dear old Hogwarts

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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.

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Private Message to Padma

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I'm afraid I've cocked things up with Lav sufficiently that I need to ask a few select personages for advice. What would you recommend? Does an abject apology seem the correct route, and if so, have you any suggestions on getting one to her that she will not immediately obliterate with a wand-flick?

Private Message to Miss Parkinson

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I hope you forgive the intrusion of this message, asking as it does for some advice on a rather personal matter, but I have always admired your ability to handle social situations adroitly, and I have hope that perhaps you can cast a bit of Lumos on the proper path here.

I have managed to offend Miss Brown grievously, and have since come to the realisation that an abject apology for my words and actions is called for. It wasn't so much that she thought I danced with you and several others at Professors Siz and Raz's wedding; it's what I said afterwards that really tore it. I understand now that I was considerably less than wise courteous in imputing her lack of social generosity to, well, witches' matters. In any case, I am truly at wand's end with it all, and should you be inclined to have pity on me and grant a few words of advice, I would be ever in your debt. (Of course, I have ruled out revealing that I did not in fact dance with any of the young ladies in question. I would never betray a friend that way, or the friend of a friend, so your secrets and Cedric's are safe with me.)

Private Message to Professor Sinistra

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My summer plans are shaping up nicely, but I am afraid I cannot say the same about my attempts at rapprochement with Miss Brown. I hesitate to interrupt your end-of-term work with questions about ridiculous student matters of the heart, but if you have one of those Hufflepuffian words of wisdom, it might not go amiss just now. I am endeavouring to remain constructive.

Private Message to Professor Dolohov

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Is it perhaps the case that some of us are best served by devoting ourselves to the studies of our various Arts, rather than to diverting our attention and energies into explorations of the heart?

What I mean to say is that I think I've bollocksed up things beyond salvage with Miss Brown, pardon the phrasing, sir. At this point, should I continue making efforts to apologise, or simply take my lumps and attempt to learn from them?

I'm sorry for disturbing you with this sort of idiocy when you are undoubtedly quite busy, but you did say that I've been idiocy-free for several months now, and that I had earned a bit of credit, yes? I regret having to spend it on this matter, but then again to fail to avail oneself of counsel by the wise is a grave failure indeed.