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Start-of-Term FeastThe time has come to say HELLO to another year at Hogwarts! Enjoy a great meal and good conversation with friends before classes in the morning!
If you are a graduating student, the time has finally come for you to approach the pedestal against the far wall and sign off like all those before you. The Memory Book is where you can leave behind an account of your favourite memories of Hogwarts and advice for future students to read. Should there be any lingering thoughts about the school, now would be time to let them go before you join the adult world beyond.
This is likely the first time you have ever gotten this close to the pedestal. You notice that the book those you saw writing in it all these years has been bound in brass and brown leather. Although the book is old, it surprisingly has been kept under great care as only the beginning pages are starting to turn yellow. Feel free to flip through the pages, read up on what your already-graduated friends and even your parents had to say. Whenever you are ready, simply pick up the self-inking quill set beside the book and pour your heart and soul onto the first crisp blank page you see.
Puff by day, snake by night | Mj's bestie | Always UP to Something...
Minerva had been standing looking at the book. Not opening it, just looking at it. Was it really her time to be doing this? Was it really her time to write in it? No, it couldn’t be, didn’t she just walk through those doors to the sorting hat not knowing a single person, terrified of the unknown. It had really been seven terms. Thinking about it, so much had gone on in seven terms. So much in her life had changed outside of this castle as well as in this castle. She truly found out who she really was here, found amazing friends here, had heart break here, fell in love here, in all the ups and downs of this castle she couldn’t believe it was her time to write in this book.
Stepping up to it finally, she thought, her mother might have stood at this very spot to write in this book. Did they have the book back then it was so big it probably had been around for years. With a shaking hand Minerva opened it up. She began flipping through the pages, she didn’t care how much time she took others understood, they would be doing the same. Flipping to the pages she started at the seventh years from her first term, not knowing many, but recognizing at least one Kita Lewis, she did remember the friendly welcome she had given to the young scared badger Minerva was at the time. Not knowing anything about magic, coming from a world that witches and wizards were only just a fairy tale and now look at her a witch herself. She loved every minute of the wizarding world and couldn’t see herself without it. Moving on to the next pages she stopped and actually laughed. Keefer, the first quidditch captain she had played under, her first actual crush on an older boy.
As she continued through she smiled and shed a few tears at friends she missed, Kurumi, who she wished she knew better, even though she had looked up to the older prefect, Louisa, Vickers to of her closest older friends. Seeing Vivi’s page the puff had the notion to pull out a gummy worm and place on the page, but decided against it and moved on. She lingered on Damon’s page thinking about past and present. How things had changed how she missed her friend, tears were starting to build even more, then Belle’s, Addy who she wished she would have known more back then, but glad she had gotten to know the girl now. Now it was last terms class she knew the tears would fall as she read through her close friends, Ronnie, Jory, Nessie, Daichi..
Then her eyes landed on a familiar hand writing. She knew this hand writing so well. Touching the words with her fingers a small smile crossed her lips as the tears slipped down her cheeks. Resting her hand down as the other touched her name on the page, she read over his words smiling and thinking of all the wonderful memories. As she turned the page from Ethan’s entry and looked at the blank page she came to realize it was her turn to write. Her turn to put down her words. So many thing rushed through her head, so many things she wanted to say. Picking up the quill she began to write her final Hogwartian words.
SPOILER!!: Minerva Lynn Wheatborn’s final Hogwartian words
This book is so full of great advice, what to do, what not to do, what not to miss, how to have fun, and how to survive at a castle that is anything but predictable. All of this is great words of wisdom and myself will probably do the same shortly, but honestly no one can tell you how to live your life, no one can tell you what the future holds. The chapters of your life are a mystery that you yourself don’t even know. When you plan something that is when the fork in the road happens, but never be afraid of that fork. We all have a story that isn’t known to everyone, we all have a past, present, and future that no one can understand unless they have walked in the same shoes. We are all students of Hogwarts houses aside. We are all trying to learn about our magic as well as ourselves these seven years. Whether you are a jock, a nerd, the most popular, or someone who keeps to themselves. Never judge the person next to you. You never know if that person will end up saving your life or just becoming a good friend when you need it most. Don’t put blinders up to just see your own house, or your own likes, get to know as many people as you can, but truly know them. My best friend a Slytherin, my true love a Ravenclaw, my first role model whether she knew it or not a Gryffindor, my family Hufflepuffs. All of these people added to the chapters of my life here at this school, each one have helped guide me to be a better person and to try to find my own place in this crazy school. So my true words to all of you are to keep your eyes open for opportunities to meet and learn something new about someone every day. Welcome the unexpected, enjoy the unknown, and never be afraid to do what you think is right whether it be cool or not.
Coming into this term I was terrified I wouldn’t be able to follow in the same footsteps as others that wore this badge, I’m still not sure if I actually did, but I can say I did the best that I could to help guide and protect my fellow students and I hope that I helped at least one person this term. For others that follow in the footsteps of the badge I say this, never be afraid to be afraid. It’s okay to be scared and it’s okay to ask for help. That doesn’t make you less of a leader that makes you a better one, because you want to make sure you are doing the best job you can for others. A few wise people told me they gave you the badge for a reason and they did, believe in yourself and others will believe in you too.
I’ve met so many people that I would love to write to in here, some not here anymore so I know they will never read, to one special person I’ll tell him what I would have wrote the minute I get off the train. For the others:
Ariana Logan: What can I say you taught me how to keep my guard up when first meeting someone in case they want to flip you upside down to showing me what a best friend truly is. You have been there for me when I have needed you more times these past seven years than I could ever have hoped for. You have been blunt and honest when I’ve needed it and opened armed best friend cuddles when no words could be said. You are a beautiful lady Ari and you have such a big and bright future, always believe in yourself and always know I’m only an owl away. Plus when you make your first designer outfit let me wear it, please.
Wade “Kitty” Elisabeth Potter: I’m not sure words can express the road that has been our friendship. From my bludger dislike to you tolerating my ice cream crazy kitty song. You have stuck by me and helped me along my path the last two terms. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to share leadership roles with or a competition task. I will be coming to watch you play quidditch at Uni and will come when you go pro, because I know it will happen. This Kitty and Mouse pair will not end when we walk out of these doors you can count on that.
Alec Summers: So much I want to say to you, you became like my little brother, I’ve watched you grow from a fun loving first year to a much taller fun loving sixth year. You have one of the biggest hearts I could ever see, you are never one to judge and always one to jump at a chance to say something positive and give a hug. I’ll miss our brother/sister time around here, but I know you will go on to do great things and I will be there in your supportive corner cheering you on.
Ella Bishop: You have grown so much and I feel lucky to have seen this. I remember sitting and talking many times about things with you. One was when you first started thinking about Quidditch, how nervous you were and now look at you. Ella you are an amazing captain and a great leader. Keep your strength and positive attitude, because it will get you far. We have a common situation with family, it’s hard at times and I know your struggles well. Remember the happy and use the sad to make you stronger and to show that you are not like that and will be better for it. Good luck in everything and take care of my little brother, he needs a strong girl to keep him in his place.
Taylor McIntyre: We became friends when I needed friends the most. I truly think I got through my families death because of our little group. Even if that group is only the three girls now. We have been through ups and downs, but have always ended together. We have so much excitement to look forward to after school and I know we will be there for each other every step of the way.
Laura Hyde: I became friends with you because a certain professor told me to step up and be a guide for first years and well you needed a guide after that first class. I’m so glad I took that advice. You have grown so much through the years and I am so proud of you. You have shown me how to have fun instead of just keeping my nose to the books.
Kaiden Yarborough: You will fight me on this and I don’t care, but you are a Hufflepuff a very true Hufflepuff. You are a loyal friend who proved that time and time again when I was at my craziest because of that ice cream you acted like I was being normal. You stood by me and never had a bad word, you never turned your back even when I wasn’t the nicest to you out of emotions. You have always been there when I’ve needed you and believe me I will always be there when you need me. You are going to do many great things, just remember to believe in yourself. You are not letting anyone down as long as you are doing the best that you can. Remember I’m always just an owl away.
Harvey Watson: What can I say, you were the very first person on the train I talked to. I knew now one, didn’t know magic at all, and you were a friendly hello that turned into one of my closest friends. Thank you for that hello and I will be seeing you near the food trolley for our final trip home.
The Quiddtich Team: You showed me what it was like to be a part of something great and fun. Even though I didn’t have much faith in myself with my position there was no greater feeling than holding that bat and being up in the air with all of you. Thank you for all the great memories and keep being awesome.
Professor Lafay and Healer Tillstorm: I’m terrified of you both. You scare me to my core at times and I think I have pretty good reasons, but you both whether knowingly or not showed me how strong I am even though at the time I didn’t think I was. You pushed Ethan and I closer together and made us stronger as a couple. For that I thank you. Even if I am terrified of you both and hope to never cross paths alone with you, I do respect you in your talents, but honestly you don’t have to be so mean for people to respect you.
Professor Flamsteed: I still don’t understand your subject, but you did make me want to try harder in it. When I was ready to give up you pushed me to want to try harder. You have showed me the fun side of learning and how awkward a conversation can be when you put real life situations to astronomy terminology. Please don’t ask anyone else about gasses and nebulas. There is something I never do and that is break a promise and I will keep my promise with that owl. Thank you for always having faith in me.
Professor Hadley: I leave you last, because to me you are the most important. You have been my role model since my first term, my go to when I’ve needed adult advice, and the mother figure at times when I’ve really needed it. You have helped form me and had so much faith in me that I didn’t have in myself. I hope I have made you proud over these terms and I hope we can stay in touch in the future.
I know I’ve missed way too many of you, but I will give you my words on the tables. All of you every single one of you have touched my life in some way or the other. I have watched friends and family come and go, I’ve watched fights, tears, and hugs, but I have watched when I school is in its most dangerous times friend and enemy come together to protect each other and the rest of their school. It’s been an amazing ride these past seven years and I thank everyone that was involved. My adventures ahead are terrifying and exciting, but my memories of the past and what I’ve learned here will always be something I treasure. I will always be just an owl away for anyone who would need it. I never say goodbye so this isn’t goodbye to any of you. This is a good luck, keep positive, have fun, enjoy yourself it goes way to fast, and I will see you soon.
Minerva Wheatborn
Graduating Class of 2082
Hufflepuff Quidditch 2076/77, 2077/78, 2080/81, 2081/82
Quidditch Commentator 2078/79
Gobstones Member 2076-2082
Yearbook 2081-2082
Hufflepuff Prefect 2081-2082
As she finished and set down the quill, Minerva looked over her page one last time. Her words were in the memory book whether they would matter to anyone or not, but that was her feeling, that was her thoughts, that was her final say as a Hogwarts student. She closed the book and let her fingers sit a few more moments. It really had been a great adventure, but now it was time to look to the future. Wiping her tears she turned to join her classmates at the feast.
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The first time Kat saw this memory book was when she was a curious little firstie, but she didn't see it as close as she saw it now. The Head Girl was now in front of the pedestal which held the Seventh Year Memory Book. Of course, she never thought she would have to come face-to-face with it... until now. She saw her friends graduate and write everything down in this very book. Now, it was her time to fill in a page for the future graduates of Hogwarts to read. Merlin, it felt like it was only yesterday when she got Sorted into Slytherin and, at this very moment, she would be having her last End of Term feast within the walls of her beloved alma mater.
Kat opened the book carefully, a little bit conscious and scared that she might break such a fragile yet important thing. She wasn't going to write anything down yet, but she would be taking her time to read the entries of the people she had met in the years she has been in here. She didn't know most of them. They were probably born even before Kat went to school, but that didn't matter. The Head Girl spotted the entries of the ones she knew. Okay, she wasn't prepared for this. She wanted an Ariana or an Elise right now. She didn't want to cry even before she wrote her own entry. But how could she not feel like something punched her while reading the entries of Kurumi, Kennedy, Cass, Sierra, Rora, Nessie, her former captain Dylan, and even the most annoying co-prefect ever, Daichi.
But that was enough. She didn't want to keep the others waiting. Taking the quill, Kat dipped it, took a deep breath, and began writing down.
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I was once this very eager first year Slytherin, who wanted to read what people wrote down on this book. I never knew what this book held, until now. As I read the entries of the Hogwarts graduates before me, it brings back all those sad yet great memories. It actually feels strange to be the one standing in front of this book and writing down my thoughts. I don't know... but it apparently makes me feel old. Maybe that's just me and my reaction towards graduation.
I also have a lot of things to write down in this book before I finally leave Hogwarts and enter the world of independence and adulthood. If I don't say much to you, and your name is on this entry, it's because I can't tell you everything I actually want to tell you. So this entry is everything to me. Here are the words I want you, guys, to know.
To the Slytherin Quidditch Team: It has been an honour to play with you, guys. I joined the team when I was an awkward fourth year and I could say that it has been one of the best decisions I've made in my life. I won't be playing with you as a team mate starting next term, but I want you to know that I will always be your fan. I'll be there in all of your matches and supporting you. You can count on me. And I'm always an owl away.
To the whole Slytherin House: You are, and always will be, my family here at Hogwarts. Best house ever, am I right? No matter what happens, we will always be the winners. And no House Cup, Gobstones Cup, or Quidditch Cup will ever change the way I look at you, guys. Keep being awesome. Always remember that. And don't disobey the next Slytherin Female Prefect, okay? I'll know she'll be awesome because all of the Slytherins are awesome, no doubt.
To Clement Belrose: I love you. Thank you for everything, that's all. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us.
To Ariana Logan: One day, you will have to realise that you are indeed a lovable girl. But anyway, you've been an awesome best friend, dorm mate, and team mate. You are an awesome person, in general. Thank you for being yourself. Thank you for being there when I'm being that annoying dorm mate of yours. I wish you all the luck you'll need. Also, stop calling me old. I am not old.
To Elise Fairfield: You're not here, but I just felt the need to write a part of this entry for you. I miss you a lot, bestie, and I wish you were here for our seventh year - our last year. Thank you for being supportive and for being there to make me smile in my sulky days. I couldn't ask for another you in my life.
To Caterina Moretti: My ickle/nickname buddy. Perhaps, the mini!Kat and Ari? Anyway... hello, Cat. You probably won't read this until your seventh year but I've left you a special place in my entry. I will miss you very, very much. I'll be at Hogsmeade whenever you need me so I'll be expecting an owl from you soon, okay? Be safe, as always. Ari and I won't be there any longer, but don't let that keep you down. We're with you, no matter what.
To Caleb Newell: I never thought I'd write an entry for you... but since you are my favourite firstie (yes, you ARE), that'll have to change. You won't be able to read this now, but you will in seven years. Probably in the year 2089. I don't know. Maybe my Math sucks. I will miss you a lot, and you should know that. I'll see you again, buddy.
To my beloved Professors and the staff members: My mentors. Thank you for shaping me to who I am. If I ever do become successful in the future, I will always remember that it is because of you, who made it possible. Seven years of teaching me the lessons not only related to your respective subject, but also the lessons I've learned in life, has made me the Katrina Hudson everyone has came to know today. Thank you, thank you for your patience and for believing in me. I could never be more grateful.
To my fellow graduates from the Class of 2082: I could never ask for a better class to be part of. Congratulations on surviving seven years of mental challenge. We deserve a break. Go, us!
Lastly, to all Hogwartians: I will miss each and every one of you. It has been an amazing journey and an honour to be a student of Hogwarts. Until next time...
Katrina Marie Hudson
Slytherin Head Girl 2081 - 2082
Slytherin Female Prefect 2080 - 2081
Slytherin Quidditch Player 2078 - 2082 Conceited Quidditch Commentator 2081 - 2082
Hogwarts Quiz Bowl Champion Class of 2082
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Before even considering sitting down at the feast, there was one thing that Patrick had known he had to do and that was entering his words in the Seventh Year Memory Book for not only the rest of the graduating class to see but also the future seventh years seeing as he wanted to leave words that would have inspired them to do great things. That was his job as a superhero, not just to save the world with his amazing sidekick; it was to give people something to believe in and show them that they were all capable of great things even if they didn’t believe it, of course he had been one of those people way back in second year but five years changed a person and now he was a lot different. As soon as he approached the pedestal where the book was, he flipped through some of the pages to look over exactly what previous graduated students had written as he considered what to write down seeing as once it was in the book, it was there forever and there was no point in just leaving something that didn’t sound right in his opinion. Once he had gotten the point of what to put in the book, he finally picked up the quill and started to write.
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Hard to believe that it is finally the time to say goodbye but honestly, it’s never really goodbye in the end. For the past, present and future graduated students, we all will see each other again at some point but for now, we all have to go our separate ways. I remember the days when I was a precarious little second year whom no one paid much attention to but over the years that obviously has changed, I’ve met so many awesome people throughout my time at Hogwarts and really I wish that I could write messages to every single one of you but I mean.. that would probably take way too long and I don’t want to leave people out by mistake cause that is only going to start problems which really I don’t want to be making anyone feel bad cause superheroes aren’t meant to hurt people. However there is something I want to say to someone very special in my life.
To Kendall: You are definitely the most amazing person I have ever met, ever since you randomly said hi to me and we ended up being friends; it has been pretty awesome. Someday we’re going to save the world together cause I need my sidekick around, not to mention the fact that we’ll be starting our future right after getting back home to Galway but there’s a reason why I asked you to be my forever and that’s because I honestly can’t picture what my life would be like if you weren’t in it even after certain events might have brought those ideas to light. I love you so much and I always will.
To the Class of 2082: I’m proud to be a part of the most awesome graduating class, we all are going to go on to do great things and I hope that we could all hang out sometime since I didn’t get the opportunity to meet many of you people. We might all be from different houses, whether they be Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, or Hufflepuff but we all share one thing in common and that is that we have all left our mark on Hogwarts in our own special ways.
Well that is all I have to say, the superhero must be on his way.
Patrick Elliott Riverton
Slytherin Superhero
Class of 2082
Nashville heard about this memory book before, he forgot whom he heard it from but it was thing you had to do if you were a seventh year so why no just let him shed his wisdom to the future students. This was it? Wasn't it? It's hard to believe that these two years had gone by way to fast. Nashville picked up the quill and began to write.
SPOILER!!: Nash's letter to the peasants
Class of 2082: You guys have been a crazy, overdramatic family to me. I love you and I hate you but mostly PIE! Goodbye my lovely losers. *just joking about the loser part*
QUIDDITCH TEAM: You guys are a lovely bunch but the hair braid for the guys has got to stop, do you know it's a serious matter that not everyone wants their hair braided? *unless you're Alec* But other than that I love you all and you might just get some pie. *winks*
*now for the important people*
ALEC BLAKE SUMMERS a.k.a ICE CREAM!MAN: You sir are an awesome little man, like seriously. I love you with all my heart, just make sure you don't break Capt. Ella's heart because then we can't be friends anymore and that means I won't love you any more. So I'll have my eye on you two when I'm not there next term. And don't forget we need to open our own shop this summer with the ice pies and stuff. Thank you for being an awesome help for like everything. I love you, man. *sniffles* I'm gonna miss you. P.S. Here is a chocolate ice cream pie for the road. P.S.S We need to go swimming with Elephants over the summer.
ELLA *I DON'T KNOW YOUR MIDDLE NAME* BISHOP a.k.a CAPT. ELLA: Now listen here, I want you to make sure I don't cry at the final feast, it a very important task that I must give to you. You were the bestest Captain that has ever lived, besides Captain America but that's a given, I hope you go on to do great things next term with Quidditch and life. Oh and if Alec breaks your heart I will be here for you. *snuggles* But I don't think Alec can break hearts because he's Alec. I love you think much. *opens arms really, really wide* Good luck next term. *clings to* P.S. Here is very yummy, lovely Elephant shaped Mango Pie for you, enjoy. P.P.S We have to go swimming with Elephants!
WADE *WHAT THE HECK IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME* ELISABETH-POTTER a.k.a PICKLE!MAN: You my friend have nice hair, it's really curly and voluminous. YOU COULD BE A HAIR MODEL! Like are those even real? You also have a nice six pack no one ask how I know I just do!. You're thing/love for pickles are very...weird. But don't worry I still love you no matter how weird you are. P.S. Here is a pickle pie for you AND it's shaped like a pickle.
MINNIE FLOWERPOWER THOMAS a.k.a MY SLYTHERIN: My blondie, I wish I was in Slytherin with you, we would have had like ton and tons of fun. BUT I LOVE CHOOO and your love for me and Ryan and pie. Is you middle name Flowerpower? I just assumed it was just cause you're awesome like that. Um, we need to hang out before everyone goes their separate ways. Yeah? I love choo so much more than Ryan. *air kisses* P.S. Here is a mango pie for you, it's in the shape of a flower.
RYAN *INSERT MIDDLE NAME HERE* MYLES a.k.a PRINCE OF PIE: My baby! Are you so beautiful?! *pinches cheeks* You're a prince like Michael Jackson's son. I'M BAD, I'M BAD! *serenades you with 80's pop* I really don't know what to say to you. I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER, until I get to travel with The Doctor. P.S. You get five pies, they're mango, marshmallow, chocolate ice cream, very berry, moose trax. I love you.
INDY *SOMETHING* HUTCHINSON a.k.a PICKLE!MAN'S GIRLYFRIEND: I still don't think you're really nice but I like your name, it reminds me of running in the wind in the cowboy days in America.
KACE TROY LECIUM a.k.a MY CUTE LITTLE BUDDY: 'Ello little buddy, I love you too! You're my favorite little person ever and I mean that! I'm going to miss you so don't grown up and get old like me, okay? You can't do that because it sucks. If you ever need anything pie, advise, me to comeback to Hogwarts just send me an owl or tweet. *BOTH BIRDS, falls over laughing* It's up to you to make sure Hufflepuff wins every Quidditch game and cup, can you do that for me?
MINERVA LYNN WHEATBORN a.k.a FOREVER MINNIE!MOO: I have a bone to pick with you! Oh yes I do! You forgot me in your little memory book! Did you think I wouldn't see it? Oh but I did. See I put you in mine because you're my friend and that's what FRIENDS do, Missy! Anyway, you're my loser, like as in best friend I love you loser because I'm in love with Taylor and not you. I only love you. I wish you da bestest ever and hanging out and such, cause I'm not going to loose you. P.S. Here is some very berry pie for you and the little one.
TAYLOR GIRLFRIEND MCINTYRE a.k.a GODDESS OF PIE: Aww my beautiful girlfriend. I hereby dub you the Goddess of Pie because I'm the God of Pie and every God needs a beautiful, kind, sweet, Ravenclaw Goddess. Thank you for being there when it felt like no one else was when my daddy died, I don't think I would have gotten through it without you. I'm glad that I met you over the summer because you have changed my life in all the good ways. *sniffles* I don't ever want to loose you, you mean way to much to me right now. I will love you forever and for always. P.S. You don't need pie because you have me.
Words of Wisdom from Nashville: Laughing so hard that you're crying is better than crying because you're sad about everyone you know leaving.
God of Pie: Since the beginning of time.
Hufflepuff Quidditch Team: 2080-2082
Class of 2082
Nashville read what he had wrote over again, he had a feeling that he missed some people but he hoped they knew that it was nothing personal, he was just in a hurry to get what he needed to be done and he could always come back and fix it, right? Nashville set the quill down and walked away from the memory book. "Thank you for the memories, I'll never for get this place or anyone that I met here." he whispered with a sniffle.
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maybe that plane wouldn't ever take off maybe that dust wouldn't fly off the drive maybe that tumbleweed and me wouldn't leave every other sunrise
Taylor came to the memory book and looked through it for a few moments and smiled. Her eyes landed on what Nash wrote and she giggled and awwed. Goddess of Pie... how sweet... She forced her tears back as she started to write.
SPOILER!!: Tay's message
Nash, God of Pie: I am so glad that I have gotten to meet you and now I am lucky to call you my boyfriend. I will always be here and I am honored about the title.
Minnie: You are one of the bestest friends a girl can ever ask for... you keep me in track and snap me out of my daydreams a lot... thanks
Harvey: Though we might fight a lot now, you were and are one of my best friends and i hope you succeed in whatever you want to do.
Lily: Lily... lily... lily... im gonna miss you next year. Good luck on your last year and remember that you are my ultimate friend... i'll love to hang out with you whenever you are free but keep your head up and study hard for your NEWTs
Brodie: I dont really now what to say to you... you definitely taught me a lot of things... Good luck on your future
Claudette: Study well for your NEWTs next year and dont go crazy about the boys you are a smart girl and i know you will ace all your newts
The quidditch team of the bestest house ever ravenclaw: it was fun playing with you the few years that i was on reserve and i learnt a lot, thanks. I hope you all have good lives
-Taylor Belle McIntyre
Taylor looked at what she wrote and stepped away, letting a tear or two fall. "I guess this is goodbye, Hogwarts... thanks for everything." A smile came and she sighed.
Jake had been watching as students made their way up to the memory book, read through it, and wrote in it for a while now. He figured he should do so too… but he had no idea what he’d write. So he continued to watch other students until he finally excused himself from the Gryffindor table and went to the book himself.
He read through the last few pages of the book – and even went back far enough to find Carter Phillips’ entry, just out of curiosity - trying to decide what he should add. Advice seemed pointless… The only people that read this were seventh years, weren’t they? And they already knew how to get through Hogwarts. Advice on life seemed pointless, too – what did Jake know about that? He was still stumbling through it and making things up as he went along. He could leave notes for people that would read them. Alec, maybe, since he was a good friend. Anya… though she wouldn’t read it, Jake couldn’t leave notes and not leave one for her. Lana, of course, too.
With that decided, Jake dipped the quill in the ink and started writing.
Text Cut: Jake’s Memory Book Entry
I’ve been here for four years, and tonight’s my last night in the castle. I’m not sad. I’m actually really excited and I can’t wait to get out and into the world. I actually can’t wait to leave.
That being said, though, I love Hogwarts. I’ve done more here in four years than I think I’ve ever done. I’ve learned… not only in academics, but how to be a better person. I’ve learned about friendship, jealousy, love… almost every emotion you can name, I’ve felt it here. I’ve learned what House Pride means, and what it means to be someone that people look up to. I’ve learned how to get along with people… well, I’m still working on that one, but it’s better now.
I’ve learned that things change, and people leave, and problems happen. But I’ve become a strong believer that things will work out if you work hard at them. Nothing happens on its own… and you can control your life for the better… or worse. And I know I wouldn’t have such a good one if it weren’t for my friends and family. A lot of them won’t read this… but for the few that will…
Alec Summers, thanks for the Quidditch practices and everything, mate. You’re a great friend and I’m sort of at a loss as to what I would have done without your help this term. Also, thanks for changing my view on Hufflepuffs. That was interesting. Good luck with everything in your future, because you do deserve the best. And I still look up to you.
Alice Fischer. Ali. I’m sorry about what happened with us. I just wanted you to know that you’re still Ali to me. Thank you for being such a great Captain… and a friend. I hope that by the time you read this, if you do, that you won a Cup. But if not… I still think you have the best team. And I hope you got a few nice bludger hits in for your last term.
Penelope Greenwell, I'm sorry about what happened with us, too. I guess sometimes, though, things just happen. I hope we stay friends... since I still consider you one. I hope that wherever you go in life, you're happy. I know you'll do great in whatever you do. And I'd say that if Ascanius hurts you, I'll hit him... but you're perfectly capable of doing that yourself. Good luck, though, Penelope. Thanks for making me feel welcome here.
Lana Keller, by the time you read this, it’ll have been seven years since I wrote it. It’s hard to imagine you as a seventeen year old woman… reading this book the night you graduate. You’re eleven right now, and so excited to come here. I hope it was everything you dreamed it would be. I hope you learned more than I did. I hope you’re happy and excited for what the world has in store for you. And I hope you still think your big brother is the greatest guy in your life. I love you, Lizard. Congratulations on graduating.
Anya Riley, I don’t think you’ll read this. But if there’s even the slightest chance… I have to write something. Now that I am, though, I have no idea what to say. You’ve done so much for me in the short time since I met you, and it feels like I’ve known you my whole life. I can’t thank you enough for who you’ve helped me become and what you’ve helped me achieve. You’re so incredible, Anya, and you deserve the best things in life. I look up to you every day and hope that someday I can be as amazing as you are. Thank you for being mine. I love you more than anything.
-J
So, Hogwarts, thanks for everything. It really has been a great four years.
Standing in front of the large old book, Callidora flipped through random pages, skipping mostily toward the more recent entries. So this was the book her half-sister had mentioned, briefly.
Naturally, the only two entry writers she recognized were her half-sister, Delphinia, and Delphinia's boyfriend, 'Nathan P. Aspen'. Making a mental note to ask what the P stood for, Callidora picked up the quill and dipped it into the ink jar, before carefully placing the tip onto the next blank page:
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When I came into this school, I knew nothing. Now as I'm getting ready to leave in the morning, I'm fairly sure I still know nothing. I was homeschooled up until last year, and transferred here for my seventh year. A mere year is not enough, in order to know Hogwarts. Sure, it's a nice school. Most of my peers were nice, too. The professors were great, and helpful of course - I've learned quite a lot, lesson wise. But I never really got to know any single person.. not really.
What I did learn, over my first and last year here, is that Hogwarts is so much more than just a school, to the majority of it's people. It's a home. It's an escape from a former world. It's a new beginning, for many of us. I faught coming here in the beginning. But now I'm glad I did get to attend Hogwarts, even for just a year. So in the words of Nathan Aspen, 'Thank you for the magic'.
Thank you for the new beginning.
And one last thing, to Lawson Knight: I wish the best for you in the future. Thank you for the interesting conversations.
Callidora Adelpha Suvari
Class of 2082
As she finished and set the quill to the side, Callidora turned and left - without even scanning over her entry just once. There was no need to.
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Class dismissed.
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Elise recognized the book on the pedestal against the far wall of the Great Hall. Of course she did. She had seen it placed there, every single one of the seven terms she had been in Hogwarts. Her heartbeat sounded in her head, making her feel slightly faint as she watched her classmates take their turn to sign the book. She had watched so many people that she looked up to signing that book, and it was difficult to imagine that it was her turn now. That there were people who were watching her signing the Memory Book, waiting for their turn.
Her hands shook as she pushed herself off her seat, heading to the book and smiling at Callidora as she passed by them to get to it. She smiled shaking her head as she flipped a few pages back, up to where Kurumummy Kurumi's entry was. She smiled, taking in everything that she had said, before flipping forward, reading Vivi's entry and finding her eyes brimming with tears.
Her fingers skimmed over Max's entry, memories of how he was one of the people who introduced her to quidditch resurfacing. Milton's entry brought a strangled laugh from her throat as she remembered how accident-prone he was and how she had quite nearly killed him when she set fire to the Umbrella Vinora. Honestly, she was lucky she didn't get a detention for that.
Then, there was Gwen's entry. Ethan's, she realized, mentioned her just as Selina's had. "Thanks for insisting I play a position I didn't think I could and for seeing something in me that I didn't. I guess you really did know what you were talking about." Her smile wavered as she nodded once, twice. Small nods with a shaky exhale. He was a great guy, Ethan. A really fantastic friend. Just as Kat was, she smiled, running her fingers gingerly over the freshly dried ink.
Elise looked over her shoulder at the Great Hall, her eyes blossoming yet again with unshed tears, then she picked up the quill and set it to the page. It was time, now or never.
Text Cut: Elise's entry
Dear Hogwarts,
I know that words can never adequately describe how much you have taught me. It goes far beyond curriculum and textbooks, beyond homework and memorizing formulae. It's in how I grew up within these walls, how this school became my home. Words are not and will never be enough to thank you for all you have done for me.
When I first came to this school, on the boat, I was terrified. I had little idea of what lay beyond those doors, of what the hat would tell me about myself. I was actually scared of who I was, afraid that I was never going to be enough to live up to the expectations that had been set for me.
When the hat told me that my place was in Ravenclaw, I was stunned. I never thought myself smart enough to fit in there, but I found that I was wrong. I found that being smart was more than just being book-smart. I found all kinds of brilliant people within Ravenclaw, and so many more amazing people outside it.
It wasn't until my third year that I managed to begin socializing, however. I had spent so long with so few people that I had begun thinking that it was enough. Oh, how I have been wrong in my assumptions. You see, Hogwarts, life has a funny way of telling you that it can be so much better than what you think it is. It was in my third year that I joined the Quidditch team, after much persuasion from Kat, my best friend, to try out as a beater.
I found out then that Quidditch was something that made me happier than most things could. It was wonderful, flying across the pitch with my team, with people on other teams. I loved how my bat became an extension of my arm, and how I steadily improved with the encouragement of my captains.
There are things that I want you all to know, however.
To the whole of Ravenclaw, you have been a wonderful family these past years. There was a time, once, when I was much younger and I thought that I didn't deserve you. I probably don't deserve you at all, but I have you. So thank you for accepting me as I was, for shaping me into who I now am.
To my quidditch team, I love you all. It has been such a great honour to have played with you and an even greater honour to have had the privilege of being your captain, even if just for that short while. I hope I have impacted you as much as you have impacted me, and I honestly do hope that I have planted a love for the sport as my predecessors have planted it in me.
To the love of my life, Christopher Stylinson, I love you more than you can possibly imagine. Thank you for all the beautiful memories that you have given me. Thank you for loving me, as I am, without expecting anything of me. Thank you for never giving up on us, even when I was too afraid to go on. I can't wait for the rest of our lives. I can't wait to spend it with you.
To my best friend, Katrina Hudson, I want you to know that you have been the most amazing friend I could have ever asked for. I honestly don't know what would have become of me if it hadn't been for you, so thank you for everything. Thank you for the laughs, thank you for the push to risk it all for the things I love. I am so very lucky to have you in my life.
To Alice Fischer, one of the strongest people I know, I want you to know that you mean a lot to me. Alcie, playing alongside you was an honour. You are a born leader, and I know you will grow to be nothing short of amazing woman.
To Ella Bishop, you will one day see that you are positively amazing. Thank you for being there when I needed you to be. Thank you for always being someone to rely on, thank you for the concussions.
To Alec Summers, thank you for the ice cream. Thank you for always remembering to never give me chocolate flavoured anything, thank you for showing a kindness to me that I was not used to when I first met you. Thank you for your selflessness, when you offered to let yourself get hit rather than let someone else on your team get hit instead. Thank you for all that you have taught me.
To Mo Branxton, thank you for loving my team as I did. Thank you for understanding and accepting my decision, thank you for the company when I ran laps around the pitch. Thank you for teaching me that winning isn't everything, and that being first in fun is definitely something to be proud of.
To the professors who taught me almost everything that I know now, thank you for your wisdom. Thank you for moulding me into a figure that can now contribute back to society. Thank you for the lessons that you have taught me beyond the curriculum, thank you for shaping my morals and making me a better person.
To Professor Lafay, I'm sorry I broke your broom.
To Hogwarts, I wish nothing but the best for all of you. I know that this isn't the end of my journey as a person, as a witch, and I know that by the time you read this, that you know that too. Graduating from Hogwarts is not the end of your magical education. It is not the end of anything at all, really!
It's a new beginning, a blank canvas.
How you paint it is entirely up to you.
Elise Fairfield, Ravenclaw
Quidditch Captain and Queen Beater
Gobstones Club Member
Aparecium Whisperer
Class of 2082.
Brodie stood there and looked at the book for a second, it couldn’t really already be his turn to do this… He flipped through and paused at the one friend he wanted to see what he’d written. He gave a weak smile, Just like him… Simple and to the point, not dragging out… He read through Damon’s page and chuckled, And making sure his last thing was one of his poems… He wanted to write a quick RIP for his friend on the page but he’d figured he could just put that on his own page. He continued to flip seeing names he’d recognized from Taylor, Minnie, and Damon conversations… He had no idea who they were but at the same time, he knew so much about them… He smiled weakly as he reached a blank page. Well… He wanted his mark on Hogwarts so he’d make sure his two main talents were on the page. He first started with a drawing, a quick and simple portrait of himself and his few friends he had here. He smiled at it as he finished. Taylor, Alec, Claudette and Minnie, he really didn’t know where he’d be without them. Taylor was once his reason for coming to Hogwarts. Alec, ironically being younger, was the one who gave him advice and mentored him. Claudette… she probably found him strange but he didn’t mind… just seeing her made him happier.
And probably the funniest was Minerva Wheatborn sitting there with them. He’d hated her at first. She was rude and didn’t understand his part. They’d constantly argued and he never thought he’d see her as a friend. He paused to fight a laugh then it had turned around when his parents asked him to come back… Regardless of their reason for doing it, Min was the one who pushed him to go back and talk to them. He’d thanked her for making him realize. And even though they didn’t really know each other, he saw why Damon loved her so much. Because even though she probably hated him as well, she always tried to say what was best for him… He was kind of bummed he’d been so rude to her at first, they could’ve become really close, but they were finish the year only somewhat knowing each other. It was saddening but what could he do? He couldn’t, he’d just make today everything he could and be happy for at least one more day.
He shook his head and wrote down the lyrics to one of his favorite songs below it. He paused and looked back up at the picture he’d drawn and smiled, adding quickly beside it a sketch of his friend, Damon. Next to him was the simple RIP Damon Mercada. He shook his head and sighed going back to writing.
SPOILER!!: Brodie's Farewell
SPOILER!!: My Wish~ Rascal Flatts
I hope you never look back but you never forget
All the ones who love you and the place you left
I hope you always forgive and you never regret
And you help somebody every chance you get
Oh, you'd find God's grace in every mistake
And always give more than you take
But more than anything, more than anything
My wish for you
Is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
You never need to carry more than you can hold
And while you're out there getting' where you're getting' to
I hope you know somebody loves you
And wants the same things too
Yeah, this is my wish
Hogwarts… I mean, I’ve only been here for two years but what a crazy two years. I came in here wanting nothing more than to be with one girl more and also focus on school knowing how lucky I was to be here. Don’t let your status control you. Live in the moment, have fun, and make as many friends as you can. Basically do everything I didn’t. My two years here have been so strange, so new and just… It’s hard to put to words. I love it here, and while all year I’ve said I don’t want to be here and I couldn’t wait to go home… Now I realize that I’ve actually been dreading this. So let me go to saying my final goodbyes since there really aren’t that many.
Taylor McIntyre- I really wish I knew how to put to words how much you mean to me still. I mean, I first came here to be with you, that dream girl, the love of my life… And now I think we both laugh at that. You’re still one of my closest friends and I hope that we can stay in touch, but I now know that us together was really just that. It was something funny, because let’s face it, if we were to be together we’d probably hate each other within our first couple years of dating. At least now I have a great friend and someone I always felt I could talk to. I’ll really miss you, and shockingly, I’ll miss our constant arguments and nudge wars. I just hope we’ll see each other somewhere out there in the ‘real world’ and I also wish you much happiness with your fiancé.
Alec Summers- I know we didn’t really get to talk much at all since meeting at the beginning of the term, but thank you for being a friend. You actually got me to look forward to the school year slightly, and even when I was way down in my pessimist ways you made me laugh with some of your jokes and just talking helped a lot. Good luck next year bud, and again, thanks for being such a good friend.
Minerva Wheatborn- Hey, made it to the end of the term without you trying to kill me! Seriously though… Minnie, you are someone that I don’t really know what to call you. It’s obvious we didn’t get along at first… I mean, I remember when I said I really wanted to leave about a month after the term started… the first thing you said was to go ahead and leave. I look back at that and just laugh… Of course there was also when we first met and you stormed out of the compartment because we just growled and glared at each other for the entire half an hour. But I really have to thank you. At first I only saw your nagging about going back to my parents as just that, nagging. But with you pushing for me to talk to them and agree to their offer to move back in, I realized that you actually do care. I’m going to miss you, not so much the arguments as the few good times we had together. But still, thanks for looking out for what was best for me though I never saw it as best at the time.
Claudette d'Avignon- The last one I have to say thanks to… I don’t really know how too exactly though. Claudette… It’s no secret to anyone how much I care about you. You were kind when we first met though I had been rude. You made me give a genuine smile for the first time in months within the first five minutes of talking. So, thanks for reminding me that just because things have taken a turn for the worst, that there’s always going to be something to pick me up. I really hope we can stay in touch after Hogwarts because I can honestly say I’m really going to miss you… probably more than anyone else at this school. So, like I said, thanks for being a great friend and helping me get through those horrid first months.
Well, that’s it I suppose… I’m really going to miss this place, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Brodie stepped back and looked at what he’d written giving a small nod. He was happy with it. So now he was done, knowing that other seventh years might be a bit annoyed with how long he took. He took a deep breath and stepped away, going towards his table for the last time.
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This.. book. Wade's brows furrowed as he approached it. The Memory Book.. The thought on adding and leaving his mark through the means of this book hadn't ever cross his mind. It seemed routine to just pack up and head on home at the end of the year.. like every other year. But he was graduating, and he had this feeling. It was more different than his regular hair ruffling senses could pick up. He didn't want to leave.. without leaving something.
It looked like the book had been untouched in ages. But that couldn't be true, Wade had just seen some of his classmates just leave from writing their addition to the book. Blowing off the dust, he flipped open the book to see many blank pages.. wait. No.. they weren't blank anymore. His eyes widened as he saw writings show.. his older friends writing.
A small grin escaped as he saw the writings of Ronnie, Oakey, LocNessie, Gwen, Jory and Ethan. It had felt like forever in the span of days, weeks, and months since he last saw and spoke with them. A tingling feeling then arose from the bottom of his stomach to his inner chest. He would be even closer to them after all of this.. Yeah, that was a bright side to no longer being here.
His grin then turned to a chuckle from reading Min's addition. He was touched by her words and mentions of him. She had became his best Mousie through and through. As of Nash.. Nash, his pickle dealer. Yeah, his grin returned as he placed his hand over his own stomach thinking over what to say to him next time.. after having that delicious pickle pie from him. Heh. He looked through some of his other classmate's writing, feeding into the jolt through in his stomach, as the words he had to say were forming in his head.
The soon to be former Head Boy hadn't expected to have such close ties after leaving Durmstrang for here years ago.. and he only wished he had left there sooner so there had more than three years of memories' worth here..
But that was ancient history, as would soon be his addition to the book. Finally flipping the page to a real blank one. The moment of truth and tale had arrived, as he breathed in and out before diving in with his quill.
SPOILER!!: Wade Potter's final entry
Wow.. It had been such a wild ride during my time here. I just want to say thanks to you all who had made these some of the best years of my life. Even throughout the bad.. we still got through it all.
Hufflepuff Quidditch & Gobstones team: You guys.. are just plain awesome. As a whole you made me feel closer to the school, and brought some of the best times to have ever happened.
Indiana "Indy-bear who I get 'Windy' with" Hutchinson: I love you.. I know that you know this, but I could and will never stop saying or feeling this. You were there for me, and I'm there for you. When we have each other, there's nothing we can't do. We had so many good times here, times that could never be shared with anyone else. I can't wait to spend the rest of my days living with you.. My little sisters are going to love you.
Minerva "Minnie Mouse" Wheatborn: Mousie.. How did we get through it all one piece? You've been my best friend for only two years, yet it feels like we've grown up together.. and we sort of did, right? I don't know what you think is crazy, but I don't think you are. You had some tough challenges and have been handling them just fine on top of helping me out. I can never thank you enough on what you've done for me. There's no goodbyes for us, just see you laters.. Only good things are coming for you and Ethan, and I can't wait to visit.
Alec "Spiffy Lec!" Summers: If it were possible for my hand to come out of the book and ruffle your hair, I would make it so. You're my best friend, and I love you man. You're like a puppy to me Alec.. Yeah, Puppy!Alec! Just about as lovable and a joy to see at any moment. Seriously though, you're the best, and we had some crazy good times together here from the blanket forts to the locker rooms. We're the Tag-team Hair rufflers for life, mate.
Ella "Master of Ellaphants" Bishop: Captain.. Captain Ellaphant. The Captain of all Ellaphants. You know how many nicknames you can create with that on top of what you're already called? You just about made that title and put us through some crazy routines and look what we got from it. A shiny cup to show. Aside from that, you've been a great friend to me, understanding, and didn't stomp on me during my little mistakes. Thanks Ella.. and I'm looking forward to trying that gummy-worm and gumball recipe of yours. You're the best.
Nashville "Nash" Cash: Thanks.. for that. All of that. I love you too, man. You and your delicious pickles that you surprise me with when I least expect it. It's been a blast sharing the dorm room and other things with you. I hope you keep being happy, wherever you go. You deserve it, my Pickle-pie knight provider.
Taylor "Tay" McIntyre: You are *Prrrrrr*fect, did you know? Who ever said cats and dogs can't mix, has never met us. Your twirling brightens people, along with how great of a person you are. It's no wonder you have everything falling into place for you just as *prrrrfect*. Take care, Tay.
Kaiden Yarborough: Kaiden.. You may not see what I see, but inside you there is something that is drawing and growing.. and that's good! You're a good guy, and I can tell great things will fall into place for you. The only thing left I can say for you is to let it grow.. and keep being awesome, man.
Tag "the Leprechaun" Kidare: Mr. Leprechaun man.. I wish I could be here to fit you on my shoulders again so you could read this, but I'm sure you'll find a way. I'm glad you still found the time to have pickle-juice drinks with me and those tea parties with Alec. You're a cool dude, and don't you forget it.
Tobias "Tobi" Tempus: Tobester. Tinkertobes. You've been a blast on the team when we played on and off the Quidditch field. You may not have known, but you helped me too. With the way things are going for you, I think I'll know the first words to say to each other when we play against or with during pro-quidditch.. Badger booom!
Kace "Penguin" Lecium: Penguin boy! Or should I say man, by the time you're old enough to look at this. I'll never forget you and your adorable-ness when you first joined Quidditch and our crazed parties. Now then, who said penguins couldn't fly? They were wrong, clearly. Stay frosty, Kace, just outside of the freezer next time, alright?
Nigel "Fro-Nigel/Nigee" Barrington: Starfish.. were meant to floooop. I know, I know, kitties can't starship, but it was worth trying, yeah? I hope you can keep the delights of pickle cereal going, man. It's a shame your shiny hair doesn't squeak when ruffled by Alec and me.. but you can sure as Merlin's hippogriff underpants rock the fro.
Alexa Cambridge: Lexy Pexy.. more than the resident chocolate eater. I'm sure by the time you're able to read this that the lifetime bag of chocolate I just gave you will have been long gone years ago. Maybe it was already gone while I was writing this.. But that's okay. My first time coming here and you helped me look less daft after sharing some things about the school that no one else had mentioned, and let's not forget that adventure in the seminar with Min. Thanks. You've been awesome.
Hogwarts Professors & Staff: Thank you.. so much. There seriously needs to be another word to fill in all the thanks and appreciation I have from the privileged of being able to graduate from here. You taught me so much, but yet I know I still have a lot to learn that no one can sit me through. By the mat of your offices, I've left a box of onesies and pickle jars. I hope you all enjoy them, as much as I had in your lessons.
The Prefects: Planning two events in one year. You've been brilliant to work with on keeping everyone happy and having something to remember. I say that we really managed that, yeah? A few of us are leaving, but I'm sure the rest of you know where to go from here. Thanks for the memories.
Class of 2082: I've known and grown up with you of all throughout my few school years here. Didn't think this day would come so fast, did you? I didn't think so either.. Different houses, yet living the same neighborhood.. That's kind of cool, actually. We really are a family after all, and I'll miss you all, wherever we go from here. Thanks.
Wade Lars Elisabeth-Potter Hufflepuff Head Boy & Prefect (2081-82)
Gobstones & Quidditch Player (2079-82) Former Keeper of Henry the Hippogriff
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Say.. was it raining in here? Closing the book and setting the quill down, Wade then looked up through the slightly cloudy vision before his eyes. There was nothing other than the familiar and calm evening skies in the Great Hall. Wiping his eyes, it was no longer cloudy, but bittersweet feeling didn't fade.
Wade wasn't sure when.. but he knew he'd be back. Just like with his father before him.. there was sure to be another in his lineage years from now following in his footsteps, coming and going from the school. There was always a bright side, whether one chose to look for it or not.
She was putting off coming up here for as long as she possibly could, each time she had the guts to come up here she saw someone else approaching the book and decided against it. Except now, there was no one approaching the book, no one else seemed as if they we're ready so she figured what the hell and made her way over.Looking at the book set in front of her she ran her hand over it's cover and down its spine before taking a breath and opening it to just the first page. It was incredible how far back this book went, she almost wanted to read all it would show her and learn about all the people there but let's be honest, no one had time for all that. Instead she looked for those she knew, Dylan, Oakey, Belle, Ronnie and Damon. She even chuckled a bit reading over Aurora's words even if her and the girl never got on well. She bit her lip and read over the advice and memories some people left for her, it was weird cause she never thought she left impressions on anyone from previous years. Then she came Across Minerva's entry, and entry done just a few minutes before and she spent no time at all reading over her words, all truth she admitted that. Min always was the smartest person she knew and like her sister. she was really lucky to know her. Katrina Hudson, there as something about that girl that Ariana couldn't help but just adore. she was one of her closest friends and she was so funny. Ariana had to admit though, she was in fact, loveable. She read through the others, some she knew well, others she didn't know at all and couldn't help but smile as she picked up the quill and dipped it in the ink.
SPOILER!!: Final Words
I feel like i should have something witty or smart to say to all the future graduates but let's be honest, you're going to live your life they way you want, so just do it well and do it with a smile. Love those who mean something to you and live each day like its your last, cause you never know when you'll live your last day.
A mental note to my parents: Thank you for always being supportive of me and everything i do and want to do. thank you Mum for loving me unconditionally when ive been stubborn and when it's been hard for you to love anything at all, im glad you've always went the extra mile to show me you love me. Poppa, I miss you more and more every day and I hope im doing you proud here today and I hope I lived up to your name well here.
To My Teachers: I know i have been such a pest and a hard person to deal with, but thank you for always putting a fire under me to want to do better, to be better, to strive for what i thought was impossible.
Slytherin Quidditch Team: You are ALL rock stars, All of you. Thank you for accepting me and putting up with my nagging and my failure to want to run most of the time, its exhausting. Keep your head up in life and remember, We Are Winners. Always.
Minerva Wheatborn: You are a Star. you're the bestest friend i could ask for and im so grateful ive met you and that you've put up with me and decided to stay in my life no matter what i did or said to you.
Katrina Hudson: You are one hell of a woman you know, one of the strongest and most beautiful ones I know. Thank you for always being there to listen to me when i have a problem and for helping me study 99% of the time. i wouldn't be here graduating if it wasnt for your help. thank you.
West Odessa: We better have had another Cup win by the time you read this, if not im still so super proud of you and all that youve done and will do for this house. You're the most brilliant kid ive ever met, and i assure you ive missed our talks and our chill jam sessions in the common room. I hope you didnt make the team run so much again. Its exhausting, trust me. If we havent kept in touch after i left... stop being an idiot and come find me. C:
Caterina Moretti: By the time you read this i hope your still if not more amazing then you are now. I never realized how much i meant to you till only a few weeks ago and i first i didnt understand why you chose me to look up to over everyone else, but im glad you did. I hope you kept feeding our house Cupcakes since i cant anymore. Stay Beautiful.
Cassia Somerlad: Im so glad that you've learned to control your level of voice and no longer scream and shout at me, though i expect nothing less when i come to visit during games. Im glad ive been able to get to know you over these past two years and im so excited to watch you keep growing into a flawless human being. Stay classy.
Anya Phillips: baby lion you have taught me so much about myself that would of taken me forever to learn about myself. i cant guarantee ill have go to your house again for a night, though if i do ill be sure to make sure you don't drink any water at all ever, unless i take it first. Stay strong, stay brave.
Ella Bishop: You're a strong wonderful lady and captain!leader. i hope by the time you read this you've had an amazing final year and i hope you've touched even more students at this school. remember to always be cautious about ice cream, and to always be strong like an elephant.
To the rest of my class: We did it. thanks for being awesome
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So, this was it. Her turn to write in the infamous book. To leave her words 'etched' in a piece of Hogwarts history for future generations to read. And Sky had no idea what to write. How do you sum up seven years (or, in her case, five) onto one little page? It was pretty much impossible. She did look through and read some of the previous entries first, just for some inspiration. Which became tears as she read through the entries of those she had met over the past several years. Bah. She hated crying in front of people, even in cases where she knew it was perfectly acceptable. But she couldn't help it. At least no one was around to see it, right?
Once she got her eyes clear enough, Sky began her entry:
Text Cut: Sky's Entry
"Like my fathers come to pass
Seven years has gone so fast
Wake me up when September ends"
-Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day
I didn't know coming into this place seven years ago how much it would become a part of who I am. Sure, both my father and my aunt had told me it would, but they were adults. What did they know? But you know what? They were right. I don't think I would be the young woman I am today if I hadn't have come to Hogwarts. Or come back for my fifth year (long story that I won't bore you with here). So thanks for that.
There are a few people that I'd like thank specially here:
To my dorm mates: Okay, I realize that you guys won't be reading this, since I already see your entries in here, but that's okay. You guys have been the most awesome roommates a girl could ask for. I'm going to miss all of our little traditions so much it may be hard for me to sleep for awhile. Lol. But seriously, thanks for the memories!
To the Slytherin Qudditch team of '80-'81: Words can't describe how much I missed being a part of the team. I wish I could've been a part of it this year too, but it just wasn't meant to be. Keep being awesome, though!
To West Odessa: If you don't get to keep the badge next year, it will be a dammed shame. You fill Dylan's shoes perfectly. Seriously, keep up the great work! And you can always owl me, for any reason.
To Alexa Cambridge: Keep on keeping on (just maybe don't get so close to dementors when you can't produce a patronus. But, hey, maybe by the time you read this, you can. Who knows?). And same goes for you. Owl me anytime.
To Slytherin House: I didn't get the chance to meet many of you, and for that, I'm truly sorry. Also, I know Professor Lafay is leaving, so you guys be nice to whoever takes her place. Not that anyone could fill her shoes. Anyway, keep being the amazing house I know you are, and kick some badger rear!
To my professors: Thanks for all the lessons you've taught me, and not just the ones about your various subjects. The ones about life in general. I'll miss you all very much.
Sky Kate Carter-Hope
Slytherin Wild Child 2075-2077
Slytherin Quidditch Team Reserve 2080-2081
A Pesky Carter Always
Class of 2082
Leaving it there, slightly tear-stained, Sky went back to join her former? housemates.
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Shoe!Girl │ Rebel Ravie │ Confundus Queen │ RP Addict
She hadn’t been avoiding this. It was tradition, and Kendall knew that. She’d still stalled, though, watching everyone else walk up to the book and spend time writing, probably crying, and any number of other things. She wasn’t a writer, so she needed time to figure out what she wanted to write. Honestly, she didn’t want to really bother writing anything, except there needed to be a memory of her at Hogwarts. She hadn’t gotten to do her other thing to leave her mark, so that meant that this was her last chance. This was how people would remember her, along with maybe remembering her for the quiz bowl and the runaway train. It was going to be odd riding on the real Hogwarts Express again, once they all got back on to head back to London to begin summer. For her, it would be starting what came next. Maybe she’d actually been stalling because a part of her was afraid of that. She was nervous about what came after Hogwarts, and that seemed ridiculous. She was the Ninja Butterfly, superhero, sidekick, zombie fighter, and awesome chocolate addict who still occasionally lost control over the color of her hair. Getting scared wasn’t something she liked doing, and therefore, after a few seconds more, she’d finally approached the book.
It was just a book, after all. It wasn’t filled with dementors, acromantulas, man-eating plants, giant snakes, or anything else. Maybe it should be though, if it was supposed to memorialize Hogwarts. Once she’d gotten up there, though, she’d merely flipped through all the pages, scanning the previous entries and grinning as she read Patrick’s. She hadn’t even seen him go up to write in it, yet there the words were. They made her feel better, too, and once she’d gotten to the next empty page, she’d picked up the quill and started to write.
SPOILER!!: final words of the rebel butterfly
I’m not sure how to summarize my time here at Hogwarts. When I first came, I knew what to expect, but it ended up being so much more. Nothing anyone can say can really prepare you for what seven years here are like, because I bet nobody really knows. If they did, they probably would tell you not to come. Either that, or they’d warn you that there could be acromantulas, dementors, evil ghosts, possessions, freezing, man-eating plants, giant snakes, pixies… if it exists, it’s probably been to or happened at Hogwarts. I’ve survived, though, along with the rest of the class of 2082, so that means nothing’s impossible. Of course, superheroes always manage to win in the end, even if it looks like they aren’t going to at some point on the way.
When I first came here, a little eleven-year-old with pink-streaked hair (I still have that and probably always will because I like it), I didn’t want to be a Ravenclaw. I didn’t think I was one, but I guess I was wrong. I still don’t think that’s all I am, but that’s really the point. Everyone could belong to all four houses, but the Sorting Hat puts us in the one that fits us best whether we agree or not. We learn that in the end, and I may not actually find out if there are really baby dementors, or talk to lake monsters to find out their stories, but my curiosity put me here. At least, that’s what I think. Anyway, I could be like everyone else and write lots of stuff to all my friends and everyone, but half of them have already read this and they should know that I love all of them anyway. I’m grateful to them and everything they’ve taught me. Everything they hopefully will still teach me, because I hope this isn’t going to be the last time I see them.
I know I’ll see one of them. Patrick, you know I’ll always be here for you; I’ll always be your sidekick and protector if I have to be. I still need to teach you more about zombie fighting anyway. You haven’t seen Zombieland anywhere near enough times to know all the rules, but we have lots of time. We have forever, like you said, and I’ll tell you all this later.
Anyway…there’s one last thing that I’m going to regret. I’m going to regret never managing to get around to leaving my mark on Hogwarts, painting my mural. It’s all the fault of all those things I mentioned earlier, but I don’t want it to be forgotten. It may not be a mural, but it can still be remembered for always.
Kendall Lily Quinn
(still sort of reluctant) Ravenclaw
Hogwarts quiz bowl champion
the Ninja Butterfly
class of 2082
Once she’d signed the page, she took a few minutes to sketch out something on the bottom of the page, using her wand to add a bit of color to it, then set the quill down and turned to walk back to her table. It might not have been how she’d wanted to finish, but it was good enough. She wasn’t going to stay here at Hogwarts just to get the chance to actually accomplish her idea. She had a future to get to.
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...It must be exhausting, always rooting for the anti-hero ♥♥♥
elephant-astic•wanderlust•stay in the ninedaaays the original Taco Belle•look at the flowers✿
This was hard.
Ella had done a pretty good job of holding herself together but once she left the comfort of her table and her friends to approach the book, she lost it a little. There was no need for forced smiles and lame attempts at jokes here. She didn't need to be strong for anyone right now, just honest about her feelings and her time here. That's what people wanted, right? To know how she truly felt right now? Could she just write down a big I DON'T KNOW? There was just a lot going on in her mind and putting it into words seemed near impossible. How could there be words nice enough to describe how lucky she felt to have gotten a chance to go to school here? Y'know, even despite all the dementors and tainted ice cream and old age stuff. This place was her home and she didn't want to leave, even if she knew she was ready to go. She was just going to...stall for a bit longer. Stall and read through other entries and try and get her own thoughts together. She needed more time.
...
Sir Treyen and Max and Kurumi and Violet and Oakey Worm and Wade and Minnie. People who she'd been lucky enough to know and who had gone on to do great things. People she looked up to. Her friends. They'd all done this and seeing their handwriting, their words, it meant a lot to Ella. The eighteen year old got quite teary whenever she came across her own name, especially in unexpected places. Particularly in Ari's entry, the older girl's words causing Ella's mouth to drop open in surprise. She hadn't expect to find that here. It made her realize that maybe she'd had more of an impact on people than she realized and it was heartwarming to know she'd been noticed. People cared. It made her smile sadly and there were tears now too. She wiped at them absently and then dried her hands clumsily on her robes, finally ready to take her turn now. And so she flipped to a blank page and picked up the quill. A deep breath was taken and then quill met paper and she began to write.
SPOILER!!: Ella's Entry
I’m not the best with words. I feel like I should tell you this right off the beater’s bat in case you’re hoping that you’ll read this and have some kind of life changing epiphany. No, sorry, this isn’t anything like that. I…well I’m much better at hugs, y’know? And for those of you who know me, you’ve probably gotten enough of those to last a lifetime. For those that haven’t, there’s still time! I’ll give this memory book thing a shot.
I’ve learned a lot since I started here. Lots about myself and what I value and what I think is important to take with me in the future. And I guess I’m sharing that with you in hopes you’ll take some of this and carry it with you too.
-Get to know people. Not just people from your house but everyone. There are so many brilliant, talented, fascinating people at this school and you don’t have to like everyone but you can learn things from them, even if what you learn is how not to act. - Don’t be a jerk. Seriously, just don’t. Try and make people’s days better and not worse, okay? Life is hard enough as it is without people bringing each other down. -Be honest. I know it’s hard and it can be scary but it’s worth it. People might not always like what you’ve got to say but they’ll probably respect you for telling the truth about it. -Don’t be afraid to fail. And no, I’m not saying purposely flunk a test because the ex-head girl said so in some memory book one time. I’m saying that failure isn’t the end all-be all of your life so if and when it happens, try and roll with it. One failure doesn’t define who you are and what you’re capable of. This is something I’m still wrapping my head around. -Get to know your professors outside of the classroom. Yes, even the ones who frighten you. They’re smart and helpful and they want to see you succeed. They’ll push you and drive you mad but that’s what drives you to be better, yeah? So don’t let the opportunity to talk to them pass you by. -Enjoy being a kid. Make blanket forts and have pillow fights and explore the grounds. Enjoy yourself and don’t be in a rush to grow up. It happens faster than you realize, trust me. -Never ever ever break a pinky promise. Ever. Just trust me on this one, okay? Ellaphant knows all maybe.
And I guess the biggest thing I’ve realized while I’ve been here is that I belong somewhere. Really, one hundred percent belong. Hogwarts isn’t a school, it’s home. It’s where I found my second family and went through some of the best and worst times of my life so far. And I know that my journey is only just starting and I’m so excited for adventures to come but that doesn’t mean I won’t miss my time here or that I’ll forget the people that have helped me believe in myself. Because I can honestly say that before I came here, I was convinced I was a problem. I was small and I was weak and I felt like I wasn’t capable of much. But you know what? I am. I’m strong and I’m smart and I’m not someone who should be underestimated. So thanks to those that helped me realize this. I owe you bazillions of gummy worms and more.
To my Hufflepuff family: I love you guys. You’re the kindest, most loyal, hardworking people I know. Keep kicking butt, okay? And don’t let anyone ever make you feel like being a badger is a bad thing. I think sometimes people underestimate us but let that be fuel to your fire. You guys are champions and rightly so. I’m so happy that I was able to be a part of your house and get to know you. It’s been the best and I’ll keep you close to my heart.
To the Hufflepuff Quidditch team: Thanks for teaching me about strength and commitment and hard work. Playing with you lot has been the best and having gotten the chance to Captain some of you, I want you to know I’m proud. Proud of how you play and how you win but more than that, how you lose with grace and genuinely care about everyone on the pitch, not just your teammates. You guys are the best.
To my Friends: You know who you are. Thanks for being there for me and for accepting me and my hugs and for being amazing people. I don’t plan on being a stranger so this isn’t goodbye, just see you soon. I love you guys.
To Sophie Campbell: You’re my person. You know me best and you have my back and you know I’d do anything for you. Thanks for sticking with me (I know I can be a bit crazy sometimes) and for being my best friend. I can’t imagine what I would do without you and I’m so excited that our adventures together are only just beginning. Love you, Soph.
To Tobias Tempus: Hey, little brother. You’re amazing, you know that? You’ve been that constant ray of sunshine for me and your positivity and kindness has meant everything. I believe in you so much, kiddo. You’re going to change the world some day and I’m going to be lucky enough to say that I knew you back when. I love you.
To Alec Summers: Thank you for picking me. I feel lucky every day that I get to be yours and my heart belongs to you, yeah? I’ll always be your number one fan. I love you, Summers. Lots and lots.
To the Professors and Staff: Thanks for being there. Thanks for showing up and for giving your best and for teaching us even when it wasn’t easy. I won’t forget you or the lessons you’ve taught me. I want you to know that you’re appreciated and that I couldn’t have gotten to where I am without you.
To the Class of 2083: We made it. Hogwarts can be a crazy, chaotic, sometimes dangerous place but we got through all of that and came out the other side maybe a bit more worn than we started but probably better for it. I couldn’t have picked a better group of people to go through it with. I’ll miss you guys but I’m sure I’ll see you around. I hope you go out into the world and make it better than you found it.
And I guess that’s it for me. I’m not really sure what kind of mark I’ve left on this place, assuming I’ve left one at all. But I hope that if you read this and see my name, you smile. That your memories of me are positive ones and that I was able to make you feel better in some way at some point in time. Because I’ve been told that I’m nice and that it’s something to be valued and if even one person took something away from my kindness, that’s enough for me.
Ella Bishop
Head Girl 2082-83
Student Yearbook Editor 2079-83
Hufflepuff Quidditch Captain 2080-82
Hufflepuff Quidditch 2077-83
Alec's girl
Appreciator of Hair
Elephant enthusiast Class of 2083
And that was it. Ella read over her entry and smiled sadly, satisfied with the words she'd left here for people to read. Then she placed the quill down and wiped absently at her eyes again with her sleeve, not wanting to go back to the Hufflepuff table until she'd composed herself. She could use a hug right about now. Food too. Growing up was hard.
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dream until your • dreams come true ~ Human pygmy puff
Alex had heard about the Seventh Year Memory Book. Now it was her turn to leave her pearls of wisdom for future generations to see. Unfortunately, she was not feeling especially profound at this moment. Actually, she was feeling incredibly emotional and hoped that she could complete the task without having a meltdown. Alex doubted that anyone would really care what she had to say. She approached this exercise as more of a therapeutic release than anything. Thinking it was better to get it over with before a crowd gathered, Alex approached the book. Taking a deep breath, she dipped the quill into ink and began to write.
SPOILER!!: Alex's Last Hurrah
I entered this school as a shy eleven year old girl. I leave Hogwarts as a confident woman who is a little older than I would have ever anticipated. The school, my Professors and my friends have given me so much and it will forever be appreciated.
I would like to share three very important things that I learned at Hogwarts:
1. Expect the unexpected. If you are old enough to read this book, you will
know what I mean. Enough said.
2. Always do your best. Your best is probably better than you ever imagined it
could be.
3. Friends are the most important assets you can have. They can make bad
times good, hard times easy and mundane times epic.
On that note, I want to thank my friends. Without them I would not be the person I am today.
To Lux Carrington: Your youthful enthusiasm is infectious and helped an "old lady" remember to have fun. I will always remember you and your cucumber sandwiches. I'm sure that you will be running the place in a few years.
To Tessa Hedge: You are the Mama Bear who takes care of everyone else and always keeps a level head. Your words of advice are legendary. Good luck to you. I know that you will be an international quidditch star one day.
To Victor Bay: You have been my knight in shining armor. Thanks for always coming to my rescue when I needed it the most. Stay just as you are, but do stay awake!
And last but not least......
To Sander Strand: How can I thank you for being the BEST best friend ever? You are truly one of a kind and I think I first knew that on the Hogwarts Express. Thank you for your help, your time, your patience and your encouragement. You made me a better person and I couldn't have done it without you. I hope you know how special you are. May all your dreams come true. You CAN have it all.
Thank you Hogwarts. I will love you always.
Alexandra Delaine
Ravenclaw forever
Class of 2083
Alex put the quill down and took a moment to compose herself. She wiped away a few stray tears and took another deep breath. Well that was it then. She had survived step one of the farewell tour. If she could make it through steps two and three, she'd be home free. With that, she headed back to rejoin her friends.
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This was it. The moment she'd been dreading. The goodbye.
Alice had always promised herself that when her graduation day came, she'd never write in the sap-filled Memory Book. Upon approaching it, however, she realized how different she felt today. Everything felt different today.
As she stepped up to the pedestal and began flipping through the pages, she allowed herself to drop the uncaring facade. She didn't feel strong or confident or brave in the slightest. There weren't words to describe how terrified she was of the future that awaited her, or how grateful she felt for the people who had touched her life in inexplicable ways, or how much she didn't want to leave. How much she wasn't ready for it.
But the parting words of people she knew and looked up to, the rare mentions of her name, they were somewhat encouraging to Alice. This book, reserved for the writings of only those whose time at Hogwarts was coming to an end, forced her to face the reality. This was it. This was it.
Hesitantly, she took up the quill.
Quote:
I could fill up the rest of this book with the things I've learned during my seven years here. I could express my gratitude to the Ravenclaws who proved to me that real smarts don't come from a scroll; the Slytherins who pushed me more than I could ever push myself; the Hufflepuffs who showed me how to put the needs of others before my own; my family of lions who made me realize that you only fail when you don't try.
I could rattle off the names of my closest friends who make me a better person everyday, or the professors who morphed my hatred for classes into a passion for their subjects. I could speak of my Quidditch team who forced me to trust others to do things I can't, or my fellow Yearbook Scribes who exposed me to a whole new world I could reach with just a quill. I could talk about the places in this school that were and always will be my home, or the people who really made it feel that way.
I could offer my own words of wisdom to future students. I could tell you to try anything and everything, to not be afraid of messing up or being wrong once in a while, to strive for better than what you think you deserve, to be kind to people because you never know when someone needs it. I could give you advice I don't even follow. I could list all the bad things that made the good things seem as wonderful as they do, or say that everything turns out okay, even though I don't know for a fact that it does.
I could do a lot of things. But I guess what I want to do in the end is say thank you to Hogwarts. Thank you for keeping me from compromising who I am. Thank you for never letting me conform to an expectation. Thank you for teaching me that I can only be brave when I'm afraid.
Alice Nicolette Fischer Gryffindor's Resident Biter
Quidditch Captain 2079-83
Yearbook Scribe 2079-83
Gobstones Club Member 2079-83
Top School-Wide Chaser 2082-83
Airey Flamsteed's Favorite
Class of 2083 The love of West Odessa's life Not even
And maybe it was time for her to be brave in the face of fear right now. Taking a shaky breath, Alice set down the quill and scrubbed furiously at her eyes with a sleeve. There was still a feast to sit through, and Merlin knew not a single person would see a tear fall from her eyes. Not one.
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Reason: Alexa Cambridge happened.
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How the heck had it already gotten to be this time. Her last feast at the school... Lily waited her turn before coming up to the memory book, letting her fellow seventh years have their turn writing in the great book of memories. When it finally was her turn, the redhead flipped through a couple of the previous pages, noting names of people who had impacted her years at the school. Taylor and Louisa and Max and Vickers, her captains, prefects, people she didn't even really know but were well known around school. All of them had written in the book and had moved on, and now it was Lily's turn.
She stood, quill in hand, making final decisions on what to write. No, she wasn't really into writing words of advice. She more wanted to document and thank the people who had the biggest impact on her and tell a simple message to those who would come after. Slowly, the seventh year touched the quill to the parchment and wrote.
Text Cut: Lily's entry
Dear hogwartians,
I'm not really one to give advice on how to live, so instead I will just say a few words about my time at this great school.
My first time ever coming here was the first time I had ever heard about magic. I came as a shy, quiet kid who had no idea what to expect. There are a couple of you who made this time a memorable and life changing one.
To Louisa Carter:Wow... do you remember saying hi to shy little me? Introducing yourself after you practically scolded me for not letting a kid sit with me? Well, I don't really remember much of the first encounter except that you became like my big sister. You gave me guidance and gave me someone to look up to, even if you did get in trouble a bit. No matter! You still became the biggest reason why I stayed at the school my first few years. You even became a prefect! As of recent, I know we don't get to talk much, but I do still see you as my first real friend from Hogwarts! Thanks for all you did for me!
To Taylor, my bff: I did it! You're about to get married but thank goodness you waited until I graduated from Hogwarts to do so in order to ensure that I could be there at your wedding! We had 6 awesome terms together! This last term has been tough not having you at the school, though I'm glad you came to my quidditch matches. We have got to hang out this summer and definitely stay close just like we did as Ravenclaws! BFFLs! Ravenclaw all the way!!
To my Ravenclaw captains and teammates: You guys rock! From winning the cup my very first term on the team to coming in a close second place in my last term here at hogwarts, I have had an awesome time playing for you guys! Keep up the good work and bring the cup home again! Also, Captain Mo, have an awesome last term next year and thanks for pushing me these past couple terms!
To my professors and all influential leaders:Thank you so much for an amazing 7 terms at Hogwarts! While I didn't necessarily like changeor your class I enjoyed being at this school through all the ups and downs. Thank you for your sharing of knowledge and for your guidance. Now it's time for me to go foster this even more on my own.
To my HoH, Prof. Elwood(and all the previous Ravenclaw HoHs): Thank you for your support and guidance over the years! Now help the younger claws take back the house cup!
To all hogwartians, but especially the claws!: Well done this term and good luck getting younger again! To the claws, you can do this and take back the cup again! Even better, get the whole trio! For now, sit with these words of wisdom.
Without knowledge action is useless,and knowledge without action is futile.
For now, I bid you all farewell! Thank you Hogwarts for these past 7 terms!
Lily Violet Potter
Proud Ravenclaw 2077-2083
Ravenclaw Quidditch 2078-2083
Book lover & knowledge seeker
Class of 2083
Then silently, Lily placed the quill down and walked back to her seat in silence, tears running down her cheeks. She was really going to miss this place!
When had he gotten this old? Why was he standing up here right now? And how was he going to do this? There was something so strange about being up here alone, after fellow seventh years had already come and gone, and looking through the book. He peeked at what they'd already written, feeling like what he'd already written, on the crumpled paper in his pocket, was mediocre in comparison. Not that he really cared what people thought. When had he ever?
Coul's hand went into his pocket, pulling out the crumpled ball of scribbled paper, only now just realized he'd crumpled it and shoved it into his pocket before the ink had dried. He tried smoothing out the paper, getting a little ink on the side of his hand as he went and frowned. Well.... looked like he was on his own..
He picked up the quill with a shaky hand and pressed it against the paper...
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So I had this all planned out from the beginning. I had a whole big thing written, as words aren't my thing- and I didn't want to make a bunch of mistakes, and have scribbles and crossed out words everywhere, but now it looks like you're going to have to deal with that. Whatever.
For someone who secretly liked to have things all planned out ahead of time, Hogwarts wasn't easy. With new strange things happening everyday, there's no way to really prepare for how to go about doing things or keeping a schedule. Thats an important life lesson. Not everything goes to plan. Things change and twist, and may not be perfect and you can't expect everything to be that way. You can't plan for everything. That's important to know.
You can't expect people to be who you want them to be either. That's how you lose friends. You can't change them. Not even the smallest of things. They're going to be who they are and you can't expect anything else. I've lost friends that way. I expected too much and.. Well, I stopped talking to most of them. But one stuck around. My best friend. She stuck through it all with me. She made me a better person. Made me see that these ideas I had about people weren't really true.
Don't ever, ever, take any friends for granted. That's the most important thing I have for you. You need friends in this school, in this world. Thats how you get through life. But maybe you already know that.
And if you make a mistake? Fix it and get over it. It's not the end of the world. It could be, if you don't do anything about it, so do something.
So hey, take my advice, or don't. I don't really care either way. It's not like I'll know. Good luck and the likes, and uh, see ya around.
Coulson Bradshaw
Barabbas. Bibbles Boyf.
Chicken Liver. Goof.
Class of 2083
After a lot of scribbles and long pauses, Coul put down the quill, not daring to look over what he'd written as a) it wasn't good at all and b) he was feeling kinda shaky all over and no- wasn't about to cry. Coulson didn't cry. He picked up the paper he'd been trying to smooth out the entire time he'd been writing and crumpled it back up and shoved it in his pocket once more.
He then reached into the other pocket and pulled out a folded coloring book page that he'd previously torn out of one of Elodie's coloring books. It was all colored in, two dogs that looked vaguely like Muck and Scout, cuddling and smiling. He shoved the folded piece in the crease of the book and turned the page so that it would be undisturbed until the next person came along and looked back.
And then, he silently slumped back to his seat, where he'd hoped Schuyler would comfort him until Elodie came round.
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back on your feet again, lift your head, hold it_h i g h______________________________________________ _____________you wanna run it back but you can't turn the time, you start to feel like you're losing your shine __________________________________but the grass ain't always greener on the_o t h e r_ s i d e
Laura didn’t want to believe it but she knew it was time to go and write in the Memory book. She had done her full seven years at Hogwarts even if it just felt like she had only just started to explore the castle. She wondered what it was like being a Professor and watching student after student passing through the school gates. She was sure it would drive her nuts but anyway she knew that Hogwarts would always be a home away from home even if she wasn’t a student anymore.
Laura looked through a few entrances in the memory book and was shocked to see that Ed had spoken about her and then there was Minnie’s entrance that almost had her in tears again but she wasn’t going to let herself down and start crying now. She was going to be brave and cry when she got away from everyone else.
Laura was going to owl Minnie though when she got the chance because she couldn’t believe all the nice things that her friend had said about her, after reading it she realised that she missed Minnie more and more, she hoped she’d be able to see her friend soon but she didn’t know as soon as term was over she was on the road for a few months.
Laura then looked at the last few entrances Ella’s was there and Laura read through that and thought it was amazing. Laura decided that it was time for her to write down her entry into the book, there was no use putting it off anymore.
SPOILER!!: Laura’s entry
fellow Hufflepuff Students: I just want to say that it has been amazing getting to know you all and I’m just sorry in my last year I didn’t get to know many of the first years because I was busy studying for the exams. I hope that you all listen to Professor Hadley because she is an amazing head of house and will always look after you when you need looking after. I will miss being a part of this amazing house and I hope that you all continue to work hard.
Ella and Sophie: You two have always been there for me when I felt down and I will never forget the times we have had together. I wish you both well for the future. Sophie I am sure you will be amazing as a charms Professor so maybe you should try and be one. Ella I am sure you will be amazing at everything you put your mind too.
The Librarian: If I had known how amazing you were from the beginning I think I would have come to you more offence. When I won that day with you I was just messing about bidding on you but in the end that was the turning point in my life because you always believed in me even when others were losing faith and I am glad that I got to know you and I hope that I will see you again. I am going to do my best to improve myself and to follow your fine example.
The Head Teacher: I don’t know where to begin, most people would have given up on me after my Third Year but you didn’t and I am totally grateful for that. I hope that you have a great summer and I know that Hogwarts is in a safe pair of hands whilst you are the head.
Lux: I want to thank you for being there for me in the last few weeks, that hug you gave me totally helped me out and I hope that you remember that you are an amazing person who will do wonderful things in life. I just wish I could have got to know you more but once again I let everyone down by concentration on my Newt exams instead of making friends.
Professor Ramos: I want to thank you for always being there for me and for helping me out when I needed it. All I had to do was come to you and you would try and help me either after I accidently blew of your door in my second year you didn’t shout or hex me into next week you just stayed calm and relaxed and for that I thank you.
Current and Future Hogwarts Students: I just want to tell you all that it is vital that you make friends. I have had a wonderful time at this school and that is because I’ve had great friends that have helped me out when I felt sad, they were always there when I needed them and without them I doubt I would have made it through the seven years. I also want to say that you should always listen to the Professors they might seem strict but if you get to know them you will realise they have your best interest at heart.
Fellow leavers: We have made it. I don’t know how I made it after my first four years at the school but I have and I am going to miss you all. We have been through a lot together, if I wrote everything we have been through down I would be here until graduation next year, but no matter what Hogwarts has thrown at us we have manage to come out on top.
I want to end this by saying that I will miss this school and I will miss exploring the castle.
Laura Hope Hyde
Class of 2083
Laura sighed when she was done and could feel the tears starting to form in her eyes but she wasn’t going to cry no sir not today of all day. She wanted to enjoy her last day as a Hogwarts Student. She decided that she wasn’t going to re-read it because that would make her cry instead she looked at the book one last time and then went back to her seat.
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Christmas made her way up to the memory book this was time to put her memories down and she knew that she had to make it good
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To everyone that has gotten to know me since i came to Hogwarts from Beauxbatons thanks for making this place special for me
To Bay- I am going to miss you a lot stay strong i will come and visit on those weekends where you can visit Hogsmeade, i will be thinking about you always
To Lux- My special little Hufflepuff friend you have been so sweet since that day i met you at Kings Cross i hope that the future at Hogwarts stays strong and i will keep in touch with you
Fellow Lions- Keep going to try to win the house cup and may things always stay strong for you all
Qudditch players- Keep striving to achieve your goals as you never know what could happen, you can always strive to get a place on a professonal teams reserves
To anyone i forgot- I am sorry but stay strong and keep going to achieve your personal goals
Future students- Always try to attend classes and stay out of trouble cause you don't want to anger the professors
Professors- Thank you for the memories i am going to take from some of the memorable lessons over my time
Always stay strong in the future
Christmas Anastasia Goldman
Class of 2083
Christmas gave what she wrote a scan over and turned back to the Gryffindor table with a few tears in her eyes that was so difficult to write
Asher had been a bit of a mess tonight saying his goodbyes, and giving out hugs to everyone who he thought would need a hug from he or he needed a hug from. It was sitting in that it was his last night at Hogwarts, but it really wasn't the ending it was the begining of the rest of his life.
The friends that he made here, those friendships wouldn't go away. There would be ones who would always be there and he could count on. He wasn't the best with these things, or goodbyes. He took a quill and dripped it down into the ink and started writing:
SPOILER!!: Asher's entry
I can't express how much this place and the people I've met here, I can't express how much they mean to me. But this is my effort to do so. The Professors, the ones who gave me the tools of education; Each of them are amazing and I could've asked for better teachers. Thank you to all of you.
These walls and halls have been my home for the past seven years. I can honestly say that I love this place. I will miss it but I know that even after I leave it will always be with me. Hogwarts are always have a very speical place in my heart. Just as the ones I've met during my time here. I have some words of advise:
- Take responsibility for your actions. Don’t blame others for something that is your fault.
- If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.
- Live with no regrets, things happen. You are the only one who can change an outcome.
To the Slytherin quidditch team - We are more like a family then a team. I've had the honor of playing quidditch every year I've been here. It's been one of the wildest toughest rides ever. We've had our highs and lows. I've had two of the best captain any player could ever ask for both gave me a chance to prove that I could do it. The same for all of you, were great teammates. I love you all. Captain West: Thanks for giving me a chance to be on the team one last time. It meant so much to me. I love you man!
To the noble house of Slytherin residents - Without you guys Slytherin house wouldn't be the great house it is today. No amount of points could ever add to how truly amazing you all are. Remember to always stay on Tiltstorms good side. Always do your homework. Next term win the house cup, got it? You guys are the best. I love you all.
To my fellow Class of 2083 - First off, We made it! We've all kind of grown up together. Made mistakes, learned from them and moved on. We've been successful in somethings already. Well the rides only just started. I wish nothing but the best for all of you. In closing I want each of you to know that's been great being able to call you all classmates. Good Luck to all of you!
To my love, Adeline: Thank you for putting up with me. I love you. I can't believe that these seven years are gone. It's been great. I hope we spend the next seventy years together. You have always been there for me. Always. I couldn't ask for someone better than you to love. I could write so much more about you, how great you, and how much I love you but I have the rest of my life to show you just how I feel.
To my Bro, Alec Blake Summers: I always wanted a brother. Seven years ago I finally got one you! I couldn't ask for a better bro, friend, mate and now teammate! I can't wait to start the next chapter of our quidditch careers together. We're going to knock them dead and tear things up in Tutshill. Bros for life, Summers!
Asher Vincenzo Romalotti
Class of 2083
Proud Slytherin
Slytherin chaser/beater
Hufflepuff lover
Top five student for a month
Future Tutshill Tornadoes beater
SlytherBro
He put down the quill and wiped his eyes. No one would see right? That he kind of started to tear up a bit. Now it was time to go back and visit with his friends. And prepare for what would seem like the longest train ride back to London.
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Sander walked cautiously up to the year book. He had heard about its existence from some of the other seventh year students and had come up here to share his thoughts as well.
He waited patiently as others before him, stepped up and wrote their thoughts in it. Some left with tears in their eyes and Sander began to feel those feelings again, a deep sense of sadness, an empty pit in his tummy, and an ache in his heart.
As he turned to an empty page and picked up the quill, he felt a lump forming in his throat. His hand quivered as he dipped the quill into the inkwell before moving over to the page. The pages before him began to blur as tears began to fill his eyes.
Sander blinked and closed his eyes, taking a deep breath to temporarily quell his emotions. When he felt he was ready, he opened his eyes and began to write.
SPOILER!!: Sander's Entry
As I flip through the pages of this year book, I am reminded that I was not lucky enough to have spent all my seven years here in Hogwarts. I am also reminded that I do not have seven years of fond memories. However, I do know that whatever memories I take away with me, I will always remember them for as long as I live.
Who would have known that almost a year ago, I fought tooth and nail against coming to Hogwarts. Who would have known, that I would now stand here wishing I could stay here for another seven more. The things I have learned, the friendships I have made, I would not give up for anything.
To those who are reading this, whether you have been at Hogwarts from the beginning, or a transfer, I want to share a couple of things with you.
Do not immediately write off the house you have been sorted into. Not everyone can be a Gryffindor or a Slytherin. From experience, each house is equally the same. Every student is hardworking and dedicated. Just give your house a chance and believe me, you will find that you were meant to be there all along. Just trust this Hufflepuff. Believe me, I know.
Always trust and respect the staff here in Hogwarts. They really do know what they are doing. Even though you think you may know everything, be open to learning more. If given a chance, the professors will help guide you to become the best person you can ever possibly be. Get to know them outside of class. You might actually find they have the same interests as you.
Never let the opportunity go by to make new friends and remember do not judge a book by its cover. That grungy, untidy person could end up being your best friend! It really is okay to have friends who belong in other houses. In fact, I suggest you do. That way you will know almost everything that is happening in school. Yes, the grapevine works really well here.
Now here, is a special thanks to those of you who have helped make my life here in Hogwarts, truly one I will never forget.
To the Professors:
To Professor Thompson, I want to thank you for your valuable words of advice. Through your classes, you have helped remind me how much I love working with the magical creatures.
To Professor Bentley, I want to thank you for selecting me as one of your Star Flowers. My brother, Cris is still laughing about that, but I want to say that I am truly honored. You have taught me that you do not have to be green, a bug or a frog, to appreciate the flora and fauna that makes this world a beautiful place.
To Professor Romanos, I want to thank you for allowing us access to the dueling arena and for the lessons you have taught me. I can confidently say that I feel more defensively prepared to face the scary world out there.
To Professor Culloden, your last lesson reminded me that mistakes will be made, but they can also be corrected. We just have to first admit that we did them.
To Professor Fuller, you have taught me that not everything is what it seems and that we always need to be vigilant.
To Professors Bellaire, Flamsteed, Elwood, Botros and McCormack, I will always remember your lessons. They were truly interesting, mind blowing and memorable.
To Professor Hadley, may the newest addition to your family, bring you lots of joy and happiness. It is really good to know that our Mama Badger is now having one of her own badgerinos.
To Lux Carrington:
Lux, please always remain the delightful, optimistic and exuberant young lady I have grown to love like my sister. With your determination, I have no doubt you will one day overcome your fear of heights. Once you do, you will discover that there really is indeed a whole new world up there.
To Victor Bay:
Bay, you are strong, brave, caring and loyal. These qualities have made you what you are today and I know, one day, I will see you sitting in the Big Kahuna’s chair in some big organization, or even the Ministry of Magic. You are like a brother to me and I will always love you.
To Louis Bolton: Louis, I regret not knowing you as well as I should have. However, I want to say that whatever memories I have of you are good ones. Not only are you a great organizer, but you are also a true, caring and loyal friend. May you always be successful in all that you do.
To Alex Delaine:
Alex, you are my best friend and name twin. I will always remember the first time we met on the Hogwarts Express. Never did I imagine that, somehow through that chaotic pygmy puff/cat train ride, I would find one of my best friends. I will always treasure our time together. The days we spent in the dueling arena, at the stables and the playpens.
I am glad to see that you are slowly overcoming your fear of bugs and the creepy crawlies. Maybe one day, we will work side by side again, as fellow magizoologists.
Alex, I also want to thank you for having so much confidence in me. For believing in my abilities especially when I started beginning to doubt myself. Keep on skating my friend. I know one day soon, I will be sitting in the spectators stands, cheering on the next Queen of Ice.
And last but not least,
To my love, Tessa Hedge:
Tessa, there are so many things I want to say to you, but if I did I would fill up pages and pages of this yearbook. Therefore, I will just say this.
I love you very much. You are my best friend, my confidant, my pillar of strength, my soul mate. Your patience and wisdom shine through in everything you do. You have made me laugh during times when I thought I could not. You have made me a better person than I thought I could ever be.
I am Peter Pan to your Tinker Bell. You have made me believe. I may have only known you for barely a year, but I already know that I want you in my life for always.
Grow old with me, Tessa. The Best is Yet to Be.
To everyone in Hogwarts, I leave you this...
Dare To Be Brave, Dare To Be Strong
Dare To Believe, Dare To Admit You Are Wrong,
Where There Is A Will, There Is Always A Way,
Do All These Things, And You Will Be Great Some Day
~ written by Aleksander Strand
Aleksander Edvard Strand
Class of 2083
Proud Hufflepuff
Top Student in Hogwarts
2-times Gobstones Player of the Match
SNAC Club Member
Herbology Star Flower
Muggle Superheroes Honorable Mention
Magical creatures lover
Future professional Ice Hockey Player with Dynamo Msk
Future alumni of the Wizarding University in St. Petersburg, Russia
Peter Pan
With hands visibly trembling, Sander leaned back and stopped writing. He took a couple of deep calming breaths, while wiping the tears that were now freely flowing down his cheeks. He then reviewed what he had written, before replacing the quill back into the inkwell.
Then with one last look at the page he had just shared his thoughts and feelings in, Sander turned around and made his way back down to Tessa, to his friends and to the End of Term Feast.
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Graduating... already? It seemed like just yesterday she was here for the first time as a first year. Her seventh year went by so quickly and she was usually not the sentimental type, but there was just something about never coming back to this place again that triggered something inside of her. She had no intention of signing the book, but she didn't want to miss out on an opportunity to let future students know how awesome she was. Hannah walked up to the book and waited until she was by herself.
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For everybody that had the pleasure of knowing me throughout the years... you're welcome!
For the few that actually got to call me a friend... you are very lucky people and I will always hex somebody for you.
For all future students... never lower your expectations and stay true to you.
To the professors... thanks for teaching me things that I already knew. I am even more awesome than before.
To the snakes... be proud of your house and always show up the others, especially those puffers.
Other houses... sorry you're not Slytherin. We can't all be perfect.
It's been real Hogwarts.
Hannah Marie Lockwood
Slytherin Royalty
Class of 2083
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It was time.
He knew he had to do this. For himself and for... closure. To let out all the feelings he had been bottling up for, pretty much, the whole year. But as he stared down at the book, as much as he reminded himself that he had known this was coming and that he needed to do this, Alec found that this... wasn't easy. Everything seemed to have worsened tenfold now that he was actually here; the lump in his throat was bigger than ever, it was getting difficult to breathe and something was prickling at the back of his eyes.
Reaching out a hand, Alec finally ran a hand over the leather-bound book before flipping it open. There were some really wise words in here. Really. And reading through people's entries, especially people he had known and been close to at some point during his time at Hogwarts, made something tug on his heart. Treyen's was short and straight to the point and Ellie's carried a similar message, with the added bonus of the words that were big, bold and clearly showed how much the girl liked winning the Quidditch Cup.
Quidditch made him move on to Keefer's, an entry that made him smile sadly. Hair ruffles, you know. He was glad that the boy had liked them. Smiles were also given to Louisa's entry -- wasn't he meant to look after her cat? -- and Emmaleigh's, which, unless he was mistaken, gave him the impression that he had made her proud. He liked that. Really. Just like he liked the mention of being a little brother to Belle and Violet and the way Nessie had liked giving cheek pinches. He liked receiving them too but... something told him that he was too old for them. Sad.
Minnie's entry received a chin!wobble from the eighteen year old. She was going to be in his supportive corner, cheering him on. He wished he could reach through the book and give her a hug but he couldn't. No. He also wished he had gotten the chance to open up that shop with Nash. All these wishes and... Sigh. Then there was Jake's entry, which took him right back to the days when he first heard of the boy. Jealous, he was. And he didn't think they'd be friends right now. But he was glad. It was nice that things had turned around.
It was also nice that Elise had remembered the ice cream thing. He was still pretty much terrified of the girl, especially when she had a bat, but there was no denying that she had been a great Captain to him once. And... look, his Tag Team Hair Ruffler had called him a puppy! He was going to adopt that. He was also going to make sure to hug the guy and give him a hair ruffle the next time they met.
The entries from this year came, with Ella's being the first one up there. She had to know that he was the luckier one, really. Hulk had kept hers simple as well, something else he made a note of. Coulson kept his simple too, even with a coloured in picture of two dogs -- which Alec had smiled at before folding it back up again and placing it where he had found it. It made him wish he had gotten to know the classmate a bit better. He did know Elodie from name and face, though, so...
It was his time. He had paid a lot of attention to the kind of messages the previous Head Boys had written because... he was going to be one of them now. A former Head Boy. And while theirs, like the other entries he had read, contained words of wisdom and inspiration, he... didn't think he could do that. Hoping he wouldn't let anyone down, Alec turned towards the next blank page, picked up the quill and...
... scribble... scribble... scribble...
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I came to Hogwarts as an eleven year old with the personality of an over excited puppy. I guess I'm still like that now but the point is: I've learnt a lot over that time. Things have changed. I've been scared, jealous, felt like I wasn't good enough but mostly, I've been happy. It's taken me a very long time to accept this but I'm proud of who I am. I'm proud of my flaws and my great bits and I'm proud to say that I've reached this far.
Anyone who's talked to me before, maybe once or more, will know that I'm not good at talking. I pause and stumble and sometimes even stutter and I've always found that writing things down is better for me but... you know what? This is hard. No one ever tells you these things so I’m telling you this. This really is hard. Growing up is hard. Looking back and realising how much has changed is hard to take in. But you know what the great thing is? You can say that you've made it. At any point in your life, you can tell yourself that you’re capable of much more because you’ve made it through these hard times.
Another thing I’m not good at is goodbyes. I hate them. I hate the idea of leaving so I’m trying not to think of this like that and I don’t think you should either. Think of it like the start of a new chapter in your life. I’m sure your life doesn’t end at Hogwarts; there are other things to come and that should be something to look forward to, right? It’s scary, yeah, but it can be great too. I’m hoping for something like that.
I guess it's hard to express your feelings, especially if you're like me and don't like talking about your feelings. So, I’m going to give this my best shot. There are some people I’d like to mention for helping me and being there for me when I needed it the most but if I don’t mention you, that doesn’t make you any less awesome.
Hufflepuff Quidditch Team: I've been part of seven different teams and I've always enjoyed playing with all of you so thank you. Thanks for the memories and thank you for believing in me, especially during the times when I didn't even believe in myself. We've worked so hard and haven't given up, even when things looked grim. And look! We made it! I hope I've made you lot as proud as you guys have made me. Keep up the great work, okay?
Staff: It must be hard to be a member of staff. Really. I don't know how you all manage to do such a great job but keep it up. Thank you for everything. Thank you for putting up with my countless questions -- I know they must get annoying sometimes. Thank you for believing in me too. Thank you for teaching me so much about your respective subjects and about other things too. And I'm sorry, Headmistress, for snatching up your pink bow during a Quidditch game while on the hunt for the Snitch.
Hufflepuffs + Lottie: It's true: your house is like your family and I really like this family I've been a part of for the past seven years. I've always thought that being a Hufflepuff is great. I mean, we have these really great traits that have helped us achieve a lot over the years. With that being said, not everyone will think we're that great and you know what? That's fine. It doesn't matter. What matters is how you perceive being in the house of the badger and I hope, when you have to leave Hogwarts as well, you end up being as proud of this house as I am. Thank you for always being so nice and welcoming. I really appreciate that. I really hope I've made you all proud of having another Hufflepuff Head Boy.
Asher: You were my first guy friend at Hogwarts, my first Slytherin friend and the first guy that I've called my brother. Seven years is a long time and I want to thank you for sticking by me through all of that. I know we'll have more laughs and crazy, early morning jogs for many years to come. I'm glad we're about to go and play for the same team, I just hope they're ready for us. Thanks for being the best bro a dude can ask for.
Adeline: Just like Asher was my first guy friend at Hogwarts, you were my first magical friend. Funny how that worked out, yeah? I still remember buying you ice cream for your birthday all those years ago and I think we've been through a lot since then. I'm really glad we decided to stay as friends and didn't let things get between us. I'm sorry for breaking your heart all those years ago, too. I'll still buy you ice cream when we meet, even if it's when we're both old. Properly old.
And Terence Radley: I expect hugs and more crazy air guitar rock concerts. Just saying.
Lottie: I've already said my goodbye to you but I'm going to say it again here anyways: I'm glad things got better for you at Hogwarts and I'm glad I helped in some way. Thank you for the smirks and for caring so much and, most importantly, for making my best mate happier than I've seen him. You're brilliant and I really admire how strong you are. It's going to be tough but you can get through it.
Lex + Awar + Astrid: I want to thank you three for being the best pseudo sisters a guy could ask for. I know that I might get a bit too protective over you guys but it's only because I care. I can't protect you from all the bad things in this world but man, would I love to. But you're all very strong -- stronger than me, in fact -- and I'm proud to say that I know you guys. And thanks. I'm going to miss you three. Take care of yourselves and remember: stay away from mean boys and bullies.
Wade has left and I'm leaving too so it's up to you, Nigel, to carry on the Hair Legacy. I'm sure you and Mo will do a brilliant job. Make me proud, Ravenbros!
Sweetcheeks Tag: I really can't thank you enough, mate. There have been a lot of times when I've been upset about one thing or another and you've always been there to help me. You've given me great advice, even if it's not something I want to hear. Thank you for understanding me better than I understand myself. And thank you for picking me up whenever I've been down. I really couldn't have asked for a better best friend. You're going to go far and I'm going to be right there, cheering you on. I'm so proud of you and I'm proud of how much you've grown (both on the inside and the outside).
Thank you, Ells, for making me feel like the luckiest guy alive. I'm glad that I can call you mine. I love you, lots and lots.
Class of 2083: We did make it! We've gotten past the final hurdle and now we're off into the adult world. Whether you've been here for seven years or one, it's been a pleasure calling you guys my classmates. I'm sure you're all going to go off to do better things and be the awesome people you are. Good luck!
Hogwarts: I've been one of you for the past seven years. There have been times when I've represented the student body and I hope I've made you proud during those times. Thank you for accepting me as your Head Boy for this past year -- if you didn't, I don't need to know. Thank you for the memories, too. And lastly, thank you for making me feel like I belong somewhere. That I'm not someone who's just another face in the crowd. Thank you.
This is the part of my entry where I'm meant to write down the things I've learnt but I'm a little bit at a loss for what to say. I don't really have any words of wisdom but if some of my words mean anything to you and you take it away with you, I will be very happy.
- Kindness is NOT a sign of weakness. Really, it isn't. Don't let anyone ever tell you that, especially if you're being kind during a difficult time.
- Bottling up your feelings isn't great. This is a little hypocritical of me but I mean it. It's not healthy for you. Whatever method you have of letting out your emotions, do it. Make sure nobody gets hurt, yeah?
- Sometimes people need to let go and be their own person and sometimes, that includes not being around you. Don't take it personally, just try and respect their decision.
- Try and be the best person you can be. Not for Hogwarts or your friends or that favourite Professor of yours; do this for yourself. Learn to put yourself first sometimes as well. I'm still trying to do that.
- Hard work gets you far. Seriously. But try not to work so much that you forget about some of the nicer things. You're always going to have to work, I guess, but make sure to have fun while doing it too.
- Hugs are good and friends are even better. Keep them close to you.
- Hair IS important. Don't use more conditioner than shampoo. Try and find a balance between the two. I mean it.
There could be more but I guess that's it for now. If you found these words useful, great! If not, I'm sorry. Good luck, everyone!
Alec Blake Summers
Head Boy 2082-83
Hufflepuff Seeker (and Keeper) 2076-83
Top Seeker 2076-77, 2078-79, 2079-80, 2081-82
Student Seeker for the Student vs. Staff match (second half) late 2080
Gobstones Player
Hogwarts Quiz Bowl Champion 2081-82
SNAC Club Member
Ella's Superman
Tag Team Hair Ruffler
Got bitten on the arm by Alice Fischer late 2080
SuperpinkyHulkasaurus
Future Tornados star
Hufflepuff Class of 2083
Bottling up your feelings would just make things worse for when things got too much and your feelings needed a way to be released. That's... what was happening now. Taking a deep, laboured breath, the Head Boy pulled his sleeves down and rubbed at his eyes as quickly as he could. He was fine. Really. Nobody needed to see this or to see him like this. Strong, remember? He was meant to be strong.
Once he was done and had blinked a couple of times, he stared down at the entry. His grey eyes moved over the entry again, scanning it very carefully. It wasn't... meant to be this long. Not really. When he had first made his way over here, he had every intention of writing something small; small mentions to some people and small pieces of advice from the lessons he had learnt. But... yeah. This was long.
Nobody said it was easy, no-one ever said it would be so hard
That line in particular floated into his brain as he continued to stare at the entry. It was... perfect and he wished he could include it into the entry but... he couldn't. No. The entry was done and finished and if he started editing things in, there would be scribbles everywhere and small, cramped writing. So no. And just to make that decision final, he reached over and placed the quill down again.
Derry figured she should probably get this over with. After all, it was going to take her forever... So she went straight towards the memory book when she entered the hall and took out her self inking quill. Right. Where to start..?
SPOILER!!: entry
So... Class of ’84.
...I don’t know how to thank you for the things you’ve done for me since I came here. I don’t know how to correctly put into words the blame that lies on you either, on me too of course... After all, life is full of all kinds of stuff, right? So... I’m going to mention a few specifics first.
Ascanius... Honestly? I don’t really see the point in writing all this down, since you’re gonna be seriously hard pressed to get rid of me at any point in the near (or distant for that matter) future. But I’m going to anyway, cause that’s what you do, yeah? Sentimentality or something. So I just want to say, that without you there is no way I would be the person I am today. You’ve helped me overcome so many things, you helped me deal with stuff in better ways, taught me to look after myself better, and been there for me whenever I needed you. Whether you know it or not (and I’m pretty sure you do), Ascanius Stark, you are one of the best and coolest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. You’re never getting rid of me, and I’m never going to stop being there for you, either. So carry on being awesome and improving stuff around you, Prince Charming, cause your happy ending is in sight, believe me, I know... (Just pretend I’m not being vague, okay? All will become very clear very soon.) Also, we’re gonna have to find ourselves a new tree.
Addi! Ginger twin! Whether it’s boy troubles, hair troubles or just plain annoyance at everyone else around us, we’re always going to have the unstoppable ginger connection that helps us fight everything. You’re such a fantastic friend, Addi, and I wouldn’t trade you for the world. So when we’re older and we have a combined army of cats, remember where it all started. With Lando, Oreo and Sharky. The Girls Dorm Kitty Brigade. We have lovely Cat to thank for that too! (And her cookies, jeeeeez they’re good.) Love you to bits, Addi, and I wish you such good luck with whatever you decide you want to do, because I’m going to be there to see it become a reality, okay?
West. You were my first proper friend at Hogwarts, the first person to make me feel comfortable, and the person who believed in me most at Quidditch. You are one of the coolest people I have ever met and it doesn’t seem like you even have to try. I know you’ve had some seriously rubbish stuff go on, but I hope your future is filled with snow ladies, laughter, quidditch, music and friends, because you really deserve it. Wrock on, West Odessaaaaah.
Józsua. Well. There’s a lot of memories here, y’know? Most of them are good ones. So I’m just going to focus on those, because being around you really does make me happy, and even if it’s a different kind of affection I have for you now, you’re still awesome. You always manage to make me smile somehow, and baking shortbread with you will remain amongst some of my favourite memories of this place. We’ll get this business on the road soon, yeah? If journalism and translation or whatever we end up doing doesn’t work out. Stay smiling, smile buddy.
Ves! I don’t know why it took us so long to become such good friends, but I’m really glad we did, because you are so. awesome. Sure, some of the things we bonded over weren’t always pleasant, but god do we make life interesting sometimes. Especially considering the plan. You are so unbelievably talented at what you do, I’m super jealous, and you don’t seem to even know it. So for the one remark I’m going to leave you with here? Know how completely awesome you are, and embrace it, cause you’re only going up! Can’t wait for things to come to fruition! You (w)rock!
The Dead Kneazles!! Come ON!! How can anyone graduate without thanking these guys for some of the best music that could have accompanied our time here? I mean, really. They’re so. talented! Do you realise how lucky we are to know them? Just you wait, soon enough they’re going to be headlining arenas and signing autographs all over the place and we’ll be sat there thinking ‘I went to school with those guys... look how well West Odessa is doing... and hasn’t Vesper Bayliss grown into one of the most talented and beautiful people the world has ever seen. Oh and Nigel Barrington... Merlin his hair is even more glorious than at school and Ascanius Stark? Well, remember that time he sang A Thousand Miles in the common room..?’ Just think about that. It’ll happen. Mark my words.
Slytherin Girls! Shout out to my dorm mates! Cat, Cassia, Addi, you guys have been the most fantastic people to share a room with. Thanks for all the awesome times, all the baked goods, all the dorm singing, blanket forts, kitten births, girly chats, teaching me how to use make up, gossiping about boys and snogs, midnight snacks and dancing around like maniacs. I love you all to bits. Stay classy, ladies!
Toby Tempus. Stay bouncy! Your optimism shines from you like terrible metaphors shine from bad fanfiction writers! I love you to bits, stay positive!
Quidditch. What can I really say about Quidditch after this year? I’d hardly even played before I came to Hogwarts, but this place found that talent in me and nurtured it until I relied on it for relaxation when I was in a bad place. And then, like some cruel kind of torturer, it took that relaxation away from me... Okay that was dramatic, I know it was for our own good, but I do like a good dramatic tragedy. In all seriousness though, I never knew I could be successful at something like that, and I enjoyed every bit of it, even the losing, even the soul sucking, mind numbing pain of missing a snitch by an inch... Alright I didn’t enjoy that bit, but it came with the territory. I love quidditch because of Hogwarts, and I am all but ready to avenge our boredom when we find out who’s fault it is we can’t play anymore... (THAT WAS A JOKE PLEASE DON’T KILL ME, QUIDDITCH-HATER PERSON!!)
Hogwarts. What can I say about the school in general? I guess my time here has made me more confident, given me one or two life skills (even if it may have prevented me form learning some... but I suppose that’s the danger with a boarding school), it’s provided me with some amazing, solid and long lasting friendships... and my god were the parties good. So even though I cannot wait to leave, I will definitely miss this place.
Bring on the real world then... I almost feel like I can deal with it now.*
Derryth Merida Ferrier
Future journalist... or quidditch player... or vet... or events manager maybe? Or... I dunno... something.
*This was only so that the essay type nature of this entry seemed to have a conclusion. I am in no way ready for the outside world and I’m scared from the ends of my ever changing hair to the ends of my toes... But... no going back, right?
Okay... done... time to eat. ...
Wow... emotions were happening and Derry's heart was aching a little. Sigh. Maybe that was just her hand cramping and she was relocating the pain for dramatic effect. Probably. She stuffed her quill in her pocket and walked over to the Slytherin table, flexing her hand. ... That was a lot of writing...
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♚ Wade Lars Elisabeth-Potter // Class of 2082, who will miss you all too. 
