November 17

Dear Diary,

Wow! I haven't written in awhile. As for Harry, I haven't really seen him too much. He's always busy. I talk to him a little, but not very often.

In Muggle Studies, I was assigned to work with this guy, Chris Conklin, a fourth year. I was pretty happy about that, because he's pretty cute. Now, just because I'm going out with Harry, doesn't mean I can't think other guys are cute!

You know what's kinda funny? Is that, when I think about it, I don't really have a best friend. I mean, I have lots of friends, but no best friend. Do you know what I mean? I don't know. Lavender acts like she's my best friend- but only when Parvati isn't around. I feel kind of lonely. It's been this way for a while, so I guess I've pretty much accepted the fact and moved on. I appreciate all my friends.

I think that's why I'm always so desperate to have a boyfriend. Because I need someone to take the place of the best friend that I don't have.

Love,

Ginny

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November 20

Dear Diary,

Lately I've been unsure about Harry. Like, I can't explain it, but something doesn't feel right. I don't know.

Anyway, I've been working with Chris on this Muggle Studies project. It's funny, because ever since I started noticing him last week our eyes meet and there's a certain electricity. He always used to look so sad, but now he smiles and he laughs. And when he talks to me he stares straight into my eyes. Harry usually looks away.

But I mean, I don't really like Chris. I can't, because I have a boyfriend. And besides, it's not like we're doing anything. I mean, we were just assigned to be partners! It means nothing! So why do I feel so guilty?

By the way, we have another Hogsmeade trip this weekend. I'm going with Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Lavender.

Love,

Ginny

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November 22

Dear Diary,

We went into Hogsmeade today. Harry was there. I decided I'm going to break up with him. Because, it just doesn't feel right. And I don't feel comfortable talking to him. We really don't have much in common. We kinda ran out of things to say after the first three weeks.

And don't think this is about Chris- it's not. I don't really like Chris. He's just someone that pays attention to me, and I'm noticing other people. It's like, when I break up with Harry, if he asks me if it was because of anyone else, I'll say, "Maybe it's because of everyone else" meaning that everyone else was suddenly attractive to me.

I talked to Lavender about it. She says if I think that's the right thing to do, I should do it. I agree. So I'm going to give him a note. I just don't think I could do it in person. I'm not sure exactly what I'll say, but I'll figure something out. I want to talk to Lavender about that too.

Love,

Ginny

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November 26

Dear Diary,

I didn't dump Harry yet. I guess I've been kind of putting it off. I will, and I am, but just not yet.

I had Muggle Studies today. Today was my last day working with Chris. After today, our project is over. I'm kinda sad about that. Also, I'll probably hardly ever see him again! He's dropping Muggle Studies. So I might see him around, but not too much. He was a nice guy. I'll miss him.

Love,

Ginny

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November 30

Dear Diary,

I did it. Today I broke up with Harry. I gave him a note. It basically said that I thought it wasn't working out and things didn't feel right. I was afraid of what he would say.

But he gave me a note back, saying he agreed with me, and he didn't feel completely comfortable around me and some of my friends. I guess that was Lavender. He also said he thought we didn't have much in common.

I'm glad things ended mutually. Actually, I'm quite happy. I feel like I should be sad, but I'm not. Maybe it's because I mentally dumped him about a week ago, but didn't actually do it until today.

I'm happy. I'm free. I'm unattached. And now I don't know what to do... I'm still lonely.

Love,

Ginny

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A/N: I am quite happy that I got to update this so soon! The next chapter will most definitely be out sometime this weekend, because I finally have time to write! Please review!