Not Crazy-Just Different! The Hogwarts Chronicle of Darby Holliwether

September 12th

4:23 PM

Haven't written in almost a week. Well, Oliver's prediction ACTUALLY came true. He had a little fight with Casey, and so she yelled "Well, Wood, you SUCK at Quidditch!" In front of everyone today at breakfast in the middle of the Great Hall. Ollie looked like he might cry, whilst Percy and I snorted into our Belgian waffles. Not funny to some, shockingly hilarious to others.

So Ollie collapses onto the bench and looks me right in the eyes and goes "Do I really?" And I'm thinking 'THIS is the emotional blow?' But I can't say anything to him, so I say:

"Well, I don't play Quidditch much myself, but-." It was then I realized my fatal mistake. When someone asks you a question that possibly you may answer the wrong way, just abruptly say "No, of course not!" And always, ALWAYS make sure you get to the point QUICKLY!

Ollie's chin fell and rested on the table. "I'm a loser."

"You didn't even let me finish!" I protested. 'What I was going to say was 'But you most certainly do not suck.' Come on, Ol, you're the Quidditch captain, for crying out loud. If you sucked, they'd kick ya off the team."

"That is true," Percy agreed, hiding an amused smirk. I elbowed him in the ribs quickly. He let out a small 'oof ' and gave Ollie a small smile. Oliver was right, he does seem SO much happier than he used to be. I wish it was because of me, but it isn't.

You know, I didn't come to Hogwarts to find love; I came here to learn magic and such. And I made some friends along the way, but it doesn't mean I have to discover the love of my life here. I am going to keep that in mind from now forward; and people will be amazed at my new level of self worth and self control. I am independent! GO ME.

Must go to library, have a paper on werewolves due tomorrow. Yippee skippee. I bet Percy and Penelope are there. Oh joy.

4:27 PM

Ewww. What a mature reaction. They've only been going out for about a week. I never would have thought Percy would be the type to be all over somebody, but you know me, I am not ALWAYS right in my 'divination like' thoughts, haha.

Ah yes, werewolves.

4:32 PM

Crime in Italy, get a room.

4:43 PM

Ooh, that might leave a mark. *Devilish sniggering sound*

5:04 PM

Paper is finished. Percy is not. Must leave now before I vomit up my lunch.

5:16 PM

Hahaha. Oh how I amuse myself. On my way to put my book back, I managed to 'accidentally' run into the chair Percy was slumped in.

"Oh, my bad," I began solemnly. "I must have been wandering about after having my eyes burned out by the disgusting and highly scarring scene unfolding. Get a room; people are trying to study." I must have been speaking for everyone, because a few people actually applauded. With that I shoved my book back onto the shelf and sashayed my way out the door.

I honestly don't know what possessed me to do it; I just did! I felt kinda crappy about it afterward, but what can ya do. I just had to; I don't know why. I'm a maniac, maniac, and I'm dancing like- sorry, Sammy used to sing me that song when I was a little kid.

But just as I went out the door, someone said my name softly. I turned around. It was Derrick Bole, from the Slytherin Quidditch team. Oliver doesn't like him too much. Then again, Ollie doesn't like anybody who plays for a different Quidditch team than he does.

"Hi Derrick," I said perkily, trying to remain cool.

"Hey there. Uh, I know that I'm a Slytherin, and you're in Gryffindor and all that other stuff, but, uh, I was wondering if you might like to go to the dance with me? Did you hear that they've actually moved it forward to October first?" Derrick managed to stammer.

"Oh! Well, I wasn't planning on going to the dance, actually." Derrick's face fell. Weird huh? "But I'd love to go with you." He smiled brightly.

"Oh, well, great! I'll see you then!"

I've got a date. I've got a date! Amazing, yes?

I think that perhaps I should tell Oliver.

5:45 PM

"WHAT? You're going with WHO??!!" was the reaction I got when I reported on the state in which I found myself.

"Yes. He just asked as I was leaving the library."

"Who asked you?" Percy asked, entering the room.

"Well, as I was departing from the library, dear Derrick Bole invited me to go to the dance with him. Did you hear that they moved it up to October 1st?"

"I seem to remember that," Ollie said faintly. "Darby. He is a Slytherin. Did that though ever enter your mind?"

"So?" I asked indignantly, tying on my boots, just to see if they still fit.

"So, you two are just opposites! Slytherins are not the kind of people Gryffindors date."

"We are NOT dating! We just want to go to a dance together!" I insisted.

"I-I think I'd better go," Percy stuttered, edging out the door.

"Whatever you want, Darby," Oliver said. "Just don't come crying to me when- ." He didn't get to finish, as I stood up and used the heel of my boot to kick him in the 'bad place.' He moaned and flopped over in the chair, rolling about like a rabid monkey. I stomped out the door as fast as I could in heels.

Now I've not only got a date (!!!!!!) but I've kicked my best friend in the whole world in a place that most sane people would never even think about kicking an innocent guy. But he pissed me off so much. Like he can decide to regulate whom I go to dances with? I DON'T THINK SO.

I hope I didn't inadvertently mess something up, if you know what I'm saying.

6:11 PM

What am I going to wear?! I'm thinking my high-heeled boots and my white shirt with the long bell sleeves, and my long cranberry skirt. How do you say 'very nice?' Hahaha. More comfy than a prom dress. So there. Sassy.

7:37 PM

Sent Sammy a letter and asked her to let me puh-lease oh please borrow her dragon pendant necklace. Maybe I'll steal it from her. Heehee. She'll be so happy Derrick asked me.

Derrick is pretty sweet for a Slytherin, or so some say. He's pretty cute too. Shallow of me, so disregard that last comment.

Know what I just noticed? Ollie didn't seem well. Kind of pale and whatnot. Sheesh. Stop thinking about him, Darby, you fool. Don't kick him in the 'family jewels' and then decide you feel bad for him.

But still.

11:01 PM

I hope he isn't too mad at me.