12/27/1991
Dear Diary,
I'm a few days late, but Happy Christmas!
I've had a good holiday so far. Mum and Dad bombarded me with questions about Hogwarts as soon as I got home, and I answered happily. But it's so weird being back in the Muggle world, where I can't use magic or anything! The Ministry of Magic forbids it if your under 17, so I couldn't show them any of the spells I've learned. But, I did get them some sugar-free candies from Diagon Alley, and they seemed to like those. They're also really proud of how I'm coping at Hogwarts and how well I'm doing.
I got a few new wizard history books, so I've been reading those and some of my other books over break. I must have read half a dozen books already! But I STILL can't find any references to Nicholas Flamel…I hope Harry and Ron have.
Well, I'm off to do my Potions essay, it's my last one. And then, I think I'll scour back through Hogwarts, A History and see if I could have missed Flamel in there.
Love,
Hermione
Just like to say I'm pleased with how well this story's doing :)