Hello Friends!

I decided to start a new magical Diary fan-fic! This time it follows Professor Hieronymous Grabiner rather than the 'Heroine' you play in the game!

*please note this has nothing to do with my other magical diary fic and wont relate in anyway -in-fact I hope this to be better than that!*

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Magic and Roses ~ Through his eyes ~Chapter one: Letters

Professor Hieronymous Grabiner sighed. There was stilll two weeks before the sudents where back at the Academy but to his delight (and despair) he had finally completed all the work and preparations for the upcoming academic year. He brushed back his straggly long brown hair from his eyes and leaned back in the chair feeling his back ache from bending over his desk for so long. The evening was warm and the summer heat caused his dark robes to cling to his scrawny frame. Tomorrow entailed a new set of lessons for the half-a-dozen or so students that had stayed for summer school; something Hieronymous dreaded.

Summer classes normally contained students he considered as 'no hopers' –ones that their failed too many exams during the previous year or got into so much trouble it was either this or expulsion. There was the odd student that chose to stay behind or because they had no home to go to but this year there was only one kid who fit this bill and he avoided him at all costs anyway.

Hieronymous pushed the papers he was working on aside and opened a small draw on his desk, inside was a letter which he pulled out; a letter from his wife. The tiniest of smiles niggled at the side of his mouth before he opened it and read.

He had never intended to marry her; one of his own students no less, but it was his own fault. He was foolish enough to try and work with a monster; a Manus he had inherited, a blue genie like creature from the otherworld, tied to his family name; to the Grabiner's will. He was experimenting with it on school grounds, a spell he cast had backfired, knocking him out. His now wife found him in this state and stupidly tried to 'save' him. Only he didn't need saving and she broke the magic circle he had cast causing her to break the ward and become prey to the Manus. Luckily for her the headmistress professor Petunia Potsdam came up with the idea of marriage. If the girl was married to him for a year and a day the Manus couldn't devour her soul as she would be protected by his family name. Thus much to his dismay they got married that very day.

His eyes scanned her letter carefully, her writing was messy though it was clear it had taken her sometime to write it;

Dear Hieronymous Grabiner,

How are your holidays going? Still working hard? Have you sorted all of next year's lessons yet?

Honestly it has been pretty lonely here, without my friends….

My brother Rob, just turned thirteen but doesn't look like he was given 'the choice' I was hoping he would so I could have another magical person in the family, that I could talk to, but sadly not. It's a shame he is a smart kid and I think he would have been great at 'Red' magic! Haha!

Lately my family seem to forget I'm around, I guess they think I'm old enough to be doing my own thing I guess, I dunno, it kinda sucks.

At the start of the summer they wanted me to get a summer job, but that didn't seem like a good idea considering….

I have been trying my hardest to keep up on my studies but it's hard considering I can't practice any magic or have anyone I can ask questions or talk to about it. I'm sure it must be this way for all wildseeds with non-magical families though….

Anyway, thank you for your previous letter even if it was a little short!

Best wishes

Rose Applewood.

Rose was a good student despite everything and during the past few months before the summer holidays Hieronymous found himself warming up to her despite is best efforts to avoid it. When he had discovered that she was attracted to him at the end of the year; he was both confused and a little flattered. It never crossed his mind that someone would really think him sincerely attractive, and generally it's not something he gave a second thought about. In his mind he had an 'off switch' when it came to students and he saw them as nothing more than just that; students. Not potential dates, attractive or not. Even Though Rose was his temporary wife he hadn't considered that of her until then.

But yet over the summer he had found himself missing conversing with Rose, missing her bright smile and optimistic attitude to everything, those sparking blue-green eyes…He shook his head and sighed pushing those thoughts out of his head. No. she was still so young he should not think of such things.

He Picked up his quill and pulled a clean sheet of paper in front of him and began to write:

Mrs Rose Appelwood;

Thank you again for another letter. I am doing well here and have finally finished all my preparations for the upcoming year of teaching. –He failed to mention he was mildly disappointed with this as it meant he would have time on his hands that he didn't know what to do with.

Sadly I still have summer students to teach three days a week so I cannot truly relax.

If you find things are getting to awkward to deal with at home you could consider coming back early to Isis Academy. If you ask your parents they will feel inclined to do so, and they will return you as soon as you desire -it's the 'charm' of attending such a good school –He never liked to put anything about magic in his letters in case they happened to be read by her family.

This of course means you can catch up on your studies and ask myself or the other teachers any questions you may have about the skills you are learning. Remember this year you have a new professor for your second year –Professor Sandes who will be teaching you Science, English and maths, as Professor Potsdam only teaches first year students. Unfortunately for some, I am still required to teach History and Geography to the second year students. –He hoped she would figure out it meant he was still going to be teaching her red and blue magic.

Kindest Regards

H. Grabiner

Once he had finished and sealed the letter he got up, not bothering to put on his wizard hat due to the heat, he took a slow walk out of his private chambers and down to the staff room to eat. It was late so he hoped that none of the other teachers where about. Hieronymous wasn't a fan of the new teacher Professor Potsdam had hired; Mr Garev Sandes –a young man, fresh from university, rather athletic looking with the cheery disposition of a young child. Hieronymous knew he would be a hit with the students; especially the girls, judging by how typically handsome he appeared. Hieronymous didn't think his 'can do' and flattering attitude was the right way to go about teaching students. Then there was also Mrs Diana Wolfsien, she taught third years and had been a staff member nearly as long as him. She was the kind sort that worried too often. She often looked very fragile and delicate like a doll, though her magic was top-notch. She generally avoided Hieronymous, which suited him just fine, there was nothing wrong with her per-say but her mousey attitude could be some-what hard for him to deal with. He often was told off by Potsdam for hurting her feelings especially when she first joined the academy. He never intended such things but it seemed the woman was easily upset by simplest things.

Luckily for him the staff room was empty and he was able to eat in piece. After doing so he mailed his letter before going back to his room to sleep. Wondering idly if Rose would in fact return early.