Wow. What a night.

First I was pretty indecisive about what to wear- I realised that a corset was just soo Ebony Dark'ness Dementia Raven Way, and I did NOT wanna give that impression. So I was already ten minutes late when I left the common room. But then, as I was making my way down a corridor, I heard Gabriel's voice coming closer! So I hid in a conveniently placed broom cupboard, which he proceeded to stand outside whilst gently chastising some poor unfortunate soul on being out after curfew, funnily enough. This went on for fifteen minutes. Just when I thought I was going to permanently lose feeling in my legs, he left to escort the kid back to their common room.

By the time I arrived at the party, I was already half an hour late. At the door, I was given one of those glow-in-the-dark bracelets in yellow (house identification). There were about ten people there, drinking butterbeer and watching this famous wizard musical, based on a true story of a guy who went here? I don't know. The first half was great- we sat and talked and ate Chinese food. Vlad, the slytherin who I'd met earlier, started spouting elitist nonsense and called me a mudblood, but everyone came to my rescue and told him that wasn't okay.

Then they decided to have a break between acts, and my muggle friend started texting me. I apologised and went to talk to her in a corner, cos I hardly ever see her anymore, what with Hogwarts and all. I came back into the conversation momentarily to hear everyone slating hufflepuffs, especially Vlad! I was really upset, cos it felt like he was deliberately trying to make me feel horrible about myself. I was the only puff there as well, so I didn't have anyone to side with me. I felt like leaving there and then, but then I thought: If I did, what else would they say with me gone?

I went back to my corner and ended up missing the second half of the musical, which was a bit bogus. But everyone was chilling and talking afterwards, so I decided to go back over. I met a girl called Rin, who used to go here but was transferred to Beauxbatons. She used to be a griffyndor, she snuck in here through a secret passageway cos Beauxbatons doesn't start school till later. She's Welsh too! We started speaking in snippets of Welsh, and then Vlad was really derogatory. I thought he was just joking around, so I was all "come at me, bro" and he called me "little puff" which I thought was a really cute nickname (and accurate, too, I'm only 5 foot). But then he pulled his wand out and I got pretty scared. I can't duel, I haven't learnt any spells yet! Well, aside from nox and lumos, but that'll hardly help me in a duel. Then he told me and Rin to leave and I don't know what I did wrong! So I tried apologising and asked if we were still friends, but he said we never were. I left then. Everyone said I was still welcome, but Vlad was seething and kept glaring at me. I had a hard time getting back to the dorms- this place is difficult enough to navigate as it is, it's near impossible at midnight. Eventually I stumbled back to my dorm and collapsed into bed.

Of course my hungover, sleep-addled brain had to wake me up at six in the morning, two hours before breakfast. After trying to go back to sleep (to no avail) I crept down to the common room in my pj's. I got out a quill and parchment, and started to write. Then, at seven am, I crossed the school courtyard to the Owlery. I gave my message to Pórr, who stays here permanently now. I'm going to seek out the hufflepuff bathrooms.

Later

I was one of the first in the Great Hall, and was unusually quiet, chewing my bagels in silence. I sat by a different group today- it's almost impossible to sit with the same group of people every time. I kept glancing over at the slytherin table. Vlad was looking okay- they were smiling and talking in a group. He looked surprised when Pórr dropped a small letter in his lap. He opened it, frowned, and continued reading. His face was completely unreadable. I wonder if he accepted my apology? I hope so.

After charms, I went to the library to read through the textbook and complete my homework. Luckily it was only a short chapter and so I went to submit my charms and receive a grade for my astronomy paper (O! That's wizard for A*). Then I went to try my luck at trivia (again- bad idea) and finally onto some clubs to pass the time between then and tea. I went to the Nerdfighters club (DFTBA) but there was no-one there! I had nothing to do, no homework due, so I decided to brave it and went... to the Slytherin Torture Chamber.

When I arrived, a sign was on the door reminding people not to kill anyone. Oops. That may have been my fault. But the minute I walked in, the bell tolled, signalling food! I scampered down to the Great Hall and bolted down my food (who knew Hogwarts served fajitas?) then almost sprinted back the way I came.

It was great- everyone sat and talked about random stuff. Vlad was pretty quiet, but at least he didn't seem to be deliberately ignoring me. More sort of ignoring the world. But it was nice. These guys come here any time they aren't in lessons. It's great. I can pop in for a chat whenever I like. And I'm the only puff there as well. Some of them are calling me little huff now :) Vlad did eventually join in the conversation and acted as if nothing had ever happened. Apparently Zack is his boyfriend, but I saw him and Renae kissing. Then I found out they were dating- I wouldn't think of them as compatible to be honest, but who am I to judge? I've always been single. Me and Vlad actually had a really good private chat- not about last night, just about... stuff. I brought the owl up, and he fell silent. I was worried I'd offended him again. But he said we're good, and I'm glad. They are a great bunch, if a little dramatic sometimes. Ah well. Tomorrow awaits.