Diaries of Hogwarts Past

I was writing it and when I typed in June I was suddenly thought 'Wow, this is probably the second last entry for 1st year.' It was a pretty interesting thought. I was happy and sad at the same time. Don't worry – there will be one for the holidays too.

This one won't have many entries – It'll be mostly just reports, so you can see all their strengths and weaknesses for later reference in the story.

Chapter 21- 1st Year at Hogwarts

Lily's Diary, 8:04am 11th June 1972

I'm shaking all over.

I don't know why I'm so scared.

It's not that scary.

Or maybe it is.

I don't know!

I'll have to write to my parents straight away.

They want to know immediately.

I think I hear wings!

No, it's ok, I'm just imagining it.

I wonder when it'll come.

My Final Exam Marks.

Yes diary, all caps.

I just know I got that question wrong in History of Magic!

The one about the, um, the… name of that famous goblin for something.

Go-Gorith?

Gorgith?

I don't know.

I was so scared yesterday.

Potter and Sirius were just lounging around playing wizards chess (it's really cool, the pieces move by themselves!) and Black said to me, 'Chill Lily. You'll do fine, and if you don't it doesn't matter.'

Well he and Potter didn't study at all practically, so I wouldn't be surprised if they failed.

I hope I did well enough in the Transfiguration practical.

We had to turn a flower into a teacup.

Professor McGonagall was really nice to me.

She even conjured up a lily just for me; all the other students got tulips.

She said that lilies and tulips were the same in difficulty so it didn't matter.

My teacup had patterns of lilies on it, I'm not sure whether that will give me points or loose me them.

But the teacup was rather oddly shaped in my opinion, I hope she didn't notice.

But, of course she would've.

It's her job to notice.

And I think I did ok in Charms, I managed to levitate my teacup onto the right hook (for some reason we had to use the same teacup for Charms as we made in Transfiguration), and I managed to perform a cushioning charm to stop it smashing when Professor Flitwick got it off the hook.

And for potions-

Oh Merlin (it's so funny I'm picking up all the wizarding words).

The school owl is here.

I'm here alone – Kelsey, Sav and Bee are at breakfast.

I wanted to get my marks alone – they said they'd bring me some bacon and toast when they get back.

Here's my report:

Lily Evans is a polite, talented young witch who continues to excel in all her subjects. She is courteous to her teacher and peers, and is very loyal to her friends. She is generous to all students, regardless of their year and house and sets a very good example for all of Hogwarts. She might want to stop curing Mr Potter long enough for him to heal though. (I didn't know they put stuff like that in reports. He he. It seems the teachers have a sense of humour).

Potions: 108% (Can you get over 100%? I feel so special!)

Herbology: 86%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 92%

Transfiguration: 86% (I guess she did notice it was oddly shaped...)

History of Magic: 98%

Astronomy: 91%

Charms: 112%

Flying: 72% (I wasn't expecting a good mark for that one anyway.)

Wow.

I did really well!

Mum and Dad will be so proud of me!

I doubt they'll mind the not-so-good flying mark; they wouldn't want me on a broom anyway.

Oh, I can hear Kelsey, Sav and Bee coming back up.

I'd better go!

Love, Lily.

James' Diary, 12:51pm 11th June 1972

I got my report today.

It was great.

I didn't really care at all though.

It's only first year, they like don't count for anything!

Lils was completely freaking out.

She was biting her nails the day before they came, and saying 'What if I failed? What if I'm so bad they ask me to leave!? What will my parents say? I'll be publicly humiliated forever!'

I rolled my eyes at her and said 'Evans, chill. You are not going to fail! All the teachers love you! And even if you do fail, it doesn't matter. No one cares.'

That just made her worse.

But I should owl my parents soon.

Later.

But here's my report just for the record:

James Potter is an intelligent young wizard, yet he always seems to be in trouble. He disturbs classes and spends most of his free time in detention. Although, he does have a very active imagination (I think that's the teacher's way of saying the pranks I play are really cool) He excels in flying and transfiguration, and it is unknown why as it seems as though he never pays attention in class at all, even when separated from friends. With a bit more studding, he could well be the smartest wizard in his year.

Potions: 89%

Herbology: 95% (really? Maybe Professor Sprout found out about Easter…)

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 102% (Wow – I guess people really are best at the subjects they like)

Transfiguration: 99% (Wow I don't even pay attention in that)

History of Magic: 78%

Astronomy: 81%

Charms: 92%

Flying: 111% (Well it was kind of obvious.)

I'm so excited!

Professor McGonagall said that I got the top in Defence Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration and Flying, and one of the top 5 in Herbology.

Apparently Lily got the top in Potions, History of Magic and Charms and tied second on Astronomy with Mary McDonald.

Mother and Father will be so proud.

Especially with DADA.

Mother says Father was the best at that in his day ('Back in our day…').

Sirius also did pretty well in that.

I doubt his parents will be proud.

He's staying at my place for half the holidays.

He was acting all cool, but I could tell there was sadness beneath all the extrovertness.

If that's a word.

Which it probably isn't.

Good thing there isn't English at Hogwarts or I'd fail it.

And I can't believe we go home on the first.

First year has gone so quickly…

It'll seem no time at all before we're all gradating.

I can't wait.

I'll be able to use magic outside of school then.

Imagine all the fun I could have!

Of course, I could probably still use it at home.

The Ministry would probably think it was Mum or Dad.

Poor Lily.

She couldn't – she's the only witch in her family.

I'll have to write to her over the summer.

Even if she doesn't write back.

Or even send hate notes.

But I'm used to that.

I just send back 'You know hatred is a sign of love' and she gets really annoyed at be because she doesn't know what to respond with.

But Peter's Birthday is the week after the holidays start.

The 9th of July.

I wonder what I'll get him.

Maybe a growth spell.

Ha-ha.

But that would just be mean.

He's alright really.

Just a little… well I don't know the word for it really.

He's more like a one-man-cheer-squad.

But he's great.

But Remus is really lucky.

He gets to leave a week early – on the 25th – to visit his Grandma.

I asked why it couldn't wait 5 days but he just stammered, 'Well- I – I – really have to see her soon… Ah sorry…'

It's a shame.

Oh well.

Oh, I should go now.

I have to show off to Lily how smart I am.

See ya, James.

Sirius' Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Sirius Black is a disruptive student, particularly in Potions class, yet he always manages to get quite top marks in most of his subjects. Most of the teachers puzzle over this, however there is no doubt of the subjects he enjoys most, particularly Defence Against the Dark Arts and Charms class. (Yes! My parents will probably get so annoyed at me for the DADA one. Although maybe it will make mother hate me more…) He is very loyal to his friends, and always sticks by them, even when getting in trouble, showing true Gryffindor House Spirit (Mother will hate that even more)

Potions: 88%

Herbology: 79%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 99% (Yes!)

Transfiguration: 91%

History of Magic: 83%

Astronomy: 91% (Maybe because of my name…?)

Charms: 98%

Flying: 87%

Remus' Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Remus Lupin is an attentive young boy. He is modest and kind to all students, but quite shy at time, never drawing attention to himself (Well when you're a wer- what I am you kind of have no remain as unnoticed as possible). He is a very intelligent wizard, and very responsible for himself and others, trying his best to keep his friends out of trouble. He is an excellent all-rounded student, especially in Astronomy and Charms.

Potions: 91%

Herbology: 92%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 90%

Transfiguration: 91%

History of Magic: 92%

Astronomy: 94%

Charms: 93%

Flying: 87%

Peter's Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Peter Pettigrew is a small yet big-hearted boy, always trying his best to achieve and impress. (I do always try my best! She noticed!) He greatly admires his friends James Potter and Sirius Black, and has taken up heir love of Defense Against the Dark Art, which is his best subject. He is quite shy, but nice to all his peers. (She said I was nice to everyone!)

Potions: 63%

Herbology:79%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 82%

Transfiguration: 62%

History of Magic: 59%

Astronomy: 69%

Charms: 71%

Flying: 66%

Kelsey's Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Kelsey Maglens is a talkative young woman (Understatement of the century), however she pays attention in the subjects she enjoys most, particularly Astronomy. She also enjoys flying – I can see her in the Gryffindor Quidditch team next year (YES!) – being the energetic witch she is. She always sides with her friends, even is she knows she will get in trouble, showing fierce loyalty – an important Gryffindor characteristic/

Potions: 94%

Herbology: 91%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 89%

Transfiguration: 87%

History of Magic: 88%

Astronomy: 99%

Charms: 91%

Flying: 99%

Savannah's Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Savannah Groebacke is a skilled witch, especially in Herbology and Transfiguration. She is optimistic in even the hardest of situations, and is always seen smiling. She is greatly respected among the Hogwarts community as a friendly, intelligent witch, and often helps other peers, regardless of their age. (I notice she didn't mention house – I wouldn't be seen dead helping them)

Potions: 87%

Herbology:110%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 88%

Transfiguration: 99%

History of Magic: 85%

Astronomy: 79%

Charms: 91%

Flying: 96%

Bianca's Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Bianca Malfin is skilled in Potions and flying, while Defence Against the Dark Arts is one of her weaker subjects(Oh… I might need to work on that… Gryffindors are supposed to be good at it…). She is very determined to get what she wants, and will stop at nothing to get it. She is always nice to all students, making an effort to get to know everyone, despite her late arrival to Hogwarts. (Yes! My plan is coming along! Mother's going to be so proud!)

Potions: 99%

Herbology: 91%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 61%

Transfiguration: 83%

History of Magic: 89%

Astronomy: 92%

Charms: 87%

Flying: 96%

Severus' Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Severus Snape is an intelligent boy, especially at Potions, but doesn't always seem to fit in fully among his peers. He has made particular friends with Lily Evans, a Gryffindor girl, who he always sticks up for, even though she is muggle-born. (Teachers notice stuff like that?) He seems to be the butt of most practical jokes; however he always holds his head up high. (Of course I do! I'm not going to let Potter and his little 'gang' get the better of me!)

Potions: 103%

Herbology: 92%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 73%

Transfiguration: 81%

History of Magic: 92%

Astronomy: 92%

Charms: 82%

Flying: 73%

Avery's Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Aidair Avery believes fully in the concept of pure-bloods being superior to muggle-born, and if often seen picking on some of the muggle-borns in the school. (That's because they don't deserve to come here! Letting half-bloods in is bad enough!) He is a skilled wizard, particularly enjoying Potions, Charms and Flying. (I'm SO on the team next year)

Potions: 94%

Herbology: 72%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 81%

Transfiguration: 91%

History of Magic: 79%

Astronomy: 69%

Charms: 94%

Flying: 96%

Mulciber's Report, First Year – 1971-1972

Eugine Mulciber is very into the practical aspects of classes, especially Charms and Transfiguration. (All the better to curse people with!) He is also skilled in flying. When he has made close friends he is very loyal to them, and always sticks by them, backing them up and assisting them in class, however he should get used to helping other students in class. (Like mudbloods? I don't think so)

Potions: 91%

Herbology: 71%

Defense Against the Dark Arts: 81%

Transfiguration: 99%

History of Magic: 69%

Astronomy: 72%

Charms: 105%

Flying: 98%