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[magichairbrush]

I can't believe it's already almost time to go home for the summer. It will be nice to see Mother, of course, and to have more time to work on art and sewing and candle-making and everything!

But I'll miss you all very much. Of course, you should all spend your time having fun, but it would be nice if people wrote in their journals! Just so we can all see how you're doing. I'll do my best to write in my journal if anything exciting happens.

Although not much exciting happens at home... It is hard to compare to Hogwarts, though.

Oh! And congratulations to the Seventh Years! You're all so close to being done and ready to take the next step in your lives! I wish you all luck.

I think I'd like to paint when I graduate Hogwarts... For a living, I mean...

[Striked text is scribbled out all but completely. Particularly sharp eyes on someone who cared enough to examine it closely might be able to read it.

Also, there's a drawing:.]

I know that's not a painting, but I've been working on it... I wanted to share.

It's a self portrait... Does it look like me?


[ooc| Art is by Claire Keane -- She did Rapunzel's artwork for the movie! So you might see more of her artwork here in the future, when I don't have anything particular in mind for Rapunzel to be drawing. |D]

Comments

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

That's amazing Rapunzel! It's so beautifully detailed, you really are talented.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much, Tsubaki! That really means a lot to me.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, you certainly have enough promise to become a professional.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

I really would love to!

What about you, Tsubaki? What would you like to do after you finish school?

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you could succeed.

Me? Well, to be honest there are a few things I've thought about. Ideas I've had for a while, as well as some that have been more recent, due to circumstances.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Having a lot of options is probably best. I'd love to hear what you've been thinking about, if you'd like to share.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

I don't mind, it's just that some of them depend mostly on if I can convince my parents I don't feel right about being in charge of our family when I get older.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Oh. I understand. I really hope it works, Tsubaki, because I'm sure you'd be wonderful at whatever you tried -- You are one of the nicest people I know, after all.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

I hope so too. It's not going to be simple breaking pureblood tradition, but I'm hopeful they'll understand.

[Traditions which caused really bad things to happen, but of course she's not going to get into that mess right now.]

I appreciate that Rapunzel, that's a kind thing to say, even if I think you're flattering me.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

I wish you luck. I really do.

Oh, no, Tsubaki. I wouldn't say it unless I really meant it.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

That means a lot, thank you. Even so, I haven't ruled out certain expectations entirely. I am still considering Ministry work.

Then I should just be very grateful for the compliment then hmm?

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Oh, really? I'm sure that'd be very interesting... I imagine it'd be stressful, too, though...

I guess? You deserve it.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

Probably, but it would be worthwhile if I could help to make a difference in the system.

I'll take you word for it then.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

That's true!

Oh, good. Thank you.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

Especially with this war, things need to be improved so this sort of thing doesn't happen again.

It's nothing, I really appreciate the compliment.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

That's true. I don't want anything at all like this to happen again...

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

Which is why I thought if there was more effort put in to teach wizards and witches tolerance and understanding of muggles and their way of life, it could be prevented from reoccurring.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

I think you're absolutely right, and it would be a wonderful thing to make happen.

[Ink blots.]

I think I'll take Muggle Studies next year.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

It might be naive to think everyone will change, I know some people can't let go of their prejudice so easily, but it's worth trying.

You'll enjoy it Rapunzel, it's really informative and interesting.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Well... Every piece of change helps, right?

I'm sure I will. Thank you.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

Yes, which is why work at the Muggle Liason Office is something I've been thinking about.

You're welcome.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

I thought you might be leading up to that -- I think it's a great idea.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

It's a definite possibility. I'll have to see how my OWL grades turn out first though.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Oh, right!

Best of luck with those!

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'll need all the help I can get. I know I'm prepared, but the pressure gets to me.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think it gets to most people... But once you've prepared yourself, I guess you just have to trust yourself, huh?

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

I suppose so. I've spent the last few weeks saying similar things to the younger students who've been asking for help. Guess I should take my own advice.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

That's probably a good idea.

[camelliamagic.livejournal.com]

Then that's what I'll do.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Great!

[toothballs.livejournal.com]

Whoa, you can draw like that?! Amazing!

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much, Sana! That's a wonderful thing to hear. Or read.

I've been drawing for a long time and it's so much fun... So I've had a lot of practice.

[toothballs.livejournal.com]

If I had to draw that it would just be hard, not fun! You should totally be a pro, I'll buy your stuff.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's so sweet. Thank you!

How about a free piece? Is there anything you'd want me to draw?

[toothballs.livejournal.com]

Really and truly?

Let me think... can you draw giraffes?

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Giraffes, huh? I can try.

[toothballs.livejournal.com]

I bet you're the best giraffe drawer in the whole school!

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Well, thank you, but I've never tried to draw one before. I'll do my very best, though!

[notshiseido.livejournal.com]

That actually doesn't look too lame. It's pretty good.

[magichairbrush.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Ryou. I'm glad you think so.