[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.