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[taiwand]

[ In neat handwriting, this appears on the journal. Tiny hearts take place of where dots are supposed to be. That, plus the general tone of the note, tells you this writer is quite bubbly and evidently enthusiastic to share this piece of information. ]

Hey, hey, I found out something new today! Did you know that because chocolate has chemicals and stuff that makes our body release endorphins, it can cure you from a Dementor attack, too? Endorphins make us feel happy, so I guess that's why it does! Pretty neat, huh?

[ Then, the words take a little longer to appear. She writes this part more carefully, hoping to come off as more sincere somehow. ]

But you know... I lost the chocolate bars I bought from Honeydukes the last time we went to Hogsmeade. Does anyone know where they could be? If anyone ate them, I'll be really mad. I know! I'll give whoever finds them something nice♪ Please and thank you!

[ That's the end of that, it seems.

Oh, right. ]

Xiaomei ❀

Comments

[thegluethatbinds]

Unfortunately no, but if you keep this good work up you'll have more opportunities to earn more points.

[taiwand]

It's only the start of the year, so I'll work very hard!

[thegluethatbinds]

That's a good attitude to have Ms Lin. I'm sure you'll do well.

Speaking of classes, how are you finding Defence against the Dark Arts? If you do have any difficulties with the subject, you know my office is always open to my students. Or you could drop me a question through the journals as well, if you prefer to do so.

[taiwand]

It's great! I'm not very good at essays, but I'm learning a lot. The other day, someone called me a mudblood, but I showed them when I beat that Boggart and they couldn't.

[thegluethatbinds]

Actions speak louder than words; I'm definitely pleased that you proved them wrong, though if students are giving you trouble over blood status don't hesitate to approach a professor for help if you need it.

[taiwand]

It's okay. I'm not getting bullied!!!

[ Only she does, but she prefers to take the matter into her own hands. ]

[thegluethatbinds]

[He's letting this go for now, simply because he has no reason to believe that this wasn't a one time occurrence. But if he hears more about this sort of behaviour around school, he's definitely going to step in.]

Your positive attitude is really to be admired. I'm not surprised you did well against the Boggart; it's important to keep optimistic when confronted by them.