Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Tags: Read 262 times / 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] on June 17, 2012, 08:28:53 PM Arcturus occasionally went into Alethea's room, especially when he was feeling restless. There was something about her room that still held her comforting presence even though it had been eleven years since her death. He felt that her room was timeless, never changing - and he was feeling it now as he stood in the middle of her room. Even the sounds from downstairs as his parents moved about and chatted were muted and soft here. He smiled at the ring he gave her for her graduation, sharing a cabinet with her achievements from Hogwarts. The memory of her reaction when she discovered what it was flickered in his mind; he lingered on it for a moment before letting it fade. As he refocused his gaze, he noticed the little dark blue book sitting on the bookshelf next to the cabinet. He picked it up and flipped the cover open to reveal the first page.This journal is the property ofAllie HollingburyAllie. Arcturus smiled. She'd always found her name a mouthful for those who wanted to call her in a hurry. Only friends and family called her that; she always gave someone the cold shoulder if they called her that without her telling them personally to use the name.He moved to turn the page, and then hesitated. He'd never really asked her about her life; he preferred to let her tell him what she wanted to let him know. This felt a bit like invasion of privacy, even if she were dead. But his curiosity overruled his guilt. He always had a lingering suspicion that his sister was more than she made herself out to be. She was just very good at hiding it. Just like him.He turned the page. Skip to next post Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #1 on June 17, 2012, 09:33:12 PM 20 September 1985Gryffindor Common RoomDear Diary,It's only been 19? 20? days, and I love Hogwarts so much already! Everyone here is friendly and really cool, plus we can all do magic! I like how everyone has different wands and pets and everything.The Gryffindor common room is really warm and snug, it's great for rainy days! It can get a little hard to read in here when people are relaxing, though, so sometimes I go up to my bed and read in there. The subjects are really fun as well! But I dunno, I hear the older Gryffindors don't like Potions or Transfiguration because it's too hard for them. We'll see then, I guess.I'm tired now, I guess it's bedtime for me. I'll keep writing in this, I promise! I just gotta figure a way so that other girls don't find you, Diary, but I'll get to it soon I think. Night!Allie1 October 1985Gryffindor Common RoomDear Diary,It's getting much colder here, but Hogwarts just feels warmer than ever every time I come back in here. Which is really nice, but there are now a few people here that I don't really like. But never mind about them. They're not important. Did you know, Diary, that third year students can go to Hogsmeade? That's so cool! I can't wait for third year! And we get to actually join Quidditch teams next year! There's so much cool stuff to do, I wish I could do it all right now. I'll have to go now, Charms class is next and I wouldn't miss it for the world! Will be back soon, Diary!Allie30th November 1985Gryffindor Common RoomDear Diary,Sorry for not writing in you for so long! I couldn't help it, there's this girl called Emily who likes to peek into people's books and I didn't want her to know about you. I'm actually writing this under the covers now when I should be asleep, but this is the best time I think.I watched the first Quidditch match,which was held in November. It looks so much fun up close and in real life. I can't wait to try out for the Quidditch trials in second year. There is a lot of work to do now, it's really piling up. The other Gryffindors find it odd that I study in bed or I don't always want to have fun. Well, I mean...yeah it's fun to be with them, but this is a school and I'm have to study. Right?I sometimes wonder if Gryffindor's the right house for me. I wish you could tell me, Diary.Allie25 December 1985Gryffindor Common RoomDear Diary,Merry Christmas! Sorry for not writing in you for so long. Emily nearly caught me taking you out some time ago, and while I think I did really well in distracting her from you I don't think she's convinced you don't exist. She went home for the holidays, so I have my chance now bahahaha!It's been very busy lately, even during the hols. I got really cute presents from Mum and Dad. Dad gave me a book on Quidditch teams and formations, it's the coolest book ever. Mum's present is a Remembrall, she probably bought it when I sent her that letter on forgetting where I put stuff. I have to remember to write a thank-you letter later on. Hopefully I'll get more presents today, I've got a few for my friends.I can hear other people waking up now, so I'm gonna go and celebrate Christmas with them. See you later, diary!AllieArcturus smiled as he read the four journal entries, flicking through them. There were quite a number of pages full of just scribbles, doodles and little remainders of events that had happened in between, so it was quite a gap between entries.But after that, the 1985 entries ended at a blank page.His hand hovered uncertainly over the blank page after the last 1985 entry, before gingerly turning it over. The date written there, in much neater and less scrawled handwriting, was 1989.He heard his mother calling for him. Behind him, a mew sounded; he turned around to see Rustle peeking inquisitively through the open door of the room. Arcturus looked back down at the book and carefully closed it.The rest of the journal for another day, he told himself. It was best that he took it in small bites. Skip to next post Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #2 on June 20, 2012, 07:08:04 PM After another long day at work, Arcturus returned home late to find a note left by his parents stating they'd gone out for dinner. He made some food for himself, Rustle watching him intently, and went up to his room. On his way, he picked up Alethea's journal; he might as well get some bedtime reading done, and he'd promised himself he'd read the next set of entries.Where was he? Aah yes, 1989. That would mean Allie would have been about 15. Arcturus' brow furrowed as he tried to recall this time, but it was fuzzy. Well, he had her journal. He found the page he was on.17 August 1989HomeWow, it's been ages since I wrote in this. All that Dear Diary stuff - cute, but a little kiddy for me now. Maybe I could make this into a proper journal? I don't feel like removing the earlier pages...It's been, like, four years since the last entry. Things are going well? Been doing well in my exams, but I really really want to play more Quidditch. Too bad we don't have a real backyard we can play Quidditch in. I just make Arc throw the ball at me for Chaser practice, but I don't think he quite gets the game yet even though I've tried to explain to him. Bleh.I'm trying to figure out if I should bring this journal back or not. Emily's still around, and boy is she one busybody! She pokes her nose into everybody's business like it's hers to be concerned with. And she's the same with her boyfriend, I don't know Carl can put up with her. Ew.Anyway, maybe this year I'm thinking of not really reading in bed anymore. The other Gryffindors think I'm silly for doing it, and calling me a round-eyed bookworm. I don't even have glasses! But I just want to go and hang out with my friends instead of sitting in the common room when we have the time. Ugh, I know we have OWLs coming up, but it's still a year away.Mum's calling me to do something. I told her I wanted to be left alone for a while, but nooo. Will write later I guess.Allie26 August 1989HomeCan't believe Mum's left me in charge of Arc. I'm packing for school, for goodness' sake. It's not like he ever needs anything or makes a fuss, he's playing at my feet right now and doesn't give a care for anything in the world. It makes me feel really old, and I'm only 15!But I have to do it, even if they've gone out for just an hour. So boring.Allie2 September 1989Gryffindor Common RoomSecond day of school, and it's already so busy. I've got so much homework piled up on me, and so much reading to do before next week. I guess I can do it over the weekend. I'm so excited for Quidditch trials, though!Is it me or did everyone just get way worse this year? So much attitude and silly boys.Allie16 November 1989Gryffindor Common RoomI'm actually writing this under my covers while everyone else sleeps. My quill sounds really loud in the night, I hope no one hears this. Emily's snoring again, maybe that sound would drown out mine.Quidditch trials went really well, I'm now a Chaser on the team. 'Course, Emily was there flipping her hair trying out for Keeper, but she didn't even manage to save two goals. Savanna got the position, just like she should have had. It was fun flipping hair back at Emily. =D[A large ink blot takes up most of the page here.]Oh great, I jabbed the book with my quill. I'll try and fix this later, someone just stirred and I slammed the book shut without thinking. I'd better go to bed if I'm being this jumpy.Allie23 November 1986LunchFixed the hole, but not the blot. Oops. I'll try looking up the spell to siphon the ink off in the library, but not right now. Emily's been snooping around the common room so I'm carrying the journal with me. I really wish she'd stop it. I mean, she even found Savanna's Quidditch journal; nothing she can hold against Savanna, but I'm surprised she thought a book labelled "Quidditch Strategies" was worth taking a peek into. Anyway, going to have some lunch before Ancient Runes.Allie10 December 1989Gryffindor Common RoomI'm going home for Christmas this year, I can't wait to see Mum and Dad and Arc =D I've already got some presents for them during last week's Hogsmeade weekend.Apparently people say Emily doesn't really know much about personal space because she's really inquisitive and wants to get to know people. Um, I wish someone had taught her? Even my little brother's curious about things, and he doesn't poke his nose around. I'm just avoiding her right now. It's really hard to concentrate on homework with the Christmas hols being so close. These days I'm just discussing Quidditch strategies with the rest of the Gryffindor team for our match with Hufflepuff in spring. The boys are also getting annoying; they been flirting with us lately. I can't quite remember how many times I've heard "I like a girl with a Quaffle in her hands" or something on those lines.But whatevs, not really going to bother. Georgie's tales about how Muggles live are really interesting, though I suspect she's getting a bit carried away. I'm off to discuss more Quidditch with the team.Allie Arcturus was grateful he didn't much remember this version of his sister. He glanced at Rustle, who was curled up on the end of his bed, and then back down at the journal. He flicked through the next few pages, but it wasn't very long before he came across the next divider page.The year was now 1990, although this time Allie had chosen to label the page between the two years - as if she was more aware now that the journal existed. Her handwriting was getting neater, and there were less flowers and swirly doodles of hearts and leaves. He shut the book and set it aside on his desk. As much as he'd like to read it all in one night, he was tired, he had work the next day and he'd promised himself to take it easy. Skip to next post Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #3 on June 20, 2012, 11:12:58 PM The flames of the green faded away as Arcturus stepped out of the Hollingburys' fireplace, weary and dusting his clothes of soot. He was immediately greeted by a loud mew from Rustle, which never failed to startle him no matter how familiar he was with his Kneazle stationing himself next to the fireplace waiting for both working Hollinburys to return home."Arc? Is that you?" his mother called from the kitchen."Yeah, obviously." The Healer paused. "Is Dad not home yet?""No, he's working late today. Dinner will just be a moment, dear.""I'll be in my room, then." Arcturus pointed his wand at the soot he'd deposited from his dusting and quickly sucked it up, leaving the rug spotless as before. He trudged upstairs, rubbing his neck a little. Rustle followed him upstairs, lion tail held upright.Arcturus changed his clothes, siphoning the last remnants of soot from his robes and cleaning up in general before sitting down and relaxing in his chair. Rustle bound onto the desk and sat down, gazing at the room like it was his. Arcturus smiled tiredly at the sight and looked down to see the dark blue journal.Why not?10 August 1990HomeWe meet again, journal. I still can't believe this book hasn't gone into a skip yet. Maybe it's fated to stay with me? Haha.Well, time to put the important things down here. I've been chosen as a Gryffindor prefect this year - can you believe it? I'm not quite sure how I got the title, seeing how I behaved before, but I'm not one to question the school's decisions. Sometimes. Either way, I feel both quite proud and yet intimidated. Proud because I've been given such an awesome title; intimidated because I'm not quite sure if I'm ready for the job. I'll get the briefing on the Express, but for now I'll just sit around rubbing my badge. =DWhat makes me feel even older is that Arc's almost old enough to go to Hogwarts. Just one more year, and then he'll be on the train with me. Time flies so fast; all I can remember is celebrating with my friends after the exams and suddenly I'm going into my fifth year. OWLs and all that. I'm worried that I may not be able to keep up with my studies as a Chaser and prefect, but we'll see. If I can manage my time well, I'll be able to squeeze in practices and such. Maybe I'm worrying too much about it, but oh I can't quite help it.Looking forward to this year, otherwise. I can't wait. That old excitement from the days past has come back; I am so happy to return to Hogwarts.Allie1st September 1990Hogwarts ExpressIt's about 8 pm right now and I'm on my way to Hogwarts. I've met my fellow prefects and had my briefing; it seems a lot simpler when explained to me now. Most of the prefects are asleep now, so I've taken the chance to write.I suppose one might be wondering about Emily, the girl who had a tendency to snoop around people's matters? She just wanted to be friends, and wasn't all quite there - but no matter, a witch is still a witch. We welcomed her into our group of friends before our fourth year ended. She's incredibly sweet, if a little nosy, but not overbearingly so. I still feel a little guilty for being so judging of her, but that's past now and we're great friends.I'm really looking forward to working with my fellow prefects this year. They're a lovely bunch, even if the Slytherin prefects were a little aloof with me. Probably has something to do with the whole Gryffindor-Slytherin animosity.I guess technically today is my last day for being so laid back. Tomorrow, prefect duties! Directing students to their classes, keeping check of behaviour - Gryffindor, here I come! =DAllie10 September 1990LibraryWorking late here, although I'm expecting to be kicked out anytime soon now. The workload's incredible, I've never felt this exhausted before over the amount of homework I have to get done by this week. Prefect duties, too - oh, Gryffindors, why must you be so energetic? Thankfully, they eventually listen when I threaten to dock points. I've already done it to several people, including that monkey Sean, and now they know I mean business. Good.At the same time, I've been approached by a few boys lately, including a couple of Muggleborns. I suppose I've never kept my curiosity of Muggles quiet, and now they've caught wind of it. It's not a bad thing - I've never actually found myself the centre of attention before, but I really like it. For now, though, they might want to stay where they are - I swear this workload is going to make me pull out my hair and I'll end up going to the Hospital Wing.I think I hear Madame Pince coming this way. I'd better be going now.Allie25 September 1990Gryffindor Common RoomNormally I wouldn't be writing in this (homework!) but I feel like my head is too stuffed to absorb anymore reading for tonight. I've left the Gryffindor Quidditch team. I feel a little regretful for doing so, but seriously - I need the extra time in the evenings to finish my homework. Prefect duties are already taking up quite a bit of my time and I'm always suggesting ideas in meetings. I love the position, it's just way too much work at this stage I guess. The professors are piling it on with some viciousness.Last weekend was a Hogsmeade weekend, I actually got asked out by one of the boys that I mentioned earlier! I had to decline because I wasn't actually going to Hogsmeade due to a particularly difficult Potions essay that was to be handed in on Monday. I feel really sorry for turning him down, he seemed really nice and all, but Snape's hard to please.A few Gryffindors still laugh at me a bit for being a bookworm, but I don't really care now. Who says I can't be a brave and smart student at the same time? Mum and Dad are looking to me to bring home my best grades for OWLs; I've promised myself I won't let them down. And I won't.But first...oh my goodness. More late library raiding to come this week. I bet by the time the exams are over with I'd be able to spout facts like a tea kettle.I'm going to bed early tonight, maybe everything will look better tomorrow. Hopefully.Allie22 December 1990HomeHome for Christmas! I admit that I was too tired to give my presents some variety this year - I bought everyone quills from Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop! The workload must have gotten to me, I usually do so much better.I also bought some Honeydukes fudge for Arc, since he keeps begging me for some in nearly every letter he writes me. I hope he likes it. But really, I've got to make it up to him - he's sitting at home waiting for the year to pass so he can come to Hogwarts and meet other wizarding kids. He must be so bored. It's the least I can do, really.Mum's said that a few presents from my friends have reached us as well. I've told her to hide them where I can't find them, I don't want to spoil the surprise. Only two days away! I can wait. Seriously. If Arc can wait for his gifts like it's nobody's business, so can I.The only thing I really don't like about Christmas is the WNN playing Celestina Warbeck's songs so many times. She has a lovely voice and all, but it's getting tiring listening to the same damn songs repeatedly. Ugh. Mum won't switch the radio off, she says it gives "Christmas spirit" to the house; as far as I know, I've only experienced the "Plug My Ears spirit". Might need a couple of Puffskeins to block my ears up better. Muggle Christmas music sounds more appealing at this point.Oop, Mum's calling. Gotta go!Allie14 February 1990Gryffindor Common RoomSo, I'm back in Hogwarts. Gryffindor's doing fairly well currently in Quidditch, although Slytherin is still beating us up repeatedly. Oh well. We'll eventually rise to the challenge, Slytherin, you just wait.Usually I wouldn't say something about this particular day, but that's because I never really saw the need to. This year's different though. I've so far received ten Valentines. About two or three are from my friends - Savanna, Emily, Georgia - but the rest are all boys. WOW. Why am I suddenly a guy magnet this year when I want to just study?! Oh, life.Well, I've accepted...one guy's invitation to date in Hogsmeade next weekend. I hope the others don't get jealous and try to fight over me - that would be the stupidest thing ever and a great way for me to turn them down. Maturity is a little lacking in some of these boys.The gifts of chocolate are overwhelming, too, although I can tell who is and isn't paying attention to what I like. Really kinda easy to decide who to go with =D heehee.But for now, reading to do. Since I'll be away on Saturday, I've got to make up for it. Astronomy essay, Potions essay, Charms practice and Transfiguration reading to do before Monday!Allie11 March 1990Gryffindor Common RoomOWLs OWLs OWLs OWLs. That's all I can think of right now. I pray Arc doesn't get super stressed out like me.Oh yeah, the date. It went well, but he sort of got the hint that I couldn't really get distracted right now. This isn't just my year for romance, I guess - I'm not bothered, but I probably heard about seven boys' sighs the moment I declined. Hey, at least it was an enjoyable date, and he was a great person. I'm sure that he'll find someone for him in the future.I don't think I'll have the time to keep writing in this diary for a long while yet. Okay, I'm going to make a promise to myself. I promise to record down my grades in here when I get them! I promise....these grades had better be good, I'm sacrificing so much this year. :<Allie30 June 1990Home=D Exams are finally over. Phew!Allie15 August 1990HomeI got my results along with next year's list for school! Here are my grades, just like I promised:Defence Against the Dark Arts - OCharms - OAstronomy - EHerbology - OHistory of Magic - APotions - OTransfiguration - OAncient Runes - OMuggle Studies - EI was hoping to get O for Muggle Studies, but I guess I screwed up in one part of the paper. Oh well. I'll be dropping Muggle Studies, Astronomy and History of Magic, and sticking to the rest for the next two years. I'm doing this because I've heard of the Aurors in the Ministry and I really want to work with them. Also, Arc's got his letter from Hogwarts! We'll all be going to Diagon Alley and doing our shopping together. Here's to the next year!AllieThe book shut with a soft thump. Rustle perked his ears up before looking up alertly at his owner from where he was curled up on the desk.Arcturus gazed at the book, his eyes slightly unfocused with a distant smile on his face. The manner of writing in the journal was nearly what he remembered of her more than a decade ago. Maybe still a little hardheaded and argumentative, but he did remember the quill and the Honeydukes fudge she had given to him on Christmas. He still used the quill, in fact - it was sitting on his desk, well-used but in good shape.She had never really said anything about stress or pressure in any of her letters home, which the entire family read unless they were specifically addressed to someone. Nothing of this sort was in any of her letters, come to think of it. She'd kept her most private feelings about everything to herself.What if she had one day wanted to tell them - or him - everything? And just never got the chance to? He sighed, feeling the familiar tug in his chest, and then inhaled deeply, keeping himself stable. He then passed his hand over his face, pausing over his nose and mouth momentarily."Arc?"He turned around in his seat. His mother was poking her head around his door, smiling."Dinner.""Oh! Yeah, I'll be right down." Arcturus got to his feet and extinguished the light of his desk lamp with his wand. Rustle jumped down from the desk and watched him leave his room before padding softly after his owner. Skip to next post Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #4 on June 23, 2012, 11:03:48 PM When Arcturus returned home this time, his mother was there to greet him instead of Rustle."I had to shoo him to the kitchen," she said, stepping out of the way as her son dusted the soot off his clothes. "I think I'll do fine without one of his loud meows for a day.""Is there something wrong?" asked Arcturus, raising an eyebrow as he used his wand to clear the soot he'd left behind."No, I just wanted to tell you that dinner will be a little late today." Lydia plumped up a cushion on the couch. "Your father's out at a friend's house, and I'm going to a local wizard's chess competition.""Oh.""So," she gave him a good-natured slap on the back that caused a massive soot cloud, "clean up that spot on your back and have a rest. We'll be back in a few hours. If you want, you can make something for yourself.""Thanks, but I've missed your food." Arcturus gave her a bright smile. His mother rolled her eyes, but it was with amusement, not annoyance."You and your father seem to have perfected the art of flattering me, huh? I suggest you turn those skills on a young, available witch." Lydia gave her son a knowing look and left the living room.Arcturus shook his head in amusement and headed upstairs to his room, Rustle following him quietly. He was tired, but he still changed his clothes before grabbing Allie's diary and flopping onto his bed to lie for a few minutes. After he sorted out his lying position, he opened the book to where he stopped last.21st September 1991Gryffindor Common Room.Hiiiiii.My kid brother's now in Hogwarts. The Sorting Hat put him in Ravenclaw. I'm not surprised, it suits him well and he'll do better in that house. People are still taking the mickey out of me for studying in bed, but it's helped me get far in Hogwarts and I wouldn't stop for anything.This year I'm taking DADA, Potions, Herbology, Charms, Transfiguration and Ancient Runes at NEWT level. I need to get Os in all of them to qualify for Auror training. Okay, maybe Ancient Runes isn't required, but I like Ancient Runes so sue me.Since the workload is so huge, I don't think I'll have much time in writing in this journal anymore. Maybe if I really need to unwind I'll write, I guess. Till then, though...Allie22nd November 1991Gryffindor Common RoomSo I saw Arc in his Flying lessons, and oh goodness he's so bad at it. I thought he'd do well. He also has no interest in Quidditch whatsoever, although that shouldn't have been a surprise...he never really liked listening to the matches on the WWN. Still, the fact that he's so bad at using broomsticks...Savanna says that it's totally fine, and I agree, but I just feel sort of uncomfortable about it.Allie1 December 1991Gryffindor Common RoomI've been encouraging Arc to come out of Ravenclaw Tower more and start talking to people outside his house, but he doesn't seem to like it. Which really annoys me, because he thinks that no one would ever live up to his friends in Ravenclaw, so he keeps to everyone there. I don't know why I feel so irritated about it. I just do.Allie15 December 1991HomeI might have ruined Arc's Christmas.I asked if he'd join me with my friends to have Christmas dinner with Savanna and Georgia (Emily's going to Germany on vacation), and he said no because he didn't want to "mix around with girls" or "go with anyone outside of Ravenclaw".And I just sort of...scolded him for being narrow-minded and annoying. I said stuff to him like "if you don't mix around, you're not going to like the real world" and so on. And he got really upset and now he's avoiding me.I mean, yeah, it's true, I guess - but he's only eleven. I feel so bad about it. How am I going to make up for it now?25 December 1991HomeI'm currently getting ready for the dinner, but I just want to put it in here that I said sorry to him. And just like him, he just said "Okay" and went about cheerily. Mum and Dad are taking him out to a show, so I guess he's happy.Though I still feel bad about what I did. I'll try to make it up to him. I think a lot of professors and some of the other people in Ravenclaw who know me think he's going to be like me, and they keep comparing the two of us. Will need to stop them from doing that before he gets an inferiority complex.Allie11 July 1991HomeWow, it's been half a year since the last entry. I guess I made it up with Arc; he's not really bothered, but he's now twelve and he really can't be bothered with the rest of the world, haha. Oh, those days when there was nothing to care about in the world apart from your friends.I feel that I've done well in my exams, but I won't rest on my laurels just yet. One more year, and straight Os. Nothing less. To another year. =DAllieArcturus sat back, gazing at the ceiling but not really seeing it. Yes, it was true that most of the professors in Hogwarts had compared him to her for a very long time. But most of it was never really in a bad light. Ravenclaw had enough students interested in Quidditch that the professors never mentioned his lack of passion in broomsticks or the sport; otherwise he'd been fairly standard and was at her standard in terms of grades.But sometimes, he did feel a bit overshadowed by her existence. She was a brilliant witch, no doubt that, he admired her for it. He scratched his head. Fame or reputation hadn't been on life priority list, ever. Compared to every other Hogwarts student, who had high ambitions like becoming an Animagus or a renown pro-Quidditch player/Auror, or even the next Minister for Magic, his life achievements could basically be summed up as "Shield Charm expert". Maybe the real question was how much he wanted to be like her - not in terms of career, but in terms of personality. He sat in bed for a while before he heard a sound downstairs. Rustle leapt down from his bed and ran out of the door to investigate. After a few minutes, he heard his parents' voices, interrupted with a loud "MEOW". Arcturus refocused, but this time the first thing he thought was:"I'm hungry." Skip to next post Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #5 on July 03, 2012, 07:55:22 PM After dinner, Arcturus went back to his sister's journal. He just somehow couldn't put it down - maybe because he hadn't exactly picked up a good book lately, he reminded himself. A trip to Flourish and Blotts would be in order the next time he dropped by Diagon Alley.But for now.There were only actually three entries for 1992, the year that Allie graduated.1 August 1992HomeReceived my NEWTs results today. Straight Os. I'm happy. =DNo rest for me, though - I'm now applying for the Auror Programme. Dad's making it easier since he's part of the Law Enforcement Department, but there's still a large amount of paperwork to be done. Arc has also been giving Dad ne me the side-eye because he says I should be getting in on my own and not with Dad's help; at least he understood when I said that I'd rather use the help I can get and I'm not passing Galleons or blackmailing. Unlike some people I know.Fingers crossed.Allie3 August 1992HomeOh goodness ARC GAVE ME A RING AS A GRADUATION GIFT. Maybe I shouldn't be writing this while I'm still excited about it, but aaahhhOkay, I took a short break to calm myself down. It's a really lovely gift, a silver ring with a lion's head, and my name engraved into the band on the inner side. And a ruby set into the lion's forehead. I'm wearing this forever,not even going to take it off unless I'm in bed or in the shower. Although, I won't be taking it to my Auror training, because I wouldn't want it to get in the way or be dirty.I really wonder how much he spent just to get the ring. I love my kid brother so much, he gets me birthday presents and now this. I'll buy something for him, I swear.But for now, to prepare for my Auror training.Allie1 September 1992HomeI've been chosen to take part in the Auror Programme! The tests were really quite hard, but it seems I did well enough to pass the initial stage.A few Aurors have been kind enough to give me advice on doing well, but according to them it's difficult because every person who tries for the programme is different and the advice is really general. Either way, it helps me feel a bit better, although I still am really anxious about doing well in the training. From here onwards, it's going to be a bit of a battle. I'll need all the luck I can get.AllieArcturus turned the page for the next year, looking for the next entry. But instead of the year, the next page had a large stamped word that immediately grabbed his attention.CONFIDENTIALImmediately, he began to close the book. He felt that he was trespassing now; the parts of the diary he had read were more things he already knew.But he hesitated. His eyes had caught his name in the little paragraph under the word in red. Why would his sister have written his name? Unless she was addressing him...He opened the book up again, his eyes focusing on the paragraph.The rest of this book is confidential and is only for the eyes of my brother Arcturus. The pages are sealed; only a wand that that shares an allegiance with him will unseal them. The book will burn if anyone but him accesses these pages.To my dear brother,Beyond these pages lie my work. I will not leave any sensitive information in case someone forces you to unseal them for unscrupulous purposes. These pages are to record anything that I may need to keep and pass on. If anything should befall me, this journal is yours.Keep it safe, Arc. No matter what career you choose in the future, we all must protect the wizarding world.After a while of staring at the page, Arcturus shut the book. He felt that he had read enough.But deep down inside, he knew his refusal to keep reading on was because he felt that he wasn't ready to know what lay behind the mask his sister had worn for her entire life. Skip to next post
Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] on June 17, 2012, 08:28:53 PM Arcturus occasionally went into Alethea's room, especially when he was feeling restless. There was something about her room that still held her comforting presence even though it had been eleven years since her death. He felt that her room was timeless, never changing - and he was feeling it now as he stood in the middle of her room. Even the sounds from downstairs as his parents moved about and chatted were muted and soft here. He smiled at the ring he gave her for her graduation, sharing a cabinet with her achievements from Hogwarts. The memory of her reaction when she discovered what it was flickered in his mind; he lingered on it for a moment before letting it fade. As he refocused his gaze, he noticed the little dark blue book sitting on the bookshelf next to the cabinet. He picked it up and flipped the cover open to reveal the first page.This journal is the property ofAllie HollingburyAllie. Arcturus smiled. She'd always found her name a mouthful for those who wanted to call her in a hurry. Only friends and family called her that; she always gave someone the cold shoulder if they called her that without her telling them personally to use the name.He moved to turn the page, and then hesitated. He'd never really asked her about her life; he preferred to let her tell him what she wanted to let him know. This felt a bit like invasion of privacy, even if she were dead. But his curiosity overruled his guilt. He always had a lingering suspicion that his sister was more than she made herself out to be. She was just very good at hiding it. Just like him.He turned the page. Skip to next post
Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #1 on June 17, 2012, 09:33:12 PM 20 September 1985Gryffindor Common RoomDear Diary,It's only been 19? 20? days, and I love Hogwarts so much already! Everyone here is friendly and really cool, plus we can all do magic! I like how everyone has different wands and pets and everything.The Gryffindor common room is really warm and snug, it's great for rainy days! It can get a little hard to read in here when people are relaxing, though, so sometimes I go up to my bed and read in there. The subjects are really fun as well! But I dunno, I hear the older Gryffindors don't like Potions or Transfiguration because it's too hard for them. We'll see then, I guess.I'm tired now, I guess it's bedtime for me. I'll keep writing in this, I promise! I just gotta figure a way so that other girls don't find you, Diary, but I'll get to it soon I think. Night!Allie1 October 1985Gryffindor Common RoomDear Diary,It's getting much colder here, but Hogwarts just feels warmer than ever every time I come back in here. Which is really nice, but there are now a few people here that I don't really like. But never mind about them. They're not important. Did you know, Diary, that third year students can go to Hogsmeade? That's so cool! I can't wait for third year! And we get to actually join Quidditch teams next year! There's so much cool stuff to do, I wish I could do it all right now. I'll have to go now, Charms class is next and I wouldn't miss it for the world! Will be back soon, Diary!Allie30th November 1985Gryffindor Common RoomDear Diary,Sorry for not writing in you for so long! I couldn't help it, there's this girl called Emily who likes to peek into people's books and I didn't want her to know about you. I'm actually writing this under the covers now when I should be asleep, but this is the best time I think.I watched the first Quidditch match,which was held in November. It looks so much fun up close and in real life. I can't wait to try out for the Quidditch trials in second year. There is a lot of work to do now, it's really piling up. The other Gryffindors find it odd that I study in bed or I don't always want to have fun. Well, I mean...yeah it's fun to be with them, but this is a school and I'm have to study. Right?I sometimes wonder if Gryffindor's the right house for me. I wish you could tell me, Diary.Allie25 December 1985Gryffindor Common RoomDear Diary,Merry Christmas! Sorry for not writing in you for so long. Emily nearly caught me taking you out some time ago, and while I think I did really well in distracting her from you I don't think she's convinced you don't exist. She went home for the holidays, so I have my chance now bahahaha!It's been very busy lately, even during the hols. I got really cute presents from Mum and Dad. Dad gave me a book on Quidditch teams and formations, it's the coolest book ever. Mum's present is a Remembrall, she probably bought it when I sent her that letter on forgetting where I put stuff. I have to remember to write a thank-you letter later on. Hopefully I'll get more presents today, I've got a few for my friends.I can hear other people waking up now, so I'm gonna go and celebrate Christmas with them. See you later, diary!AllieArcturus smiled as he read the four journal entries, flicking through them. There were quite a number of pages full of just scribbles, doodles and little remainders of events that had happened in between, so it was quite a gap between entries.But after that, the 1985 entries ended at a blank page.His hand hovered uncertainly over the blank page after the last 1985 entry, before gingerly turning it over. The date written there, in much neater and less scrawled handwriting, was 1989.He heard his mother calling for him. Behind him, a mew sounded; he turned around to see Rustle peeking inquisitively through the open door of the room. Arcturus looked back down at the book and carefully closed it.The rest of the journal for another day, he told himself. It was best that he took it in small bites. Skip to next post
Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #2 on June 20, 2012, 07:08:04 PM After another long day at work, Arcturus returned home late to find a note left by his parents stating they'd gone out for dinner. He made some food for himself, Rustle watching him intently, and went up to his room. On his way, he picked up Alethea's journal; he might as well get some bedtime reading done, and he'd promised himself he'd read the next set of entries.Where was he? Aah yes, 1989. That would mean Allie would have been about 15. Arcturus' brow furrowed as he tried to recall this time, but it was fuzzy. Well, he had her journal. He found the page he was on.17 August 1989HomeWow, it's been ages since I wrote in this. All that Dear Diary stuff - cute, but a little kiddy for me now. Maybe I could make this into a proper journal? I don't feel like removing the earlier pages...It's been, like, four years since the last entry. Things are going well? Been doing well in my exams, but I really really want to play more Quidditch. Too bad we don't have a real backyard we can play Quidditch in. I just make Arc throw the ball at me for Chaser practice, but I don't think he quite gets the game yet even though I've tried to explain to him. Bleh.I'm trying to figure out if I should bring this journal back or not. Emily's still around, and boy is she one busybody! She pokes her nose into everybody's business like it's hers to be concerned with. And she's the same with her boyfriend, I don't know Carl can put up with her. Ew.Anyway, maybe this year I'm thinking of not really reading in bed anymore. The other Gryffindors think I'm silly for doing it, and calling me a round-eyed bookworm. I don't even have glasses! But I just want to go and hang out with my friends instead of sitting in the common room when we have the time. Ugh, I know we have OWLs coming up, but it's still a year away.Mum's calling me to do something. I told her I wanted to be left alone for a while, but nooo. Will write later I guess.Allie26 August 1989HomeCan't believe Mum's left me in charge of Arc. I'm packing for school, for goodness' sake. It's not like he ever needs anything or makes a fuss, he's playing at my feet right now and doesn't give a care for anything in the world. It makes me feel really old, and I'm only 15!But I have to do it, even if they've gone out for just an hour. So boring.Allie2 September 1989Gryffindor Common RoomSecond day of school, and it's already so busy. I've got so much homework piled up on me, and so much reading to do before next week. I guess I can do it over the weekend. I'm so excited for Quidditch trials, though!Is it me or did everyone just get way worse this year? So much attitude and silly boys.Allie16 November 1989Gryffindor Common RoomI'm actually writing this under my covers while everyone else sleeps. My quill sounds really loud in the night, I hope no one hears this. Emily's snoring again, maybe that sound would drown out mine.Quidditch trials went really well, I'm now a Chaser on the team. 'Course, Emily was there flipping her hair trying out for Keeper, but she didn't even manage to save two goals. Savanna got the position, just like she should have had. It was fun flipping hair back at Emily. =D[A large ink blot takes up most of the page here.]Oh great, I jabbed the book with my quill. I'll try and fix this later, someone just stirred and I slammed the book shut without thinking. I'd better go to bed if I'm being this jumpy.Allie23 November 1986LunchFixed the hole, but not the blot. Oops. I'll try looking up the spell to siphon the ink off in the library, but not right now. Emily's been snooping around the common room so I'm carrying the journal with me. I really wish she'd stop it. I mean, she even found Savanna's Quidditch journal; nothing she can hold against Savanna, but I'm surprised she thought a book labelled "Quidditch Strategies" was worth taking a peek into. Anyway, going to have some lunch before Ancient Runes.Allie10 December 1989Gryffindor Common RoomI'm going home for Christmas this year, I can't wait to see Mum and Dad and Arc =D I've already got some presents for them during last week's Hogsmeade weekend.Apparently people say Emily doesn't really know much about personal space because she's really inquisitive and wants to get to know people. Um, I wish someone had taught her? Even my little brother's curious about things, and he doesn't poke his nose around. I'm just avoiding her right now. It's really hard to concentrate on homework with the Christmas hols being so close. These days I'm just discussing Quidditch strategies with the rest of the Gryffindor team for our match with Hufflepuff in spring. The boys are also getting annoying; they been flirting with us lately. I can't quite remember how many times I've heard "I like a girl with a Quaffle in her hands" or something on those lines.But whatevs, not really going to bother. Georgie's tales about how Muggles live are really interesting, though I suspect she's getting a bit carried away. I'm off to discuss more Quidditch with the team.Allie Arcturus was grateful he didn't much remember this version of his sister. He glanced at Rustle, who was curled up on the end of his bed, and then back down at the journal. He flicked through the next few pages, but it wasn't very long before he came across the next divider page.The year was now 1990, although this time Allie had chosen to label the page between the two years - as if she was more aware now that the journal existed. Her handwriting was getting neater, and there were less flowers and swirly doodles of hearts and leaves. He shut the book and set it aside on his desk. As much as he'd like to read it all in one night, he was tired, he had work the next day and he'd promised himself to take it easy. Skip to next post
Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #3 on June 20, 2012, 11:12:58 PM The flames of the green faded away as Arcturus stepped out of the Hollingburys' fireplace, weary and dusting his clothes of soot. He was immediately greeted by a loud mew from Rustle, which never failed to startle him no matter how familiar he was with his Kneazle stationing himself next to the fireplace waiting for both working Hollinburys to return home."Arc? Is that you?" his mother called from the kitchen."Yeah, obviously." The Healer paused. "Is Dad not home yet?""No, he's working late today. Dinner will just be a moment, dear.""I'll be in my room, then." Arcturus pointed his wand at the soot he'd deposited from his dusting and quickly sucked it up, leaving the rug spotless as before. He trudged upstairs, rubbing his neck a little. Rustle followed him upstairs, lion tail held upright.Arcturus changed his clothes, siphoning the last remnants of soot from his robes and cleaning up in general before sitting down and relaxing in his chair. Rustle bound onto the desk and sat down, gazing at the room like it was his. Arcturus smiled tiredly at the sight and looked down to see the dark blue journal.Why not?10 August 1990HomeWe meet again, journal. I still can't believe this book hasn't gone into a skip yet. Maybe it's fated to stay with me? Haha.Well, time to put the important things down here. I've been chosen as a Gryffindor prefect this year - can you believe it? I'm not quite sure how I got the title, seeing how I behaved before, but I'm not one to question the school's decisions. Sometimes. Either way, I feel both quite proud and yet intimidated. Proud because I've been given such an awesome title; intimidated because I'm not quite sure if I'm ready for the job. I'll get the briefing on the Express, but for now I'll just sit around rubbing my badge. =DWhat makes me feel even older is that Arc's almost old enough to go to Hogwarts. Just one more year, and then he'll be on the train with me. Time flies so fast; all I can remember is celebrating with my friends after the exams and suddenly I'm going into my fifth year. OWLs and all that. I'm worried that I may not be able to keep up with my studies as a Chaser and prefect, but we'll see. If I can manage my time well, I'll be able to squeeze in practices and such. Maybe I'm worrying too much about it, but oh I can't quite help it.Looking forward to this year, otherwise. I can't wait. That old excitement from the days past has come back; I am so happy to return to Hogwarts.Allie1st September 1990Hogwarts ExpressIt's about 8 pm right now and I'm on my way to Hogwarts. I've met my fellow prefects and had my briefing; it seems a lot simpler when explained to me now. Most of the prefects are asleep now, so I've taken the chance to write.I suppose one might be wondering about Emily, the girl who had a tendency to snoop around people's matters? She just wanted to be friends, and wasn't all quite there - but no matter, a witch is still a witch. We welcomed her into our group of friends before our fourth year ended. She's incredibly sweet, if a little nosy, but not overbearingly so. I still feel a little guilty for being so judging of her, but that's past now and we're great friends.I'm really looking forward to working with my fellow prefects this year. They're a lovely bunch, even if the Slytherin prefects were a little aloof with me. Probably has something to do with the whole Gryffindor-Slytherin animosity.I guess technically today is my last day for being so laid back. Tomorrow, prefect duties! Directing students to their classes, keeping check of behaviour - Gryffindor, here I come! =DAllie10 September 1990LibraryWorking late here, although I'm expecting to be kicked out anytime soon now. The workload's incredible, I've never felt this exhausted before over the amount of homework I have to get done by this week. Prefect duties, too - oh, Gryffindors, why must you be so energetic? Thankfully, they eventually listen when I threaten to dock points. I've already done it to several people, including that monkey Sean, and now they know I mean business. Good.At the same time, I've been approached by a few boys lately, including a couple of Muggleborns. I suppose I've never kept my curiosity of Muggles quiet, and now they've caught wind of it. It's not a bad thing - I've never actually found myself the centre of attention before, but I really like it. For now, though, they might want to stay where they are - I swear this workload is going to make me pull out my hair and I'll end up going to the Hospital Wing.I think I hear Madame Pince coming this way. I'd better be going now.Allie25 September 1990Gryffindor Common RoomNormally I wouldn't be writing in this (homework!) but I feel like my head is too stuffed to absorb anymore reading for tonight. I've left the Gryffindor Quidditch team. I feel a little regretful for doing so, but seriously - I need the extra time in the evenings to finish my homework. Prefect duties are already taking up quite a bit of my time and I'm always suggesting ideas in meetings. I love the position, it's just way too much work at this stage I guess. The professors are piling it on with some viciousness.Last weekend was a Hogsmeade weekend, I actually got asked out by one of the boys that I mentioned earlier! I had to decline because I wasn't actually going to Hogsmeade due to a particularly difficult Potions essay that was to be handed in on Monday. I feel really sorry for turning him down, he seemed really nice and all, but Snape's hard to please.A few Gryffindors still laugh at me a bit for being a bookworm, but I don't really care now. Who says I can't be a brave and smart student at the same time? Mum and Dad are looking to me to bring home my best grades for OWLs; I've promised myself I won't let them down. And I won't.But first...oh my goodness. More late library raiding to come this week. I bet by the time the exams are over with I'd be able to spout facts like a tea kettle.I'm going to bed early tonight, maybe everything will look better tomorrow. Hopefully.Allie22 December 1990HomeHome for Christmas! I admit that I was too tired to give my presents some variety this year - I bought everyone quills from Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop! The workload must have gotten to me, I usually do so much better.I also bought some Honeydukes fudge for Arc, since he keeps begging me for some in nearly every letter he writes me. I hope he likes it. But really, I've got to make it up to him - he's sitting at home waiting for the year to pass so he can come to Hogwarts and meet other wizarding kids. He must be so bored. It's the least I can do, really.Mum's said that a few presents from my friends have reached us as well. I've told her to hide them where I can't find them, I don't want to spoil the surprise. Only two days away! I can wait. Seriously. If Arc can wait for his gifts like it's nobody's business, so can I.The only thing I really don't like about Christmas is the WNN playing Celestina Warbeck's songs so many times. She has a lovely voice and all, but it's getting tiring listening to the same damn songs repeatedly. Ugh. Mum won't switch the radio off, she says it gives "Christmas spirit" to the house; as far as I know, I've only experienced the "Plug My Ears spirit". Might need a couple of Puffskeins to block my ears up better. Muggle Christmas music sounds more appealing at this point.Oop, Mum's calling. Gotta go!Allie14 February 1990Gryffindor Common RoomSo, I'm back in Hogwarts. Gryffindor's doing fairly well currently in Quidditch, although Slytherin is still beating us up repeatedly. Oh well. We'll eventually rise to the challenge, Slytherin, you just wait.Usually I wouldn't say something about this particular day, but that's because I never really saw the need to. This year's different though. I've so far received ten Valentines. About two or three are from my friends - Savanna, Emily, Georgia - but the rest are all boys. WOW. Why am I suddenly a guy magnet this year when I want to just study?! Oh, life.Well, I've accepted...one guy's invitation to date in Hogsmeade next weekend. I hope the others don't get jealous and try to fight over me - that would be the stupidest thing ever and a great way for me to turn them down. Maturity is a little lacking in some of these boys.The gifts of chocolate are overwhelming, too, although I can tell who is and isn't paying attention to what I like. Really kinda easy to decide who to go with =D heehee.But for now, reading to do. Since I'll be away on Saturday, I've got to make up for it. Astronomy essay, Potions essay, Charms practice and Transfiguration reading to do before Monday!Allie11 March 1990Gryffindor Common RoomOWLs OWLs OWLs OWLs. That's all I can think of right now. I pray Arc doesn't get super stressed out like me.Oh yeah, the date. It went well, but he sort of got the hint that I couldn't really get distracted right now. This isn't just my year for romance, I guess - I'm not bothered, but I probably heard about seven boys' sighs the moment I declined. Hey, at least it was an enjoyable date, and he was a great person. I'm sure that he'll find someone for him in the future.I don't think I'll have the time to keep writing in this diary for a long while yet. Okay, I'm going to make a promise to myself. I promise to record down my grades in here when I get them! I promise....these grades had better be good, I'm sacrificing so much this year. :<Allie30 June 1990Home=D Exams are finally over. Phew!Allie15 August 1990HomeI got my results along with next year's list for school! Here are my grades, just like I promised:Defence Against the Dark Arts - OCharms - OAstronomy - EHerbology - OHistory of Magic - APotions - OTransfiguration - OAncient Runes - OMuggle Studies - EI was hoping to get O for Muggle Studies, but I guess I screwed up in one part of the paper. Oh well. I'll be dropping Muggle Studies, Astronomy and History of Magic, and sticking to the rest for the next two years. I'm doing this because I've heard of the Aurors in the Ministry and I really want to work with them. Also, Arc's got his letter from Hogwarts! We'll all be going to Diagon Alley and doing our shopping together. Here's to the next year!AllieThe book shut with a soft thump. Rustle perked his ears up before looking up alertly at his owner from where he was curled up on the desk.Arcturus gazed at the book, his eyes slightly unfocused with a distant smile on his face. The manner of writing in the journal was nearly what he remembered of her more than a decade ago. Maybe still a little hardheaded and argumentative, but he did remember the quill and the Honeydukes fudge she had given to him on Christmas. He still used the quill, in fact - it was sitting on his desk, well-used but in good shape.She had never really said anything about stress or pressure in any of her letters home, which the entire family read unless they were specifically addressed to someone. Nothing of this sort was in any of her letters, come to think of it. She'd kept her most private feelings about everything to herself.What if she had one day wanted to tell them - or him - everything? And just never got the chance to? He sighed, feeling the familiar tug in his chest, and then inhaled deeply, keeping himself stable. He then passed his hand over his face, pausing over his nose and mouth momentarily."Arc?"He turned around in his seat. His mother was poking her head around his door, smiling."Dinner.""Oh! Yeah, I'll be right down." Arcturus got to his feet and extinguished the light of his desk lamp with his wand. Rustle jumped down from the desk and watched him leave his room before padding softly after his owner. Skip to next post
Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #4 on June 23, 2012, 11:03:48 PM When Arcturus returned home this time, his mother was there to greet him instead of Rustle."I had to shoo him to the kitchen," she said, stepping out of the way as her son dusted the soot off his clothes. "I think I'll do fine without one of his loud meows for a day.""Is there something wrong?" asked Arcturus, raising an eyebrow as he used his wand to clear the soot he'd left behind."No, I just wanted to tell you that dinner will be a little late today." Lydia plumped up a cushion on the couch. "Your father's out at a friend's house, and I'm going to a local wizard's chess competition.""Oh.""So," she gave him a good-natured slap on the back that caused a massive soot cloud, "clean up that spot on your back and have a rest. We'll be back in a few hours. If you want, you can make something for yourself.""Thanks, but I've missed your food." Arcturus gave her a bright smile. His mother rolled her eyes, but it was with amusement, not annoyance."You and your father seem to have perfected the art of flattering me, huh? I suggest you turn those skills on a young, available witch." Lydia gave her son a knowing look and left the living room.Arcturus shook his head in amusement and headed upstairs to his room, Rustle following him quietly. He was tired, but he still changed his clothes before grabbing Allie's diary and flopping onto his bed to lie for a few minutes. After he sorted out his lying position, he opened the book to where he stopped last.21st September 1991Gryffindor Common Room.Hiiiiii.My kid brother's now in Hogwarts. The Sorting Hat put him in Ravenclaw. I'm not surprised, it suits him well and he'll do better in that house. People are still taking the mickey out of me for studying in bed, but it's helped me get far in Hogwarts and I wouldn't stop for anything.This year I'm taking DADA, Potions, Herbology, Charms, Transfiguration and Ancient Runes at NEWT level. I need to get Os in all of them to qualify for Auror training. Okay, maybe Ancient Runes isn't required, but I like Ancient Runes so sue me.Since the workload is so huge, I don't think I'll have much time in writing in this journal anymore. Maybe if I really need to unwind I'll write, I guess. Till then, though...Allie22nd November 1991Gryffindor Common RoomSo I saw Arc in his Flying lessons, and oh goodness he's so bad at it. I thought he'd do well. He also has no interest in Quidditch whatsoever, although that shouldn't have been a surprise...he never really liked listening to the matches on the WWN. Still, the fact that he's so bad at using broomsticks...Savanna says that it's totally fine, and I agree, but I just feel sort of uncomfortable about it.Allie1 December 1991Gryffindor Common RoomI've been encouraging Arc to come out of Ravenclaw Tower more and start talking to people outside his house, but he doesn't seem to like it. Which really annoys me, because he thinks that no one would ever live up to his friends in Ravenclaw, so he keeps to everyone there. I don't know why I feel so irritated about it. I just do.Allie15 December 1991HomeI might have ruined Arc's Christmas.I asked if he'd join me with my friends to have Christmas dinner with Savanna and Georgia (Emily's going to Germany on vacation), and he said no because he didn't want to "mix around with girls" or "go with anyone outside of Ravenclaw".And I just sort of...scolded him for being narrow-minded and annoying. I said stuff to him like "if you don't mix around, you're not going to like the real world" and so on. And he got really upset and now he's avoiding me.I mean, yeah, it's true, I guess - but he's only eleven. I feel so bad about it. How am I going to make up for it now?25 December 1991HomeI'm currently getting ready for the dinner, but I just want to put it in here that I said sorry to him. And just like him, he just said "Okay" and went about cheerily. Mum and Dad are taking him out to a show, so I guess he's happy.Though I still feel bad about what I did. I'll try to make it up to him. I think a lot of professors and some of the other people in Ravenclaw who know me think he's going to be like me, and they keep comparing the two of us. Will need to stop them from doing that before he gets an inferiority complex.Allie11 July 1991HomeWow, it's been half a year since the last entry. I guess I made it up with Arc; he's not really bothered, but he's now twelve and he really can't be bothered with the rest of the world, haha. Oh, those days when there was nothing to care about in the world apart from your friends.I feel that I've done well in my exams, but I won't rest on my laurels just yet. One more year, and straight Os. Nothing less. To another year. =DAllieArcturus sat back, gazing at the ceiling but not really seeing it. Yes, it was true that most of the professors in Hogwarts had compared him to her for a very long time. But most of it was never really in a bad light. Ravenclaw had enough students interested in Quidditch that the professors never mentioned his lack of passion in broomsticks or the sport; otherwise he'd been fairly standard and was at her standard in terms of grades.But sometimes, he did feel a bit overshadowed by her existence. She was a brilliant witch, no doubt that, he admired her for it. He scratched his head. Fame or reputation hadn't been on life priority list, ever. Compared to every other Hogwarts student, who had high ambitions like becoming an Animagus or a renown pro-Quidditch player/Auror, or even the next Minister for Magic, his life achievements could basically be summed up as "Shield Charm expert". Maybe the real question was how much he wanted to be like her - not in terms of career, but in terms of personality. He sat in bed for a while before he heard a sound downstairs. Rustle leapt down from his bed and ran out of the door to investigate. After a few minutes, he heard his parents' voices, interrupted with a loud "MEOW". Arcturus refocused, but this time the first thing he thought was:"I'm hungry." Skip to next post
Re: Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury] Reply #5 on July 03, 2012, 07:55:22 PM After dinner, Arcturus went back to his sister's journal. He just somehow couldn't put it down - maybe because he hadn't exactly picked up a good book lately, he reminded himself. A trip to Flourish and Blotts would be in order the next time he dropped by Diagon Alley.But for now.There were only actually three entries for 1992, the year that Allie graduated.1 August 1992HomeReceived my NEWTs results today. Straight Os. I'm happy. =DNo rest for me, though - I'm now applying for the Auror Programme. Dad's making it easier since he's part of the Law Enforcement Department, but there's still a large amount of paperwork to be done. Arc has also been giving Dad ne me the side-eye because he says I should be getting in on my own and not with Dad's help; at least he understood when I said that I'd rather use the help I can get and I'm not passing Galleons or blackmailing. Unlike some people I know.Fingers crossed.Allie3 August 1992HomeOh goodness ARC GAVE ME A RING AS A GRADUATION GIFT. Maybe I shouldn't be writing this while I'm still excited about it, but aaahhhOkay, I took a short break to calm myself down. It's a really lovely gift, a silver ring with a lion's head, and my name engraved into the band on the inner side. And a ruby set into the lion's forehead. I'm wearing this forever,not even going to take it off unless I'm in bed or in the shower. Although, I won't be taking it to my Auror training, because I wouldn't want it to get in the way or be dirty.I really wonder how much he spent just to get the ring. I love my kid brother so much, he gets me birthday presents and now this. I'll buy something for him, I swear.But for now, to prepare for my Auror training.Allie1 September 1992HomeI've been chosen to take part in the Auror Programme! The tests were really quite hard, but it seems I did well enough to pass the initial stage.A few Aurors have been kind enough to give me advice on doing well, but according to them it's difficult because every person who tries for the programme is different and the advice is really general. Either way, it helps me feel a bit better, although I still am really anxious about doing well in the training. From here onwards, it's going to be a bit of a battle. I'll need all the luck I can get.AllieArcturus turned the page for the next year, looking for the next entry. But instead of the year, the next page had a large stamped word that immediately grabbed his attention.CONFIDENTIALImmediately, he began to close the book. He felt that he was trespassing now; the parts of the diary he had read were more things he already knew.But he hesitated. His eyes had caught his name in the little paragraph under the word in red. Why would his sister have written his name? Unless she was addressing him...He opened the book up again, his eyes focusing on the paragraph.The rest of this book is confidential and is only for the eyes of my brother Arcturus. The pages are sealed; only a wand that that shares an allegiance with him will unseal them. The book will burn if anyone but him accesses these pages.To my dear brother,Beyond these pages lie my work. I will not leave any sensitive information in case someone forces you to unseal them for unscrupulous purposes. These pages are to record anything that I may need to keep and pass on. If anything should befall me, this journal is yours.Keep it safe, Arc. No matter what career you choose in the future, we all must protect the wizarding world.After a while of staring at the page, Arcturus shut the book. He felt that he had read enough.But deep down inside, he knew his refusal to keep reading on was because he felt that he wasn't ready to know what lay behind the mask his sister had worn for her entire life. Skip to next post
Allie's Journal [Alethea Hollingbury]