Harper entered the common room with a huff and took a seat in a cushy looking armchair. Even though it was comfy indeed, it did not stop her from squirming around in her seat. She looked about eagerly, hoping to see an owl, or a random letter drop out of thin air. Pleeeeassse, she pleaded in her head, biting her lip. Write back alreadddddyyy!!

Her mother had never taken so long to reply. Harper never had waited this long before...or - maybe she had. But not that she could remember. Or maybe she had just lost her patience within the last year.

She reached into her school bag and pulled out a blouse that needed a button sewn back on. She started to work on it, looking up now and again to see if there was any sign of reply in any style or form. No such luck. She sighed heavily and continued her work.