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End-of-Term FeastThe time has come to say GOODBYE 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.
Fred wasn't sure he had find the urge to go write in that book. Maybe it was the fact that this was officially one of the last time he was stepping in this school or maybe it was for an entire other reason, the fact was is own feet had drag him there. The only things left to do was the pick up a quill and write something.
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Dear Greeting
Okay now who am I kidding starting with any of those two words? It’s no like anyone would miss me when I’ll be gone. I’m not even sure I’ll miss anyone either. It might be arch for someone to write this up in this farewell book but I don’t feel like lying about how great things were. Let’s face this, I first came here for one and only purpose: to get away from home. Well in that regard I can say that it was a success and everything happens to way I had plan more or less.
The basic plan was to talk to nobody and to do my things on my own. Why bother with friends when you aren’t going to see them after graduation. Well I’m not sure if I’m sad about that part but it unfortunately or fortunately didn’t happen. What I can say that it’s true that Hogwarts is a somewhat good school but it’s also a place where you can’t predict anything or mostly. I’ve experience things through my four years there that I never even imagine.
I've learned that no matter how careless you can be things can bite you very hard. Don't take anything for granted or the next things you know you are a monkey lost in a sea of students. Also, candies can be good or bad depending on the level of respect you gave them. A very wise lion once told me that it was the basic food element well it got sugar in it and you need sugar. Anyway to get back on a more boring subject. Lastly I find out that no matter which house I end up with it didn't make a difference on who I was. I guess I never figure out why I end up in Gryffindor and I don't know if I will ever but maybe if I had a more open minds yeah, yeah it would have made a difference.
Before I end this rabbling I just want to add to those who wont be in Hufflepuff. BE AWARE!!! It's in my personal experience to this house have a tendancy to be a curious bunch. Better stay put just to be safe.
Other than that a big congratulation to Alexis Chosen for her graduation. You were the only things good that happens during those years. You had enough energy to keep me somewhat sane. I don't know what I would have done if you weren't there. Even if you hang out with one of the most annoying lion that as ever existed you are still the most precious angel that ever walk in here. Thanks for simply been you.
~Someone
Reading himself once or twice, Fred felt as thought this was one of the worst entry that was done. Yeah he was no writter and felt to rip that page off so that nobody could read it but instead he just walk away with his head down.
Lyra made her way up to THE BOOK. This was her final farewell, her final words put to paper about the other students coming in or starting a new term next year. This was her way of passing along the wisdom that she possessed and had to pass along.
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Dear Students of My Past,
I bid you all a final farewell but I must place here what you need to get you through your days at Hogwarts. You don't have to follow my words and well, my words are only for the females here at Hogwarts. Sorry guys!
Always be yourself, never let someone mold you into something that you are not. Don't be afraid to follow your heart's desires, your dreams and don't be afraid to fall in love with that special boy. OH and boys, don't be let down if the girl you like seems to follow someone else around. It doesn't mean she likes you but it doesn't mean she doesn't like you either. She could be just afraid that if you get together so soon that you won't last in the end.
Girls, make sure you give your all and make sure that every guy in school sees your good side. Always understand that PINK is everything and that heels make your legs stand out. If you are short, heels should be your only form of transportation. Bless you.
Always stay beautiful and always look your best for you never know who is watching and paying attention. Always make sure to have popcorn when there is a good fight or situation going on and always remember that strawberries are the ruler of all fruit.
Peace and love for everyone and remember, I will marry Christian Rowen Miles. Long live ladybugs forever!
The Future Mrs. Miles
Lyra Noir
And with that, she turned and walked away from the book and headed towards her seat.
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Anna took a slow, reluctant step towards the pedestal which held the Seventh Year Memory Book. The book had always been an object she'd referred to in the future tense. To be standing before it now, preparing herself to write in it, was honestly a really frightening experience. Even though she'd woken up this morning prepared to celebrate her graduation, writing an entry in this book made everything seem so final. Perhaps it was the word "Memory" that made everything truly seem like it now belonged only in the past.
She took a deep breath and closed the gap in between her and the pedestal. She stared at the book for a few moments, admiring its beauty despite its age. She flipped it open to the next blank page, grabbed a quill, and began to write...
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You know, it's odd to be standing here now with a million and one memories flashing through my mind, yet not a single solid idea as to what I should really write about. If I tried documenting every single happy moment I've experienced throughout the past seven years, I'd be writing for eternity and this book would no longer have any empty pages inside of it. To say that being a student at this school has truly made me happy would definitely be an understatement. I've learned a lot more than just the material taught in the classes I attended.
I've learned that friends are some of the most special people a person can ever be blessed with coming in contact with. My friends have certainly made the past seven years as memorable as they could be! Thanks to you all, especially Reese, Evee, Cam, Cela, Cope, Plym, Lyra, Vannie, Cy (that kid), Chris, Emma, Gwen, Alexis, Kerry, Agie, and...well, all of you! Each and every one of you have had a part in making my time here truly amazing! I love you all, and I hope we always stay in touch. Remember: "Friends may change and friendships evolve, but they never truly end; because they are not merely the destinations of a passing moment, but the journey of a lifetime."
I've learned that there is no "I" in the word team, and without working together, you miss out a wonderful opportunity to make new friends or further your relationship with all your current friends. I've seen my friends change into animals, I've seen my friends separated into different schools based on their gender, I've gone on a wicked treasure hunt around the school, I've seen my professors regress into childhood, and I've battled an army of grindylows and merpeople. Without the help of my friends and schoolmates, I don't see how we'd have ever solved some of Hogwart's most baffling mysteries.
Special thanks to all the professors who educated me and guided me throughout the past seven years. I believe I could search the whole world over and never come across a group of people better suited to lead this school than you are! You've taught me information about the subject you teach, but you've also taught me a lot about responsibility and respect. I'm entering the adult world much wiser thanks to the years I've spent under your guidance. I'd also like to bring up how honored I was to have served as both prefect and Head Girl. Thank you for trusting me to have that position. I truly enjoyed it! Speaking of which, a big high-five to all those who served as prefect alongside me! We were quite the team, weren't we? I leave the school today knowing that a great group of people will continue to lead the school and ensure it remains the best it can be!
Thank you to all of Gryffindor house for being my family away from home for the past seven years. Once a Lion, always a Lion! I can honestly say I was surrounded by a great bunch of people, people who helped me make memories that will surely last a lifetime! How fun and exciting it was to be a seven-year member of the Gryffindor quidditch team, too! Go Gryffindor!!!
I'd like to take time out now to give a very special thank you to the single most important person in my life. Cale, you've made me happier than I ever dreamed I could be. You're not only my fiance, you're my very best friend, and I can't wait to become Mrs. Newell! Sharing three of my seven school years with you was truly wonderful, and I feel blessed each and every day when I think about how being here at Hogwart's brought me to my lifelong soulmate. I love you, Caleb Markus!
I'm afraid if I write any more, I'll do just as I feared---write for eternity and fill up this entire book. I'll close now for that reason...and because the train should be arriving soon, and I really have nine million things to do before then. So, yeah, this is it! Once again, thank you all for the amazing memories!
Peace, Love, and Chocolate frogs,
Anna Bella Greingoth (Newell...pretty much)
After laying down the quill, Anna quickly reread her entry, then closed the book. In doing so, she felt like she was closing far more than just the book. In a way, she was closing the doors on Hogwarts, as well. With a little smile, she turned and walked away...
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Elizabeth saw both Lyra and Anna go up to a pedestal near the front of the room, and after a few seconds of wracking her brain, she remembered her cousin telling her about a book that seventh years wrote in before they left Hogwarts. That must be what they're doing, she thought as she watched them stand up there for a while, then head back to the tables. And after some more thought, she decided to go up and write something herself, even though she had only been at Hogwarts for four terms, three on her own. She may not have made much impact on the school, or at least that was her view of things, but she could still leave something for the future students.
Walking up to the pedestal, she stood there for a second looking down at the book and working up her courage, then reached out to pick up the quill before flipping through the pages to get to a blank one. She couldn't help but scan the entries before hers, though, reading some. But finally she put the tip of the quill to the empty page, and started writing.
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Even though I can't say I've had seven years here, to learn everything about the castle, the professors, the students, everything, I can still honestly say I've had some of my best times here. Probably some of my worst, too, but I'm still grateful for getting to have this experience. I was able to meet people that, odds are, I wouldn't have ever met if I'd stayed back in California, and I don't think I'm wrong in considering them my friends. They are, and I'll never forget them, even as we all go our separate ways once we get off the train and go out into the world. I wish you all luck, and hope we can find ways to stay in touch. Because you've all made me into a better person, or at least made me more aware of some of my flaws. (Those of you who did that know who you are, and I love you anyway. In my own way.)
Hogwarts isn't only a place for us as students to learn how to be better wizards and witches. It changes us forever, hopefully for the better, and sometimes you get to go through things that you would never expect. As prefect, I got to go within the walls of the school with my fellow students, to search for a treasure, and even though I chose to give up the power of being a prefect, I didn't lose my attachment to the school. I got to discover that sometimes mirrors are not just that, and looking into them can change you into something you would never expect, and I found out that sometimes a flood is not just a flood, but something bringing much more than we expected. And I found out that hitting your head and then going to fight against merpeople is not the best idea in the world. And that was all just events that pretty much anyone here can relate.
But more than that happened to me during my brief time here as a student. I also found out that you should value your relatives, no matter how distant they are, because when they're not there for you, it's like you lose part of yourself. I learned never to abandon your friends, no matter who tells you otherwise, and I learned that sometimes friendship can turn into more. If you listen to your heart, you'll always get through it, and most of the time things will be better for you on the other side. And never try to escape from professors when they stop for breath, because it won't work in your favor.
A special message to my fellow Ravenclaws, especially those who I was lucky enough to play Quidditch with for the last three terms: Just because we may not have managed to retain the Quidditch Cup this term doesn't make us any less as winners. We're still Ravenclaws, we won it three times in a row, and we'll get it back. And keep up the hard work that lets us keep the House Cup. Honor every part of your personality. Just because you are an Eagle doesn't mean all you are is wit and intelligence. If you're a troublemaker, maybe try to rein it in a little, but otherwise, just be yourself. And this applies to all the other houses as well. Being an eagle, a snake, a badger or a lion is not your entire being, and you shouldn't be afraid to show your true self, even if it may not seem like the stereotypical Hufflepuff, or whatever house you're sorted into.
To Asteira, Mari, Ludo and Robert, I love you all, and you've been practically my family away from home. I'm especially happy with the outcome of my friendship with you, Robert, and that I can now call you more than just a friend. Even though I didn't expect it at first. And to Seth and Cayden, I know we may not have had the closest of friendships, and things got especially thorny between me and you, Cayden, this term. But I'm still honored to have met you and I'm glad you're there for Asteira and Mari, respectively. And Anna, Lyra, William, Kevin, Shana, Rose, Lima, Maddox, Nicholai, Torin, Kayla, Plymouth, Professor Truebridge, Professor Vindictus, everyone I've had the chance to meet, talk to, and experience things with: You've all changed me for the better, and I'm glad I got the chance to meet you and can, hopefully, count you among my friends.
From a former prefect, Ravenclaw Quidditch player (chaser and beater), and senior reporter and deputy editor of the Ravenclaw Reader, I wish everyone who comes after me the best however many years you get to count Hogwarts as your home away from home. And the professors really are here to make us the best wizards and witches we can be, no matter how strange their approaches to their subjects may be. They're all awesome.
Love and hugs,
Elizabeth Anne Andrews
As she finished writing, she sighed, taking a deep breath to push back the melancholy feelings about leaving the school, and then turned to head back to the Ravenclaw table to try and enjoy the rest of the feast.
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Walking towards the pedestal, Vanessa brushed her hair out of her eyes. Somehow this was something that she really didn't want to do, but it was something she also knew that she had to do, she couldn't leave Hogwarts without doing.
Once she reached the pedestal, she opened the book carefully, smiling a little as she saw that both Anna and Lyra had written in it. Picking up the quill, she turned to the next blank page. Well, here it goes She thought as she began to write.
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Well. This is something I really don't want to do, but somehow I do need it. I never really thought that I would be this upset about graduating, but I underestimated how attached I am to this wonderous school. I think if I ever got the chance to come back I would give up everything and anything to come back. This school is a awesome place and I am really going to miss it
I've got so many happy memories from my years here, happy memories that I know I will never forget. I have made so many awesome friends, and there are far too many for me to name, but I know that I will miss those I am leaving behind. Owls remember guys. I'll be writing to you everyday.
Although I said I wasn't going to mention any of my friends, there are one group of students that I cannot leave without mentioning. The Pink Ladies. These ladies have made my last term awesome, and I really don't think it would have been the same without them. Anna, Lyra, Cela and of course Professor Bunbury I have to thank you ladies for making my term so PINK. I love you all.
There is another lady that I can't leave Hogwarts without thanking. I am absolutely sure that I pretty much owe my whole entire life to this lady. For one she got me a healer internship once I graduate, which I think I would never have gotten if I'd never met her. If I ever needed to speak to someone she was there for me, another reason why I think I owe my life to her. Although Im leaving know, Professor Morgan better not think she's got rid of me for I will be writing to her so much.
I know I have wrote quite a bit about certain people that I need to thank, but there is only really one more person that I need to thank. And that person is my boyfriend, Miles Parker. We have been through so much in our years at Hogwarts, and I really don't think it would have been the same had I not met him. I'm glad Im graduating with him, because I dont think I'd be able to face not seeing him.
I was honoured to be placed in the house of hufflepuff, and I feel that everyone in that house has really done me and there selves proud this year. I couldn't love the entire house more, and I am really going to miss going in that common room, even if it was flooded for most of the term.
Whoever takes over from me as Prefect next year, here is a warning. Don't let anything go to Dominic's head. And I'm always only a owl away if you need any help.
I think I have wrote enough now. So I'm going to finish now, with just a few words to everyone at Hogwarts. Have fun, make friends and enjoy your time at this school. For your only here for 7 short years. Make the most of them.
Lots and Lots and Lots and Lots and Lots and Lots of Love
Vanessa Corbette
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It's the end of the show. Of the historemix. We switched up the flow. And we changed the prefix
But we want to say. Before we drop the curtain. Nothing is for sure. Nothing is for certain
Miles never thought about writing in this big book of memories, but, as a ot of people were doing it so other students could see it and maybe have a little cry, Miles felt obliged to also. Not have a little cry, write something. Hehe.
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Hello Hey, students of Hogwarts. (:
I don't really know what I'm going to write, but I'll make it pretty short, as I know you'll be tired after reading all these lots MASSIVE essays.
You'd think, now that they'd finish school, they'd dodge writing gazillions of paragraphs. Hehe.
Just to all let you know, you're really gunna be bummed when your time at Hogwarts end, I know I am. Also, if your a boy, a quick word of advice; girls are scary, and I suggest, if you have a girlfriend, make sure not ALL your friends a girls. :/
And, if you're in Slytherin, CONGRATULATIONS! You just made the bestest house in the world. Although, our common room did get flooded this term.
I hope you all have a great time here like I did.
And remember, Mixed house love is goooooood. <3
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Bleh.
Why was he going to write in this bloody book anyway? He didn't even LIKE writing.. Clifford had told himself that after that last NEWT, he wouldn't ever write again. EVER! Yet here he as.
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Yo,
Uhm. So I guess this is goodbye? Goodbye Hogwarts.
I ain't gonna bore you all by going on about each and every one of my favourite memories, I don't wanna send you all to sleep - like Greingoth's message up there totally made me snore - but I will say yeah, it's been a blast.
Hogwarts made me a MAN! A big, strong MANLY man!
Or maybe that was more down to the house elves? They sure do make some awesome slap up meals. Yeah, I'd make the most of those if I were you.
OOH!
And my words of advice? Stay away from the gnomes. I'm lucky I even reached my seventh year.. trust me, those creatures are pure EVIL!
I said I didn't wanna bore you, so I'll get off now. I need to get me some sausages.
Laters,
Clifford Carden.
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Well, it finally was that time, wasn't it? She had read the messages the other Seventh years had written and now the quill was in her hand - quite literally too. It was time Evangeline Green left her little piece of advice for the future Hogwarts students.
Considering anyone read this, of course.
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Dear ... people who bother to read this if any,
Since my first year, I used to come here after the feast, when the big, old and nasty seventh years were gone and done with writing to read what they were saying. It was a very helpful guide to Hogwarts - mainly the advises regarding food, or short cuts, or what not to do with a certain Professor. Many, many Hogwarts secrets are written in this old, ancient book, so if you have the time - do read it all.
My own piece of advise to you, though, is quite simple: enjoy Hogwarts. No matter how many years you spend here, the fact is the castle changes you; and you change the castle, too. Hogwarts' magic doesn't have anything to do with wizards, or wands, or magic cauldrons, but with the people that are in it, that live together for so long, that have fights, that make up, that make friends and enemies .. that is Hogwarts' true magic.
So, for me, and for everyone who has left this magical castle and misses it dearly, do enjoy it. Get involved in classes, Quidditch, Gobstones, random clubs, make friends, drop pies in the head of people you don't like, meet the Professors, the ghosts, the House-Elves ... break the rules (not that you need to break rules to have fun) Ahem. I am still a Prefect. I have to keep my act together., bend rules, but - for all means - do have fun.
Hogwarts and its people have taught me things beyond classrooms, some even more important than knowing the five principal exceptions to Gamp's law. But I won't tell you what I've learnt in this seven years - that is for you to learn.
Taking the risk of this getting far too boring, I'd also like to leave a word of gratitude to everyone with whom I've had close contact during these seven years. No matter how, you've all changed my life. To current and future Slytherins, be as proud of your House as I am. Don't listen to what people say - we aren't mean and evil and we don't grow tails except that one time. Be ambitious. Stay together and fight for what you know and want. Oh! And believe in what you want/think - more often than not, Slytherins are right.
Ahem.
And that's it. Goodbye Hogwarts. It was fun while it lasted, but now I'm gonna take over the world. Kidding.
Not really.
Evangeline Louise Green
P.S: I'd just like to have it written somewhere. Quidditch actually is totally awesome!
At some point or another, Willow had scurried away from the Great hall, and wandered around the castle for what could only be described as the last time. And just like at some point or another she'd left the feast, the seventh year had found herself standing in front of the Seventh year memory book, and holding the quill that could, if she allowed it, write on it.
Well.
This was weird.
Sneaking a few glances around to check if no one was watching her, the girl peered on the book, reading both familiar and unfamiliar names written on it, and feeling slightly light-headed.
Because for the very first time, Willow realized that she was really not coming back. That there would not be a 'next' term.
Well.
This was even more weird.
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Dear ... people. Or not perhaps not 'Dear' seeing that I never actually use that word, and -- never mind.
The truth is that I never liked you. Most of you, I found annoying, petty and half of the time just not worth my time. Actually, not half of the time - the entire time is more suitable, I think. I mean, I never even bothered to learn most people's names, so get the idea. Perhaps I was wrong on thinking that and being that way (except I don't I think was, but feel free to disagree since I won't see you as you do it), but guess what? Like it or dislike it, it is just who I am, and, after eighteen years of being this way, I strongly believe it won't change. Some of you even grew to both like and love me through the years, which is something that, believe it or not, I cherish. Granted, some of those people I don't even like, but it's nice to feel loved.
Not that thanking you for that is the reason I'm writing here.
What is important now is to tell you this: Even if at times I told you things that fell on the categories of both improper and plain rude (let it be known that I'm only admitting I was not entirely polite, but in NOW way am I apologizing) or just simply ignore you, does not mean you are not important. Just because I didn't approve of you, doesn't mean the rest of the world feels the same way. I, after all, disapprove of plants and animals and ... well, human beings and their preposterous ways in general while the rest of the world feels quite differently. Which is good, really; there is nothing wrong with being different and falling out of the pattern, so if someone ever says differently, look for a beater's bat and smash a bludger at them.
That would hopefully put some sense inside their close little minds. And if not, it'd certainly teach them to not mess with you. Trust me, it works - I would know.
See? who said violence was not the answer? I mean - um, just ... cherish all the memories you make here, because in the end, that's all you've got left, right? I am also not going to lie and say that having friends is bad - because it really isn't. Even I, Willow Kovac, have a few of those.
But I still prefer to be left alone. You probably don't, though, so make friends and if they are good ones, feel lucky because good friends don't grow flutterby bushes (I hate those), nor can they be find hanging in one of the branches of the Whomping Willow (I hate that tree, too), or in Mister Masterson's hut (I never went there. Huh. Hi, Mister Masterson!).
Well, now that I'm reading this entire thing I'm noticing it is longer than I intended it to be. I would apologize except I rarely do that sort of thing, so I'm going to settle with saying this: Ravenclaw, if you don't win both the House Cup and Quidditch Cup next term, I will personally come back and haunt you all down. And I'm not joking. I never joke. Ask anyone, and they'll tell you.
Honestly, writing on this silly book was just one of the things Samson could do not to feel bad about leaving Hogwarts. He picked up the provided quill so slowly that it felt like ages. It was like right out of a television drama, where the main character was about to sign his will and testament before his last breath, before he left forever, complete with slow music plying in the background. Only in real life, he was just leaving Hogwarts, not dying. He was writing in a memory book, not his final will, and his background music was not slow, but the cheers and chatters of the people back in the Great Hall.
Sigh. He would miss it all.
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To everyone,
I'm not going to launch into a dramatic speech with a heartwarming introduction and a tear-jerking end. Let's all get straight to the point.
Hogwarts has been like a second home to me, since the first few years here were better than what I had at home. So thanks a lot for being that second home. And really, it's been like a second home to me. I met my best friend that could almost be my long lost brother, an annoying girl that turned out a pretty okay stepsister, and a girl I never thought I would ever like, but ended up the love of my life anyway. I guess I've got Hogwarts to thank for that.
Aside from all the people I've met, there are also moments to cherish. From the first time I stepped out of that train, till the last time I will ride those thestral carriages, I'll remember them all. Being here, being around you, and being able to experience everything I've experienced has really changed me. I'm not the Samson Carswell I know anymore, but I find that this time, change is comfort. I'm okay. I'm definitely no woman-hater anymore. I'm a bit more social now, and I can talk to strangers without feeling awkward. That's a huge step for me, and it never would have been so if I hadn't been here.
I don't even know what to write anymore. But I do know this: I'm going to remember Hogwarts for the rest of my life. If I ever get children, I'm going to send them here, and not to Drumstrang or Beauxbatons. And I'm going to tell them to always walk down the Pathways, because that's where me and their mother always walked. And I would tell them not to join the Quidditch team because Uncle Gavin said so. I would tell them to always attend Defense Against the Dark Arts because it is the coolest subject ever, and allow them to skip Divination to their liking. Finally, I would tell them to never, ever forget a moment of their lives while in Hogwarts, because each and every memory, no matter how inferior it seems now, will be some of the best memories forever.
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Evolette McKenna had been watching the book. Watching the people walk past, the other students, not worried about anything, secure in the fact that they would be back for yet another term. She also watched her fellow seventh years, as they wrote in the book.
She wasn't going to write in it, but hell, it was obvious that she should. Everyone was going to miss her, afterall. She was Evolette McKenna.
With that in mind, she picked up the quill and started to write.
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To be quite honest, I detested Hogwarts upon first arrival. It was too big, there were too many annoying girls, and not enough good looking boys. And, as the years progressed, even less good looking boys.
But I will say this, Hogwarts, no matter what my personal feelings for this insane school may be, has given me three of the best friends I could ever have, and I'm not really sure what exactly I would do with my life, had I not met them. The best shall be singled out, because everyone knows that I play favorites.
Willow- You know how I feel about girls, and having friends that are girls and girls in my general vicinity- but I also know how you feel about- well.... most everyone. I never expected to become quite good friends with you, but somewhere along the lne, we just clicked, and I am ever so glad that we did.
Plymouth- Although we've only known each other a short while, I can't imagine not having you around. You're a best friend to me just as much as I am to you, even though you're a lot better at it most of the time. Remember our conversation in the dungeons, and never forget it, because I never will.
Nicholai- Even though, you will probably never see this, and who knows when I will see you again- I love you. You're the best friend I have ever had, and that's saying a bit, because I have some lovely friends. You know that I will always be here for you, even if I'm away, you know I would drop anything if you asked. You have to know that by now.
To the students of Hogwarts, I have the obligatory Head Girl speech: Study hard. Work hard. Make lots of points- well- I'll save that for only the Slytherin's. Respect your professors. Stay true to yourself and your friends..... and yada yada yada. Fill in the rest as you wish.
I suppose that is all I have to say. So, goodbye Hogwarts, you will miss me.
-Evolette McKenna,
Slytherin Prefect and Head Girl.
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Tammy gave one satisfied sigh, and quick moment of silence as she surveyed the last couple of entires in this book that everyone seemed to write in. THE BOOK! was legendary, and Tammy was now updating it with her own little legacy, thats was going to end up like a novel. How great. A novel goodbye. Picking up the quill beside it, she rubbed underneath her eyes and frowned as one single tear fell before she began writing.
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I always knew that there was a lesson to be learnt... and you know what? I learnt it here in this very school, with my friends, my family, and my not so nice ex best friend. And tall people. Tall people have had a big impact on this learning process. But hey, everyone helped me along a little bit but in no way have I changed on the outside or am mentally ready for this. Leaving, is the worst thing ever to happen to me.
I found out who my true friends were, who my true self was and no doubt the real reason why I like my heels so much. Really I'm just a short immature seventeen year old, but in my head I can think of myself as a superhero with wings, who is smart, has all the friends in the world and is loved by one person that they want for their whole life. In truth, you dont need that one person, you dont need to be smart and have a load of friends. You just need to be yourself and not fake nothing. This last year, I have learnt that no matter how hard you try and want it, not everyone wants to be your friend , everyone deserves a second chance if they want it , and to stay away from Eva if she is in a bad mood because her slaps hurt. And now that I have the best friends in the entire world, ever imaginable, and some of them were here the whole time, and others only recently cropped up. Either way, my life could have never been anymore perfect. Unless I was staying here, at home.
Gosh, I like to ramble! I apologise for any poor person that reads this. But this should be finishing coming to a close soon. The F word is NOT my favoutite one right now, neither is graduating. Two scary words, for a scary time in my life. And it's happening now really.
The seven years I have been here have taught me alot, mainly how to use a stick called a wand. But I found the real me, found my confidence and my fashion sense in the place that has been here through everything, apart from my third year. Because that is NOT even accepted as time in my education.
One day I will mentally grow up, students, save that for when you leave. Physically I've had it. I wont grow anymore. Maybe I'll make 4 ft 10. But maybe not. I like being small. You can bite kneecaps easier. Just kidding.
Do you reckon maybe at this height I can just pass as a sixth year next term, and graduate with Torin? Maybe not.. I guess he has his other friends.. Brody.. Reese.. Shana.. Lucy.. Probably doesn't even want me around anymore. Wont always need me.
I do want to thank, and say goodbye to a lot of people, bear in mind I'm planning they wont ever skim through and see this embarrassing stuff I've written.
A note first: SOMEONE, ANYONE, post me some waterproof mascara. My face looks like a wreck at this moment.
ShanaBear Miller- I can tell you this at home, or on the train but I want people to know that, noone can take this friendship away from us. It means the world to me, you mean the world to me aswell. See you soon sweetie. All my love, Tamalar.
Dominic Denton- STOP GROWING PLEASE! From the first time I ever spoke to you, you scared me. But now as the term has gone on, and I've had to speak to you more frequently, I realised you aren't scary. You're just scared of not being "in charge". Keep in touch please. Or I'll hurt you with my heels.
Kaika Lockhart: Sweetpea, you did it. I know how much you wanted that cup this final term, and by heck lovey did you and your team get it. I realise now that there was always one person I could go to. And I'm sorry I never broke down on you sooner. Thanks for everything. I'll be owling you no doubt.
Torin Kane- You, princess, can wait till the train to hear this. That shall be my goodbye, even though we have all the summer. It's really a goodbye to me and you in education together, and hello to just you. All my love forever, Prince Tamzin.
All you Huffies- Man, I'm gonna miss the atmosphere in our common room on a daily basis. You guys work so hard to get yourselves to the top, and by heck should y6ou keep it going. We fell short of the house cup this year, but as your prefect, you made me incredibly proud to be of Hufflepuff House. You're all lovely little people, and I sincerely do wish you all the best in everything you ever wish to do with your life. Study for your exams, make yourselves proud, get points, and stay out of detention. Anyone needs anything, hey I'm just an owl away. And that goes for next terms prefects. Good luck. Any advice? avoid Dom, he's scary, just pop me an owl. I'll miss you all.
All of you students who will pass through seventh year- Have fun!!
I've had chances here and moments that I really will treasure forever. My life wouldnt have been the same without you Hogwarts, and it never will be. The end of an era.
The end of my era, and the start of someone elses.
Bye home.
Bye life.
Bye... normality.
Forever and always, a huffie chick.
Tamzin Lianne Wood
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Sniffing lightly, and using the tissue she had been holding in her hand. Tammy blinked back the rest of the tears and recomposed herself before heading back to her own table. Goodbye, forever.
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Copernicus was going to wait for Plymouth to go sign the book, but considering how things were going and how Plymouth was a no show... he had to do it now. Copernicus headed for the massive leather volume, picked up the quill, and wrote something brief.
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I've never been short on words, but I'll try to be brief for the sanity of those who come after me. I won't write some long speech about how Hogwarts changed my life because if anyone leaves these hallowed halls heading for adulthood without being changed, then they're dead. Much respect to the dead, on that note.
Instead, I'm going to take the opportunity to leave my wisdom for those who can use it. Some wise person once said, "You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself." In that vein, I guess I have to bequeath my mistakes as well.
To Raiden, I bequeath my angst. I guess I finally shook that off after a good term of moping, but every young man has to suffer through it. Go forth and emote, and when you're done... pass it on to someone else in need.
To Livvy, I bequeath my Ravenclaw pride. You have to carry the Claws to victory next term in a way we couldn't do this term. Good thing we're leaving the house in good hands.
To Daphne, I bequeath my propriety. I know you think I've abandoned it since we first met, but I've learned that somethings are more important than always doing and saying the right thing. Plymouth taught that to me... Hope he teaches you too.
To Tiberius (not an Abraxan!) and the other rising first years, I leave the responsibility of helping the next group of first years find their place at Hogwarts. You have been welcomed into our home with open arms, and I hope you can extend the same courtesy next year.
To the rest of the Claws, I bequeath you an important lesson learned. Don't make the same mistake I did. I believed that fun was for later and that I needed to buckle down at Hogwarts for my future, but if you live too much in the future, you miss out on the present. Live in the now. But do your homework. Find the balance.
To my fellow 7th years, well, I can't leave you anything. Just know that I take you with me, as I take Hogwarts with me. Go be amazing as a legacy to this place.
To Celandine. I leave you my heart. I know there is no one better to take care of it. ♥ I love you too ♥Gross get a room. Love from your daughter Char (class of 2094)
For everyone else, I leave these words. Be true to yourself. Be honest with those you love, even when it hurts. Be fair in a world that isn't fair and be brave and true in a world that doesn't respect courage and loyalty. If I've forgotten anyone in this, my seventh year will, please know its because I have to go take my own advice and do the right thing for those I care about.
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Dominic had never intended to sign the Seventh Year Memory book; he knew about it, of course, but since he'd only completely four years it never struck him that he would have anything vital to add to the book. Yet somehow, between Quidditch Victories, Truebridge's most undignified manhandling, Head Boyness, and not seeing his Head of House in like ages, he felt compelled to write in it. Because it wasn't before that moment, as he made the decision to sign it just a few minutes prior, that he realized that he had memories after all.
Picking up the quill, he deliberated for a moment, eyes scanning the previous entries and falling still for a moment at the name of Willow Liaden Kovac. He still cared for her, no matter what she said. Deep breath, he then began to write:
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For someone who is generally perceived to be gifted with words and poetic flow, this is probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to write. When I first arrived at Hogwarts four years ago, I never intended to get involved with anything; I had expected to stay by myself, get decent grades, and get out. Yet somewhere along the way I discovered that there is more to just being by yourself. Worrying about your future won't do you any good if you have no clue what career path you want to follow to begin with. It is better to strive for success in as many subjects as possible; be well-rounded, make a friend or two, confide in that one or two professor that you really seem to connect with.
I once read something about procrastination; "Procrastination is the grave in which opportunity is buried." With that said, I have procrastinated and opportunities have been lost.
My point in writing this isn't to write some big lengthy article that you'll never want to read (the long articles will be for the Quill). To keep it brief as can be, I want to leave all returning students the lasting message to live for the moment. Don't let opportunities pass you by. Don't wait for the right moment, because you'll live to regret it. Be involved.
Peace.
Dominic Neilon Denton
Hogwarts Head Boy, 2069-70
P.S. Hufflepuff? I expect great things from you next term. Or else. And to the future Hufflepuff Prefects - good luck!
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This is hard. The end was finally getting closer and closer, she could feel it.
Somehow, Kaika ended up in front of the ‘seventh year’ memory book, and then sighed. She didn’t really feel like writing in it, but she should write something, right?
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To...anyone who reads this.
Hogwarts, I’m extremely saddened by the fact that I’m leaving you. But the time has come. It doesn’t matter how hard you try to get away from this…
First of all, thanks for the memories (both good and bad ones, they’re equally important) and for all the time spent here.
To you, the reader, I can only say a couple things…
Enjoy the time you’ve been given and live it to the fullest. Help whoever is in need of it. Be kind to a Professor’s pet, unless you want to be in trouble. DO spend time by the Whomping Willow, the sight of the school is simply amazing over there…just, don’t get to close to the tree. DO NOT, under any circumstance, turn something pink…it’s not a very nice color (choose Hufflepuff colors instead )
Listen to a Professor’s advise, unless they give away cookies. Stay away from anyone who gives away cookies. Also, try not to break someone’s broom or bat, especially if they’re on the Quidditch team.
It doesn’t matter which House you’re in…all of the above apply.
Last, but not least, keep your friends as close as you can, play Quidditch…and, if you want a chocolate frog and Professor Vindictus is around, go to his office! He always has chocolate frogs.
Love,
Kaika I. Lockhart Hufflepuff (2063 – 2070)
Quidditch Captain (2067-2070)
PS. Thanks to the Hufflepuff Quidditch team under my watch for giving the best of them on the Pitch.
With that, the quill left her hand and for some reason she felt better after writing this. And, now...time to go.
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Reid stepped up to the book. The book where he would write his goodbye's and his experiences if he so chose too. He didn't want to but at the end of next year he wanted to have something for Rachel to read.
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To anyone who met me at Hogwarts and those who didn't,
I only attended Hogwarts for two years but in those years this place has become my home and it is hard to think of leaving. At the same time leaving this place signifies that the teachers have achieved what they set out to do. They have taught us all we need to be successful in this world and so I would like to thank them for that.
Hogwarts has gifted us with many opportunities which will last a lifetime, whether negative or positive. Take those opportunities when you can because they will make you into a better person than you thought, will help shape how you think of others and yourself. From this year I think we all must learn not to let prejudice surmount what we know to be right. Don't let your personal views impact on the way you think of others just because they are of a different blood purity or even race then you. Only let the impressions they leave you influence your opinions on that person.
Rachel I know things haven't always been easy between us but I wanted to tell you that even in those times you were the person I believed in the most. The one thing that I trusted to be there that would lighten my day. I've done many things that I have regretted or not been proud of but done them anyway. They turned me into a person that I didn't really know any more. Someone who only knew how to be the mask that he put on for the public. You taught me how to be a real person again and not be afraid of it. You taught me to regret not the things that I've done but the things I haven't done. Rach you are the one thing that I'll never regret because you have influenced my life in such a positive way and because you stay true to yourself. I know that you will succeed next year and I wish you luck on your NEWTs. I also hope that next year, your last year Ravenclaw will win the Quidditch and House Cups.
Livvy, what can I really say to you? We met under less than ideal circumstances which continued to influence our perceptions of each other. I'm sorry that I was so unforgiving even after you had repented for the things you did which hurt me. I'm also sorry that we did not reconcile sooner than we have, but I look forward to a continuing friendship(?) with you just the same. Good luck.
Work hard while you're here and you will learn things that you couldn't imagine learning as well as making lasting friendships. It can be hard but if you put your mind to it one can always succeed.
Reid Alexander Hemingway
Slytherin Class of 2070
Signing his name and house with a flourish Reid looked briefly back over his words before stepping away from the book.
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Reese wasn't ready for this. She wasn't ready AT ALL. But she needed to write in this book since it was a part of being a seventh year. The Prefect flipped through some pages of the memory book, reading over old entries like Cale's and Anna's entry, and then she picked up the quill. She needed to get this over with before she started crying! Taking in a deep breath, she flipped the pages until she got to a empty page, and then she began to write:
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I told myself that I would come up here today and not cry. I also told myself I wouldn’t stand here and write a novel. I do believe both of these things are going to happen no matter how much I tell myself it’s not. I can’t leave this place without giving the people that made my 7 years here unforgettable. And the crying, well, it’s sad that I have to say goodbye, even though I don’t want to. This place has been like a second home to me and most everyone doesn’t want to leave their home behind, me included.
Time flies, everyone knows that. It still feels like yesterday that I walked into the Great Hall, not knowing what house I was going to be sorted into. I leave today with the memories of being in such a wonderful house with a ton of wonderful people that were like my family. No matter what people say, the Slytherins aren’t all that bad. You just need to give us a chance.
My first goodbye goes out to the Professors. You all have educated me well. Thanks for everything. And, Professor Lupa, you are the best Head of House I could have asked for!
There is one little special boy out there that deserves a big shout out. And that’s Jake Upstead, my little Hufflepuff brother. I love you, Jakers. Even though we’ve have a rough middle of the term, I’m still going to be your big sister, remember that. I will always be here for you whenever you need me, even IF I’m not in the school anymore. I’m only going to be a letter away. And, one more thing, knock ‘em dead on the Quidditch Pitch next term!
During my last two years here, I’ve met this wonderful boy that has made such a difference in my life. He’s my bestest friend who doesn’t mind if I call him Mr. Pink Lipstick Mr. Greek Boy. His name is Torin Kane. Torin, you will always be my best friend no matter how many fights we get into! Just think how many horrible arguments we’ve been in in the past, and yet, here we are, still standing strong as ever! And remember, Greek Boy, STUDY FOR YOUR NEWTS. Don’t make me come back here!
I didn’t know that one term I could totally be mad at someone and then the next term, I’m best friend with them. Brody Summers, we had a rough start, but now I’m glad to call you a friend. I trust you to keep a close eye on Torin next year, and to make sure he doesn’t keep himself into too much trouble. I’m really going to miss you and Torin, but I expect you two to keep in touch with me.
There are two special Gryffindor boys that I’m really going to miss: Brant DeVaice and Christopher Joseph Potter. Brant, Mr. Quidditch Boy, I expect you to keep me updated through letters on who is on the Quidditch Teams next term and the outcomes of each game, especially the championship game. And Chris, I just expect you to just talk to me. I want letters. EVERY. WEEKEND. Got it? Good.
Before I leave, I have more last shout out to make. And this shout out isn’t a goodbye because I’m going to be living the rest of my life with this boy. His name is Jack Tyler Fritzera and he is my Prince Charming. For your information, girls, you don’t often find boys that will dress up for you as Prince Charming for a party. It just doesn’t happen on regular basis.
Jack, do you know how much I love you? You are the most amazing boyfriend I have ever had. And look! We finally made it! We’re finally going out into the big bad ol’ wizarding world. Are you ready? Because I’m not, but I’m not too afraid since you’re going to be right beside me…all the way! And I wish you all the luck with The Ballycastle Bats. I’m going to be there every game to cheer you on. Love you, Captain Jack! And I always will love you.
And to everyone else that have made my 7 years unforgettable, especially my fellow Prefects, thank you so much for all the great memories.
Since now I’ve written a whole parchment page full of goodbyes, I shall say my last goodbye and be on my way:
Goodbye Hogwarts! It was nice knowin’ ya.
Reese Selena Upstead. Slytherin Prefect
2070-71
P.S. Anna, HERE I COME!
Once she was done, she closed the book and sat the quill back down. She stared at the cover of the memory book for a few seconds, just thinking of all the wonderful memories she had here, before she turned around and left.
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Callie had dreamed of this moment ever since she had heard of this book. It was such a great idea and of course only the best and brightest wrote insightful messages to the students still attending this institution. Now it was her turn and she knew her's would be the most insightful yet. After all, her job was to give advice, what a perfect place to give the best.
As she stepped up, she glanced at a few of the entries signed on the parchment in front of her, and then smoothed over to a new page to leave her everlasting impression.
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To those who care:
For most who reach this point in life, it is a monumental moment and should not be taken lightly. It shouldn't be filled with complete sadness or happiness or outright antics, but it should be all of those and more. Seven years. That's a long time and definitely some of us woiuld never had made it, but we had help and we persevered to get to this point, Graduating Hogwarts.
Enough about the people who are about to leave. We are old news. The future is with the kids still here and the best way I can help you survive is to give you the best advice tips I can. So here it goes:
The Ultimate Survival Guide of Hogwarts
1. Friends. Friends. Friends. Friends. Friends. Friends. They help you get through the toughest times and they make the best times. And don't wait for them to come to you. Reach out. It works.
2. Join Quidditch. It builds team spirit and who doesn't like winning.
3. Participate in class. The hands on experience gives a better understanding of why you are at Hogwarts and soon enough everyone will know your name or at least by the girl/boy who sprouted daisies from their ears.
4. Go to Hogsmeade. Hogwarts is nice, but being different is good. Visit Hogsmeade, even if it's only for an hour. Spending time outside of the usual creates new perspectives.
5. Try not to travel alone. Do not be alarmed, but mysterious thing's happen at Hogwarts and its less likely to get into a dangerous situation with the buddy system. But if you do, don't panic, just sing or play I spy.
6. Don't provoke the Giant Squid. He may look gentle, but he can get nasty if baited by fish or pudding.
7. Take a walk around the lake or grounds if you don't want to possibly get splashed. The blood rushing through your body gets your mind thinking, helps solve problems, and to think things through. Plus you never know who you might meet along the way.
8. Be yourself. No one can make you who you are and no one knows who you are until you show them. Hiding your quirks and personality hurts only you and also gives people a false impression. From personal experience, it doesn't help.
9. Fun is the number one rule at Hogwarts. Ok maybe not in the actual rule book, but in the unofficial student rule book it is. Play hide n' go seek in the dark, ice sled in the halls during winter, have pillow fights at House slumber parties. Whatever you do, enjoy yourself.
10. The most important I saved for last. Change is ok. While at Hogwarts you are on a journey to learn about the Wizarding world you are apart of and also the person you want to become when you reach the stage I am at right at this very moment. It's nothing to hide or discourage. Change is healthy, and yes it can be scary, but it's meant to make you a better person.
Siding away from my advice, I just want to thank all the people I met here and the friends I had the pleasure to make. It was a fun ride, and now we are finally on our way to the biggest one yet. Be safe. Do good. And above all fly high.
Callie Elizabeth Long
Always Slytherin
& I am always right.
Callie stepped away from the book. The moment was done and her words were forever sealed in a few short paragraphs. Sighing she walked away from the book that kept the only real connection she had been here.
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Jack stared at the memory book. He stared, and stared, and staredddd. He knew what he wanted to write but--he didn't know where to start. He certainly did NOT have any memorable times in his first few years at school, so that made finding a starting point a bit difficult. He sighed and finally picked up his quill.
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I feel like my experience at Hogwarts has completely FLOWN by. I feel like just yesterday I was trying on the Sorting Hat, expecting to get in Hufflepuff like the rest of my family, only to be shocked by being placed in Gryffindor. I have sooo many memorable moments here and so many people close to my heart that it is absolutely impossible to list everyone.
First, I'd like to make a shout out to one of my bestest friends, Torin Kane. You may drive me up the wall and glue me to the Hufflepuff table, but I wouldn't have our friendship any other way! (And by the way--yes, I DO still have that picture of you wearing lipstick and no, I'm not giving it to you any time soon).
Then to my captain, Brant DeVaice, who took over for me after I stepped down to be Head Boy. Without you, we wouldn't have won the cup! You're a great leader and I know you're going to do a great job in the future, and I hope to see you on the field against me at the professional level some day!
Then to my fellow Gryffie leaders, Gold Laksh and Chris Potter. You did a great job as prefects this term and I am so proud and so glad that I got to work along side the both of you! Keep up the awesome work, and as always LIONS FOR THE CUP!
Finally, to my super-awesome-fantabulous girlfriend Reese--I love you and I'm so glad I met you and you helped me break out of my shell. These last few years have been amazing with you, and I can't wait to finally get out of here knowing that I have you by my side every step of the way. I LOVE YOU!
As I said, there's so many people that I've met and have touched my heart over the past year that it would be impossible to shout out to every one of them. So to Raiden, Cela, Kiri, Rex, Jakers, Alexa, Wesley and everyone else I've met over my last few years, I love you all and I'm going to miss you all so much! Don't forget about me!
Peace out!
Captain Jack Fritzera
Class of 2071
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On her way to the feast, Adrienne had felt compelled to stop at the book. She knew it was practically a ritual, graduating students writing something in it for future students to read and learn from, and she wasn't about to not continue that tradition. Now she just had to figure out what to write.
Flipping to a new page, she stared at it for a few seconds, fingering the quill as she thought about what she could tell the people who were going to be coming after her, many of whom she knew. At least the ones who were coming the next few terms. But whatever she wrote wasn't only going to be for them, so she had to make it good. And finally, she started to write.
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Seven years is a long time. I know, in the long run it really isn't, but it can seem that way when you are someplace as amazing as Hogwarts. Seven years makes a place like this really seem like home. Maybe not the same as your actual home, but a person really starts to feel a connection here after they've experienced as much as has happened in my last seven years here. And granted, not all of it can be seen as good, but it all shapes who you are once you get sent out into the world as a graduate. And it teaches you things that the professors, awesome though they are, can't really teach in a classroom.
First off, and most important: Don't let yourself lose what makes you you. Yes, there are rules that govern Hogwarts, and the professors, prefects and all that are here to make sure we follow them. But sometimes you need to do something that sets you apart. I'm not saying you should blatantly disregard the rules. You should never do that. But keep your individuality however you can, because that is what is going to save you in the long run.
Another good thing to remember is that no subject should be seen as less than any other. Everyone has their favorites and those that they might not be very good at. In my case, my downfall was Potions and I have no shame in admitting that. The flip side was loving Charms and Divination, but it took me pretty much all seven years, and much convincing on certain people's parts, to make me think I could manage to accomplish anything when it came to Potions. But by now, while I still know I'm never going to be anywhere near good at the subject, I at least can say I respect it.
Finally, in my little list of things to remember: Friends are everything. Always get to know those people who are your housemates, because they are always there for you (or should be), but you should value every single one of your friends. No matter what house they belong to. You can't get by on your own, so you should never forget those who support you and love you. And your experience at Hogwarts won't be the same if you hole up by yourself, in the dorms, the library, or anywhere else. I know I've had a lot of friends, both that are still around and that sometimes aren't so much, but I've learned a lot from them.
Torin: You goofball, tree-climbing, tarantula-owning Greek Huffie, I better not hear of you doing anything as stupid as the couple things I've had to save you from these last couple years. Who's going to levitate you to the hospital wing next term, while getting into your head to make sure you aren't dead, if you fall out of any trees? I hope you appreciate that, by the way, and I promise I didn't hear anything you wouldn't have wanted me to. I don't think. And don't think just because all of your graduating friends are leaving, we won't still be here for you. We will. And I know you'll take care of Brody. She's good for you, in a strange way.
Dylan: I know you might not remember it, but what I told you a few weeks ago is still true. And you should remember it; what Polonius told Laertes in Hamlet. I have a feeling you might need it, even now that it might not seem as important. "This above all: To thine own self be true." It's generic, simple good advice really, even when not being used as an attempt to break through an Imperius curse. And being from Shakespeare, it should be easier for you to remember.
Miles, Fia, Gold, Cela, Allison, all my teammates from Quidditch this term, well, everyone else I know here: You've all helped me realize what I truly can be, and I appreciate that probably more than you'll know. There's many sides to a person, even me, and I'm not only Shoe Girl, as I know you've called me, Miles. One thing does not establish who you are as a person, and there are so many amazing facets to all of you and I hope you make the most of them. And finish growing into the awesome people I know you can be and I hope to see out there someday.
Last but not least, and I know the odds of you seeing this are probably slim . . . Phoebus. Growing up, I could never have thought you would be more than just the more sane best friend of my crazy twin brother and fellow Ravenclaw, but that just shows you I don't know everything. Even though I know so much about other things, you surprised me, and I'm glad you did because now I don't know how I couldn't have seen this coming before. You mean so much more to me than I think even you believe sometimes, but it's true. And since we've had so long to, well, get to where we are now, I really hope it lasts. I'm going to do everything in my power to make it last, at least.
And, to finish things off, before I start rambling even more than I probably already have, I know all you Ravenclaws have it in you. We managed to do really well this term in everything else. We CAN get the Quidditch Cup back, and I'll try and keep myself aware of what's going on even though I can't be here anymore. Good luck to you guys, and I pass the title of Quidditch captain graciously to whoever follows me. I'm sorry that I didn't manage to do better in my really short tenure, but I hope I left better memories for my team than just our losses. As long as everyone does their best, that's what's important. Remember that.
Go Ravenclaw!
Adrienne Mercer Quidditch Captain: 2070-71
Setting the quill down once again, she sighed a little as she realized it was almost over. All that was left was the feast, and then she was going to be off on her next adventure. Letting a hand lightly skim over the book one last time, she stepped away and headed down to the Great Hall, hopefully to see all the people she'd just wrote about.
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Raven sighed slightly when she found herself standing in front of the Seventh Year Memory Book; she flipped through the pages and read what some of the former students had written before she had decided to finally pick up the quill then began writing:
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Whoa, I'm writing the first thing for the Class of 2072; now everyone gets to read my ridiculous awesomeness!
Coming here as a transfer student is never easy, I experienced that first hand when I transferred to Hogwarts in my 5th year from Galway Academy in Ireland; I felt so lost when I was wandering around Diagon Alley trying to buy my supplies. But eventually over time, I met some great people who became my friends and I found my way around the school (even though I managed to get myself lost a few times, oh now that definitely was an adventure haha.)
I've got a few things to say to certain people:
Gold- We never got off to a good start, we were frenemies and as much as it feels odd to admit it; I totally felt sorry for causing all that drama. However at least we eventually got to be crazy best friends who just loved to be ridiculously random. I'm definitely going to miss you.
Grayson- Ah my protege, you definitely showed potential to me from the very beginning and I'm proud to know that you will bring a new future to the prank world. I hope you know that I'm honoured to pass on my plans to someone who I know will pull them off without a problem.
Torin- It's been awesome to get to know you over the years, you're a wicked friend and and a totally amazing guy; you made my time at this school a lot better. I know that sounds cheesy and all but I'm being completely honest here. Hopefully we get to still visit each other in the future because it would just be awful (and cue the dramatics haha) if we never got to see each other again. I'm so going to miss you like a lot.
Cameron- Wow, considering for the entire time I've known you; you've been terrified of me, it feels a little strange to be writing a goodbye message for you but that's not the point. You really are something else (I totally meant that in a good way so there's no drama) and I just wished that I could have actually gotten to know you properly instead of hexing you into next week. I will miss you nevertheless even though it won't seem like it.
I know there's more people for me to say goodbye to but I find it rather impersonal to list them all here, so moving on then.
It's been a great 3 terms here and I've got so many memories that I'll carry with me in the future; to all those who were awesome enough to rock the green and silver (you all know who you are), it's been an interesting few terms, many highs and lows for our mighty house and finally we rise the House Cup proudly.
Remember Slytherins: Life might throw you a few curveballs, but you gotta just go with it and eventually everything will go your way.
One legacy has to move on for a new one to start, so it's time for my curtain call. One last standing ovation before I leave the building forever.
Raven Melody Athlon
Class of 2072
Forever a Proud Slytherin
She read over her message before setting down the quill and turned on her heels, heading back off to the Great Hall for one last time to talk to her friends.
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Garret Crocker couldn't imagine ANYBODY being interested in anything he had to say, and as he flipped through the pages, he knew he certainly wasn't interested in anything that had been said.
Picking up the quill, he loaded it with ink and scribbled lazily:
Garret woz 'ere.
06/2072
There. Done. Now it was time for the important stuff: food!
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SPOILER!!: reactions to old memories
The thing about the memory book was that most of the people she intended to write about had written in it themselves. Cela went through the entire book, reading the advice former students had left and stopping whenever she found something she found noteworthy. A little smile crossed her face reading Lyra Noir's words about the pink ladies and then...
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Cela, TRY and stay out of trouble. Kayla, take care of yourself, and Kettleburn, and Morgan? For Merlin’s sake, don’t do anything that’s going to force Nicholai to come back here and kill you. I'll miss you guys.
Tobias Benjamin Avalon
7th Year Gryffindor, 2068
She considered it with a smile. She HAD tried. Her fingers stroked the page and she couldn't help but giggle a little. Why'd everyone think Nico was so scary?
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To Cela, even though we have had rough times this term, you can always write to me with any problem you have.
Maddox Ryder Darcy
Seventh Year Hufflepuff 2068
She MISSED Maddox. Big scary 'puffy thing that he was. Of course she had seen him this past summer when he and Lima had got married, but still. Cela would keep everyone in a box to pull out at whim if she could.
Cela read on and was disappointed that Cale hadn't left any mention of his sideburns. They were like, legendary and stuff. Peeking side to side, she wrote a little note on his page. She read Anna's entry too and smiled. She had good advice and Celandine had definitely learned to take it on.
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Although I said I wasn't going to mention any of my friends, there are one group of students that I cannot leave without mentioning. The Pink Ladies. These ladies have made my last term awesome, and I really don't think it would have been the same without them. Anna, Lyra, Cela and of course Professor Bunbury I have to thank you ladies for making my term so PINK. I love you all.
Lots and Lots and Lots and Lots and Lots and Lots of Love
Vanessa Corbette
Cela sighed a bit. It had been totally tough when the other pink ladies had graduated sooooo much before her. But she'd kept up the pink tradition as best she could on her own.
It was kind of sad, Celandine decided, that her brother would never get to see all the messages in here for him. No wonder his legacy continued on for so long considering he made such an impression on so many people. It made Cela proud to be a Toussaint.
She still wasn't crying, even as she went through and read the memories recorded by the students she'd admired since her first year, lots of Ravenclaws and Slytherins in particular who she learned some very important lessons from, but then she came across ...
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To Celandine. I leave you my heart. I know there is no one better to take care of it.
Biting her lip, Cela couldn't tear her eyes away from the page and she made a few cheeky little additions there too.
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As I said, there's so many people that I've met and have touched my heart over the past year that it would be impossible to shout out to every one of them. So to Raiden, Cela, Kiri, Rex, Jakers, Alexa, Wesley and everyone else I've met over my last few years, I love you all and I'm going to miss you all so much! Don't forget about me!
Peace out!
Captain Jack Fritzera
Class of 2071
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Miles, Fia, Gold, Cela, Allison, all my teammates from Quidditch this term, well, everyone else I know here: You've all helped me realize what I truly can be, and I appreciate that probably more than you'll know.
Adrienne Mercer
Quidditch Captain: 2070-71
Celandine made little awwwing noises. Weren't Jack and Adrienne just so nice and sweet? She laughed out loud at Garret's entry. And nowwww it was her turn.
Celandine held her quill gently, not sure what to write which was totally odd for her since writing was usually just like talking, something she could do a lot of. After a few moments of this, she began.
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I could write so many names here. Record all of you and all of the lessons you all taught me but that would fill an entire book on its own. I don't think its possible to have too many friends and I don't think its possible to fit all your names on one page. I hope you know who you are.
The Slytherins who made me feel welcome when I was only a first year; the Ravenclaws who taught me what it meant to have spirit; the Gryffindors who always surprised me and taught me what not to do; the Hufflepuffs who proved just how fashionable yellow can be and how big an ego can grow; the professors who helped me to the top. I'll remember every one of you.
To the girls who showed me pink was a state of mind; to the boys who helped me test my candy theory; to the Hogwarts Pirates and our adventures; to the first years who I always so desperately wanted to set a good example for. I still smile when I think of you all.
To the Ravenclaw Quidditch team - I was your most loyal supporter and I'll always cheer each of you on in all you do; to the Yearbook staff and Quill writers - I can't wait to see all your names in the bylines of The Daily Prophet, Witch Weekly or the Quibbler some day; to the Gobstones, Duelling and Transfiguration clubs - don't ever stop your journey to the top. I'll always be a part of you, and keep you in my hearts.
To the Library; the Divination tower; the Astronomy tower; the Ravenclaw tower; the Whomping Willow; the Duelling Arena, the Great Hall. My home. My heart.
To those who came before; to those who couldn't be here to sign their own names; to those yet to come. Thank you for everything.
I could list the bad things; the detentions, the curses, the kidnapping. I could list all the wonderful things; my friends, my lessons, the library books, the school grounds. Instead I'll just say this:
It was all worth it.
Celandine Elodie Toussaint
Ravenclaw
Head Girl
Yearbook Editor
Quill Journalist
Former Aparecium writer
Quidditch Cheerleader
Quidditch Reserve
Duelling Club Member
Transfiguration Club Member
Gobstones Club Member
Friend to you all.
2065-2072
p.s Raiden, take care of yourself & I miss you already.
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be careful who you give it to :: they might not give it back to you
Chris walked slowly to the area where the old looking book was kept, the one that housed the memories and goodbyes of so many people before him. The mere idea of this book made the Gryffindor just feel utterly...sad. He didn't want to leave. Why would he want to go out into the real world when he had an awesome home here with people he loved? But all good things must come to an end and hopefully life afterwards would be great as well. He turned the page after glancing at Cela's HUGE and Amazing paragraph (How was he suposed to top that?!), and began to write.
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Hogwarts.
What does it mean? It isn't just a Wizarding school that teaches its students the power and strength of magic, it isn't just an institution that proves that instruction is what leads us to be great. Hogwarts to me, and to so many others means...home. Where else can you go for at least nine months of your year and be with your amazing friends, Professors, and housemates? Where else can you swim with a Gaint Squid, fight merpeople, watch your friend play bagpipes wearing a kilt or build your own rafts?
All these fun adventures and even the chaos that sometimes strikes this beloved Castle never really leaves us. All of the good things that happen to each and everyone of us like the friendships, lessons, and courage will remain inside and help to contruct the witch or wizard we will become. This school not only taught us how to perform spells and work with many different realms of the Wizarding world, but it taught us something more important, how to love.
We arrived at the school, stumbled off of that scarlent engine, practically knowing no one. We finally came out of our little shells (some more easily than others) and met those gangly people who were our peers, or even those older students who turned out to be less scary and more nurtuing.
I have to say that I loved Prefecting, and being head boy. I got to work closely with the wonderful Professors and my Head of House and even the Headmaster. I had a wonderful team of friends working beside me every term and this allowed for even more strong bonds to form. Those who helped me out will never be forgotten and will always be thanked.
Now you may have noticed that I haven't mentioned any names and I did that on purpose. I have written this with ALL of you in mind. Every single last one of my friends, aqquantances, and Professors (Who I count as my friends too). I love you all and I know that our friendships will never truely end, as long as we all hold Hogwarts near to our hearts!
-Making those last rounds!
Chris Potter
(2065-2072)
Quiddtich player
Quill reporter
Prefect
Head Boy
Loving and caring friend.
After staring at the page for a couple more minutes, a few sniffles here and there, the Head Boy stepped down and turned to look at all of the people waiting around in the Feast. He needed to see his friends again! He took off towards the familiar sounds of laughter.
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Torin didn't want to write in this book. Not really. The thought of it alone was making him sad, because it seemed to him that as soon as he was finished it would be official. He would be gone from Hogwarts. And as much as he wanted to move on with his life, this place had played a huge part in it. He wasn't the same person now as he had been coming in; and that change had been for the better.
Sighing, he began to write. Starting with the person that always came first for him. The person who always wanted to be first:
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Wow, I can't believe that it's been four years since I first entered these walls. Four years in which I met the most amazing people ever. These years here have been the best in my life, and I can owe it to all you guys.
Brody; I don't even know how to put into words how much you mean to me. You're not only my girlfriend, but my best friend. Someone who I can come to with anything. Someone who can understand me better than anyone else. Someone who I want to be with for the rest of my life. And I'm getting sappy here, but I can't even say how much I love you.
Tammy, Reese and Fyo; Even though you guys have both left, I still remember everything like it was yesterday. You guys are and will always be the best friends I've ever had. I don't even want to think about how my life would be without you three.
Miranda; I've only really known you well for a short amount of time, but I already feel that you are one of my best friends. I'll always remember our Quidditch matches. Our crazy dares and rollerblading through the corridors are some of my fondest memories here. You are also an amazing Quidditch Captain.
Sarah; My fellow Prefect and friend. You are one of the most amazing Hufflepuffs I've ever met (and I've met a lot of them). You always are there for me when I need you, and a great help whenever we have Prefecting duties. It makes me sad to think that I won't be joining you again next Term. But these two years with you have been amazing, and I know you will keep doing a great job without me.
Lori; We might not always get along, and you diss my hair and say I'm annoying and stupid (and I don't even know what else), but you are still a best friend to me. I'm so happy to be your adopted Daddy, and remember that I'm always here for you no matter where I am. Write to me every day if you want to, how ever much you want to. Because I want to talk to you all the while.
Gold; I love you. I don't think I really need to say much else here. Other than you are one of the most incredible people I've ever met and one of the hardest working. You are a true Prefect, a true Gryffindor, and most importantly a true friend.
Miles and Fia; One of the best couples in Hogwarts. And also one of the sweetest. You two are like family to me, because you practically are really. And I'm very happy that I met both of you. Even though we didn't really get along well at first, I'm happy to be best friends with you now, Miles.
Raven; I'm not going to really bother saying goodbye to you, because I know I'll be seeing a lot of you. I'll always find ways to bug you, because you are just amazing like that.
Violet; My pretty friend. You are an amazing girl, and an amazing friend even if you think me and Brody are gross. I expect you to write to me all the time and make visits whenever you can. I love you lots.
Annie; My best friend. I will miss our races and bets. Finding ways to make you wear pink when you hate it so much. But more than that, I'll miss how we would just talk and hang out together. But I know that I'll be seeing a lot more of you in the years to come. And you will be wearing pink at least once more.
Oliver; You know we never really got along that well. What with you having a strange sense of humor and all. But I'm going to miss you, Snake. You are a good guy really. I'm gonna miss you, Pinky.
Cameron; I always thought that you were strange, but now I also know that you are a nice person. Even though you and Oliver are so alike that it's scary sometimes (no offense, Oliver's a cool guy). You are also a good friend. I'm gonna miss you.
Lucy; I'm not going to bother saying much here other than you are one of my best friends, and I'm going to make you stay with me in New York. I love you, Twinneh.
Dee and Cody; Both of you guys are some of the best friends I've had. And I'm so happy that I'll be staying near you guys. I don't really need to say goodbye to you as I'll be seeing a lot of you, but I love you both.
Everyone else; No one that I've met here and have become friends with has been forgotten. I love you all and I wouldn't be who I am without you. I'll miss everyone, and wish you all the best in wherever life takes you.
And with that he was done. Sighing, he turned and walked away.
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