nature thing. I'm fairly positive my father will let me go with you to a concert, he just wants to know when it is, and who's playing. I'm not that into music, but people seem to think I have quite a voice myself... That is when I'm trying, ha ha.

Well no, come on Cole, I'm two years older, I have to set a good example for you, ha ha. That's not me at all, we should pull pranks some time yes? That'd be good fun, and I've been looking for an accomplice for some time now. And seriously, the thing looks better on you. I already told you not to fight it Mr.Bartlet, you're getting something nice, and if this friendship keeps up, you'll only end up getting something nicer. No more fighting Mr.

Oh well, my dad knows all about Hufflepuff because he was a Hufflepuff himself when he attended Hogwarts... Didn't I mention this? I thought I did... Ah well, anyways, yes, you're probably right, they're together for a reason, and although it's unknown to me, it's in their hearts some where.

Keep on hanging in their little depressed one,

Delilah

[Cole Bartlet]

Hey Delilah,

I hope I can hear from you again, but if not there will always be that seat I have saved for you on the train. I look so forward to that ride...it will be really good to just talk with you. How good it is to have a friend that actually cares...its really good...you always uplift me, and that void you talked about me letting you fill...you can have it in a heartbeat. I have a special place for you in my heart...and I highly doubt that that will change. I look so forward to finding out what is all meant to be...its weird but I know that we are going to be the best of friends.

I am really happy to hear that your dad will probably be willing to let you come with me. I don't know when we will go but I plan on looking around for a show during a break for us. It would probably be a muggle rock concert of some sort...I would say I would take you to a muggle metal concert but the people there are pretty extreme and I don't want to take you anywhere like that before I get to know your parents and they trust me more.

Pranks eh? Well you definetly have a accomplice in misdeeds .*insert mischevous grin here* I am definetly down with creating a little havoc at Hogwarts. Afterall...I am not always the best behaved guy you will meet. The last couple of years I have gotten away with a lot more than anyone knows if you catch my drift. I still think you should wear it on occasion...I wasn't kidding when I told you that you looked really cute in that jacket.

Sweet! Your dad was a Hufflepuff hey? Thats pretty flipping cool...maybe we will get along pretty well... I am just glad he doesn't have a bad first impression of me...do you think he'll like me? Yeah...love is strange like that...sometimes nobody on the outside can understand why its there but the two who love each other know exactly why....just remember I'm always here to listen.

Hope you enjoyed this,

Cole

[Delilah Morine]

Cole,

Yes, friends we will be, and I'll always be there for you. But don't ask me for any homework help ok? Ha ha, I'm not the smartest person, might wanna ask one of your Ravenclaw friends for that. The only thing I'm good at, is taking care of magical creatures and plants, I'm hoping to turn that into a profession one day. And you know Cole, I know we'll figure everything out, we obviously met for a reason, and I'm just as eager as you to see where this is going.

Oh yeah, I'm working on my dad as we speak. The trip to the museum was awesome! My dad and I had a blast, and we learned so much. There's not much art here in the wizarding world, so I'm enjoying getting to know the fine arts of the other world, which isn't as bad as I thought it would be. And the concert sounds good to me! I trust your judgement, and I don't really know much about music, but it sounds like you do! I'm fairly flexible with music and such and I like pretty well everything.

Ha ha, I'm thinking that I like that mischevious grin, we shall plan many a great things then, won't we? Not the best behaved hey? Seems like I have a little rebel on my hands... And yes, I've also had my moments of causing things to break and such, but you may want to keep that to yourself, I'm supposed to be setting an example, seeing as I'm in the seventh year and all. And you may not have been kidding Cole, but we're just friends, I have plenty of my own jackets, but thanks anyways.

Ha ha, don't you think that's why they're going to give you a great Christmas present? He feels like he knows you already, being a friendly Hufflepuff and all, and he won't have a bad first impression, just be the Cole I'm getting to know and he'll like you straight aways. But please, stray away from the cave man speeches, and try not to stare at me so much, *wink wink*. Thanks for being a great listener, and yeah, I don't really understand that word called love, but maybe some day I'll understand why they're the way they are.

I do enjoy this,

D

[Cole Bartlet]

Hey you,

I promise I won't ask for homework help...I'm usually pretty good for that. I don't really have to try to hard and I can do better than most people do. I try not to spread that around to much though, cause there are a lot of people out there who would be angry at me. So yeah, if you ever need help with your homework or something I could try to help...I'm not as old as you but I can try to help with anything I might understand. I am pretty sure your good at a lot mroe than just taking care of magical creatures and plants. You seem to have a good amount of skill in all the areas I have seen you work in. I definetly agree about meeting for a reason, and I will always be looking forward to see where this is going.

I am glad you enjoyed your trip to the museum. Its good to hear that your having fun with your dad. We do have some nice art here that I don't mind looking at, but there is a lot out there that I don't really understand...maybe you can teach me a thing or two? Wow I am still looking forward to taking you to a concert with me, it was really amazing just to spend time with you the first time we met when it was just random, but to take you somewhere with a purpose is going to be so much better than that. I was re reading some of your older letters the other night and I was thinking that I would like to hear you sing sometime...I loved hearing your voice when you were just talking, and I would love to hear what kind of singer you are.

Yeah...I can imagine you getting into some pretty amusing situations with your pranks. Oh the fun we will have with our pranks. Believe it or not you definetly have more than just a little rebel on your hands...I cause a lot more trouble than just a little bit...now I'm just laughing and thinking about all the things I've done. The jacket? what if its a gift? What if I have a different one? No I'm just teasing you a little I know you would never allow it but I do have a surprise for you the next time I see you. You didn't think you'd get away with giving me something and getting nothing in return did you?

Well you may be right, but I never would have thought of it like that before. Its really cool that he feels like he knows me already. Don't you worry, I will always do my best to be me when I meet him. I will try not to stare so much but you better know its hard when I'm around someone so flipping awesome. The cave man speeches...whats this? No I know what your talking about, I will do my best to stay away from that. I would listen to you anytime. So whats all new since the museum anyways?

Your pal,

Cole

[Delilah Morine]

Hey "Pal",

Ha ha, I dont' expect you to be helping me with homework, it's far too hard for me, surely if you're not as academically strong as I am, it'll be pretty well impossible for you. Anyhow, I can't write much, seeing as I'm running out of paper and havn't been to Diagon Alley in forever, so, excuse my shortness! And, I'll be seeing you in less than 3 days!! Thanks for replying so steadily, catch ya on the flip side!

Miss you,

D

[Cole Bartlet]

Dearest Delilah,

I will help...if I can, I am generally pretty good with things like that. I understand about the whole paper thing, but thank you for using it on me, that means a lot. Its true, 3 more days...I can't wait...I will be sure to save that seat for you if you still want it. Can't wait to see you again.

I miss you too,

Cole