My hand is cramping up. I was almost at the end of my Charms essay when I noticed that the loop on the 'g' in the word 'Banishing' half way down the page was too long so I had to start again. Then I noticed that my writing was sloping downwards slightly in my History of Magic Essay so I wrote that again too ( Read more... )

I have long since admired the artists who paint the portraits decorating the castle walls, but have only recently come to the conclusion that the shallow and superficial subjects of the portraits were probably not so in their life. I doubt that even history's finest painters and sculptors can capture the depth of humanity in its completeness ( Read more... )

At this time of year, it seems to me that things begin to blend into each other more and with a certain grace that is not as apparent in Winter or Summer. It seems to me that Spring and Autumn are the times of year that the world thinks to become more beautiful. Just like people. When children are born they are beautiful. Miracles of love and ( Read more... )

I'm so sorry for your loss, Slytherin. Theodore.

If there is anything I can do... You might not want, but I thought I'd offer...

The field trip was a nice change from the castle. I don't know how it fit into the class, but it was enjoyable, none the less ( Read more... )

I have started my quest for finding myself and to bring peace to my inner being and those around me. I have ordered several books including When Karma is Clouded, Inner Workings of a Witch, Witch Wellbeing and Knitting for the Modern Witch which was actually an accident, but it might help. I'll save on clothes bills anyway ( Read more... )

Anybody have any good books on History of Magic? I've read all mine and I have more time for reading now.

Or books on how to manage your life, for that matter? Witch Wellbeing, perhaps?

Sodding Plimpies. My leg is not another one of you, you freaky fish monsters. I guess it was my fault for being out there in the first place ( Read more... )

I got a card at breakfast:

"The Library's dead,
Classes are boring,
You can be too,
Listen I'm snoring"The card then proceeded to make snoring noises. How lovely ( Read more... )

Sex Education.

It puts a whole new spin on life.

Doesn't it?