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Chapter Ten - Pen Pals and a Stone

Ray's Pov

     I'm sitting in the lounge room reading a book. Norman is sitting by the window looking out every now and then while reading his book. Maybe he's waiting for a reply. He sent a letter a while ago, but why would he be so anxious about waiting for a response? Otus then comes back with a letter tied around his leg. Norman's face lights up in a wide grin and he quickly opens the window and Otus lands on the back of Norman's seat. He quickly unties the letter and opens it, as he reads it his face turns into a soft smile, he quickly gets up leaving the letter on his seat. I look around to make sure no one is watching and I pick up the letter.

     I've finished reading the letter...and it's quite surprising... never expected L/n and Norman to write letters to each other. I read the letter over and over again, to make sure that I'm seeing what I'm seeing and.. Yep. The letter is legit. Honestly, they've only been friends for a few weeks and now they are suddenly best friends. I put the letter back down and walk over to Mom.

     "Hey Mom?" I call out.

     "Yes sweetheart?"

     "I've got some tea to spill so, you got a minute?"

     "Of course dear, what is it?"

     "So, Norman got this new pen pal and he's acting like it's from a girlfriend." I say, not wanting to reveal that it's L/n just yet.

     "What if he's just excited that they've replied to him?"

     "Mom, when was the last time Norman acted like that, hm?"

     "When Emma kissed him on the chee- Oh wait, I get it now."

     "Yeah, that's what I mean."

     "Well, maybe he's just excited because the friendship might've been a hard one to obtain?"

      "........ You don't want NorEmma to sink, do you?" I say with a deadpan expression.

     "Of course I don't want it to! Also, I highly doubt it's a girlfriend or boyfriend because you guys are too young for that stuff."

     "You're not wrong there." Norman then walks by with a smile on his face talking to Phil as they get ready to go outside, as Mom had asked him to buy some groceries and Phil wanted to join. He still looks like he is smiling more than usual. I agree with mom, they probably aren't dating.

Three Days Later

I had just owled Harry and Ron about the Philosopher's stone and they managed to get the information from.... Snape?! They said that they would specify what information they gathered once we're back at Hogwarts. It's shocking though.

     "Hey Emma, Norman! Get your butts down here!!" They run downstairs to me.

     "What's up Ray?"

     "Harry and Ron just owled back, but look at this." I say as I hand the letter to them. As they read over the letter their eyes widen in shock.

     "Wha-! Snape?! But how?! I thought we were supposed to keep it from him?!" Emma exclaims. Mom and the others went outside for a bit so I didn't bother with shutting Emma up this time.

     "They must've had someone ask Snape in a non suspicious way." I inform her.

     "That may be the case, but who?" Norman asks. We all go silent while thinking.

     "Y/N!" Norman suddenly yells out.

     "Wai- wha- Who?!" Emma stutters, still processing what Norman had just said.