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Apr 17, 2018 16:45:09 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2018 16:45:09 GMT -7
[googlefont="Alex Brush:400"] I know it’s only been a week since the train has left the station and the four of us have returned to Hogwarts, but it feels strange without you and Diana here. It makes me realize just how much reality has set in, and that I’ve only got two years left of my journey here. It’s so strange!
Everyone here’s been good, some more than others, but I’ve been confident that things will look up soon! How is everyone at home? Anything new happening in your life? How’s the writing going…any new ideas you want to run by me or sneakily tell me? Any news from Dustin?
I miss you all!
yours truly, peyton
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cara june bainbridge
HOGWARTS ALUM AUTHOR PART TIME CASHIER AT FLOREAN FORTESCUE'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR PART TIME EMPLOYEE AT SPELLBUCKS
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played by Colin
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Apr 17, 2018 20:17:22 GMT -7
Post by cara june bainbridge on Apr 17, 2018 20:17:22 GMT -7
09.08.2024
my dearest @peytonbainbridge , You’re making me feel old, and I’ve only been out of school for a few months. Don’t mistake that for me wanting to go back though. I did my time. Those last two years will go by quick. It creeps up when you least expect it. I’m not going to say to neglect your work…but I’ve yet to see where any of my studies have come in useful for writing a novel.
By some not being better than others, do you mean Sephy getting emotional that Diana and I aren’t there with her? I thought I mentally prepared her for it, if that’s the case.
Diana has been quiet. Going to work and that’s pretty much it. I’m sure Dustin is having fun wherever it was went. Without me. I’m not upset by that at all.
Mum and dad are starting to bug me about how my work is coming along. The answer is not well. I’m starting to make some headway on plotting the story out, but there isn’t much more than that. I think they’re worried I’m going to end up not being able to make a living for myself or something silly like that. Make sure you have a clear idea about what you want to do before graduation at least, because they won’t stop harping about it if you don’t.
love,
Cara
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Apr 19, 2018 11:18:13 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 11:18:13 GMT -7
[googlefont="Alex Brush:400"] Oh no! I didn't mean to make you feel old Cara, I apologize deeply for such a thought running through your mind that I thought that! Oh no, you should know me, I never neglect my work...I'm more likely to finish it months before it's even assigned.
Oh no, Persephone has seemed fine. Though she does have her moments, I rarely see her as distraught as what I thought she'd be. Must be the fact that you helped her prepare for that, she seems to be over her emotional state before it even strikes. I meant more by Kinsey; she's seemed a bit down lately. But those are the only two I was thinking about, though Penelope might be losing her mind somewhere, I haven't seen her much as of late.
So that's all Diana does? Goes to work and comes back home? No social life, that's odd for her. I'm sure he wanted to take you with him, Cara, you are his favorite after all. I'm sure he'll write, update us all on where he went. He probably just needed some time for himself, you know how he gets.
Oh no! That isn't good! But at least you have some plotting going headway though. That's always the first step, at least, that how it is for when I write regular school papers to keep my head on straight. But I'm sure you'll be able to make money off your books, from what I read of old little tidbits I saw lying around the house, you seem to be heading towards greatness! Don't beat yourself up about it! Oh yeah, I know. I've got it narrowed down to around what I want, but I have another year before I'm a seventh year and even have the possibility of looking, so I'm not worried one bit!
yours truly, peyton
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cara june bainbridge
HOGWARTS ALUM AUTHOR PART TIME CASHIER AT FLOREAN FORTESCUE'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR PART TIME EMPLOYEE AT SPELLBUCKS
280 posts
played by Colin
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last online May 3, 2024 6:02:43 GMT -7
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Apr 19, 2018 17:30:01 GMT -7
Post by cara june bainbridge on Apr 19, 2018 17:30:01 GMT -7
09.10.2024
my dearest @peytonbainbridge , I won’t forget this (I’m joking). Age really doesn’t mean much once you graduate. Except for when muggle adults ask if you should be in school still. That gets annoying when I’m trying to get work done. Half the time I end up having to go to coffee shops in Diagon just to get something written down.
That’s good. I worry about Seph sometimes, because she seems to let her feelings get the best of her before thinking anything through. That’s not always a bad thing, but others will take advantage of that. Watch over her for me, will you?
As for Kinsey, don’t pay any attention to her. She gets that way when she wants us to feel bad for her. I’ve found that letting her wallow in her own self-pity is the best way to get rid of her until she decides to act like a real human being again.
Can’t say I’m much different from Di though. The only difference is that I have a job that requires me to work on my own, whereas she has others around her. Maybe she does things with them right after work, I’m not sure though.
Did I leave notes lying around again? I’m trying to keep everything contained, but if I need to write things down spur of the moment it’s hard to forget a few here and there. Hopefully I start putting two and two together more frequently. I’d like to make some headway on it before everyone is home for Christmas.
So what is it you want to do? Spill the secrets. I’m interested now.
love,
Cara
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May 1, 2018 16:42:13 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 1, 2018 16:42:13 GMT -7
[googlefont="Alex Brush:400"] I would take the muggle's words as a compliment! Just means that you will age well and still look young while being a grandma one day! But that is rather annoying, people not believing that you are a graduate and forcing you away from your work!
You know I will, I always watch out for everyone. I really don't get what you have against Kinsey, I enjoy her company and don't mind worrying about her one bit. We are all siblings, we are in this together...
As for your notes, yeah, I think I had seen a sheet in the bathroom a few days before I left, though you may have found it by now. There was also one at the kitchen table, but surely that has been cleaned up since. But I get it, writing things down so you don't forget is the best way, I do that sometimes when I'm in class, helps writing essays later down the line! You should let me read what you have come Christmas, I'd love to give you my thoughts, that is--if you want it.
Hm...I want to do something with charms or even animals. I'm not really sure though, but something along those lines. I know it isn't much, but hopefully come next year, I'll have my head on straight and figured out what to do with my life.
peyton
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cara june bainbridge
HOGWARTS ALUM AUTHOR PART TIME CASHIER AT FLOREAN FORTESCUE'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR PART TIME EMPLOYEE AT SPELLBUCKS
280 posts
played by Colin
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last online May 3, 2024 6:02:43 GMT -7
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May 6, 2018 21:21:34 GMT -7
Post by cara june bainbridge on May 6, 2018 21:21:34 GMT -7
09.13.2024
my dearest @peytonbainbridge , Merlin…Me? A grandmother? I feel bad for whomever has to put up with me for long enough to get to that point. I’m serious, by the way. And it does get annoying sometimes. Because it’s not like muggles my age have to be in school still. I don’t really get it…
What I have against Kinsey is that she expects to be pitied because of her “flaws” or whatever. Like I said, ignoring her when she gets like that is the only way to get her to stop.
I had to go check the bathroom to make sure it wasn’t there still. It wasn’t, so someone must have brought it back to my room at some point. I’m wondering if that might be the one that looks like it has a toothpaste stain on it? But I’m almost positive that one happened when I ran out of the bathroom while brushing my teeth because it suddenly came to me. Who knows?
I’m hoping to have something done by Christmas, even if it’s just a first draft. I can show that to an editor, at least. So I’ll need some harsh criticism before then.
That’s a broad range. Charms can basically put you anywhere. But being a magizoologist seems interesting too. Can’t be all warm and fuzzy all the time though, can it? There are some seriously dangerous creatures out there Pey. They make Kinsey after she wakes up with bedhead look tame.
love,
Cara
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May 19, 2018 17:07:38 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 17:07:38 GMT -7
[googlefont="Alex Brush:400"] Haha, I think you'd make a amazing grandmother, though you'd have to go through being a mother...now that part might be hard. I see you as more the spoiling type, so grandma fits perfectly! Just kidding, you know I love you.
She may seem that way to you, but I see it differently. I guess to each their own really, I absolutely adore Kinsey's company. But enough chat about her, I'll take care of her this year before she graduates.
I don't remember seeing toothpaste stains on the one in the bathroom, but who knows, maybe it did. Who knows anymore really, but it was pretty good from what I read. Once it's fleshed out more, I'm sure you'll create a marvelous book!
I know there are dangerous creatures out there, but that is what makes it more interesting. I don't know, I can't be the guarded and protected little kid anymore, eventually I'll have to take care of myself. And if that means following a passion that can be dangerous, then that is what I'll do. But I have another year to figure it out and find myself before I finally decide what my life will bring.
peyton
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cara june bainbridge
HOGWARTS ALUM AUTHOR PART TIME CASHIER AT FLOREAN FORTESCUE'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR PART TIME EMPLOYEE AT SPELLBUCKS
280 posts
played by Colin
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last online May 3, 2024 6:02:43 GMT -7
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Jun 2, 2018 23:24:44 GMT -7
Post by cara june bainbridge on Jun 2, 2018 23:24:44 GMT -7
09.15.2024
my dearest @peytonbainbridge , The mother part would be difficult indeed…I don’t want to think about any of that right now though. I just finished school after all, no need to rush everything else along.
I did more digging and I found a second one with runny ink on it, so I’m thinking that might be the one you’re referring to. And I agree, this does look like a good idea I put down. Glad you brought it up, because it’s going to be used now. All the pieces to the puzzle are starting to look like they might fit together once I attempt it.
You’re right. You’ll have to grow up eventually, and it’s best to do that knowing what you’ll be getting yourself into. Study up! Best to go into it with all the knowledge in the world.
love,
Cara
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Jun 13, 2018 12:30:13 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2018 12:30:13 GMT -7
[googlefont="Alex Brush:400"] Don't worry, I suspect Dustin would be the first to become a parent long before anyone else in the family followed suit. Though, who knows anymore with him, it seems he's been keeping to himself lately with his personal life...oh well.
Oh! It could have been! I think I remember either Sephy or Penny having grabbed it with wet hands a while back. I can't recall at this moment. But that's probably the one! Yay! I'm glad to be able to help you; it was an amazing idea from what I remember it saying. I'm sure your other ideas work as well, though I haven't been able to read any of them...it is sporadic that I find them laying around the house where I see them.
You don't have to tell me twice to study up. I think I've written all of the papers I'll have to write this entire month already. Though I could be wrong. But you know me, always prepared for the what ifs and the unknowns! But I plan to study my butt off these next two years and go out into the world with enough knowledge that everything will look like a good job opportunity.
peyton
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cara june bainbridge
HOGWARTS ALUM AUTHOR PART TIME CASHIER AT FLOREAN FORTESCUE'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR PART TIME EMPLOYEE AT SPELLBUCKS
280 posts
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last online May 3, 2024 6:02:43 GMT -7
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Jun 13, 2018 22:17:47 GMT -7
Post by cara june bainbridge on Jun 13, 2018 22:17:47 GMT -7
09.18.2024
my dearest @peytonbainbridge , Now that would be funny! It looks to me like he wants to figure some things out about himself before jumping into any relationship stuff. I don’t blame him. Why force your own insecurities and lack of self-awareness on another person? Obviously if something comes along and it works, then it works. But outside of that, I would prefer being content with myself for a while before going headfirst into another person’s life.
See, I was hoping that it just happened to be in there and got wet because of where it was – not that one of them may have picked it up with wet hands. Oh well. It was still legible and I was the one that left it there in the first place, so I have no right to complain.
Then I’ll tell you thrice: study. But seriously, sounds like you’re doing well so far. Everyone else keeping up too, or have they not been struck by the study bug yet? Because I can always show up during a Hogsmeade weekend and scare them into it.
love,
Cara
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Jun 21, 2018 13:03:41 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2018 13:03:41 GMT -7
[googlefont="Alex Brush:400"] Sounds like the best advice to live by!
I could be wrong, you know me and my horrible memory. Though if I'm honest, I believe they would have thrown it away if they picked it up with wet hands...hide the evidence of sorts. But thankfully that wasn't the case!
Haha, I don't think you have to show up and scare them. From what I've seen, they have been studying. I've been helping some of them out as well. But so far, so good. I'll keep you posted though in case you gotta come running.
peyton
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cara june bainbridge
HOGWARTS ALUM AUTHOR PART TIME CASHIER AT FLOREAN FORTESCUE'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR PART TIME EMPLOYEE AT SPELLBUCKS
280 posts
played by Colin
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last online May 3, 2024 6:02:43 GMT -7
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Jun 27, 2018 22:02:58 GMT -7
Post by cara june bainbridge on Jun 27, 2018 22:02:58 GMT -7
09.20.2024
my dearest @peytonbainbridge , It’s the kind of advice that’s scared a few away already. Oh well.
True! We’ll probably never know. That could be my second novel if this first one ever succeeds. A mystery about who threw out a writer’s notes. It would have to be more elaborate than that, so I’m sure I could piece something together for it.
Good. Regardless, that Hogsmeade visit still stands. I can only go into Diagon so many times during the week and not get bored of seeing the same people over and over again. Do you realize how awful that is? It’s terrible. Like, some of the shopkeepers know me by name now, like I’ve become some sort of permanent fixture there. Especially the worker at Flourish & Blotts. She thinks we’re friends now or something because I decide to converse with her every so often. I don’t understand it.
love,
Cara
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Aug 13, 2018 16:00:55 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 16:00:55 GMT -7
[googlefont="Alex Brush:400"] It would be a lovely novel. Maybe some mystery that the author has to figure out, something that plays out how they wrote it and discovers a family member or friend was doing it to get the creative jucies flowing, who knows! It's a idea none-the-less and could help you in the long run!
It's not so bad having people be familiar with you, they easily know your order or style/book choice, so it makes the entire shopping experience worth while. That's how I am at Hogsmeade, my friend, Miss Angie, works at Madame Puddifoot's and anytime she sees me she quickly makes my order. Sometimes you gotta take things for the pros instead of the cons. Plus, if this girl thinks you are friends with her, why not be her friend? Might even get some discounts or easy access to publish your book and get it displayed and talked about it within Flourish & Blotts.
peyton
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cara june bainbridge
HOGWARTS ALUM AUTHOR PART TIME CASHIER AT FLOREAN FORTESCUE'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR PART TIME EMPLOYEE AT SPELLBUCKS
280 posts
played by Colin
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last online May 3, 2024 6:02:43 GMT -7
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Aug 20, 2018 20:18:33 GMT -7
Post by cara june bainbridge on Aug 20, 2018 20:18:33 GMT -7
09.21.2024
my dearest @peytonbainbridge , That might a little cheesy, unless it were a children’s mystery novel. The base of it could be used for something more dramatic though, like that family member was actually trying to steal the idea and claim it for their own, or if they were being blackmailed to do it by someone else. Endless possibilities really.
Excellent. Thanks for being there in my place. Doesn’t mean I won’t still show up during a Hogsmeade weekend. I have those free, you know. My job is very liberal when it comes to new workers not having to be there on the weekend.
Who would have guessed being unemployed had those kinds of perks?
As long as mum and dad don’t come along too. I have a feeling they might try to do that. I’ll send a warning owl ahead in advance, in case any of you have dates to hide from them.
love,
Cara
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Sept 3, 2018 14:09:15 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2018 14:09:15 GMT -7
[googlefont="Alex Brush:400"] That is true...drama is always interesting though! None-the-less, I'll be happy to read whatever you give me!
You don't need a reason to show up at Hogsmeade; I'd be willing to spend time with you. I do miss being in school together at the same time. And yeah, you must see more of the perks than the cons that you are dwelling on!
Ha-ha, me...have dates? Yeah right. I had one date over the summer, that Blishwick thingy...I really don't know if that's going to go anywhere even though we are in the same school just different houses and years. But a warning owl will help everyone else most definitely.
peyton
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