i am drowning, there is no sight of land

I think I'm going to start jogging this summer. Or something. Mostly because I've almost read all my books and I'm too broke to go buy more because, so far at least, no one wants to hire me. Probably because I won't talk to the girls am not really good with people. I mean, I guess I'll keep up my search, or whatever. But I need a hobby for now.

I just started The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury. Anyone ever read it? I'm just past the first little story thing and it's pretty weird, to be honest.

Warded to Lila
If I study for another minute, I'm afraid my head will explode. Let's go for a walk. Or you can bake me some cupcakes, and I could pretend to help. I just need a break.
end ward

An easy question to entertain yourself with, until tomorrow's exams begin:
Would you call yourself a cat person, or a dog person?

I'm a cat person. They're easy, they don't need walks, they're low energy after they outgrow the pouncy-kitten phase. They'll curl up in your lap so you can read, where a dog will eat your book.

Ah, another dance. But this one organized by our own Meredith, so congrats to her, of course.

Meredith/Ian
Need help taking names at the door? I don't think I'll be attending otherwise.
end ward

Did everyone enjoy their ice cream? Remember, Nurse Finkley has potions for stomachaches, if you need them. And I'd be happy to offer my own potion-making services. Thanks to those who helped with the quartet. Hopefully we sounded alright to the student population.

private
Fuck, I'm boring.

Warded to Male Choir members
Would any of you be interested in forming a barbershop quartet to assist in the next stress-reducing event? I've signed up to be a tenor, but we'd still need a bass, a baritone, and a lead. If you would like to help, just let me know. I'm sure we could work out some sort of point reward for your time, plus there's going to be ice cream.
end ward

Warded to sixth years
Do any of you have any food allergies? Lactose intolerance, peanut allergy, something like that? Also, when you're studying do you prefer something full of sugar or something that will fill you up so you don't have to keep eating every five minutes?
end ward

Only two weeks till break. The paint wars today should be fun. Go Hufflepuff! But, everybody please be safe, also. I guess.

Today is my seventeenth birthday. It's been nice, so far. Thanks. I really like my zombie kit, and I've hopefully got enough candy to last me till hols. Mum and Dad sent me a stack of books and a new watch that I really like.

Everyone else who's already of age: what was the best gift you got for turning seventeen? Any major celebrations? Mum said something about throwing a party over the break, but I dunno how I'd feel about it.

It is a Thursday night. I'm laying on my bed after rounds.

And I am bored, people. I suffer from ennui to a degree that is painful. My homework's finished, Mum's not owling me more books till Saturday, and I need entertainment. So! Entertain me. Give me a riddle, tell me a joke or a story, anything I can work with. I am at your mercy.

Warded to Abby
Why? Do no girls like me? Am I weird? Do I smell? You would tell me if I was like, a mutant freak, right?
end ward

Dance was interesting. Potions essay complete, now on to a new book or something. Need to get my head clear.

Private to self
Shit shit shit. Another fucking dance? And there's no way Joyce will pull another auction, not after the shit she got last time...and there's no way I could even go with her again, after how awkward it was last time.

To be honest, I think that whatever weird crush I had on her is over. Especially with the awkwardness at the last dance. It was just...it was a good reminder of why I never would have worked, with her.

Fuck, I hate these things.
end private

So, another dance, huh? Should be fun, I guess. I dunno how I'm going to incorporate one of the key colors, but I'm sure I'll think of something.

Nanette, are you

Zoe, you think you could get your mum to end me Dawn of the Dreadfuls?

Zoe, I finished Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, if you want it back. Absolutely brilliant. Waaaay better than the original. But now I've actually been able to get into Pride & Prejudice, which is strange. So, thanks.

Anybody wanna go for a walk or play some Exploding Snap?

The game tomorrow will be fun. I hope. Provided I'm not murdered in my sleep by fellow Hufflepuffs for supporting Gryffindor. I hope you appreciate the fact I'm going to get killed, Abby. Really. I mean, they haven't murdered me yet, but still.

The book for this month, Pride and Prejudice, is probably one of my least favorites. I just can't get into Austen. And I think that all the fussing about marriage and how much money a bloke makes is pretty stupid. Apparently, there's a version called Pride and Prejudice and Zombies my mum told me about over holidays. That sounds way more interesting.

Abby, am I sitting with your dad, Jazz, & Colin tomorrow, or should I stay safely on the Puff side of the pitch?

I love the holidays. Getting to spend time at home with Lila and Mum and Dad, popping around to see Jazz and Abby every so often...it's nice. I know I see over half of those people at school, but it's different when I'm home. When I'm home, for instance, I can sleep till noon and wake up and Lila will make me an egg and then we'll see what Mum wants to do today. At school, I am forced to wake at an obnoxious hour, eat only when food is provided, and do Charms. Obviously, life is better here.

I had a blast at New Years. Cheers, Mitchell, the party was fantastic, even though I cut out early to spend some quality time with Jazz.

//Warded heavily to Jazz//

Jazz.

I may need to borrow some money. Or sell some things. Because I found a solution to my problem.

I am going to buy Joyce's company at the ball.

No, no, I know it sounds insane, but it's totally worth it.

Anyway, it's for charity!

Am I an idiot?

GO team! I'm glad we won (sorry Carter!), and I'm hoping we'll be taking home the cup!

Ball, ball ball. That's all anyone is talking about, and I am dateless. Of course. Jazz, Cart, I assume you'll be taking your ladies? Mind a fifth wheel? This thing seems ridiculous. I'm not overly concerned.

//Warded to Jazz//
What's up, mate? You've seemed down.

Also, my chances at taking my fairest goddess Joyce to the ball? I'm guessing none, but I'd like an opinion before I made a fool of myself.
//end ward//

//Private to Carter and Jazz//

Both of you? BOTH of you got girlfriends before me?

That's it.

I quit.
//End ward//

Hogsmeade was a good time. Bought plenty of sweets, and had a good time. Though I noticed my good friend Carter ran off and left us for a bit. Want to share what you were up to with the rest of us, mate?

//Warded to Abby, Shay and Lila//
Since Jazz went and got himself a date, and I have no idea what to be, will you girls just...dress me as something? So I don't have to pick? Hell, I don't care. I just need a costume.
//end ward//

Well, I'm pretty excited about the feast. Free candy! Who doesn't love that?

"Have you looked in a mirror lately"? Uhm, yes. Every morning. And you know, I think I'm doing just fine.

//Hexed Private to Cassie, Abs, Jazz and Carter//

So half of us made the list, huh? Well, congrats to Abs and Carter, though I'm not sure how "physincal violence" is considered attractive. Carter, you should not take this as a reason to hit people, mate.

Eh, fuck those bitches anyway.
//end private//

The Philharmonic was amazing, of course. Had a blast and got to leave this place for a little while. Hufflepuff losing, that part sucked. But you know, at least we played a good game!

Private to Ade
Congrats on catching the Snitch, you were marvelous. I'll get lynched as a traitor if I say it out of wards, though. Lawson and Smith are on the warpath.
end private

Private to Hufflepuff boys 6th year and Jazz
Consolation party? Our place? I've got a confiscated bottle of firewhiskey with our names on it.
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I can't wait to go to Honeydukes, I didn't pack near enough sweets at the beginning of the year and my supply is running low. Mum won't owl me anymore, says I need to learn restraint and responsibility.

Who else is excited? I wanna get a group together.

Charms is killer and I'm aching for a distraction.

Well, back again. Has anyone got the list for Book Club? I lost mine, I’m bored and Jazz wants me to go to the library with him, so I figured I’d pick up the first one on the list. As long as it’s not that Orwell bloke again, I’ll be ecstatic. Am I right? Animal Farm was boring as all hell. Talking effing pigs and the lot, makes no sense. I was half asleep the whole time.

My favorite thing about being back to school has got to be the tans all the girls are wearing. That and the skirts that perfectly accentuate said tans. Brava, ladies. I applaud you.

//Private to self//
Not that the boy are looking bad at all this year, themselves. But let’s not broadcast that, hmm?
//end private//

Anyway, all the girls are looking absolutely fantastic. I love early fall. It’s like a buffet for the senses.

I hope none of the ladies reading this will take any offense. After all, in my own way I am trying to compliment you. It is never my intention to offend.

( APPLICATION )