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[actuallyspeakslatin]

I'm not at all surprised that Gryffindor caught the snitch. I'm excited for Ravenclaw to play, it should be fairly exciting, but probably not as much as a tie.

I wrote home a while ago to say that I'll be staying for the winter break. I got a letter back and my Father didn't mind too much since we celebrate Christmas in Januray because he's Orthodox. I'd be here anyways and we'd just spend December 25th at the cinema. I'll have to write to my Uncle Logan and let him know. I hope he doesn't ask if I'm staying because of some boy like my Father did. I should just tell them it's some dashing seventh year if they keep asking. Does anyone else have a nosy family that just assumes it's because you like someone that you don't want to go home?

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[not_a_vampire]

Yes, I understand that feeling. Mama always tells me that I must find pretty wife at school, but I am not interested in wife yet! I am young man who wants to be free to be man! But I also think they know that having to take trains and bus back to small Romanian village has much to do with not wanting to go home. Sometimes I have to hitch ride with strangers. It would be much easier to fly, but alas.

But on other note, you are Orthodox, too? Perhaps we can find others who are also this, and celebrate traditional Orthodox Christmas? It would be just like home, only at school! I am Hufflepuff, so I'm sure I can slip to kitchens and convince house elves to make pagach!

[actuallyspeakslatin]

There's a whole world to see as well. Being tied down to someone is hindrance and you'll just become resentful towards them.

I suppose I am since my Father is, I don't put much thought in to it though. I think that would be doable though, it's part of home without going home. I heard there is some sort of food club, they may be able to help as well.

[not_a_vampire]

Agreed! If something happens, it happens, why should it be forced or found quickly??

I know of several other orthodox people. We can also invite food club to come! We should just have massive feast! Second feast after school's feast!

[actuallyspeakslatin]

Maybe they're still used to the idea of the war.

I think that would be a fine idea.

[not_a_vampire]

That might be true. War never really leaves minds of the old people in my country, at least.

[actuallyspeakslatin]

No, and then they go on and on with stories about how things used to be.

[3potionproblem]

Orthodox what?

Also, be wary of your ambiguious sentence structure. I thoguht for a moment your father had stayed because of a boy.

[actuallyspeakslatin]

He's Orthodox Russian.

Alright, I'll keep an eye out.

[3potionproblem]

What does that entail? Does one have to be born in Russia to be considered Orthodox? Or is it a religious connocation that one can enter into if they fit the criteria.

[actuallyspeakslatin]

It's the latter I suppose. I never paid much attention at any of the services I attended.

[greenteengenius]

I will be staying over the holiday as well, but my father is well aware of why. I wasn't expecting much of anyone to be here. Most people jump at the chance to see their families after so long, don't they?

[actuallyspeakslatin]

They do, but I think it would be nice to have a stress free holiday. There's always so many people to visit in the winter and then there are all kinds of New Year parties.

[greenteengenius]

What are New Year's parties like?

[actuallyspeakslatin]

Loud, full of silly hats and noise makers. It's nice that you're allowed to stay up late though.

[greenteengenius]

Silly hats? And noise. I can see why you might wish to avoid it.

[actuallyspeakslatin]

Yes, I think it's one of those things you won't enjoy until you're an adult.

[greenteengenius]

I don't think I would. And my father certainly wouldn't.

My mother [there's a pause] she might love it.

[actuallyspeakslatin]

There's usually one person in the family who likes things the rest don't enjoy.

[greenteengenius]

She was a unique woman, my mother. I have yet to meet her like.

[bubblingover]

I get somet)(ing similar from grandma, mostly asking if i like any of t)(e boys )(ere yet, so i know )(ow you feel wit)( nosy family!

[actuallyspeakslatin]

If I ever have children, I plan on not asking them all of those annoying questions.

[bubblingover]

Yes! i t)(ink i could learn a lot from t)(em and w)(at to do!

Anot)(er good point would be to not be so nosey!

[actuallyspeakslatin]

It's true. There's a difference between asking how their day went and wanting to know who you sat with for a meal.

[bubblingover]

Exactly! I just don't get w)(y t)(ey want to know so muc)(!
I would )(appily tell t)(em if i liked someone
but asking me everyday if i do, means i am more likely never to tell t)(em t)(ese sorts of t)(ings!