Originally Posted by TakemetotheBurrow

Ella settled down in the common room with her quill and parchment, eager to write to her folks about everything that had happened so far. It had only been a short time and she already felt at home in her house. She loved the warm and welcoming feeling she got each and every time she entered this place. Despite how great things were, she couldn't help wondering what was going on back home and was feeling a bit homesick. Dear Mom and Dad, Hogwarts is amazing! She wished she could find a more powerful word to describe Hogwarts. I'm meeting new people all the time but am still missing you Her small hands began to tremble as she tried to write the next word. Ella felt her eyes begin to fill with tears. She didn't want to cry in front of her housemates but it was no use trying to stop the flow.