isaac HAWTHORNE

Being dessert-less does indeed suck. I miss my pudding and my pastries and I am pretty sure that as soon as I get home, I'll probably have nothing but sweets for my three meals for the rest of the holidays. And of course, whenever I think of excessive sweets that brings to mind a party.

No amazing concerts, but plenty of sweets (those who know me knows my culinary skills, yes?) and drinks if certain people will be supplying. My dad will be in Germany for a convention over the weekend so no parents either, just Nunnally and me. Of course, the neighbourhood is Muggle, but as long as no one starts waving their wands outside I doubt we'll incur the wrath of the Ministry.

So, what does everyone say? Open invitation to all friends. The 23rd, my place, sleepovers welcome as long as you bring your own blanket.

...come to think of it, who isn't going home this holiday?

Well, I've been spectacularly good lately, kept my cool even when the gossip mag was released and all. Granted, the little bit about me wasn't as nearly as bad as the others so I suppose I should be thankful. And I should probably clear up any weird ideas people might have about me and miss. Dixon, though I'm rather flattered at the compliment to my stamina. Yes, I am the man. We bickered and scared each other in the closet and as most of you know, she was quite literally dead for awhile during Halloween too. We definitely have not hooked up, and if there are any Abbey stalker fans out there ready to put my head on a spike, I can repeat those words with veritaserum. Though I would rather, you know, not.

All of that aside, which one of us here owns a fluffy beret? You and your friend were running around late last night and while I may not have caught you, you did drop your beret. I'm holding it hostage until it's claimed and will most likely do unspeakable things to it like drown it with honey and roll it in the mud. It looks hand made and I'm sure you wouldn't want it harmed, whoever you are. Speak up now!

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On the topic of hats, I think we ought to all wear some red hats come weekend to show our house team support! It'll be cold and we'll all be bundled up to our chins with wintergear so badges and the like won't show in the stands.

It feels like I should be doing a countdown until Hallowe'en. Anyways, which one of you lovelies need a date? I am very available ♥


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Are we going to be known as Truffles, by the way? I don't think we ever quite settled that yet. Not that truffles is bad or anything, mind you. Anyways, we have the hints - those professors really need to work on their poetry- and we have smart people on our team, yes? Any ideas on what we should be preparing for?

You know, Nunners and Lily, I swear one of you said the pink would only last for a week at most and it took until this morning's shower for the last strands of pink to disappear. This was beyond two weeks! ...though uh, not that I'm complaining or making any reference to your charming abilities, no, no.

Lyds, we're finally free from the hot pinkness! I guess looking back, it probably wasn't too horrible - not that I want a repeat any time soon.

Team Three? We really ought to figure out a name for ourselves that isn't a number.

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO MY HAIR?! IT'S FREAKING PINK! I swear, when I find out who did this I won't let it go easily so you better confess right now. AND REMOVE THE CHARM!

Well, the tornado that is known as the team listings have come and passed us by, ...right? Or are there future storms to be expected?

That aside, has anyone seen my sister? Or for that matter, my brushes too. James, you're not using them are you?

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Holy crap, I hope my team doesn't fight like that.

In less than two weeks I'll be in my last year of Hogwarts, I know this sounds cliche and all but it feels like just yesterday when I got on the Express for the first time. MAN, that makes me sound old. New train of thought: I wonder if I should start making a list of goals to accomplish before the year's out, last chance to make it memorable and all! ...though the idea of making a list is rather geeky.

Anyways, I'm getting the baking kink out of me while I still can. I've made three different types of pies and while they're absolutely delicious (they always are when I'm the baker), I don't want to get too fat before the year starts. Lydia, up to taste-testing a few more than just apple cinnamon? Anyone else, no hidden surprises - besides super yummy, but that's not a surprise- guaranteed.