| missgranger @ 2004-01-09 10:02:00 |
| Current mood: |  calm |
Hello again, Hogwarts.
Well, now I've had a chance to breathe, this is mostly an update to again thank those who sent me Christmas cards. I do hope all the cards and gifts I sent out arrived safely as well. My Christmas was frightfully busy, but still quite nice, and Ginny's visit was welcomed and enjoyed. It was a relief to have her there to help look after the potion I was assigned to brew, as my parents could not, and I know my mother for one truly enjoyed her helpful hand in the kitchen. Unfortunately, however, Ginny and I both misunderstood Professor Snape's instructions and returned to the discouraging news that Ginny was not to help me with the Wolfsbane Potion during her visit after all. We were not purposefully disobedient, of course, but I still feel as if I should have realised this, as it seems very obvious now, and I wish I hadn't been so easily coaxed into letting her take over while I went to get some sleep. Oh, well. There's no use crying over split Wolfsbane Potion.
As Harry and Ginny have said by now, we did manage to escape to Diagon Alley for a day. It is always nice to see Percy, regardless of his stance on house-elves, but he is looking a bit more overworked compared to the last time I saw him! It nearly makes me want to rethink my desire to enter into the Ministry next year! However, I shall hardly be working directly under Minister Fudge, so I am not entirely discouraged.
It is strange to think that a few days ago I took the train from King's Cross to Hogwarts for what seems to be the last time. I tried to memorise the landscape out the compartment window, seeing it as if it were new even though I have seen it so many times before in fleeting glances. Usually I read a book or talk to Harry and Ron when I'm not monitoring the younger students, but this time, I looked. It was, and is, a bittersweet feeling. Since returning, it seems I particularly notice every stone I walk over in the hallways, appreciate every portrait as never before, and admire every professor teaching here just that much more. Which reminds me:
Professor Lupin, I hope your recovery is going well, and I hope you return to Hogwarts before school lets out. You see, it simply would not be right if you didn't.
Comments:
| potions_master @ 2004-01-09 12:03 pm UTC |
Miss Granger,
You may report to my office tomorrow night after dinner for further instruction and discussion of your work over the holidays. I will expect you at eight o'clock.
| potions_master @ 2004-01-10 08:06 am UTC |
And do not use that sleepy-looking icon when you are talking to me. Pay attention, girl.
(parent)| lupercus @ 2004-01-10 12:13 pm UTC |
Thank you, Hermione.
I have to admit that I am very surprised that you did in fact attempt to brew that potion on your own. It's a task that taxes the best of Professor Snape's abilities, and it seems to me a bit much to ask of a girl your age. How did you fare, if you do not mind me asking?
(And, if you do manage to take on the potion regularly, might I suggest you do something to improve the taste? Werewolves the world over would fall at your feet in gratitude. Trust me.)
Be well, my dear.