A/N: For the bits when they are passing notes in class, I have put Al in normal font, Scorpius in italics and Rose in bold. I hope this makes it a little less confusing. Please review!

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Decisions, Decisions

Al

Yeah?

Did you hear? We get our lists of choices out soon. For third year.

Yeah, I remember Rose saying something about that the other day.

Any idea what you want to choose?

Not really. How about you?

Dunno. Muggle Studies sounds quite interesting, but I'm not sure what Dad would think if I took that. And Grandad would definitely kill me if he found out.

Yeah, but it's not about what your Grandad thinks. It's your life. And I'm sure your dad would be happy with whatever you pick, as long as it's what you want.

Yeah, I guess. Does Rose know what she's going to pick?

Well I think if she had her way she'd do everything. That's what Auntie Hermione did, but she had to use a Time Turner, and she's told Rose to avoid that if possible. Apparently it's very stressful.

Yeah, it would be.

Oh well. I suppose we'll just have to wait until we get the lists out, and figure it out then. I think it's just before the Easter holidays.

Yeah.


Al,

I'm sure you will be choosing subjects soon, and I know that can be difficult, but try not to worry too much about it. Pick the subjects you think sound the most interesting, and you can figure out all the career stuff later on. While it is entirely your choice, I do have some advice for you. Firstly, picking Divination one of the biggest mistakes I ever made. It's a very imprecise form of magic and is usually unreliable and boring. Uncle Ron and myself spent most of our time making it up, and were glad to be able to drop it after fifth year. The other subject I picked was Care of Magical Creatures. That's very interesting most of the time, and apparently Hagrid has calmed down a lot in his old age, so hopefully you won't be putting your lives in danger by choosing it. Anyway, it's completely up to you. You can take my advice if you want to, but if you don't then that's also fine. You could try talking to James if you want, to see what he thinks of his subjects. Good luck!

Dad


Rose,

I know you will soon be choosing your subjects. I'm not going to try and influence you towards certain subjects, as I completely trust your judgement. I will say this, however. Only choose the number of subjects you think you can cope with without getting too stressed, and stay away from Divination. It's a ridiculous subject, and a complete waste of time. Choose well.

Love, Mum


Scorpius,

I am not writing to you to tell you what subjects to pick, like my parents did when I was your age. You and I are so different that I am going to have to trust you to know what is best for you, as I certainly don't. And, as my life has proven, I have never been very good at making decisions. So I am simply going to tell you to do what I was never brave enough to do: ignore everyone else. Right now you probably have advice pouring in from all sides, but just ignore it. Go with what you think is right, and you will never be wrong. I didn't learn that until I was a lot older than you. In fact, the first decision I ever made without influence from anyone else was the decision to marry your mother, and it was the first I never, ever regretted. Anyway, enough of my rambling. Mum sends her love.

Dad


Scorpius,

I know I haven't talked to you in a very long time, but as this is such an important moment in you life I feel I must set aside my quarrel with your father and help you to make the best decision possible. I understand that you had no choice when it came to the Sorting, and it is most regrettable that you ended up in Hufflepuff, but there is still a chance to make up for that, by making the right decisions now. I would advise you not to take Divination, as this is a subject which is unlikely to ever help you on your way to a career at the Ministry, which is, I am sure, what you are hoping for. I have heard that Care of Magical Creatures is still being taught by that half-giant Hagrid, so choosing it would probably be a bad idea, and Muggle Studies is obviously out of the question. I believe that leaves Arithmancy and Study of Ancient Runes, which are by far the most practical subject choices. I don't know what your father has said to you about choosing your subjects, but I am sure he would agree with most of what I have said. I hope I have been of some use.

Grandad


Rose

Yes, Albus?

Do you know what subjects you are going to pick yet?

No, I don't. And can we discuss this later, please? I don't know if you've noticed, but we're in Potions right now.

Yeah, whatever. How about you, Scorp?

I'm not sure. I got a letter from my Grandad today, and he thinks I should do Arithmancy and Ancient Runes. But I'm not sure I'd be that good at either of them.

Who cares what your Grandad thinks?

Yeah, Al's right. And didn't you say your dad said to ignore any advice from anyone else?

Yeah, he did. But I don't want to completely ruin my relationship with Grandad. He's already disappointed about me being in Hufflepuff instead of Slytherin. I don't want to make it even worse.

Scorp, if your Grandad can't accept you how you are, then maybe he doesn't deserve any sort of relationship with you.

Exactly.

I guess . . .

Don't worry about it so much, Scorp. What subjects would you pick if no one else mattered?

Well, I've always loved animals. So probably Care of Magical Creatures. And Muggle Studies sounds quite interesting.

So pick Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies.

But I can't.

Yes you can. Just pick them and forget about your Grandad and the teachers and us and even your dad. It doesn't matter what we think.

I agree with Rose.

Okay. Okay, I will.

Great! And look who's writing notes in class now, Rose. That must be a full five minutes you've not been listening to the teacher.

Oh shut up, Al. Some things are more important than listening to the teacher.

Like what? I thought nothing was more important that listening to the teacher?

Of course some things are. Like Scorp's future.

Thanks, Rose.

No problem.

What about my future? Can we discuss that now?

No. Now we are going to pay attention, unless you want me to refuse to let you borrow my notes.

What? You can't do that!

Watch me.

Fine! I'll pay attention.

Good.


Rose Weasley, subject choices.

Below is a list of subjects you may take in third year. You are required to choose at least two, but may take as many as desired. Please underline those subjects you wish to sign up for, and return this list to your Head of House by the first of June.

Study of Ancient Runes

Arithmancy

Muggle Studies

Care of Magical Creatures

Divination


Albus Potter, subject choices

Below is a list of subjects you may take in third year. You are required to choose at least two, but may take as many as desired. Please place a tick beside those subjects you wish to sign up for, and return this list to your Head of House by the first of June.

Study of Ancient Runes

Arithmancy

Muggle Studies

Care of Magical Creatures

Divination


Scorpius Malfoy, subject choices

Below is a list of subjects you may take in third year. You are required to choose at least two, but may take as many as desired. Please place a tick beside those subjects you wish to sign up for, and return this list to your Head of House by the first of June.

Study of Ancient Runes

Arithmancy

Muggle Studies

Care of Magical Creatures

Divination


Dad,

I picked Muggle Studies and Care of Magical Creatures. I know it's not what you would have picked, and I know Grandad will definitely be furious. He wrote to me a little while before I chose, warning me not to do either of those subjects, and insisting I "make up" for being in Hufflepuff by chosing Arithmancy and Ancient Runes and aiming for a career in the Ministry. I don't really want to work in the Ministry, though, so I took your advice and just ignored him, but I am a bit worried. Do you think he'll never want to see me again now? I'd hate that.

Scorpius


Scorpius,

That's great. I did pick Care of Magical Creatures actually, though I have to admit I was never very good at it. I'm sure you'll be a lot better than me, provided you actually listen to Professor Hagrid's instructions and don't do anything stupid. Don't worry about Grandad. He'll get over it. I look forward to seeing you again when the holidays arrive, as does your mum, and good luck with your end-of-term exams.

Dad


Father,

Scorpius has chosen Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies. I assure it was entirely his own decision with no input from me, and I hope it will prove once and for all that Scorpius will never be anything like you and I. Please stop trying to mould him into your ideal little Slytherin, and accept that he is a Hufflepuff through and through, and that we should be proud of that.

Draco