Hello, this is Shantazzar, I am writing the Neville chapters, in other words, the even chapters. I would like to point out that I haven't ever done a fanfic like this, not only am I doing a story with another author, but I have never done any romantic stories, I tend to focus on humor, because I happen to be particularly good at that. But don't worry, Me and Lucid-03-days check over the other persons stuff, so, she'll let me know if I make any horrid romanti-errors, which is likely to be frequently. ANYWAYS, on to Neville!
I've always liked school, learning, and understanding what was taught. Sometimes I'm not all that good at what is being taught though. I do know how to handle school, study hard and you'll do well. I've never had a problem with that. People, on the other hand, are different. They are almost impossible to predict. You must always be careful with not only what you say, but to whom you say it, and what mood that person is in when you say it. No amount of studying can make up for that lack of knowledge, but I get by it.
Don't get me wrong, I love all the people here. I really don't even mind the bullies, although they treat me like dirt. It's kind of funny, but they talk to me more than most other people. There are only a few people who have ever really made me feel welcome, helped me forget that I'm not much of a people person. Harry Potter, Ron Weasely, and Hermione Granger are a few of those people. It's almost like they don't even realize its me they're with, just a normal person instead. It makes me feel almost normal. Not that I want to be totally normal, I just wish I could perhaps talk to people a little easier.
Luna Lovegood is also another of those people I can talk to her anytime I want. She always has something to talk about, even if I don't. And it always seems to be something that I find particularly interesting, as she has a very open and wandering mind. I believe the muggles would probably call it ADD, but I think it really suits her. It caught me by surprise the first few times I talked to her, she didn't seem the slightest bit surprised that I said 'hi' and she would just talk about herself, her interest, and ask me off-the-wall questions. Every now and then she goes on about Snuxxles. I'm not sure, but I think she's trying to tell me something. She might be slightly insane, not that it's a bad thing, just something to note.
I'm not sure if I feel sorry for her being regarded as being so weird, or jealous that people actually notice her at all. Most of the time it's more of a general fascination. I don't really understand why she isn't more popular, although she does seem to be known well enough. People insult her and call her names, yet it doesn't seem to bother her in the least. She remains just as happy and talkative as always.
Anyways, I enjoy Hogwarts. The building is almost alive, it shifts and changes occasionally. It can be slightly annoying when it makes you late for a class or two, but for the most part it adds a bit of excitement. I often find myself wandering the passages for sheer amusement. I also enjoy playing chess. When people like Ron can't play, I occasionally play against myself, for some reason I find it amusing to see chess pieces whacking each other.
Sometimes I wonder if the reason I don't talk to people is that I'm afraid they will ask about my family, and then feel sorry for me. I don't know why, but I hate it when people feel sorry for me. It really doesn't make any difference if they are or not. I don't really mind it when people know, it's just that they seem to treat me differently when they do know.
Anyways, I am looking forwards to my next year; I just hope that it isn't as hectic as last year.
