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dear old Hogwarts
As we come to the end of another term, it is appropriate that we take a moment and consider all that Hogwarts has given us. I am sure most of you will join with me in saying, "Dear old Hogwarts!"
I should like to keep in touch over the summer with anyone who is interested in doing so, particularly if they are pursuing any of their studies independently during that time -- although I quite expect some of you welcome a chance to put books and parchments aside and enjoy the pleasures of summer holidays. If anyone wants tips on excellent Arithmancy puzzle books, however, I have plenty to hand, so do not hesitate to ask. Likewise, should anyone wish tutoring over the summer in order to make their next year's studies a bit easier, I would be quite amenable to arranging study sessions, other plans permitting of course. For those who prefer correspondence, that is also quite arrangeable. (My compliments to those second-years who have already had the foresight to ask their Prefects for recommendations on supplementary texts and the like. I have no doubt that you shall be excellent upholders of the good name of House Ravenclaw, with diligence like that.)
What are your plans for summer, should you wish to share them? I am looking forward to assisting on some small tasks for the Guildmaster Bright of the Astronomy Guild, which I am sure will give me a fascinating glimpse of the workings of that august and venerable Guild. According to Professor Sinistra, Astronomy and Arithmancy fit rather well together, and the combination is used in all sorts of locational magics, area effects, and the like. The more I've learned, the more I'm interested in perhaps pursuing an internship with Magical Transportation in future years. Besides all that, I have various other recommended studies (thank you, Professors Vector and Dolohov). All in all, I expect it to be an exhilarating and informative summer.
I should like to keep in touch over the summer with anyone who is interested in doing so, particularly if they are pursuing any of their studies independently during that time -- although I quite expect some of you welcome a chance to put books and parchments aside and enjoy the pleasures of summer holidays. If anyone wants tips on excellent Arithmancy puzzle books, however, I have plenty to hand, so do not hesitate to ask. Likewise, should anyone wish tutoring over the summer in order to make their next year's studies a bit easier, I would be quite amenable to arranging study sessions, other plans permitting of course. For those who prefer correspondence, that is also quite arrangeable. (My compliments to those second-years who have already had the foresight to ask their Prefects for recommendations on supplementary texts and the like. I have no doubt that you shall be excellent upholders of the good name of House Ravenclaw, with diligence like that.)
What are your plans for summer, should you wish to share them? I am looking forward to assisting on some small tasks for the Guildmaster Bright of the Astronomy Guild, which I am sure will give me a fascinating glimpse of the workings of that august and venerable Guild. According to Professor Sinistra, Astronomy and Arithmancy fit rather well together, and the combination is used in all sorts of locational magics, area effects, and the like. The more I've learned, the more I'm interested in perhaps pursuing an internship with Magical Transportation in future years. Besides all that, I have various other recommended studies (thank you, Professors Vector and Dolohov). All in all, I expect it to be an exhilarating and informative summer.
Re: Private Message to Padma
Fair Lavender, thou rose, thou star, thou dove,
Vouchsafe a glance from soft and limpid eye
Upon th'unworthy wretch, whose words may move
Thy heart to pity! Hear my plaintive cry!
You see my difficulty, I am sure.
I spoke with Professor Sinistra this evening at my final detention, and she suggested perhaps a combination of simple words and complicated flowers might be better suited to the occasion. I shall closet myself with the book she has lent me on the Language of the Flowers, and will attempt to strip my words of all frills, furbelows, pretenses, defenses, and offenses.
Wish me luck, Padma. Nos morituri te salutamus.
Re: Private Message to Padma
Well, look. Her birthday is Saturday, when we all take the train.
If you're still serious about getting back together (and it looks like--you are, I guess).... I think you should just find her in the compartment and promise to take her shopping or something for her birthday.
Re: Private Message to Padma
I shall plan for Saturday, and will lay my apologies and bouquet at her feet, and invite her to the birthday revels of her choice to boot.