The Life and Times of One: Sadie Radcliffe

[selkie]

Dear Diary,

When I first headed off on the Hogwarts Express train from London I clutched in my hand a trolley with necessary belongings packed away, a shiny new wand in my pocket and a plain looking package wrapped in brown paper. This mysterious parcel was something my parents bought for me. They said it would be important, said I'd treasure it if I kept it up. A Diary for me to explore my thoughts in. To record events in. To find a purpose in. So far I haven't done much with it.

Thusly, little empty book you've sat in a cob-webbed corner of my traveling trunk, packed away, out of sight / out of mind.

But today is a new day. Maybe if I start you now it won't be too late. My parents haven't wasted their money. I'll always want to remember my years at Hogwarts, after all. Best years of my life. So they say.

For the moment I'll let you be, little Diary. You've been lonely, locked away like that with just a few odds and ends that I don't need keeping you company. Well now I'll pay more attention to you, so long as you promise not to tell anyone the things that I share with you... That's the best thing about my parents. They always know what's important.

Love,
-Sadie

"Our little secrets..."

The ink from the pages upon which Sadie had just scrawled slowly absorbed into the paper, leaving no traces. Much like the legendary marauder's map, this item kept the owner's secrets hidden from the rest of the world. Sadie shoved the book under her pillow...

...to be continued...

[selkie]

Aug 30, 2007
1:39 AM
Mood: Depressed




Diary, you and I need to talk.

I know I haven't kept you up to speed, but lately I've felt very strange. Classes are meaning less and less, though I know they take precedence over anything else. I continue to study, and keep on top of my homework, but I feel very much like I'm missing something. I'm sure I know what that something is, too.

My friend Brayden has been hanging out with other people, and I'm not sure but I think he's found a girlfriend... That's not a problem, I'm very happy for him! But it seems like something that everyone is after. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for a boyfriend, I just wish I had a really close friend or two, that's all. Somebody to explore with, play wizard's chess or exploding snap with. Brayden still hangs out, but I get lonely sometimes...

So much so that I went barreling into the Forbidden Forest after a boy who turned out to be a Slytherin. Of course I got in trouble, it's just my luck, isn't it? It didn't help that he was kind of cute... Really sort of arrogant, though. I'm not sure if I like him or not! I feel like in spite of himself he's a good person at heart. He seemed sincere with his apology (imagine a Slytherin apologizing!) and he was very gentle with my knew kitten. I don't know what to think of him. He's probably got a girlfriend, too.

So this restless feeling made me do something a little different. I went to Hogsmeade for a haircut, and I bought a bit of makeup to wear, not to mention a few new clothes. I doubt anyone will notice. I wear my Gryffindor robes to classes most of the time. And of course I only hang out with people sometimes.

Oh yeah, I made another new acquaintance. I introduced myself to Avery in DADA class, and I met up with him and Brayden in the "Muggle Electronics Room" (Which I didn't know existed, but is pretty crazy). They showed me an eye-pod, which has little ear bits that make music. I have no idea how it works, since muggles don't know how to use charms. They've got some really interesting technology. Maybe I should join muggle studies... if I'm not too bogged down next term.

I think I'm getting tired. It's pretty late, and I have classes tomorrow. I'll let you know what's new when I get a chance.

Love,
-S

P.S. Our little secrets.