Lisa Anne Turpin

[Private to Self]
Today, I am nineteen.Today, I will not make a fuss.

I suppose, right now I don't really care. It's not like I'll get what I want. That quarantine won't be lifted.

So, today is just another day. Today, I have work to do.
[/Private to Self]

Will there be any study groups, today?

I tried, but I still can't sleep without waking up every few hours. It's like I'm too afraid to have a proper night of sleep. My fidgeting in my sleep has come to a completely new level. I think there's definitely something to this idea Terry had. Because there's no way I can choke myself.

NEWTs really are just around the corner. I'm a little concerned with Potions. Okay, more than a little concerned. It's more out of pride. Anything less than outstanding in Potions would just be unacceptable. In fact, that's the one class besides Herbology that I am truly pulling my hair out about. I'm fairly concerned about Ancient Runes, as well, but not as much as those two courses.

Verity's club idea sounds like a fair amount of fun. I hope I can find the time to participate in something other than school work. It seems all I've done this weekend is study in the dorm. I'm a little afraid to leave the room, at the moment. It's a little awkward.

This has felt like the longest weekend I've had in a while.

There's far too much going on here. I long for the days I can walk a corridor without having to check behind by back to see if it's still safe.

( Terry )

( Astoria )

( Private )

[Edited]
...Nevermind. Looks like I'm stuck here

To All Students
I have been asked by Healer Williamson to report if there has been any suspicious behavior in or around the castle between today and yesterday, especially in the Ravenclaw common room or Ravenclaw boy's dormitory. If so, please let me know so that I can report back, or, inform the Professor Vector.

This is truly important. Do not hesitate.




[Edited]

How many more months until graduation?

Will we actually be let out after graduation?

I'll be in the library, probably for the rest of the day. I have to finish up a project. Feel free to meet me there, if you need me. to study.

I am absolutely terrible at wrapping gifts.

My brother pulled through for me! My application has been sent in and accepted by the MLES! That's the good news.

However, they do understand with the quarantine they'll be pushing back training, and practicals until the summer. So, that does give me more time to practice. I received my manual and everything I need. This is good. Very good. However, that does mean everything gets pushed back a year, but at least training will be over the summer. No taking time off of school.

I'm relieved. Very relieved.

[Hexed Private to Close Friends]

I am so behind in practicing for my qualifications. I haven't even been able to send out an owl to reserve my position. I have no doubt, however, that my brother has reserved me a position. Still, Magical Law Enforcement Squad has testing in March. That means I have to be prepared for the Defense Assessment, Tactical Assessment, Physical Assessment, and gain approval for two weekend leaves so that I can follow up with team tactical training trials. All this and I haven't even received my study manual, yet. I'm already fighting against the fact that M.L.E.S. is a boy's club. The fact that I won't be able to turn in my own paperwork is just going to kill my chances. The last thing I want is to get in by the graces that my brother is in charge, then get put on automatic desk duty for the rest of my career because I'm 'unfit for action'.  I'm already behind an entire year, to add to that.

So... I need an updated copy of a training manual, a fit sparring opponent, a willing dueling opponent, obstacles (the entire castle would do, but that could be potentially more dangerous and warrant detention for the rest of my Hogwarts career), and prepare for tactical training (which usually involves one  partner, two opponents), and weekly training assignments by January. Usually, an official would be in touch with me in order to cater to the rules of the school as well as my working schedule, but it looks like I'm on my own.

I can't even begin to explain how much this sucks. Had I been enrolled in Beauxbatons, or hell, even Durmstrang, I would be given all the equipment I need, and school assistance. Since when did this career option become discouraged at Hogwarts? I'm not receiving any leeway, at all. And now with the quarantine, even if I was allowed some sort of cooperation, no one can come in or out. Might I reiterate how much this sucks? And that's even before I can qualify. After qualifications, I need to put in a year of training, a year of shadowing, and that's all before I get my license.

So, I need to think of a way to fix this all while avoiding the virus.
[/Hexed]

While the world falls apart around us all, I'll be working my ass of in the Great Hall between meals. It's the only place large enough to run laps, since I can't even go outside.

If anyone wants to work out with me, let me know. I've been transfiguring old books into heavy weights. Tables, if turned upside down can be used for strength training. But, then... Who knows if we'll get in trouble for that.

[hexed private]

It's strange. One minute I'm charming my hair, the next minute I have cupcakes and flowers. Then, the minute after that, I'm making out with Terry.

This has been one hell of a week.

My lips are swollen from all the snogging
[/hexed private]

[hexed to Su]
So, I wanted to tell you, but by then, you were sleeping, and I didn't wan to wake you. As you know, I went to see Terry, and he told me he fancied me. And, you being my best friend, should know that we are now dating, and snogging whenever we have the chance.

Most importantly, I do feel better.
[/hexed to Su]

[hexed to Terry]
You've caused my lips to swell. I know how pleasant it is to kiss me, but we're going to have to venture to lower extremities if we keep this up. I'd rather a hickey than not being able to speak normally the next morning.
[/hexed to Terry]

Is it just me, or is the castle a bit more pleasant, today? Correction: My mistake.

Words cannot begin to describe how frustrated I am.

Yes. Yes, they can. I am livid! I am irate! Outraged! What is going on? How could anyone miss that foul? It was so obvious.

Nevertheless, I grudgingly... apologize for my completely appropriate un-sportsman like conduct. Actually, no. I don't. I may have been a tad bit out of line however, I don't think so. Damned Gryffindors.

I've decided to take the morning off, for sanity's sake.

I couldn't sleep last night. Everything was all fine, but then I just couldn't sleep.

[Hexed Private to Morag]
I hate you hate you hate you hate you hate you, right now.

This is all your fault! If you hadn't started on Terry's arse, I would have probably been able to get back to sleep, but no, you just had to keep going with that. And now, I have his trousers in my room, and I keep staring at them! I'll never be able to have a normal conversation with him, AGAIN. Thank you very much.
[/Hexed Private to Morag]

I've concluded, I look nice with purple hair. That's a fun charm.

Today, I dressed in a boy's uniform. It was interesting. I did not, however, transfigure a wig. That would be too much trouble. I simply pulled my hair up. I was amused, if only for a little while. It was fun, at the time. Then, I realized I was wearing Terry's pants. Awkward.

Maybe I'll charm my hair purple some day. That ought to be fun.

I tried. I tried, I tried, I tried, to wear the uniform, just so as not to stick out like a sore thumb, but it didn't work. I'm back to my usual clothes.

It's unnerving to see this beautiful building fall apart like it has been. It's just as bad to see the people... missing... gone. It hurts.

I would like to state, that for the record, I dislike poltergeists and certain ghosts who think it's funny to play tricks on unsuspecting students. Though, you may not grow old, your pranks do.

What I would give for a triple chocolate cupcake... and a shopping trip.

Hogwarts, what happened to you?