Dear Diary,
James tried to get me involved with some stupid prank today. I wouldn't listen for the details. I don't want to be a prankster kid. Maybe it's a name thing. He's named after the first James Potter and Sirius Black, two legendary pranksters. Me, I'm named after Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape, two Hogwarts headmasters. Guess that's what I'll grow up to be, then... I still have no idea why Mum and Dad decided to name me after Severus Snape, of all people. He was a weird guy. Sure, he wasn't evil, but that's a pretty low bar to name your kid after someone, isn't it? And now I get made fun of all the time! Mostly by James, granted, and he would find something to tease me about no matter what, but still. It's really annoying and a dumb name. I try to focus on the 'Albus' part. Not that he was perfect either, but he did defeat or help to defeat the two darkest wizards ever. And he was super smart. But I guess I don't have to live up to either of my names, I can be me, just me for the sake of being me. Better than having to live up to the last part of my name, the 'Potter' part-and the part that matters most to people. They all think it must be so great, being Harry Potter's son. Well, it isn't always. People expect everything out of me, and I can't always deliver. The best I can hope for is to be a good person... so of course I get considered a goody two-shoes. I'm sick of it. Maybe I should help James out with his prank, just this one...
Anyway, write to you later,
Albus Severus Potter