Category 1 : Howler
Entry 1 :
"Dear Mr. Potter, we regret to inform you that your beloved owl, Hedwig, has flown the coop and is now living her best life as a rockstar in the wizarding world. She sends her regards and hopes you won't be too upset with her new glamorous lifestyle. Sincerely, The Hogwarts Owl Post Office."
Entry 2 :
"Dear Mr. Fred and George Weasley, your latest invention - a talking toilet - has caused quite a stir at Hogwarts. While some students find it hilarious, others are quite traumatized. Please cease production immediately and report to Professor McGonagall's office for disciplinary action. Sincerely, The Hogwarts Faculty."
Entry 3 :
"Attention, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. We regret to inform you that your recent attempt at world domination has been thwarted once again by a group of teenagers and their pet. Please refrain from further evil plans and consider taking up gardening or pottery as a hobby. Sincerely, The Ministry of Magic."
Entry 4 :
"Attention, Sirius Black. We regret to inform you that your plan to sneak into Hogwarts under the guise of a giant squid has failed miserably. Please report to the Ministry of Magic for immediate questioning regarding your recent activities. Sincerely, The Auror Office."
Category 2 : Love letter
Entry 1 :
Dear Harry,
As I sit down to write this letter, my heart is overflowing with love for you. I don't know where to begin, or how to put into words all the emotions that I'm feeling. But I'm going to try.
From the moment I first saw you, I knew there was something special about you. You were brave and kind, and even though you were famous, you never let it go to your head. You treated everyone with respect, even those who didn't deserve it. I was in awe of you.
As we grew closer, I realized that you were not just the famous Harry Potter, but a kind, funny, and caring person. You listened to me when I talked, you made me laugh when I was feeling down, and you were always there for me, even when I didn't know I needed you.
I fell in love with you slowly, gradually, like a flower blooming in the spring. And now my love for you is a fire that burns bright and strong, never fading or dimming.
You have faced so much darkness in your life, Harry, and yet you have always come out the other side. You are the bravest person I know, and I am so proud to be by your side.
I know that we have faced our own challenges, but I believe that our love can conquer anything. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Harry, and face whatever challenges may come our way together.
With all my love,
Ginny
Entry 2 :
Dear Ron,
I'm not sure if you'll ever read this letter, but I had to put my feelings into words. You see, I have loved you for a long time, longer than I care to admit. And I can't go on pretending that my feelings for you are just platonic.
You drive me absolutely mad sometimes, with your jokes and your laziness and your stubbornness. But at the same time, you make me laugh like no one else can, you surprise me with your kindness, and you are always there for me when I need you.
I love the way your eyes crinkle when you smile, and the way your hair sticks up in the morning. I love the way you never take yourself too seriously, and the way you always make me feel better when I'm feeling down.
I know we've had our ups and downs, Ron, and I know that I haven't always been the easiest person to be around. But I hope you know that my love for you is real, and that I am willing to work through any challenges that come our way.
I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Ron, through the good times and the bad. I want to be your partner, your confidante, your friend, and your lover. I hope that you feel the same way, and that we can build a future together.
Yours always,
Hermione
Category 3 : Microtale
1) Harry Potter conquered evil with love, courage, and the power of friendship.
2) Harry Potter found out he was a squib. Hermione became the chosen one.
3) Wizard boy defeats dark lord with love, sacrifice, and the power of friendship.
4) Wizard boy Harry Potter defeated evil and brought peace to the wizarding world.
5) Ron, Hermione, and Harry: three friends who faced the darkness together.
6) Brave Hermione, loyal Ron, and courageous Harry - friends forever, in magic and beyond.
7) Hagrid's true identity was revealed: a powerful wizard in disguise.
8) Snape's true loyalty was to Harry, a secret he took to the grave.
9) Neville proved his bravery; the other chosen one of the wizarding world.
10) Mischief managed, but their bond of brotherhood lasted beyond their pranks.
11) Lucid madness. Forever faithful to the Black Star. The Dark Lord.
12) "Only time will dictate Buckbeak's fate," said Dumbledore.
Newt Scamander smiled back.
13) Hagrid was more terrified of the cell than Dementors that haunted it.
14) Golden Snitch snatched. Tried hurting but snitches get stitches and plan backfired.
15) Four Houses Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin lived in harmony. Death-Eaters attacked.
Category 4 : Be 'Rita Skeeter'
Entry 1 :
Dear readers,
As always, it is my pleasure to bring you the latest and most scandalous news from the wizarding world. From the Daily Prophet to the Quibbler, my name is known across the land as the most daring and daringly truthful journalist in the business.
In today's issue, I bring you exclusive details on the latest love triangle between Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley, and Hermione Granger. Rumors have been circulating for months, but my sources have confirmed that tensions are at an all-time high between the trio. Could this be the end of the famous golden trio? Only time will tell.
And that's not all. I've also uncovered shocking details on the inner workings of the Ministry of Magic, including secret meetings and shady dealings that are sure to have the wizarding world buzzing.
As always, stay tuned for the next thrilling edition of the Skeeter scoop. You won't want to miss it.
Yours truly,
Rita Skeeter
Entry 2 :
Hello, my dear readers! Rita Skeeter here, bringing you the latest gossip from the wizarding world.
Have you heard the latest scandal? It seems that the Minister of Magic himself has been caught in a compromising situation with one of his junior employees. Yes, you heard it right. The honorable minister, who has always portrayed himself as a champion of morality, has been exposed as a hypocrite.
But that's not all. I have also uncovered evidence that suggests the Order of the Phoenix, the so-called defenders of the wizarding world, have been working secretly with dark wizards. Shocking, isn't it?
Stay tuned for more juicy tidbits from yours truly. Trust me, my dear readers, there's never a dull moment in the wizarding world when Rita Skeeter is around!
Entry 3 :
YET ANOTHER HERO BEGUILED BY A NO-NAME NOBODY
The rich heir of the Longbottom House is officially spoken for. And the young witch who managed to bewitch the young pureblood is none other than the plain but ambitious Hannah Abbott. The two were in different houses at Hogwarts and according to their classmate, Miss Lavender Brown, they were never even friends. This makes one wonder what tactics the young lady used to trap Mr. Longbottom - a forbidden spell or love potion?
We can only hope the other pureblood heirs would be careful of such schemes.
Category 5 : Short Story
Entry 1 :
Even now that she was sleeping against his skin, she had a hard time believing it was real.
It had all happened on a freezing winter evening, as pain and fear of impending war filled the air. She had leaned over him, looking at him as if she could see and appreciate every secret of him, and with the sweet breath of firewhiskey she had kissed him.
“You deserve someone who loves you in all your ravaged glory, Remus Lupin. You deserve me.” she had whispered against his lips, brushing a finger against his scar. The most powerful Stunning spell she had ever experienced.
Entry 2 :
He was gone.
There was no longer who completed the sentences.
There was no longer someone who finished his jokes.
There was no longer someone who had the most brilliant ideas for the shop.
Fred was gone and George felt dead, just like him.
They say the twins feel each other's pain but George had never felt so much pain as now. Is this what it feels like when you don't have someone to share your life with? When half of you is gone? It was as if the whole world had suddenly shut down.
An unnatural silence had enveloped the environment around him. He no longer heard curses thrown from all sides, he no longer heard explosions or people screaming, he no longer heard anything.
He touched Fred's hand, hoping like a child that it was a joke and that as soon as he touched it, Fred would stand up screaming to scare him or push him to make him fall.
But it didn't happen. His brother was cold as marble.
And at that very moment George felt like Fred too: motionless, lifeless, terribly cold.
Entry 3:
“When did you know I was also in love with you?”
“You remember when you were poisoned during our sixth year at Hogwarts?”
“Yes –“
“Well, I remember being in the hospital surrounded by our loved ones, worried to death at the possibility of anything happening to you, and then you took me by surprise.”
“Huh, what did I do?”
“You took my name. Just my name. Even if it was just a whisper, it was the loudest proclamation to prove how much I meant to you, no matter what state you were in. You needed me to be there at your lowest. And in that moment, I swear I lived a million times.”
“Well, when did you know you loved me?”
“I guess, during the end of the fourth year. You helped bridge the gap when Harry and I were being absolute nutheads and made us reconsider our friendship. And when I got insecure over Victor Krum, I admit I did not actually think you would go off to him, but I somehow knew something had changed between us, and that subconsciously maybe I had started counting you as someone who I did not need to ask to be there, but would always be there for me. I spent a year keeping those feelings to myself, and then I thought you did not like me back so went to Lavender.”
“God bless her poor soul; she really faced a brave death in the Wizarding War.”
Entry 4 :
“Why did you ever believe I would not choose you?”
“Well, you were the brightest witch our age, you had a lot of people who could be better suited to you, and I assumed-“
“-that I would willingly give up on someone who saw me through my highs and lows and settle for any guy?”
“Umm, you cannot deny you also had a crush on Prof. Lockhart, Cedric Diggory, and then Victor Krum.”
“You-complete-idiot-Ronald-Weasley, I was a mere teenage girl. Do you think I would not have any feelings at all? If someone was being a gentleman to me and I gave them some attention, how is it a crime?”
“Yes, but that means that you also wanted a pretty face and someone famous. That was your type.”
“You truly have an emotional range of a teaspoon. No, what I wanted and needed was someone who would challenge me when I was being adamant, and support me when I needed to be believed in, and you, my boy, showcased both those qualities.”
“Pfft, you never gave an indication to me that you liked me!”
“What did you want me to do? Serenade you with chocolates and flowers? Send you magical love letters? That is so unlike me, and you should know that better than others. I did show it in the little ways I could do so, and I wish you would have understood it, and spared us the trouble of this dancing around for a million years.”
Entry 5 :
“I always took you as the mature one, but then you were an absolute tone of surprise. You know you were not cute when you were being jealous, right?”
“As if you were any better in expressing your feelings to me.”
“Well, atleast I did not cast spells that could mortally injure another. Those conjured canaries have left scars in places I cannot tell.”
“You told me I was fraternizing with the enemy at the Yule Ball. Is that really civil to say to a lady?”
“I was just a teenage boy who did not know what to do with the massive crush he had on someone he never even presumed in his wildest dreams would be meant for him.”
“Then I can also argue that I was just a teenage girl who knew she liked someone, but was then put into a situation where she saw him slip away even before she could muster up the courage to tell him how she really felt.”
“We were very naïve at 16. This year has really changed us a lot as people.”
“Yes, the Wizarding War and its consequences have forced us to come together to realize what really mattered to us. We spent so much of time running together and really got to see the other from an unbiased lens.”
“And you think it will be easier on from here?”
“No. But now I do trust you to never break my heart.”
“And I’ll make true on that, I promise.”
Entry 6 :
Tom Riddle desperately wanted to be the Chosen One. To be chosen by the Elder Wand had become his greatest obsession. He could kill and torture infinite number of people just to acquire it. But, never in his life did he expect the wand to choose him like this.
The killing curse jetted out of Tom's wand, rebounded from Harry's Elder Wand and hit Tom's cold chest. It was almost a déjà vu of what had happened sixteen years earlier when Tom Riddle disappeared for the first time. The green light sucked Tom's soul out of his body and put it into a dreamless sleep. When Tom woke up, he did not have his body anymore, but he could hear faint whispers.
“Are you sure?” said a boy in his gruff voice.
“I think Harry’s right,” said a girl. Who were they?
“That wand’s more trouble than it’s worth. And quite honestly. I’ve had enough trouble for a lifetime,” said Harry Potter. Tom Riddle knew his nemesis's voice.
Moments later, the prison that held the last piece of Tom Riddle, was put back into Dumbledore's grave. The Elder Wand had sucked Tom's soul and chosen him for an eternity. Now he was trapped forever in the grave of the man he used to fear the most.
Entry 7:
Minerva McGonagall filled her glass with the worst scotch she managed to get her hands on. Tonight, she wanted to drown her sorrows and not enjoy a second of it. Her senses may have been blurred but the sharp memories pricked at her heart.
She had always been prepared for Harry Potter’s arrival, and knew he would be a tiny package of trouble. But that smile - the sheepish look when he realized she had witnessed him sneaking out - had caught her completely off-guard.
“Run, Padfoot! She is right behind us…”
“Aw, you know how to make a man blush, Minnie…”
“Professor McGonagall, thank you for saving those two idiots.”
“I did not do anything ma’am. It was their idea.”
She sipped her scotch, trying to wash down the bile rising in her throat. She had not remembered the past since that fateful night, when everything she held dear crumbled to dust.
Her eyes fell on the body-sized mirror and widened at the sight. Four young figures in Gryffindor robes, glowing despite the lack of light in the room, stared back at her. Those mischievous eyes, those guilty smiles were too familiar. Time stilled as she watched them open their mouths to speak.
“Thank you for everything…mom,” it whispered.
She blinked once and the apparition disappeared, the mirror reflecting her haggard appearance. Tears rolled down her cheeks and a sob escaped her mouth. Yes, tonight she just wanted to feel the pain for the last time.
Entry 8 :
"So if I bite an insect and it dies, am I poisonous or venomous?" Harry asks one day, lounging in the Gryffindor common room.
"You're obviously venomous," says Hermione, not looking up from her copy of Hogwarts: A History. "If the insect bites you and dies, then you'd be poisonous."
"And if an insect bites you and your insides suddenly feel like molten lava, then it's probably not an insect but a doxy," whines Seamus, who's still recovering from the doxy bite he got three days back.
"Well, what do you think, Ron? If I bite an insect and it dies, am I poisonous or venomous?"
Ron gives him an exasperated look. "I just think you're stupid, mate. Why on earth do you wanna bite an insect?"
Entry 9 :
The War Is Over
“Hey Harry.” greets Hermione. Harry standing at the door smiles and takes her in. They both enter the living room. Hermione sees the beer bottles on the table. “Harry what is this? What are you doing?” she shouted in shock. Harry regrets not removing those bottles. “Hermione it’s not what it looks like. I only took it twice or thrice.” told Harry feeling ashamed.
Hermione still stunned says “Harry what’s going on? Ron told me you don’t talk to him much nowadays. You don’t reply my letters. You have stopped meeting Ginny. Ever since we came back from Australia, you’ve changed”. “Hermione I thought you need time with your family. I know they’re angry with you for altering their memories. Ron and Ginny are mourning Fred’s death. I don’t want to bother you all. I think we all need some alone time”. “No we don’t!” snapped Hermione. She continued “Especially you don’t. You’re shutting people out. Harry it’s not a healthy way to grieve”. Harry kept silent. He had no reply. “Come on! You’re coming to my home. You’re not living alone. Go get your stuff.” told Hermione. Harry stays in his place. “Harry I know you’re avoiding Ron and Ginny because you blame yourself for Fred’s death. This is not good. We need each other.” Hermione tried to convince him. Taking a moment, Harry finally says “Hermione…the war is over. But the nightmares don’t stop. ”Tears roll down from her eyes as she hugs him and replies, “I know”.
Entry 10 :
A Bit Of Happiness
Ollivander and Griphook are sitting in the dark cellar. Ollivander sat scared folding his hands. Griphook was unbothered. They see Pettigrew coming down the stairs holding Luna by her arm. She looked half unconscious. He opens the cellar and throws Luna inside. She falls down on the floor. Ollivander gets up and runs towards her. He picks her up and makes her sit near the wall. She looked faint. “Luna, are you alright?” he asked. Blood was coming out of her nose and mouth.
He wipes it with a piece of cloth. “Can I get some water Mr. Ollivander?” she asked finally speaking up. Ollivander gives her water. Luna smiles faintly, tears coming down from her eyes. “What did they do to you this time?” he asked. “Not much. Just the usual. I was ready, knowing it was my turn.” she replied nonchalantly. “You’re really brave kid. I don’t know how you do this. How could this not affect you at all?” asked Ollivander with surprise.
“Who told you it doesn’t affect me Mr. Ollivander? It does affect me. But whenever they torture me. Whenever I’m about to loose hope. Whenever I feel like I would never get out from here. That I will die here, I remember my mom. Remembering her gives me hope, and even if I die, it’ll be sad, even painful at first, but I’ll get to meet her again. That gives me a bit of happiness.” told Luna as she wipes her tears.
Entry 11 :
We Understood
Hermione looks at the clock. The bell rang. She runs towards the door and opened it. She smiles looking at her parents but before she could say something, they entered the house ignoring her. Hermione gets sad. “Mom, dad, you guys will be tired. I’ve cooked dinner for you. I’ll set the table. You get ready.” She told enthusiastically. “No need. Your mom and I had done dinner outside. We’re tired now and going to bed.” his dad told.
Hermione finally losing her patience bursts into tears. Her mom and dad stopped, turned around and looked at her. They felt sad looking at their daughter like this. She cried, “Mom, dad, will you never forgive me? I know I did wrong by altering your memories. But I had no choice. Your life was in danger. I had to go on a mission to save our world. I knew you won’t have agreed. You won’t have understood.” Her mom walks towards her and says, “When you were 11, a woman came to our doorstep and told you’re witch. We understood. In your second year at Hogwarts, you were in a coma for months. When we got to know that, we understood. You used to spend Christmas and summers at your friends house. We still understood. We understood that your world is different than ours. It’s you who didn’t understand us Hermione. Tears rolled down her mom’s eyes as well as they hugged. Hermione’s dad smiles looking at them and joins.
Entry 12 :
The Price
Snape opens his front door and sees Narcissa. She comes inside. “We could have done this yesterday itself if Bella wasn’t with me.” she says. “You think Bella is a fool?” Snape asks with a vacant expression. Narcissa looks at him hesitating for a moment. She then moves forward and kisses him. They continue kissing passionately as they take each other’s clothes off.
After two hours, Snape and Narcissa are lying beside each other on the bed with a blanket over them. “Severus you know what? I thought you were different from other men. But nope! You’re all the same.” Narcissa stated with disgust. “Your attitude changed fast Narcissa. Yesterday you were begging me to save your son’s life.” Snape mocked her in return. “And now I’ve paid the price for it.” claimed Narcissa. “You think sleeping with me was the price to make me do the unbreakable vow? As if I haven’t slept with you before. ”challenged Snape. “Yes you have, but you agreed for this because you wanted to sleep with me again.” refuted Narcissa. “Because I know you never loved me Snape. Our affair was a mistake” she says as they both sat on the bed. Narcissa gets up and leaves. Snape goes to his desk and takes out a picture. It’s of Lily. “I’m sorry” he apologizes as tears come down from his cheek. “I had to do this, to make the dark lord trust me. To show I’m over you. But I never will be”.
Entry 13 :
Unhealed Wounds
2 May, 1999
Andromeda visits the grave of Nymphadora and Remus. She flicks her wand, and bouquet appears on both of their graves. Tears stroll down her cheeks. Someone puts their hand on Andromeda. Narcissa turns around and sees it’s her sister. Her expression changes and she becomes stern. “What are you doing here?” asks Andromeda. “Came to see Bella, and also you.” told Andromeda with sadness and regret.
“Well I don’t want to see you.” stated Andromeda bluntly. “Can’t you forgive me Andromeda?” I know my family supported the dark lord, but we realized our mistake and switched sides. I saved Potter’s life. We both have lost people in this war. Now I just want my sister back.” expressed Narcissa tearfully. Andromeda smiles mockingly. “You say you lost people in the war? Whom did you lose? Bella? The bitch who killed my daughter?” asks Andromeda sarcastically. “I know what she did was wrong but…” Narcissa tries to explain but Andromeda snaps her in middle.
”You still don’t realize what you did Narcissa. You disowned me. Just like the rest of our family. And after thirty years, after losing everything, you want me to act like nothing happened? You still care about Bellatrix, someone who killed my daughter. You supported Voldemort. Because of whom my whole family died. You want me to forget all that?” shouts Andromeda in anger. Narcissa has no reply. Andromeda walks away as she cries. Narcissa breaks down with her knees falling on the ground.
Entry 14 :
Friends
Ginny and Luna arrive for the DA lessons but realize they’re early. Luna moves past the area three times, the door appears. They enter the room. But the Room of Requirement looked different. The girls were standing in a large room full of items. “Luna? What did you think?” asked Ginny. “I’m sorry. I was lost in my thought of where to hide all my clothes.” Luna apologized.
There were endless items in this room. The girls kept looking around but their eyes stopped at a large mirror. “I know what that is.” said Ginny. They both go near the mirror. Ginny looks in the mirror and sees Harry behind her smiling. She turns around but there’s no one. Luna asked what happened. “It’s the Mirror of Erised. Ron told me people see their deepest desires in this mirror.” told Ginny. “Oh! I’ve heard about it.” said Luna. She looks into the mirror. “I…. just… see myself.” told Luna confused. “What? How is that possible? Ginny asked in shock.
“I guess I just don’t have any deep desires.” replied Luna. “That’s not possible. Everyone has desires. That’s what makes us human.” argued Ginny. “I do have desires. But I’m not desperate for them to get fulfilled.” explained Luna softly.
Still in disbelief, Ginny said “Luna I can’t believe you’re so content with your life. You’re more unique than I thought”. Luna looks back at the mirror and says, “Maybe I’m content because I already got what I always wanted, friends”.
Entry 15 :
Broken Families Since 1970
Narcissa knocks on the door as she looks around with discomfort. Ted opens the door. He gets shocked seeing Narcissa. “Can I meet my sister?” she asked. “Yeah….come inside.” he lets her in.
“Andy….your sister is here.” called out Ted awkwardly. Andromeda arrives. Both sisters look at each other. The room goes silent. “I’ll…. leave.. you two alone.” said Ted trying to break the tension. He goes out. “What are you doing here?” asked Andromeda bluntly. Tears fall down Narcissa’s cheeks, she smiles sadly. “Andy…I thought you will be happy seeing me. But….” Narcissa stops in the middle. She just looks at her sister, who seems to be unbothered by what her sister is trying to say.
“I heard you’re getting married?” asked Narcissa. “Yeah….” told Andromeda. “Don’t you miss your sisters? Why did you do this Andy?” cried Narcissa. “What did I do? I was disowned by my family.” snapped Andromeda. “Yes because you got engaged to a mudblood!” shouted Narcissa losing her patience. “Don’t you dare insult him.” warned Andromeda pointing her wand towards her. “So you will fight with me? Fight your little sister for that man? We’ve grown up together, 15 years of bond. It can’t be so weak.” said Narcissa miserably.
Andromeda couldn’t hold back her tears anymore. She goes to Narcissa and holds her arms. “I’m sorry Cissy. I couldn’t be a good sister. But I’ve made my choice. Please go back.” says Andromeda as the sisters hug each other for one last time.
Entry 16:
Pride or Guilt?
“Hello…who are you two?” asked Tina opening the door. “Good evening ma’am. My name is Luna and this is Neville. We came to meet Mr. Scamander. I’ve been writing to him and he asked us to come and meet him.” told Luna standing beside an uncomfortable Neville. “Oh…okay” said the old lady.
Tina struggling to walk slowly takes them to the living room where Newt was sitting. He looked frail. Luna greeted “Hello sir. I’m…” “Oh I know who you two are. Please sit.” told Newt. The room was silent for a moment. Luna breaking the silence says “So….as I told you in my letters, we read your interview in The Daily Prophet, where you told about Nagini’s past.….” Newt gestures her to stop as he’s looking at Neville, who didn’t speak a word since he entered.
“Neville…..Luna told me everything. You’re feeling guilty for killing Nagini after you learned she was a maledictus.” said Newt. Neville kept listening. “Neville….Nagini was a friend. I knew her when she was human. She had a tragic life. We regret that we could do nothing for her. You don’t have to feel guilty for killing her. She lost her humanity a long time ago.” explained Newt.
“Mr. Scamander. My heart broke, hearing Nagini’s life story. I feel like a murderer.” choked Neville finally speaking up. Newt got up from his couch and goes to Neville. He puts his hand on Neville’s shoulder and says, “You should be proud Neville. You set her free.”
Edited by Quantum-Dot - 2 years ago
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