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[23 Dec 2009|05:42pm] |
Well, I'm finally done wrapping gifts. I did manage to order a few things before the quarantine closed in - thank Merlin for planning ahead - but the rest just arrived with the last owl order. I hope everyone likes what they get and that it lifts their spirits a little. My mom always said that Christmas was the best time of year and that it was so easy to enjoy because of the little things about it. I have to agree, and even though we're all stuck here, that's not the worst thing that could happen. There's bad things going on, but at least we're together. At least there's someone to talk to, any time of day or night, whether it's the professors or a fellow student. No one has to be alone unless they desperately want to, and that's a blessing in itself. If you miss your family, find joy in the fact that they're safe and know that they miss you too. No gifts? Think again! The gift of life, of love if you have it, of the knowledge that life can still be good in the midst of tragedy.
[Theodore]
I'm coming to see you either tomorrow or Friday. I don't care what you say. I won't be apart from you on Christmas. Plus, I have to bring you your gift.
Does it bother you that I hex things private to you? I don't want to make you uncomfortable.
I miss you.
The first night you're out, you're spending with me. Unless you don't want to.
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[07 Dec 2009|11:16pm] |
The snow is so lovely. Even when disturbed, it reflects sunlight and moonlight like millions of diamonds strewn across a blanket of white. It makes colors stand out so much brighter and it's like the world is new. No matter where I am, I always love to be outside just before the first snowfall of the year. The air is so still and quiet, almost like the world is hushed and waiting for something. And then, the first flakes appear and perhaps it's nature's form of magic - tiny, multi-faceted, intricate crystals of frozen water falling from the sky. Did you know that each one is different? No two snowflakes are ever the same shape or size or design, so that when they are gone, their individual selves are gone forever.
Not to start a discussion on existentialism, but I wonder if human life mirrors the process? I know ghosts don't exactly apply (no offense to any of you that are able to read this). We come here in one form, to live a few years, and then die, returning to the earth. It would be strange and yet at the same time wonderful to know that we get to try again at some point, even if it is in some other body in some other place and time.
I apologize. I'm sure I'm boring all of you, but I've been sitting at my window all afternoon and reflecting. Didn't someone say once that too much thinking is bad for you? I think a walk in our own little winter wonderland is in order.
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[27 Nov 2009|09:56pm] |
Everyone please send Anthony Goldstein your best thoughts and wishes for getting well. It seems he was very badly burned in the fire, and with the number of people sick and wounded, Madame Pomfrey is very likely at her wits' end. There aren't enough hands to go round in the Hospital Wing these days. It's good most of the smoke is gone, though. Makes it easier to breathe, and the hallways are clearer. Has anyone heard how much damage was done to the building itself? I can't go very far from where I'm currently sitting.
( Private to friends/Theodore. )
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[12 Nov 2009|01:48pm] |
Someone has got to do something about Peeves. My hair is still purple in places and my eyes feel like they're on fire from all that ink. I can't get warm, no matter how close I sit to the fire or how many warming charms I put on this blanket. I need the notes from today's lessons if anyone has them though I doubt anyone noticed I wasn't in class. I've got to stop this. If anyone even comes near me with a water balloon or any other kind of balloon in the next ten years, I'll hex them.
Private to Luna
I've been meaning to thank you for going to the Halloween Ball with me. I'm sorry if I was a boring date. I should've warned you I'm not the best with social situations. Are you feeling all right? I hope you've not got any of this stuff that's going around.
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[26 Oct 2009|01:24pm] |
I wonder if they'll send our parents the news personally or just let them wonder what happened when we stop writing? I ask, since I assume all mail is to be stopped. Not that I have anyone to write, it's just I worry about everyone panicking when the realize they can't contact their families.
Keep your chin up everyone. I'm sure they'll find a cure.
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[18 Oct 2009|09:46am] |
Consider this my requisite entry concerning autumn. Everyone has some reason to love or hate it, as they love or hate any season. While spring is my favorite, I do enjoy seeing the world turn gold and then catch fire as it changes to orange and red. The scientific processes of it all are simply amazing. It's also interesting to see the difference in how quickly the leaves and weather change here, as opposed to back in the states. There, the change varies a lot by region. In the southeast, dry weather makes the leaves turn dull brown and drop from the trees sooner. In the northeast, where I used to live, it's a gradual thing that begins early in September when the cooler weather begins.
And the ball! Last time we had one, I was too young to go. I'm very excited. I even owled a friend at Salem and asked him to send over some of their costume catalogs. I enjoy looking for the perfect one, or, I did when I was younger. Mum always took me out trick-or-treating. The school administration didn't always approve but they seemed to turn a blind eye when my mother pulled me out for one of her schemes. I miss those days, but I am looking forward to seeing what everyone dresses as!
Now if only I weren't so afraid to ask someone to go with me.
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[04 Oct 2009|05:28pm] |
( Private to self. )
I found a really interesting book in this owl-order catalog I get. It's a guide to the Viking/Futhark runes and casting, and surprisingly enough, it's written by a Muggle. It's incredibly easy to read even though it discusses some of the more complicated results of casting. Now if only it explained how the runes work when written or carved into specific substances, like stone or metal.
Believe it or not, I'm tired of studying. I need some diversion. Is anyone up for a game of wizard's chess or a walk or something?
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[23 Sep 2009|10:34pm] |
Congratulations on the win Gryffindor! What a great game, for both teams. It certainly makes me wish I could play, but my athletic ability is next to nil, and that wouldn't make for a good time on the pitch. Not to mention I'd be sick ten seconds after leaving the ground. Sometimes I even have to close my eyes while I'm watching everyone zoom around. It's a disconcerting feeling.
I'll be studying out by the lake tomorrow afternoon, provided the weather's nice, if anyone wants to join me.
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[14 Sep 2009|12:39am] |
What a horrible tragedy. I wonder what will become of Hogwarts now?
Hexed to Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny
I'm very sorry, as I know you all were close to her. If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask.
( Strongly warded as private. )
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[11 Sep 2009|04:35pm] |
These journals certainly are interesting inventions. Does anyone know who came up with them? I've been trying to analyze some of the more obvious spellwork, but I can't find a place to start. It's genius, really. A form of mass communication that doesn't require huge amounts of manual input past the binding and shipping.
In other news, everything feels different, does it not? I know everyone has already commented on this, but I thought I'd toss in my two cents. At least it's not crowded. That's one reason I love Hogwarts. It always feels like home, no matter how many people are in it. I'd love to have been around at the founding to see some of the magic that went into this place.
I hope everyone's Quidditch trials are going well. If anyone needs any help with schoolwork, feel free to stop by Ravenclaw tower.
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