Dear Mr. Potter ⚡

Dear Mr. Potter, It has been twelve years since I first read you. Uninformed as I was, I started with Chamber of Secrets thinking that hearing the story of Philosopher's Stone readied me to explore Hogwarts and its literal pits with you. I was wrong; but I remember waiting for you to get your birthday …

Saturdays with you.

When we were three and five respectively, our parents introduced us. Our dads were friends in college, you see? And our mums neighbours. I hated you the minute we met because you pulled my hair. But our parents loved playing rummy and disregarded us like they disregard children.  We went on beach days every Summer, …

Wandering through the Alleyway.

She walked through the dark corridors Of her past, reflecting on her future Thinking of the dear, dear friend She had crushed on for the entirety of her existence. Born on the same day as her, Older by an hour Better by a mile Hers, always. Running, memorizing the path She chose for herself Of …