CHAPTER EIGHTEEN; LETTERS FROM EUPHEMIA.
WEEKS FLEW BY, and it was already almost the end of term, they've been back from Christmas break for months now, and Kassandra was still not with James Potter. It made all of their friends, besides Remus, anxious and irritated that the two couldn't see how in love they were. Kassandra wasn't aware of how their friends along with her twin felt about it, but she knew deep in her heart that she either wanted her and James to get together, or for the feelings to bloody disappear altogether.
Feelings had never been a trait that the Black's dealt with very well. Kassandra knew that, despite having cut ties with her family and their views. She wasn't sure if she'd ever fully break free from the bonds that restrained her, but she could sure as hell try.
That morning, the young girl was in for quite a surprise awaiting for her in the form of a letter. From James' mother, Euphemia Potter, herself.
Taking the letter from the Potter's Owl, Kassandra quickly took off in a direction where the Marauders weren't around with their prying eyes, before she opened the letter.
Dear Kassandra,
Hello dear, I don't mean to startle you, or for you to think you're in trouble. That's not the case at all, not to worry. I couldn't help but notice the way you and my son were acting over the Christmas holidays, and I know how it must feel to not have any girls really to talk to. So I wanted you to know, as family, you can talk to me about anything. It would stay between us, of course. Between us girls, James indeed did admit to feeling something. and I would assume you feel it, too, otherwise there wouldn't really be any awkwardness.
Now, I don't want you to feel awkward with me just because I'm James' mum. I won't tell him anything, unless you want me too.
But do you like my son?
Love,
Euphemia Potter.
Kassandra's cheeks turned crimson red as she read over the letter. She couldn't believe her and James were that obvious over the Christmas Holidays. It made her feel slightly more awkward than she originally had felt. But she wasn't going to lie to Euphemia, because she had been nice enough to reach out to Kassandra, and she knew Euphemia was right. She needed a girl, a mother figure if you will, to confide in. Being surrounded by boys all the time wasn't really helping her at all.
Sighing, Kassandra began writing a letter back to Euphemia.
Dear Euphemia,
I.. oh wow, this is more awkward than I intended to make it during this letter. Let's start of by saying yes, I believe I more than like your son. I can't lie about it anymore, and it's slightly tormenting me. I.. I find that sometimes it's hard to sleep, you know? His face constantly haunts me, at night, during the day, and even if I'm completely focused on something completely different, my mind always drives right back to him.
I hadn't intended this letter to be as mushy as that just sounded, I typically don't deal with feelings very well. But just bare with me, otherwise I'll never be able to get this out to you.
His eyes are my favorite part of him, you know? Well maybe not my favorite part, but him and his hazel eyes, messy black hair, glasses, his humor, even if he can be a little hotheaded and arrogant at times. Just everything is completely flawless to me. I don't know what this all truly means, I.. Ive never been in love before, the Black family never really grew attachments, just forced marriages, and told that emotions were a weakness. But if that's the case, then I'm a completely weak person, because I.. I love him. I do. And I can't deny it any longer, but I'm scared.
I'm scared, because, In case you didn't know, my feelings came to light during being James' fake girlfriend in order to make Lily Evans jealous. A Gryffindor prefect along with Remus, who has fiery red hair and emerald green eyes. I felt as if I couldn't compete with that, with my boring grey eyes and curly black hair. I dimmed in comparison with Lily Evans. I'm scared, because if it all started because of being his fake girlfriend, how am I sure he'd ever fully be over Lily?
I can't tell Sirius this, because he doesn't understand the concept of feelings either, though I suspect he will soon enough with a girl by the name of Kayla.
Sorry for unloading all of this onto you, but I guess with keeping this bottled up, I was ready to explode, and I'm thankful that it was only to you. Thank you again, Mrs. Potter.
Love,
Kassandra Lenora Black
Honestly, Kassandra doesn't really know why she always signed her name with her complete full name, including her middle name. It was just a habit she's always done, even when she was younger, and her mum made her write to Evan Rosier a few times, to try and make Slytherin connections. That was of course, before Kassandra got sorted into Gryffindor along with Sirius.
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IT TOOK A FEW DAYS, before Euphemia Potter wrote to Kassandra again. And to say she was nervous to read it, was the biggest understatement of the year. Walking to the Room of Requirement, Kassandra sat down on the couch that materialized, and began to read it.
Dear Kassandra,
You have absolutely no idea how happy your letter made me. I'm so glad you trust me enough to confide in me, I was almost scared you wouldn't. As for your feelings, I would be honored if you and James actually got together! To be honest, I think I'm more excited than you two are about the possibility. You are a wonderful girl, and you shouldn't feel the way you do about Lily Evans. You are a beautiful young lady, and I assure you, I think James feels the same exact way. For a warning, I think you're in for a very nice treat at the end of term feast tomorrow before the summer holidays.
I advise you to be open about your feelings tomorrow, even if you're unaware of what will be taken place. It's all settled with the headmaster, though, so you should know it'll be a big announcement. I can't wait to see you, James and Sirius for the summer. Fleamont and I have many plans for all of us.
Love,
Euphemia Potter.
WORD COUNT; 1107
A/N; next chapter is what you all have been waiting for! Jassandra (Kames) will be sailed by next chapter! Hope you're as excited as I am!
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