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Ahh, the weekend. Wow, I have been so caught up in my work lately. I really ought to take a break, but it's probably miserable outside, knowing the weather lately, so I dug up this old thing. And, hey, is it just me, or has there been a noticeable rise in tension at Hogwarts? ...well, I mean, it's actually probably just that I'd forgotten what it was like, over the summer. But just from reading this stuff...
On the other hand, maybe it's just that the school's full of attention seeking brats who like to whine in their journals. Ah, well. Not my problem. I'm feeling quite cheerful today. Maybe it's the old routine of schoolwork, or just the familiarity of these ancient walls, but I've been feeling quite contemplative and I think I've come to terms with a lot of things I worried about over the summer. It's a nice feeling. Everyone needs a purpose.
[Private to self] Funny how simple it is. I had this revelation... I was just walking through the corridor. Knowledge is power. I've known that all my life. I worried about taking sides, but I based that worry on who would take me, not who was worthy. That's a silly word anyway. Knowledge is power, but it's not the kind that makes people scared of you, it's not even the kind people have to know about. Knowledge gives you the power to choose, or to not choose, should that be the wisest path.
It's tempting to just throw myself into my work now, but I've had a burn-out or two before. Pacing, that's the key. I don't know how much time there is before things explode (the daily prophet certainly isn't useful), but I was never a sprinter and I won't start now. Knowledge is power, but so is electricity, and not even the stupidest Muggle plugs themselves into high voltage.
On the other hand, maybe it's just that the school's full of attention seeking brats who like to whine in their journals. Ah, well. Not my problem. I'm feeling quite cheerful today. Maybe it's the old routine of schoolwork, or just the familiarity of these ancient walls, but I've been feeling quite contemplative and I think I've come to terms with a lot of things I worried about over the summer. It's a nice feeling. Everyone needs a purpose.
[Private to self] Funny how simple it is. I had this revelation... I was just walking through the corridor. Knowledge is power. I've known that all my life. I worried about taking sides, but I based that worry on who would take me, not who was worthy. That's a silly word anyway. Knowledge is power, but it's not the kind that makes people scared of you, it's not even the kind people have to know about. Knowledge gives you the power to choose, or to not choose, should that be the wisest path.
It's tempting to just throw myself into my work now, but I've had a burn-out or two before. Pacing, that's the key. I don't know how much time there is before things explode (the daily prophet certainly isn't useful), but I was never a sprinter and I won't start now. Knowledge is power, but so is electricity, and not even the stupidest Muggle plugs themselves into high voltage.