Dear Diary,
I have decided that every night, just before I go to sleep, I will write in you, and record the day's 'adventures'. That way, you get a full account of my life from now on, and when I am older I can read my thoughts as a "young'un".
This morning, Gryffindor had DOUBLE POTIONS! Snape, the one teacher I absolutely DO NOT have respect for, is so cruel! Poor Ron was trying to make a potion in his cauldron, and was (for once) doing quite well. Suddenly, it exploded all over him. He still hasn't come back. I am SURE this was of Malfoy's doing, that wretch.
But there was good news with the bad! Sneaky (at times) Harry pulled me away from my desk and said, "Hermy! Come on! Let's raid Snape's supply cabinet!" Of course, I followed.
We sneaked out of the room with ease, because everyone was crowded around Ron. I felt bad, and I am sure Harry felt bad, leaving our best friend behind, but this had happened many, many times. Harry picked the lock to Snape's cabinet, and stared in awe. Tons and tons of out of this world, interesting things were stored. I don't know most of their names but I do remember seeing Glagweed, Cormstone, and Traef: the three things Harry needed to make the Swelling Potion he was going to use on Snape later at the Halloween Feast. Sneaky, sneaky Harry.
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Later that day, in Care of Magical Creatures with good ol' Hagrid, Justin Flinch-Fletchley got poisoned by an Ixi. An Ixi is a fox-looking creature that has two horns on its head. When those horns touch human skin, the results can be fatal. I know that, because I am top student. Not to brag.
Luckily for Justin, Hagrid has the anti-poison for it. Lately, Hagrid has been prepared for every lesson. Ever since the third-year incident with Malfoy, he has been extremely careful. Still, Justin's arm will have a purple circle on it for quite a while.
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After supper, Harry, Ron and I went to the Library in search of information on the Swelling Potion. They needed to make sure they had the right ingredients. Unbelievably, I didn't know the exact formula! I try so hard at Hogwarts. But all the spells... all the potions.... all the charms. It is way to much to know on the top of your head. I was kind of embarassed when Harry asked for the formula...
We exited the Library after concluding that they were right. We walked down the corridors until we got to the Gryffindor common room door. The fat lady asked for the password, and Harry replied, "Copernicus."
"Correct," she said. We walked in.
Harry yawned simultaneously with Ron. "I'm goin' to bed, alright?" He exited the common room.
Ron was standing there, eyes closed, mouth open. He snored. "Ron!" I said. "You better go to bed!"
He roused. "Wha-what!? Oh, 'kay. Mmnh, g'night, Herm."
"Night, Ron." He left.
That leads me to where I am now. Well, it's time for me to go finish the six rolls of parchment I have to write for charms.... and all my other work. And then I have to study for the Exams in June... Oh, life. Good night, diary. Wish me luck.....
~Hermione
I have decided that every night, just before I go to sleep, I will write in you, and record the day's 'adventures'. That way, you get a full account of my life from now on, and when I am older I can read my thoughts as a "young'un".
This morning, Gryffindor had DOUBLE POTIONS! Snape, the one teacher I absolutely DO NOT have respect for, is so cruel! Poor Ron was trying to make a potion in his cauldron, and was (for once) doing quite well. Suddenly, it exploded all over him. He still hasn't come back. I am SURE this was of Malfoy's doing, that wretch.
But there was good news with the bad! Sneaky (at times) Harry pulled me away from my desk and said, "Hermy! Come on! Let's raid Snape's supply cabinet!" Of course, I followed.
We sneaked out of the room with ease, because everyone was crowded around Ron. I felt bad, and I am sure Harry felt bad, leaving our best friend behind, but this had happened many, many times. Harry picked the lock to Snape's cabinet, and stared in awe. Tons and tons of out of this world, interesting things were stored. I don't know most of their names but I do remember seeing Glagweed, Cormstone, and Traef: the three things Harry needed to make the Swelling Potion he was going to use on Snape later at the Halloween Feast. Sneaky, sneaky Harry.
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Later that day, in Care of Magical Creatures with good ol' Hagrid, Justin Flinch-Fletchley got poisoned by an Ixi. An Ixi is a fox-looking creature that has two horns on its head. When those horns touch human skin, the results can be fatal. I know that, because I am top student. Not to brag.
Luckily for Justin, Hagrid has the anti-poison for it. Lately, Hagrid has been prepared for every lesson. Ever since the third-year incident with Malfoy, he has been extremely careful. Still, Justin's arm will have a purple circle on it for quite a while.
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After supper, Harry, Ron and I went to the Library in search of information on the Swelling Potion. They needed to make sure they had the right ingredients. Unbelievably, I didn't know the exact formula! I try so hard at Hogwarts. But all the spells... all the potions.... all the charms. It is way to much to know on the top of your head. I was kind of embarassed when Harry asked for the formula...
We exited the Library after concluding that they were right. We walked down the corridors until we got to the Gryffindor common room door. The fat lady asked for the password, and Harry replied, "Copernicus."
"Correct," she said. We walked in.
Harry yawned simultaneously with Ron. "I'm goin' to bed, alright?" He exited the common room.
Ron was standing there, eyes closed, mouth open. He snored. "Ron!" I said. "You better go to bed!"
He roused. "Wha-what!? Oh, 'kay. Mmnh, g'night, Herm."
"Night, Ron." He left.
That leads me to where I am now. Well, it's time for me to go finish the six rolls of parchment I have to write for charms.... and all my other work. And then I have to study for the Exams in June... Oh, life. Good night, diary. Wish me luck.....
~Hermione
