I know we're probably supposed to say that we're going to miss this place, but I just want to get out. The day we get on the train won't come soon enough, that's for sure. If it's any indication, I can honestly say that I didn't lose this journal; my time has been spent revising endlessly for the NEWTs and ...practicing. And to what end? My brain is almost completely numb. So, though I really shouldn't have to say it, no, I won't be helping anyone revise for anything anymore. I'm going mad as it is.



And I can definitely handle a broomstick, thankyouverymuch. Add to that the fact that I don't actually care to die anytime soon, and whoever keeps posting the rumours is just as accurate as they've always been about anyone. Congratulations.

Well. NEWT revision has already started in Arithmancy... I kind of wish I could just take that test now and get it over with. At least most of the work is optional. I can't really see just doing it for the sake of doing it! I've got other things that I'm not as sure of myself in that I need to focus on, I think. I've always had that talent, gosh, I probably sound really self-centered so I don't think it's going anywhere. Astronomy, though... that's going to take a little work.

And Beth keeps looking at me. I don't know if I even like her anymore (like that, she's a really good friend) so I really hope she's not... well. That.

I think Quidditch is going to go really great this year, too. Everyone that tried out was pretty good, I just hope Johanna makes a decision soon. I can kind of just feel it. I really think we have a chance at the Cup this year.

I wish I had something interesting to say. I found this sitting on my desk under a few Arithmancy books I've been reading (and I've actually learned something new!) and figured I could at least update on everything that's been going on. Ready?

















Well, what did you expect? That's been about it, I'm afraid. Dad's finally given up on the whole charms business and is leaving me be to do other things, which isn't really something of note but it's nice nonetheless. I heard him and Mum arguing over it a couple of weeks ago after I'd already gone to bed for the night. I think I'm just about ready for seventh year to start.

If anyone wants to pop over, say hello and all that, I won't say no.

Would you believe that I'm in the summer between sixth and seventh years and I finally did a charm that didn't blow up in my face?

No, it only came crashing to the ground. Who really needs Wingardium Leviosa anyhow?

I'm never trying again. Ever. You lot can all just forget it you lot being Mum and Dad.



Hope everyone's summer's all right so far. I know it's only been a few days, but I already miss Jona and Beth and Leigh still. I've already finished the History essay for the summer. I can tell this is going to be one long break.

Did anyone else notice how nice it was outside today? It really was, even though it sort of rained this afternoon.


My exams went really well; loads better than last year. They were almost easy comparatively. Though, I guess that's probably thanks to all that studying that Jona and I did, which was quite a bit. My nose may never recover.

I guess next year won't be so easy, judging on all the seventh years' behavior. They look more relieved than anyone else. Not that they shouldn't, 'cos they're not going to be here, but I'm just saying.

...Did I say how nice it was? Oh. I guess I did. Oh well.

I hate that I can't put a private charm on this. Anyway. I know I'm supposed to be thinking about exams and things and I'm actually sort of glad that it's not really important this year, not like OWLs or NEWTs. But I keep feeling terrible about Beth. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything. No, I know I shouldn't have said anything. She doesn't like me back. No, she's sensible and more focused on schoolwork than a stupid crush a boy might have on her.

I think my roommates are sick of me being so down all the time, but I can't help it. That hurt! It's even worse when she's next to me in class a lot. I feel like I want to vomit most of the time and that's certainly never good. It's even worse that I've barely said hello to her in three weeks.

This is stupid. At least I won't ever have to see her for the whole summer after a week. Maybe I'll have forgotten by then. Or maybe found another girl.

hi. I hope everyone's ready and all that.

Anyone know why we had half as many points today as we had yesterday? Half as in almost 200 less?

I can't believe it's already March!

Anyway. Does anyone have any charms for getting ...bird mess off of Already Written On And Very Important Arithmancy homework?

WE WON!


I caught the Snitch and WE WON! TAKE THAT, SPINKS.







er. Good game, Hufflepuff!

I'm SO NERVOUS.

IT'S ALL KEN'S FAULT. HE WON'T SHUT UP.


...I wonder if Johanna would kill me if I just hid here today. She probably would.

That's it. I mean, all that practice, and there's no way I can beat Zaria Nettles to the snitch. She's like, half my size!


So nervous.


I um. I think I'm allergic to hail. Yes, that's it. Allergic to hail. Maybe they'll call the match off!

...Can't believe the match is today!

I think I like Beth.

Um. Did anyone else think that Arithmancy homework was a little difficult? ...well, maybe just number seven. I bet I could have had it the first time if I hadn't been distracted. Maybe I don't need to do my homework in the common room anymore. I could go to the Library or something! But there are Slytherins up there sometimes and their taunts are even more distracting than a girl. Maybe in the dormitory. ...no, smells too bad in there. Surely I could find something else to talk to her about! Quidditch, maybe? er. I don't know if she likes Quidditch. Probably not. Maybe I should ask Leigh. But then Leigh might tell her why I asked.

I don't think I want Leigh to tell her. Gosh, I've never liked a girl before! ...Maybe I should ask Grant what to do. He's always with Johanna. He'd know. And I don't think he'd tell her.

This new broom's doing really well for practice. Slytherin's seeker doesn't stand a chance!

I got a broomstick for my birthday! A Silver Arrow!!

It's really great, I've been flying all morning long and it goes so fast. It's kind of cold over the water, but hopefully Mum'll put a warming charm over me just like she did the concealment charm this morning. I hate feeling helpless like this, but it's the only way! Besides, I can't use magic outside just yet.

Of course, I'm already trying to work out some equations to figure out just how to fly the best given the new shape and number of twigs on the end, but that really shouldn't be too difficult. In fact, I think I've already got an idea.

Anyway, this has been a great birthday; Mum made beans and toast for breakfast this morning and I haven't had that in ages. I don't know what she's cooking for lunch, but it smells right good!

It's going to be so nice going home tomorrow!

No more teddy bear incidents, no more bad cologne (Sorry, Jona, but it's a little overpowering sometimes. I know you mean well!), no more cigarette smell, and no more Johanna wanking roommates classwork til January! I'm going to miss practice, though. Just when I was getting pretty good!

At least, I hope I was getting pretty good. Johanna seemed to be in a really good mood the other day and I don't really know if that was an accurate representation of how I was doing or not. I'm not going to ask her, though.

Hopefully Mum'll buy me some new goggles or even a broomstick for my birthday. Or Christmas. Or something. I really don't like using the school brooms. They wobble.

And. Hm. Not going to any of those fancy ball things, but that'll be all right. More time for Arithmancy and practicing Quidditch! And Charms tutoring. Dad still won't give up on that. Ugh.

I MADE IT!!

This is so awesome, I just. Wow!


Everyone else did really great at tryouts, too, but ...wow!

I am so nervous about tomorrow's try out. I mean, I watch enough and obsess enough over Quidditch that I should be all right up there, but this is SEEKER and for the best team in the school! I only have a few younger people to beat out, I guess, but wow, my stomach is fluttering like nothing else.

I just hope Johanna doesn't like, give me the position because I'm the oldest. I really want our team to win more than I want to play!

Besides. No one wants Ken on their backs. Trust me, I know. I borrowed one of his Quidditch magazines last month and forgot to give it back and he RANTED FOR AN HOUR while I tried to find it. It was at the bottom of my trunk, but that doesn't really matter now, I guess.

I guess I'll have plenty of time to practice on my own over hols, though.

...only one more month for that, Thank the gods. I can't wait to go home!

Are they fighting again? ...yes, I think they are. Is this going to stop any time soon? It's getting a little ridiculous. Yes, definitely ridiculous. I'm not even sure what it's all about. Every time Grant starts talking about it, I start tuning him out. And I don't mean to! It's just that it's a bit silly. There are loads more things to worry about than who's snogging who or whatever it's all about. Lucky for the rest of the school that we're up in a tower and they don't have to hear it.

Anyway. This DADA essay is going really well; Professor Doge is brilliant and he's really helped with explaining some of the stuff I didn't quite understand from lecture. I just wish that class could be longer, sometimes. There's so much more we could be learning, but we don't really get the opportunity. But I know, I know. We can't have just the whole term devoted to one class.

Arithmancy's going all right, too, but that class is really simple, so I won't say much about that.

What else to say. Hm. Oh, good luck to the Quidditch team on Saturday, definitely. I know you guys'll do pretty good. Sirius Black is too arrogant for his own well being and besides, they even lost to Slytherin last time they played them and Slytherin lost to the Hufflepuffs this time! Not that the Hufflepuffs are bad or anything, but they had nearly a whole new team, didn't they!