And this is where my journey has led me...
In my trousers pocket I have a list of all the most beautiful and relaxing beaches in all of the world. Included on that list is the Aspir Paralia, in Santorini, where I spent most of the summer holidays of my youth. I do not plan to visit the Aspir Paralia this year. Rather, I plan to travel to the beaches I have never been to before. The list includes the Waikiki beach in Oahu, Matiri in Bora Bora, Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, and many others. I never really realised there were so many places I had never been to before, so it is more than high time. Every few days I plan to pull out this list and randomly select my beach destination, and in this way I will travel from shore to shore.
What all is there on a beach for a wizard to do, you might ask. The answer is this: very little. Which is precisely what I want to do with my life. Very little. I excel at the very little things--at, for instance, spreading out a blanket on the sand and charming it to stay wrinkle free. I know exactly how spectacular a sunset will be by making quick study of the air quality and weather patterns. I'm good at applying sun-blocking potions to keep those who are fair-skinned from getting burnt. I know all the necessary wards to keep away muggles--even the ones with surfboards and volly ball nests. I make sure that each of my companions has a very full, very cold drink in their hand. I can make a huge, roaring beach bonfire. I don't even need my wand.
Pansy, Mother, and others who matter, I hope you are all doing well. As for the rest of you, I will be happy to never see you again. See that you extend me the courtesy and I will do my very best to do the same.
What all is there on a beach for a wizard to do, you might ask. The answer is this: very little. Which is precisely what I want to do with my life. Very little. I excel at the very little things--at, for instance, spreading out a blanket on the sand and charming it to stay wrinkle free. I know exactly how spectacular a sunset will be by making quick study of the air quality and weather patterns. I'm good at applying sun-blocking potions to keep those who are fair-skinned from getting burnt. I know all the necessary wards to keep away muggles--even the ones with surfboards and volly ball nests. I make sure that each of my companions has a very full, very cold drink in their hand. I can make a huge, roaring beach bonfire. I don't even need my wand.
Pansy, Mother, and others who matter, I hope you are all doing well. As for the rest of you, I will be happy to never see you again. See that you extend me the courtesy and I will do my very best to do the same.