Mourning over the 7th book

Whoo! First post. I've been wanting to have a blog since my first few weeks in college. My English 101 prof inspired me to have one; she said "In order to be a good writer, you must write, and not think of the activity as school work" and it got me thinking that I haven't actually written in a long time. So, here it is, the blog, brought to existence by my English professor (thank you, Ms. Adame!).

Updates, updates. College is great! I'm really new to the idea about not having classes every Monday, so when I saw my registration form, I was all excited about the change. But beginning July 30 until some time in September, I'd have to go to my school, Miriam College (MC), every Monday, because our block is going to have practices for the cheerleading competition (could you believe this school?)

Cheerleading! Ugh. The thought of it leaves me with the horror of pompoms and mascots. What are we going to cheer about, anyway? We aren't in the UAAP or NCAA, and I don't think we're going to cheerdance in the WNCAA, either. But look at the bright side: atleast I'll be burning off calories (those who care, raise your hands).

My blockmates are good. I like them, they're easy to get along with. Although we are split into three groups, we still have a great time being with one another. I especially like being with Beng, a funny, talkative blockmate of mine, and also with my group, but I somehow feel that there is something wrong with us. There are inner conflicts, which divides our group, and I'm not fine with it (who is, anyway?). Anyway, issues will be resolved in time, won't it? Let's just give them a bit of fresh air:)

Orgs are not my priority at the moment: my goal is to be in the dean's list so that I'll have a chance of transferring to UP Diliman or ADMU. Hey, don't get me wrong - MC is great, but I have bigger things in my mind then staying because I feel at home within the grounds of my college. I'm thinking about the future, because when you apply for a job, your college matters. And besides, it would make my parents really happy and proud. They say it's okay if I stay in Miriam, but that it'd be good if I transfer to UP. I find it obvious that they're contented, but still, I'm trying hard so that I'd continue my studies in UP.

(Pls. stop reading if you haven't finished Harry Potter book 7 yet.)

I finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Mum bought it last Saturday; I finished in Monday. And what could I say but --- WAAAHHH!!! I'm sad! So freaking sad!!! Could you believe that Fred died? What would George be without Fred? I started thinking of Weasleys Wizard Wheezes (if that's the right spelling), all their jokes, puns, pranks, and their glorious getaway in their seventh year at Hogwarts. They do everything together since who-knows-when, and Fred's death changes all of that. It's so depressing.

And what's even more depressing is the demise of the most complex character: Snape. Since reading The Half-Blood Prince, I thought it would be likely that he would die at the seventh book. But him actually dying is a different story: I took it with shock and pity, and his memories made me cry A LOT, especially this part (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, chapter 33):

Dumbledore opened his eyes. Snape looked horrified.

"You have kept him alive so that he can die at the right moment?"

"Don't be shocked, Severus. How many men and women have you watched die?"

"Lately, only those whom I could not save," said Snape. He stood up. "You
have used me."

"Meaning?"

"I have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you.
Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter's son safe. Now you tell me
you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter -"

"But this is touching, Severus," said Dumbledore seriuosly. "Have you grown
to care for the boy, after all?"

"For him?" shouted Snape, "Expecto Patronum!"

From the tip of his wand burst the silver doe: She landed on the office
floor, bounced once across the office, and soared out of the window. Dumbledore
watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and
his eyes were full of tears.

"After all this time?"

"Always," said Snape.

It makes me cry; he's underappreciated by everyone except Dumbledore. Oooh man. And he dies without anybody apologizing to him, but atleast Snape saw the most important thing for him before he died: Lily Potter, reflected in Harry's eyes, which are like his mother's.

I still grieve over Snape, even if he's just a fictitional character. The book leaves me with such a heavy heart. And Harry having a family with Ginny! Sigh. Well, atleast Danielle Radcliffe isn't with anybody at the moment... or is he?(-__-)

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