It is always proper to talk about the weather

[alt_megan]

I think it's almost spring. I can't tell for sure, because everything is different here. It hardly ever snowed at my guardian's house, even in the wintriest parts of winter, but it's much colder and snowier and just wintrier here at Hogwarts. I suppose that's because it's much further north.

I suppose if I were more advanced at Herbology, I would be able to tell about spring from the plants. I mean, the part before it's really obvious. Or in a few years if I take the class about animals, perhaps I'll be able to tell by the behavior of animals. As it is, I can only tell by how the air feels when I walk outside. I like to walk down by the lake, even though the damp and cold are probably bad for me. I saw a bird by the lake the other day, and it looked like a very spring-like bird. I couldn't tell you exactly why it looked like a spring-like bird, but if I pay attention I'm sure I shall learn. Perhaps it was just a cheerful bird. Spring always seems like a cheerful season.


There. Now I don't need to be guilty about not writing in my journal. One of the prefects said it was important to write, but no one ever said what to write about. But it is always proper to talk about the weather.

Comments

[alt_draco]

A spring-like bird? Yo u are supremely odd, Jones.

[alt_megan]

Some birds are around in winter. Some birds are around in the spring. Perhaps I could have said that better.

It was quite a nice bird, hopping and pecking. It looked at me like it recognized me.

[alt_draco]

Oh, that. I thought you meant a leafy bird and were going mad. That would be quite interesting.

[alt_megan]

Oooh, it would. I've never seen a leafy bird. Or did you mean Oooooh, I so hate all you p I mean, I don't. I really don't. But I wish ooooooowhy why why I was being so careful I suppose that would be quite odd, but it would have a hard time flying.

[alt_draco]

Maybe not. Leafs might make for good wings.

[alt_ron]

Leafs make good wings?

Thats just ridiculous.

[alt_megan]

They might.

[alt_ron]

Oi!

Leave the Hufflepuff alone, you poof!

[alt_draco]

Quit scribbling at me. Am I supposed to be able to read that?

[alt_ron]

I can't help it if you dont know how to read.

Eejit.

[alt_megan]

Oh!

You shouldn't say that. You'll get in trouble.
You shouldn't say that for me. Really you shouldn't.

[alt_percy]

Good for you, Ms Jones, in getting back into journaling. The prefects appreciate your participation, as we need cooperation from all students to make the journal project a success.

[alt_megan]

Thank you.

Are there proper topics for journaling? Sometimes it's hard to think of anything to say.

[alt_ron]

You could write about how Draco Smellfoy is a stupid eejit.

Works for me, anyhow.

[alt_megan]

I'd get in such trouble! If I said that.

Besides it isn't It isn't true. Everyone knows he's a pureblood, and quite clever. And friends with

I'm sure my guardian, and the prefects, and everyone, would be so disappointed with me if I said that.

You can do it because you're a boy, and you're a Gryffindor, so I suppose you don't mind getting in the most awful trouble.

But it's so nice of you to notice try say something. Truly it is.

[alt_harry]

What's there to see if theres just plants underground still? Its barely even thawed yet.

[alt_megan]

Perhaps it's not something you see. I think spring is something you feel if you pay attention and don't miss it. I hate missing things. It's too easy to miss things. Why are you