Owen Pucey ran a background check on his parents.

( Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them. )

"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and there is no truth in us. Why then, belike, we must sin, and consequently die. Ay, we must die an everlasting death."

I love books. They're so cheery.

We'll be going to the National Museum this Friday, we being all the members of the Art Appreciation club. I find this incredibly exciting for no other reason than it's a change in surroundings. As much as I enjoy being inside the castle all day every day, it's nice to take a field trip every now and then.

In addition, I've taught myself how to do a one handed push up.

That is a picture of me next to a picture of my brother. Which Pucey is which? Ward your answer and the winner will receive a prize.

And by prize, I mean the honour of explaining their reasoning as I have no intention of actually telling you whether you were correct or not.

Happy almost new year.

WARD TO PAUL WOLTZ:
Penguin just told me she loves me.
END WARD.

WARD TO JADEN PUCEY:
Jaden, I feel antsy.
END WARD.

No more classes. No more books. No more teachers' dirty looks. At least until next year.

And then there's that delightful ball tomorrow. Is everyone in attendance? And whom will have dates? And if you aren't going, what will you be doing instead?

I'll start. I've decided not to attend. I will instead spend that time packing and then sleeping with my girlfriend.

WARD TO ALICIA NOTT:
Hello.

PRIVATE TO SELF [BREAKABLE, AS ALWAYS, BY JADEN PUCEY]:
11 November 2022.

I'm fucking terrified all over again. Hopefully, I don't fuck it up this time.

WARD TO PUCEYS:
It's getting chillier. Anyone for one last water balloon fight outside before the lake starts to freeze over?
END WARD.

WARD TO ADELE HARPER:
Best. Surprise. Ever.
END WARD.

Happy November.

Let's get a head start. What are you thankful for?

How many of you are pairing off for Hogsmeade?

My name is Jaden, my wife's name is Jessica, we come from Japan, and we sell jackdaws.