Amelia watched as several seventh years took turns at walking up to the memory book. For years, she had been longing for this moment to sign this book and write her own memories; now that the day was here, she wished it wasn't. Flipping through the pages, she read entries from past students with names she remembered. Slytherins such as Marco and AJ rang familiar bells; but it was her turn now. And she never once imagined the difficulty that could really come from words... memories.
The Hufflepuff Captain quickly wiped away the tears forming in her eyes and began to write. Quote:
Dearest Hogwart Students,
Ever since first setting eyes on this book, I've longed for that moment to finally write in the book myself. But what I never imagined it would be so challenging.
Your days at Hogwarts are truly numbered. Do not ever take any day for granted; there will be good days and bad days. Treasure each day that you are here. Time flies and before you realize it, you will be up here signing this book, wishing it wasn't over.
Hogwarts is a time for finding more about yourself than you ever knew. It is a time of sadness and joy and love and friendship. Friends are perhaps the most blessed memory you could make here; make friends with not just your own house but others as well. And the Professors too - they aren't meant to intimidate, but want to help you.
Serving as Hufflepuff Prefect in my Fifth and Sixth years made me strong and confident, but not as much as my friends have. However, I shall never forget the memories that I had as Prefect. For all future Prefects: continue to work hard, learn, and never ever stop trying! There is always room for improvement and you truly never know whose life you have touched.
And then Quidditch Captain in my seventh year; this gave me a whole new set of responsibilities to live by. Running a quidditch team takes hardwork and determination; not a position for the faint-hearted. No matter what happens in the matches, keep trying and never give up. Quidditch is just like any sport; the more you practice, the better you will be... My words of advice to the future Hufflepuff Captain: Practice. Practice like it is your last game ever.
As for my Hufflepuffs; do not ever let anyone make you feel inferior or say you are the "lesser" house. In my time here, I have seen Hufflepuff win both the house and quidditch cups, but lose both as well. However, through it all I have never ever stopped trying. Hufflepuffs are meant to be hardworking, loyal, and friendly people. Never let lose sight of who you are, no matter what. If for no other reason - do it for your house.
Do not ever let anyone take away what you believe in! And if you believe in something: fight for it!
Best wishes and lots of love to everyone,
Amelia Mae Rose
Prefect 2063-64 and 2064-65
Quidditch Captain 2065-66
Forever Hufflepuff
P.S. Always remember to dance like no one is watching and to sing like no one can hear you!
As Amelia finished writing, she put down the quill and reread her message. Meaningful and from the heart. Looking back onto the previous page, she smiled at the sight of familiar writing taking the spot of the first seventh year's memory this term. Tancred - her one love. Taking a deep breath of fresh air, she swallowed and let the tears slide down her cheeks, not bothering to withhold them.
Walking away from the memory book, the tears continued to fall from her eyes, as she paced slowly back to the tables.