Friday December 30, 2005

We still went to work today, but were very anxious to hear word from Madame Derwent. It was to say the least, a very boring day at work while we thoroughly cleaned the lab and worked a little in the greenhouses. It's almost midnight now, right before going to bed, and there still haven't been any owls from St. Mungo's. I'm really hoping that her response will arrive tomorrow so that this anxiety I'm feeling in the pit of my stomach can go away. Draco and I have been yearning to go back home, and if this potion happens to be the final one, we will finally be able to leave.

Either way, I did receive a few letters from family and friends.

Mum and Dad sent a letter through Mrs. Weasley saying that everything is going great with their work and that Crookshanks is thankfully doing well. I still can't believe that they sent me a package of 5 toothbrushes. I swear they take their dentist work a little too far…

Mr. and Mrs. Weasley sent a note addressed to Ginny and me alongside with the one my parents sent. They are expecting to see us home soon and they said everyone misses us terribly. Mrs. Weasley is anticipating to throw a little get together once we return, mainly to congratulate their daughter and future son-in-law. Ron and Harry told them about my current situation with Draco. It would be an understatement to say they were shocked. But in her letter, Molly said as long as I'm happy and he's a good man now, she's happy for me also.

It's great to have people who support you, isn't it?

Well, tomorrow is New Year's Eve and everyone here is bouncing off the walls while waiting for the festivities to begin. In downtown Miami there's going to be a ball-dropping ceremony and we were thinking about going and partying a little, since we never get to do that. And then there is supposed to be this extravagant formal party for witches and wizards here at the hotel. We can't decide which one to go to, but we better make a decision quick!

Now I'm going to get some rest while wishing a special owl will arrive tomorrow!

Night,
Hermione