Sigh...what a week it's been! Professor Emery has been the most exacting task worker I've ever known. My Assistant Teaching job at Acadia has been a dream.... but there's so much work! I couldn't believe Professor Emery handed me the 9th graders! They do complain too much. "But this potion is too hard!", "Now it's ruined!! I have to start all over again! Miss Bronwyn!!! Do I have too?!?", "Can I use my notes for this potion???". It really starts to get on your nerves! I love going over to Miss Harts 2nd grade class across the yard. The children there seem so wonderful. I know they can be just as horrid...but I don't know. From small children it isn't as bad. They have a better excuse than hormones and laziness. They're just children.

I've been quite busy lately. I teach potions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I have so many other duties as well! I help with Professor Smiths Herbology class on Mondays, and a have gardening duties on Saturdays. I have guard duty on Saturday evenings. The older children can be mischievous! Then I have other duties for Professor Emery.

The children have come to think of me as the queen of peppermint. I was able to steam-distill some oil today. I was quite glad of it. I needed some more.too many bellyaches for me. Professor Valentino has one heck of a time in the infirmary. Some of the girls get cramps...or the boys eat too much and get stomachaches. Althea, Professor Valentino, says that I always have peppermint sticks with me too. Heh...I guess I do.

I think I'm going to go to Starbucks today. It's such a nice little bit of muggle marketing. I have to admit...sometimes it's nice to go there.... just read and drink some apple cider, and today I have some free time.

Adriana

A/N: Ohhh myyy.well, it's my first attempt. I need an editor.anyone want to help me out?? If not, don't' worry. I'll try to keep it clean! ^_^

Don't worry.Severus will be stepping in soon.