Nina Rambles

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Fifteenth of August, Two Thousand Twenty-Three.

Seems like I haven't wrote in this journal for ages. It's been quite an interesting summer and there is so bloody much to tell. So... where to begin? I guess the most suitable place is at the beginning of the summer. It was off to a great start as I passed all my classes. Muggle Studies was a close one, as I thought the project for that was going to be the death of me. Prof. Kelith was a major help there though. The man is smart and wicked handsome too I might add. Admittedly a brief crush on him, but nothing serious.

From there, we move on to the school trip to Rome. I had a blast there. First off, there was shopping like a mad woman with my roommate Lyanna. She's been a brilliant friend and more than worthy competitor out on the Quidditch Pitch. With any luck, one day we'll play alongside one another as opposed to against each other. Well, that is if she decides to join the Wasps as I am. As I've written in this journal a thousand times, it's my dream to play on Ginny Potter's team some day.

I also had some fun with my then boyfriend Asher on the same trip. It was quite romantic, including a rooftop picnic. We snogged a bit too, which was nice. Rome is certainly one of the great cities of romance, and there was plenty of it. Asher surprised me a great deal as well. I remember when i first talked to him in the Hufflepuff Common Room. He was a bashful bloke and I didn't know if we'd ever hit it off. I suppose we did after the date at the tea house, at least in the sense of making it official that we were boyfriend and girlfriend.

Sadly, the little lovefest didn't last. Shortly after the trip, Asher and I had that "little chat" and long story short, we decided it was best if we remained your average mates instead of believing we were soul mates. I think the actual break-up went smoothly enough. But afterwards I felt like utter rubbish. I think my parents though I had become ill, moping about instead of being my usual chipper self. I'm surprised my dad didn't take me to St. Mungo's for a check up. That would have been fun to explain to the healers.

But, with every dark cloud, there's a bright sun hiding behind it... or something cheesy like that. I was drowning my sorrows at the ice cream shop in Diagon when my best mate Roxy Weasley happen to come in. Roxy always cheers me up when I am down. She just has that energy about her that wipes away all bad in the world. And this time she topped herself. She told me about this fellow playing for the Arrows that I had to meet. And once I got over how sick I was from all the ice cream I ate, I listened to her.

So Roxy takes me to the Pitch and introduces me to this absolutely yummy rugged Adonis of a man named Austin Kirke. Within the hour, we hit it off. I found him to be perfect. He loves Quidditch, he loves animals, he's smart, he's funny, he's sexy... and finally he has a fantastic bum! A woman could get hypnotized by that bum when he walks around. Easily at the top of the list for the best ten bums in history. Anyway, I feel in love with him from the start.

The first date was amazing. We had a great lunch, then we went to a Muggle movie theater and watched a weird but entertaining musical called Hairspray. I still have some of the songs stuck in my head. I also discovered that the old musical film The Wizard of Oz was based on a book. I wish i could have met the nutter who thought Wizards and Witches were like that. Whoever heard of a bloody witch being green all the time? Anyway, after the movie Austin met the folks and we have a delightful dinner together. Mum loved Austin, and while I think dad is being a protective dad, he liked him well enough too. And of course by now, we've gotten to the snogging faze of the relationship, and he is such an incredible snogger. Oh how I melt every time my lips touch his. Just... wicked yummy!

So... the plans for the rest of the summer now? Well, there's the big annual end of the summer pool party that my parents let Peter and I throw. They're always a blast, though sadly this will be the last one for me. Not that I'm done with pool parties all together. There will be plenty. Just that this one was always really special.

Finally, plans for my last year at Hogwarts. Well, I'm going for Quidditch Captain. It's a close one for Vin and I, and I'll be happy if either one of us gets it. Vin is wicked talented after all, and I couldn't ask for a better Puff to lead the others with. I just hope we can really make up for last year and give Hufflepuff a good showing on the Pitch. Our House really needs those wins. I would love to especially make Jasper proud when he comes to watch us.

Then there is of course the Care of Magical Creatures Club. Anya is going to be sorely missed this year. I hope we can all carry on the club as well as she did. It will be loads of fun no matter what, even if it's just us sitting on the lawn and chatting while he eat cookies and play with each others' pets. I know Amadeus always enjoys being out there. If only I can get him to stop complaining we he sees me at Quidditch Practice.

So that's it for my summer catch-up. I'll have more to add when my final round at Hogwarts begins.

With love, Nina.

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Seventh of September, Two-Thousand Twenty Three.

Well, the first week back at Hogwarts has come and gone, and where do I begin? So much had happened already and we have weeks and months to go. I have a feeling my final year at the school is going to be full of surprises. Such is magic, eh? Though I doubt all of the surprises will be magic-related. We are teenagers living together after all and that means drama drama drama! Still, I'm very excited.

Okay, on to the happenings of the first week. Well, first and foremost... I made captain of the Hufflpuff Quidditch Team!!! I'm so wicked excited. The team looks great. Miles is a super talented Seeker, I have no epic Chasers alongside me in Primrose and my own younger brother Peter. Then there's my bad-arse Beaters Dany and of course my marvelous mate Vin. Vin is my Co-Captain on the team. He may not have the title officially, but he is Co-Captain in every other way. He's done so brilliantly and has really helped get the team into shape. I couldn't ask for anyone better. If only Jasper could see us. He would be so proud of how the team has progressed already since last year. But now it's time to see if we can win some games!

Now to discuss classes. I'm only taking five, which is a real blessing I think. With Quidditch and the clubs, I appreciate the free time. After all, I have to head up to Hogsmeade and get my Butterbeer on at the Three Broomsticks. Anyway, the line up for my last year is Astronomy, Charms, Defense Against The Dark Arts, Care of Magical Creatures, and Study of Ancient Runes. Bet you can guess which one of those is my favorite. I was interested in trying out that new Magical Literature course, but I already read enough in my other classes. Guess I can't say "maybe next year" this time.

Now on to Clubs. Well I'm only in two this year, but still they take up a lot of time. Which I don't mind because I love them and the people in them. There's Broom Racing, which is always fun. I'm a Speed Demon after all and am all about the Fast! There's several in the club I can't wait to race with, especially with my new broom. My new Nimbus is wicked fun and I don't even think I've tried it at its top speed yet!

The second club is of course Magical Creatures Club. Do I even need to talk about how much much that club as been. I wanted to go for Club Captain this year, but with all the other obligations, there was no way. But I'm loving it nonetheless. First off, my new friend Jack is a part of it. She is so precious, yet so shy, so I'm glad to see her making friends. I think Viona adores her, but that's just Viona, who is completely adorable herself. Also, Hagrid had been made official co-supervisor with Professor Crewe this term!!! I love Hagrid so much, and he always shows us the most wonderful and fascinating creatures. I'm going to miss him so much after this year. I've considered him a good mate since my first year. He showed us Hippocamps for our first meeting. Such incredible and friendly creatures. I once again found myself saying, "I want to keep one." I highly doubt that a Hippocamp would like living in my swimming pool though. And Amadeus would probably get jealous after a while.

I'm hoping Austin comes to visit soon. I miss my sexy Appleby Arrow. I know it would have been awkward to have met him earlier in the summer when I was dating Asher, but I still hate that I got to spend so little time with Austin before school. He's just so yummy and brilliant and incredibly wonderful. But we'll make up for lost time I'm sure. There's winter holidays coming up after all. I just want to cuddle with him by the fire and watch the snow outside, and of course exchange presents. It's going to be a great Christmas. Still, if all goes well he can be my date for the Halloween Ball as well.

Well, I've talked all about the happy things in this journal entry, but I can't close it without bringing up the bit of bad news. Before we returned to school, our beloved Headmistress McGonagall somehow vanished. Given all the dark happenings mentioned in the Daily Prophet over the summer, I have a bad feeling in my stomach. I hope the Headmistress is alright. She is such an amazing woman and I've looked up to her since my First Year. I hope Mr. Potter and his Aurors can find her, and at the same time I hope they are able to guard the school well. I think all the students feel uneasy with the lot of them moving around, but at the same time I know I feel safer. After all, look at what Harry Potter and Ron Weasley have done for all of us. To think we could be living under the reign of You-Know-Who if it hadn't been for them and their brave friends. I would love to meet Harry if he drops by. I did get to meet his wife Ginny Potter, but you bloody well know by now that she's my hero. I've written it in this journal who knows how many times.

So even with the bad news, there is hope. I know that no matter how dark things get, good will shine through. That's just my personality and my embrace of optimism after all. Being a Hufflepuff, we believe in Hard Work, and with Hard Work comes that sense of never giving up when things are at their worst, and never losing hope in ourselves or those who have proven to be heroes time and time again. And with that uplifting message, I end this entry. TTFN.

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Tenth of October, Two Thousand Twenty Three.

October is here! I love this month for so many reasons! Let's begin with the nature. Hogwarts is beautiful this time of year, surrounded by the trees and the different colored leaves. I know it's lovely in the Spring and Winter too, but I love me some Hogwarts in Autumn! I've been going on nature walks with one of my good mates, Viona Zephyr, and it's just been breath-taking. Plus Viona is just a sweetie pie to talk to. Never met a nicer girl in my life. And we always have the most interesting conversations.

And cooler weather means hot tea by a fire at night. I know I probably sound pretty boring for enjoying something like that, but I do. And Autumn brings delicious treats like spiced pumpkin coffee. Being British, I'm a tea girl through and through, but I do love a cup of spiced pumpkin coffee, especially with a big piece of cake. Another wonderful thing about Autumn- the pumpkin desserts!!! I am so bloody glad I keep fit with Quidditch and all because you'll be hard pressed to see Nina Devoll on a diet. Though maybe I could go on a little one, hehe.

But let's not forget the most important part of October... HALLOWEEN!!! A witch's favorite holiday!!! There's the fun frights, the creation of some rather haunting pranks (yes I have bought myself a Banshee in a Box from Weasleys'), the mounds and mounds of candy, and of course... the costume parties. I really hope my Austin can make it down for Halloween. I can a very sexy costume for him to see. However, that's just for him if we go on a date. For the costume parties, I have something cute and fun, but not giving it away here in case someone happens to read this. Big surprise!

Speaking of Austin, I miss my yummy Quidditch Player!!! I know I go on and on about that, but he's by far the best boyfriend I've ever had. He and I are so much alike! We were practically tailor made for one another. I try not to plan too far ahead, but I really think here's my future husband. However, there's Pro Quidditch to focus on for me as well after graduation, but we'll work on it and take things slow. I can just snog him every day in the meantime. Austin snogging is the best.

Okay, now for recent events. I had a lovely time at the Eve of Lights Dance. Nevan was a fun date. Really nice bloke altogether, and a blast to just hang around in general. He's got that Gryffindor Charm, and that's for sure. I think he'll make a great class partner in Charms. I'm not all that keen on Charms class, but I'm sure if he and I put our heads together, we'll figure it all out and have a good year. If anything, he and I will have some good laughs during the term. Gotta love those Gryffindors... especially since I'm dating an alumni.

With the Eve of Lights comes the Tournament of course. I would have loved to have been picked, but my Quidditch Captain duties forbade entry, which is fine. That would have been a bit too much on my plate. And I think Charlie and Ellen will represent us well. Hey, I have to be bias and root for my House mates. Puff Pride all the way!

Academically speaking, my Seventh Year is going smoothly enough I suppose. We Hufflepuffs are hard workers after all, and usually it pays off well. Defense Against the Dark Arts is always a new challenge, and Grimp is really grilling up this term due to all the rubbish that has gone down. I feel so bad for the Headmistress, and I hope she is alright. Anyone with a heart at Hogwarts misses her a great deal. They say wonderful things about Dumbledore, and I'm sure he was amazing, but so is McGonagall. Best Headmistress anyone could ask for.

Aside from Charms and DADA, the other courses are going well. Astronomy is always interesting and Ancient Runes is a bit dull but I'm picking up on it. My class partner, Katrina Bayne, is a bit off with it too, but she's pretty cool for a Slytherin and I think we help one another out a good bit. She shows it's never right to judge all Slytherins by the way some act. Mingus is like that too. Love that bloke! And of course there is Care of Magical Creatures class!!! Everyone knows I love this class like nobody's business!!! If I wasn't so dead set on being a Pro Quidditch Player when I graduate, I would totally get a job working with magical creatures.

Then there is of course the Clubs!!! Clubs are always wicked fun. Well again I'm only in two this year due to the schedule. Broom-Racing is always fun. I'm a speed demon after all, and it's right up my alley! As for COMC Club, Hagrid continues to amaze us as he as for so many years. The man's knowledge of magical creatures is unparalleled if you ask me. The man knows about creatures that most people probably don't even know exists. And he's just adorable too, just a sweet old man with a giant heart to match his great size. How doesn't love Hagrid?

Finally, there's the Quidditch Playing! The Puff training continues to go well. Our team looks to be the best I've ever worked with, though I do miss Jasper like crazy. I think we have a great chance in coming out on top this term. I would love to graduate knowing I lead the team well... with Vin's help of course. I couldn't do this without him. I'm going to miss seeing him every day after this term.

Well, that's it for the wild and whacky world of Nina Devoll! Be back here with more rambles next time. Goodbye for now, love.