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[bookishnettler]

I'm sorry it's been several days, community! Schoolwork is keeping me dreadfully busy-- not that I'm complaining, of course. But I just had to come and talk about something strange that's happened. Harry and Ron don't remember this place at all! I know this happens sometimes when people leave, but they didn't forget right away, only just now. Has this happened to anybody else's friends?

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[bookishnettler]

Oh, all sorts of things! The general subject is magic, but of course, there are so many classes to take within that. History of Magic, Herbology, Transfiguration... I can go on!

[she really, really can]

They didn't forget quickly, though, that's the problem. They remembered for at least a month, until just now.

[glimmerous_fop]

Go on. I have an invested interest in magic, but the magic I've been shown is probably very different from your magic...more like parlor tricks.

I think that's fairly normal, the reports that we get vary widely--sometimes it's instantly and sometimes it's out of the blue.

[bookishnettler]

Well, I go to a magical school. I'm only just in my first year, but of course I've been doing all sorts of extra reading. I couldn't really tell you my favorite subject-- I love them all!

[glimmerous_fop]

Someone who is passionate about their studies and I assume you're ambitious in your achievements. Those are fine qualities I can get behind.

So what subjects are you taking now?

[bookishnettler]

Charms, Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy-- and History of Magic, Transfiguration, and Herbology, like I already said. I can't wait until third year; that's when we're allowed elective classes.

[glimmerous_fop]

That's quite a few, at that rate you could graduate early...or is it not done the same way in schools where they teach magic?

[bookishnettler]

Oh no, it's not. Everybody graduates on time at Hogwarts-- unless, of course, you get expelled.

And it really isn't too difficult; all first-years take that courseload.

[glimmerous_fop]

Ah, I remember graduating pretty early, I was prosecuting in a courtroom by the time I was 17, but I suppose if everyone is moving up on a relatively even keel then it would make sense to graduate on time.

Heh well I can imagine some first years might feel differently if they're more preoccupied with things other than class work.

[bookishnettler]

Well, of course that's plenty to see and do here, especially for those of us who didn't grow up in the wizarding world. But studying is really the most important thing; it's why we're all here.

Are you a prosecutor now?

[glimmerous_fop]

As it should be, but I bet you have your trouble makers and your slackers running around. Of course it doesn't effect you whatsoever as long as you're doing what you should be.

Oh yes, I have been for a prosecutor for a little over 10 years now. How the time flies.

[bookishnettler]

It doesn't affect me until they try to copy off me. I don't let them, of course, but it really is bothersome.

[glimmerous_fop]

Good for you, no one ever learned anything by cheating.

[bookishnettler]

Right. It won't do them any good in the long run.

[glimmerous_fop]

Well, when you have to move up to the next level you'll have a hard time with the material and you'll have to continue to rely on cheating. It's not a good cycle to find yourself in, so good on you...miss?