Gryffindor Red

( I was the only one who saw her for what she was -- a freak! But for my mother and father, oh no, it was Lily this and Lily that, they were proud of having a witch in the family! )

Tuesday December 31st, 1996

( Pressed between two pages )

I hope everyone had a good Holiday.

Though autumn had always been my favorite holiday, there's something very beautiful and serene about winter. I spent a great deal of time outdoors capturing this particular image. That cardinal seemed to meet me in the same place everyday; maybe the food I brought had something to do with it. But he didn't seem to mind too terribly being a subject.

Just when I managed to get everything in the library completely organized and back in it's proper place, the students will be returning. I imagine that nearly a months worth of hardwork will be torn apart in a few days. But at least it was something to do. This place gets so bloody quiet when everyone else is gone.

( Private to Molly )

Monday November 25th, 1996.

( Pressed between two pages )

Just a little early morning sketching, trying to keep myself busy between working in the library. Trying to find ways to fill some time. I've always found sketching therapeutic, sometimes it's better than keeping it all bottled inside.

( Private (Viewable to Order Members) )

Thursday November 7th, 1996.

( Private to Nadia and Severus )

I think I've been left to my own devices too much lately, and my sketchbook is slowly starting to fill up because of it. There's not much to say for myself otherwise.

Friday November 1st, 1996.

( Another drawing pressed between two pages )

He's alive, and all this time I had believed he was dead! I am a scarlet woman

I'm having trouble with spilling ink lately. Even on my sketches, I can't seem to keep a steady hand to make a proper line or do good shading. I was going to post my Halloween sketch on the holiday but found myself somewhat distracted. So I hope everyone had a good holiday and had fun at the ball.

My life is ever-changing, constantly evolving. Halloween was... quite brilliant. Most noteworthy of all the Holidays I've celebrated. I got some sketching done, but somehow managed to miss the opportunity to gorge myself on chocolate like normal. The house-elves also brought me some color for my portraits, a rather kind gesture. I was pretty well distracted otherwise.

I'm wondering what to draw next, any suggestions?

Saturday October 26th, 1996

( Pressed between two pages )

I can't really remember the last time I sat down to sketch, and considering it's been years I'm quite pleased with myself. I'll have to move away from landscapes sometime soon and move back onto sketching people, which should be quite horrific. I've always had a problem with noses. Any volunteers are welcome, though I make no promises about the beauty of what I create the first time around. This gives me something to do besides sit around and think about what's to come.

Maybe for the next one I'll add some color and do a landscape of Hogwarts in the fall. Or maybe someone will wander into the Headmaster's office for some more stimulating conversation, you never know.