1 September, 1994

I'm in my dorm now, and it is so nice to be back! It's past lights out, and I'm writing by the light of my wand. I was too busy gossiping with Chelsea, Cho, and Marietta earlier to even think about writing. Cho and Marietta are in the year below me and Chelsea, but we share a dorm because there are only four of us.

Oh, I've missed Cedric so much, and words cannot describe how happy I was to see him at Platform nine and three quarters.

I was saying goodbye to my parents when I felt and arm slink around my waist and soft lips press into my hair. I squealed and turned, flinging my arms around Cedric. He picked me up and spun me around, saying, "I missed you so much, Daisy." When he set me down I stood on my toes to peck his lips, and said, "I've missed you too, Cedric. More than you could imagine."

For a lot of girls, it probably would have been weird kissing your boyfriend in front of your mum and dad, but it didn't matter for me and Cedric. My parents adored him. They've met him numerous times over holidays and vacations, and they love him as if he were actually family. They say he's very charming, and polite, and kind, which of course is all true. They're so happy we're together.

"Well," my father said, "I guess we'll be going now, sweetheart." I reached out and gave him a hug. "Don't forget to owl us."

"I won't forget, daddy," I said as I pulled back and went to hug mum. "And I promise I won't get into any trouble."

"I know you won't, Daisy," mum said. She hugged me a little tighter, and I could smell the scent of her strawberry perfume. I always loved that smell. When she passes on, there are two things I'll always remember about her. Her hugs and her perfume.

My father gave Cedric a pat on the back. "You take care of my daughter, ya hear?"

Cedric nodded. "I will, Mr. Carmen, don't you worry."

The train whistle blew, and I gave my parents one last hug before Cedric grabbed my hand and ran with me to the train, our trunks bouncing along on their wheels behind us. We waved goodbye as we slid out of the station and into the country.

Cedric and I walked along, trying to find a compartment. After a few minutes of searching, we finally found the one with our friends.

The whole train ride was such fun, and it was so, so very nice to be back with all of my friends again. And Cedric, of course. It's amazing how different some people can look after only two months; Roger Davis must be half a foot taller, Marietta's acne has really cleared up, and Chelsea's hair looks even redder and curlier, if that's possible. The others don't look much different; Cho's pretty, as usual, and Zacharias is as freckly as ever.

They all talked about the Quidditch World Cup—I wish I had been there! It sounds like it had been great, except for the Death Eaters and the Dark Mark. Now that would have just been scary to be at. I was supposed to go, but my parents just couldn't afford the tickets. Oh well. Maybe some other year they'll hold it in England again.

At the feast, we found out about our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher—some guy called Mad-Eye Moody. He just barged in through the doors, nearly scared me and Chelsea to death. Seriously, a man with a scarred face, wooden leg, and a crazy magic eye just barging into the great hall during a thunderstorm! It would freak anyone out! He seems pretty shady if you ask me, but others say he's going to be a great teacher.

And on top of that, we found out that the Triwizard Tournament is coming up! I'm so excited, I've heard about it before, but they haven't held it for centuries! I'm definitely not entering, but Cedric says he might. Oh, I really wish he won't, because some many people have died in it in the past. I couldn't bear to lose Cedric. My life would end.

Oh, I'll have to talk him out of it later. I can't let him compete in the Tournament. I just can't.


Okay, I never really get a chance to say what Daisy looks like. (I mean, it's her diary, so why should she bother talking about her appearance?) Anyway, here's what she looks like:

Eyes: Blue, with 20/20 vision.

Hair: Naturally blonde, extremely straight, shoulder-length.

Body: Average height, slender build, small chest.

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