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[16 Sep 2009|09:15pm] |
Everything is backwards.
Little over three months until we get to go home for the holidays. Is there anyone who actually plans to stay here?
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[06 Sep 2009|11:43pm] |
[Warded Private] Some fifth year Slytherin decided he wanted to pick on Boyd. He called him a mudblood lover and then said a lot of horrible things about the Creevey's. I had to physically remove my brother from the situation. I'm glad I just happened to be changing classes when I saw the situation happening. I hate that his best friend isn't here. I wish Dennis and Colin were both here and I don't really know how to make him feel any better. I miss Dean myself.
It took everything I had not to hex the little brat myself. [/End Wards]
[Warded to Colin]Are you and Dennis okay?
Boyd nearly got into a fight with a Slytherin over you too today. He really misses Dennis (and you). It's a lot quieter in the Common Room without you both.
Have you seen or heard from many others lately? [/End Wards]
How many more months do we have left at this place?
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[03 Sep 2009|06:08am] |
Hogwarts is much the same as it was last year only there are new professors who have different teaching methods and a Headmaster who obviously lacks the style or grace of our previous one. I'm usually not one to complain about black as it is a very slimming colour. However, there is such thing as too much of it. I wish that Snape would at least try to wear something that doesn't make him look like some sort of vampire. They're not even chic. Everyone knows it's only sexy to be a vampire if you're Lorcan D'Eath. He's only half! I think a large part of the issue is that Snape's hairstyle isn't doing much for him. I think he should try some facial hair and maybe a nice trim. Washing usually does well too!
I shouldn't expect much from a bachelor his age though. At least he tries to cover his flaws. I'm seriously hoping the house elves place us all on a diet just so that some people can maybe try it. I mean, I'm not saying there is anything wrong with a few extra pounds but some people really don't know how to hide it properly in robes. Curves are great when you know how to work them. Not so much for some people.
Gryffindor Tower hasn't changed the most. It's quieter than it normally is. I'm not a fan of that. It's one of the few places in the school that feels comfortable and familiar anymore. I'm more than ready to finish with the year. I'm already drowning in assignments! I need to go find someone to help me finish them later.
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[23 Aug 2009|07:11pm] |
The journals have been full of drab and unhappy things so here is something useful for everyone. Best of luck with your romantic endeavors as we get ready to pursue another year at Hogwarts. No matter what the political climate, you can't stop the universal language of love.
10 Ways To Woo
1. Be sincere with your compliments. Compliment us on something you truly admire. If you don't really think it, it's probably not a good idea to say it. You should use taste when coming up with your compliment as well. It is always better to talk about a lady's eyes, personality, charms rather than her assets and by assets I mean bum and ta-tas.
2. Listen. Listening will help you figure out what we like. As women, we like to drop subtle hints about the things we do or do not like. If we say we like muggles, you will not win your way into our hearts by talking about your epic crusade to destroy them all. If we say we like a certain brand of perfume or a flower, it's usually our way of telling you that we'd like it if you brought us that thing. Speaking of which, I really enjoy honeydukes liquor chocolates especially the Irish Cream ones and fortune flowers.
3. Be real. Don't exaggerate or boast to make yourself sound better. We know you're full of it and while we might laugh it's not because we think you're being cute. It's often because we think you're acting like a completely thick dunderhead.
4. Don't give unsolicited advice. We hate it when you tell us what to do and how to do it. You just come off as controlling and most of us ladies do not like that.
5. Don't talk about your shag history. It's okay if we bring it up but generally it's just in bad taste.
6. Don't act desperate. Nothing is a bigger turn off than a guy who acts needy or constantly has be near you when you aren't even dating. Give us space and we'll fancy you more. Actually some people enjoy when you play hard to get. Every girl loves a challenge.
7. Don't constantly talk about yourself. Yes, we want to know about you but ONLY talking about yourself gives us the idea that you're self-absorbed and really we like guys who want to talk about us. Conversation should be balanced.
8. No other women. If you're trying to win my heart over, don't go eying other people. Flirting is innocent sometimes but if I see you full-on undressing another lady with your eyes it's going to be a major turn off. I'm going to assume you're not serious.
9. Treat us with respect. Don't call by any silly name until you've earned the right. We are not birds. We're not broads. We have names. You may come up with a pet name for us after a long standing amount of time or we've entered into a formal relationship. Don't toy with our emotions either. Treat us as you would like to be treated. We are equals not subordinates.
10. Don't pressure us. If we want to date you, we will. If we want to snog you, we will. It's a simple concept. Bullying or pressuring us will not get you, your way.
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[16 Aug 2009|03:35am] |
[Warded Private]It's sort of strange being the girl that was always picked and suddenly not being her anymore. Even though I meet the qualifications by nature of my parent's blood alone, they don't notice me. In many ways, it's a blessing. I have no desire to be offered some prestigious bum-licking position appointed by the Dark Lord. I'm content to paint my nails, do my hair and keep on moving.
I wish that there was more that I could do for the muggleborns but I'm not sure that there really is anything that I can do without putting my neck on the line. My dad has worked too hard to get us into a position where we might be safe for me to do anything silly. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to stomach when I get back to school though. Snape was always particularly harsh on us under Dumbledore. I hate to think what he'll do now that no one is looking over his shoulder.
I still cannot believe that Pansy Parkinson is Head Girl and some boy that I've never even heard of is going to be Head Boy. It doesn't make much sense as far as I can see. If he's anything like Pansy, I'm sure it'll be horrible. She's such a pug-faced wench. [End Wards]
There are only sixteen shopping days until Hogwarts! I'm glad that I ordered my new robes some time ago. I still have to go pick them up. I'm hoping that the alterations turned out okay.
I was reading in Witch Weekly that unattractive girls are more likely to succeed. I guess I'm okay with not being successful or having a fancy Ministry job. I'd rather have an attractive husband than a nice job anyways.
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[07 Aug 2009|06:05pm] |
[Warded Private] They're looking for reasons to torture muggleborns. This registration is not nice at all. I don't like the thought of what they might do to people. I'm scared for Dean and his family. if he doesn't comply, they're going to go after them. In some ways, I'm glad to not have to worry about that. Mum and Dad have enough proof of our bloodline that I'm not afraid of being captured like the rest. We're purebloods and they'll leave us be as long as we don't fight too loudly. I don't know if I can sleep at night sitting back and letting them do whatever though.
It's scary though. I don't know if Harry has what it takes to defeat them. I want to think that Harry knows what he's doing but we're just kids and these monsters know what they're doing. What if this time he can't stop them? What if this is that one time that the succeed? I don't even know what I should be doing anymore. I almost don't want to go back to Hogwarts but another part of me feels like I might be safer in there where I can be in contact with what remains of the DA. If they don't allow muggleborns back, we're going to be down a few people. We have to do something though, right?
What do you do when you have no idea what to do at all though? It's scary that they're using people my age. They're pulling people my age out of school to do his bidding. There are people coming back from the dead too. It's all a bit much to take in. [/End Wards]
My summer diet is officially over. Dad brought home chocolates from a client. He's not a big fan though so he let me have them. I think I've eaten half of the box. I guess it's okay anyways. I wasn't planning on putting on a bathing suit again anytime soon anyways. That would require wanting to leave my room.
Mum and I have to go to the Diagon Alley to get new robes fitted for Hogwarts next week. I don't know how I feel about going back to Hogwarts so soon. It still feels weird imagining Hogwarts without Dumbledore as headmaster. Does anyone know if Professor McGonagall will still be there or will we have an entirely new set of Professors?
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[01 Aug 2009|05:19am] |
[Warded to DA members]Does anyone have any idea what is going on? Is it true? I just woke up and the Prophet is saying something happened at the Ministry early this morning. Did You-Know-Who really just take power? What are we going to do? Was anyone's parents injured? Harry Were any of you in there? What can we do? [/End Wards]
[Warded to Parvati and Padma Patil] This does not bode well for my campaign to get your father let you come back. I know he's been unsure about letting you go back to Hogwarts. My own isn't sure that if You-Know-Who is really in power if it'll be safe for me and Boyd. I don't know if I want to go back anymore. If he can take over the Ministry, there is no telling what he can do to Hogwarts. [/End Wards]
I had a nightmare last night. I'm not exactly sure if I've woken up yet or not. I must be though because mum has cooked more than enough for me, dad and Boyd. I'm surprised my other brothers haven't come running in to leech food off of us all yet. They're beasties those two. I sort of wish they were here right now though.
I think Lachlan had an interview near the Ministry sometime on Monday. I'm not sure if this situation is ongoing if I want him to go. Thinking about it all like that, I'm not sure I have much of an appetite for this breakfast.
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