Back at school.

[alt_harry]

Well I'm back at Hogwarts. For some reason Father wanted to spend a lot of time with me this holiday. That was nice I think. Father is scary even to me, but I know he loves me. I think he must just be frightening because he has to keep every body in line.

I liked seeing Father so much but I am very greatful to be back with my friends.

I forgot Sally Anne's birthday and I felt rather bad so sorry, Sally Anne. That is the kind of thing that Father would say is important for me to remember. So that I dont make people feel upset or left out. Especially since I get most people presents. Someone usually reminds me though. I will have to ask Granger to remind me next year.

Granger is a pretty good sport it turns out. So I dont mind having to spend more time disciplinning her. Anyway she learns quickly. I have'n't had to tell her to not do something twice, its just that she does different things wrong. I think she will be a good servant eventually. Father said that I ought to write about it. That way my friends would know about how it is to have a servant. I suppose Draco should do it too. He's better at writing than me anyways. Nobody ever marks up his paper and says 'mind your apostrophes' or 'mind your spelling.' At least I can spell apostrophes. Its on my papers enough.

Im excited about learning Forgetfulness potions only I was wondering whether we will have to brew them on our exam. And if we splash ourselves if we can retake it. It seems like if you got Forgetfulness potion on you after learning how to brew it, you still learned to brew it. So you should get the same marks for that as if you hadn't splashed yourself. Shouldn't you?

Comments

[alt_padma]

I still dont like having to spell things only one way.

But I agree with you about the Forgetfulness potions. But its probably better not to splash at all. Then youd still have to relearn it.

[alt_harry]

Yeah, I suppose. Or would you? I mean when will we ever use Forgetfulness potion? I dont usually want people to forget.

[alt_padma]

Well, I still think I want to be a Potioneer, so Id have to know even if there are spells that are easier.

Plus there are times when I guess you cant use a wand but you can give someone a potion.

[alt_terry]

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good

I hope he's treating you all right, Hermione? It sounds like he is.

Does he ever let you look over his essays before he turns them in? I bet his marks would go up if he would. But it might not be a good idea to make the offer.

You're a better speller than he is, anyway.

[alt_terry]

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up to No Good

I still want to hear all about Buckingham Palace. I bet it was a sight different than the hospital at Epping Forest (though I was glad I met Dean and all the rest of the Infirmary Rats.)

[alt_hermione]

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

I'll write about it today - once Harry's gone to class!

[alt_sally_anne]

Don't worry about it Harry. Having your servant remind you about birthdays is a good idea though! You could have her track all of them, all the ones you don't know by heart anyway.

[alt_harry]

Yeah, I was thinking about that.

[alt_ron]

I hadn't thought about that--about splashing Forgetfulness potion, I mean. What would happen if it's Professor Slughorn you splash, not yourself? Dyou think he'd forget to test us on it? Or would he forget how to teach Potions? How much does it make you forget, anyway?

Anywiz, it'd give you an excuse for forgetting birthdays and other stuff like spelling!