I Require Your Assistance [Micah]

[Zach Partridge Levi Lestrange]

Micah,

I'm not being bitter and I was not frowning when I was writing. And I am being as calm as patient as I possibly can when it comes to father. I didn't even argue at first. But the peace between us could only last so long. Sometimes, I even wonder if he see's me good enough to called his son. I don't have issues, just so you know.

Anyway, my plans were for me to find a way to con you into asking me to stay with you for the summer. But it seems that I don't need to. Consider your invitation accepted. And the rest of my summer plans would curl father's hair in fury if he finds out. So, obviously not, they have no idea. As for mother's cookies, I had hoped that she would have improved! But for some reason, her cookies would appear when I least expect it and mixed with the cookies the elves make. Felix finds it hilarious by the way, me ending up in the infirmary due to cookie poisoning. The idea itself is ridiculous. And I have a brain thank you very much. I should in order to survive Slytherin House and Captain Gaunts Hellish training until now.

I'm not being pessimistic. Just being realistic. I've heard that Stensrud and de Godrin are engaged. It shocked me when I over heard the male Avery talking about it in the halls. See them? Even if they are still in school, they already are engaged. What assurance do I have that father and mother won't do that to me? I dare hope that father does not know about my run in's with the younger Lafayette. It would just kill me if father gets any ideas and talks to her father. Merlin, I hope not.

Anyway, keep safe and live until the summer. I will not want to start it staying at home until the new term begins.

Zach L.

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Zach,

Oh, brother, you lead such a complex life. I cannot counsel you on it. You'd be better suited to bother Alex with such matters. Or perhaps one of our dear sisters could pamper and quell your emotional pain. You describe our father with such hate, as if he were a monster. But there are worse fathers. Be thankful he has never saw fit to lay a hand upon us. Do not wonder about whether he thinks of you as his son. You are Zacharias Lestrange, third son of Markius Lestrange. No one can deny that, least of all father.

That's grand. I didn't expect to be begging and pleading with you to come along with me, though you are my last resort. Don't take that to heart, little brother. You'll know too when you are grown that you'd rather have a mate tag along with you than a fifteen year old brother. Care to satisfy my curiosity by telling me what the rest of your summer plans are? Forget about the cookies. And don't waste time hoping for an improvement with mother's baking. The only good baked food that will come from that kitchen will be made by house elves, unless you've suddenly learned to cook. In that case, you'll be on kitchen duty over the summer while with me.

Which Stensrud? Aren't there two left at the school? I never could keep track of them all. Laila Stensrud was like a nightmare though. The girl was sent from Hell, I'm sure. And I don't know any de Godrins. Sounds French though. Avery...I think I met the female one. Twins, aren't they? The girl will find herself in trouble soon if she is not reigned in. But it matters little to me. I won't be involved with that. What's wrong with this Lafayette girl? Does she not suit your fancy? You worry too much. Father won't engage you to anyone so soon. He'll want to weigh his options first. Thanks for the concern,

M. Lestrange

[Zach Partridge Levi Lestrange]

Micah,

It's not as complex as you think. Its just a bit... messy right now. And you know better than to even suggest me asking Alexandru for advise, let alone Taralynn and Valentina. Besides, Alexandru wouldn't probably give me the time of day as he is far to busy with whatever he does and pleasing father. Father is no monster to me, Micah. We just don't get along and I know I don't hold a candle to Alexandru in his eyes. So I try my best not to be in the way. That is all. And I cannot deny being the third son of Markius Lestrange even if I want to, its a fact of like and will remain that way unless he disowns me and says I am no son of his.

I d not mind being the last resort. You are my last, if not, my only resort I have to make sure I do not spend the rest of my summer in a cold and nearly strange house. As for what my plans are, I plan to spend it with Felix if you must know. Well a month before we return to Hogwarts that is. Mother doesn't mind as long as we do not make a mess or cause trouble. I can manage a month as long as he is there.

No, I can't cook. I can make sandwiches but that is it. Let's just say that stoves and I do not get along well and leave it at that. Unless you wish for your place to turn to ashes, be my guess and see just how horrible I can be in the kitchen. And as for mother's cooking, I guess your right. There is no hope of her improving and I wish to remain alive so I shall cease hoping.

Stensrud? My mistake. I meant that de Godrin is engaged to Selwyn. Same house as e Godrin, Ravenclaw. And yes, he is French. Remember we went to that summer closing party in France, Genovia I think. That was the Pardaillan de Godrin Manor were you and father had that lovely conversation about your choices and I walked away to not be a part of it. But moving on, Stensrud, the male one, Rasin I think was his name, Hufflepuff seventh year, he and de Godrin might as well marry if it was possible. I saw how de Godrin looks at Stensrud and how the other would blush for Merlin's sake. I think the school is just blind to what was really happening. But I could care less who ends up with who.

Cora Avery? That girl needs to be handled sternly. Troublesome girl and I saw her own brother sigh more than a dozen times when it came to her. I pity the man she marries. He'd be crying a week after in regret.

Jacqueline Lafayette... not that she doesn't suit my fancy however, she is... strange. You already know how I feel for Felix yes? And just so you know, I have been having the most stranges encounters with that girl. We run into each other at the most strangest of places. The last time was three days ago in Hogsmeade. It suddenly rained hard and we were stuck at the train station. It was a weird day and so I didn't mind being wierd. I actually laughed and spoke to her... I do not understand though. She is kind and gentle for being a Slytherin. She cares for her mother very much and yet she can be so bold and stand up to talk to me unlike others do. Why is that? I just don't get her.

Of course I'd be concerned.

Keep safe,

Zach L.