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[magichairbrush]

That was... Quite the holiday.

How was everyone else's?

I'm sorry I didn't write any letters. I don't know who sent me packages or letters or anything... I barely was able to send out my own.

Mother was... Very strict this holiday.

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[witchafterall]

Did something happen, Rapunzel?

[magichairbrush]

It was my fault, really.

My mother doesn't seem to approve of my friends, but I'm the one who made her worried when I went to visit one over break.

[witchafterall]

It has been such a short time. I can understand her concern.

[magichairbrush]

It was also the first time I left home without her, expect for school.

[witchafterall]

I'm sure she was only acting out of concern for you. Things will calm down soon enough.

[magichairbrush]

You know, I used to think that, but now...

She's... She's mean to me. I don't think it's normal.

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[witchafterall]

Mean to you? How so?

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[magichairbrush]

Well...

She says it's just teasing.

But she says things about how I'm not very smart and things like that, or about how I look and it...

It really hurts.

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[witchafterall]

Oh Rapunzel... I had no idea. Even if she's teasing, it isn't fair to you to make comments that hurt you.

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[magichairbrush]

I don't talk about it much. It feels like I'd be a bad daughter if I did.

Thank you, though, Mami.

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[witchafterall]

No one should have to suffer silently. Have you told her that it hurts you?

I'm always here if you want someone to speak with.

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[magichairbrush]

She says she knows what's best for me.

That means so much to me. I will definitely take you up on that.

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[witchafterall]

It's wise to take advice from one's parents, of course, but there comes a time when you also have to decide for yourself what's best for you.

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[magichairbrush]

Maybe after I graduate I'll go exploring...

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[witchafterall]

That sounds like a wonderful idea.

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[magichairbrush]

Thanks. I can find myself that way, I think.

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[witchafterall]

Then I wish you the best of luck when the time comes.

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[magichairbrush]

Thank you again.

What are your plans for after Hogwarts?

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[witchafterall]

I haven't quite decided yet... but I'd like to stay involved in the nonmagical community, I think. Keeping it free from too much magical interference, and such.

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[magichairbrush]

Interesting... Well, I hope you're very happy.

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[witchafterall]

Mm. Someone has to look out for their interests. I've noticed wizards often don't, even those who aren't expressly anti-muggle.

And I hope you're happy as well, Rapunzel.

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[magichairbrush]

I think you're right, unfortunately, if only because so many people don't know much about the muggle world!

Thank you very much.

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[witchafterall]

I think it's a bit unfortunate that so many of us raised in nonmagical homes seem to immerse themselves so completely in the wizarding world, even after Hogwarts.

But then of course, it's all so... fantastic, I suppose I can understand why they feel drawn to it.

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[magichairbrush]

Oh, I see... And I imagine it's hard to balance it.

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[witchafterall]

A bit. It's a very different culture.