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[lachlangalbraith]

The problem with being new: I have no idea what to expect from exams. Makes it difficult to plan an efficient study schedule going into the end of the year. Any advice? I don't suppose Ms. Lilywhite's exams are any easier than her cla

Also. People seemed to enjoy the football match last week. Any interest in another tomorrow? Consider this early warning for those of us that need time to pry ourselves out of the library (you know who you are!). Set the books aside for an hour, lace up your gutties, and come play! It's good for your brain. Fact.

[Hogwarts Exchange Students]

[...]

What are you all thinking about next year?

Coming back?

[Jaime]

Why is Sig speaking Spanish?

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Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

I am if I don't fl.

Hogwarts Students

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] Do you want to? You don't seem particularly happy about it.

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

I don't do anything I don't want to do.

Hogwarts Students

[lachlangalbraith]

You're a teenager. Of course you d

Congratulations, then.

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

Why ask? Still making your decision? I hope I don't scare you off.

Hogwarts Students

[lachlangalbraith]

You don't scare me, Ari.

[...]

Curiosity, mostly. I'm still waiting on the verdict from home.

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

From your parents?

Hogwarts Students

[lachlangalbraith]

And H Yeah.

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

They must miss you terribly.

Hogwarts Students

[lachlangalbraith]

[...]

Yeah.

I don't get to see them as much as I'd like.

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

No less than you would if you were going to school at Hogwarts, though. It's not as if they could visit you there, either.

Hogwarts Students

[lachlangalbraith]

No. That's true.

Hogwarts Exchange Students

[sylla]

Yes, I am staying. Daddy was most reluctant but Mummy and I successfully convinced him.

Hogwarts Exchange Students

[lachlangalbraith]

I can't say I'm surprised that your da needed some convincing. But it's good that you're doing what you want to do.

Hogwarts Exchange Students

[sylla]

He's old-fashioned but pliable under the right circumstances. The classes here are certainly more specialised than back home, that seemed to be the argument that convinced him.

Hogwarts Exchange Students

[iliya]

[...] I do not know.

Hogwarts Exchange Students

[lachlangalbraith]

[...] Your indecision or someone else's?

[sheepish]

Flashcards! And if I'm struggling with a subject or reading comprehension then sometimes I'll visit the teacher in their office for extra help on the topic we covered in class.

Study old tests! The teachers will usually tell you if the exams are comprehensive or if they just cover a certain portion of the content you've learned.


[...]

And if you're having another football game, I'd be glad to watch again! We had a lot of fun in the "stands".

[lachlangalbraith]

Trust me. The flashcard hills I've got now will be flashcard mountains by the time exams start. And I'll review the old tests too, for the material and for the [...] structure, I guess. I just wish I knew whether or not they intend to stay true to form next month. You know?

You're always welcome to come watch or play! If you ever change your mind.

[sheepish]

Sometimes they give study guides! But usually the final exam is a similar format to the previous tests you've taken in that class? And most of the time, the teacher will review what will be on the final at least a week or two before you take it.

No, no, I like watching! I'll bring more snacks this time. With more vegan options. And more seating. And binoc Spectating is sort of its own sport, you know. The girls and I had a blast last time!

[chryseis]

I'd be happy to help you study, Lachlan.

[lachlangalbraith]

Thanks, Cricket. But I don't need help so much as I need [...] insight?

How the teachers tend to balance written evaluations and practical demonstrations or old material and new material. What I can expect to be straight-forward or what will be meant to catch me us off-guard. The sorts of things that you all know from experience that I don't have. I have some guesses based on the year so far, but final exams can be different. I don't want to mess this u I just don't want to focus my efforts in the wrong places.

[lupofiasco]

Crap, finals

I am just going to respond to the fun part of this! (Sorry.) Yes, football again tomorrow! It was fun, and maybe it will relieve some of the school stress.

[Lachlan]
He was very sad when you were gone, so I thought I would distract him.

[lachlangalbraith]

Mind the not-fun part, at least? It'll be here sooner than you think.

Brilliant! I wonder if your entourage will come t Hopefully, we'll get a good turnout again.

[Jaime]

I appreciate you looking after Sig. He gets lonely. But why Spanish? It's sort of embarrassing when your bird knows words you don't, you know...

[lupofiasco]

I... am minding it. I promise! I am a little worried

I bet we will! It went over well last time, even with our cheering section! Who can resist another game??

[Lachlan]

Well, if you did not notice already, I speak Spanish! Jajajaja.

He only knows a few words! I can teach them to you too. Then you can match.

[lachlangalbraith]

Mind it and do something about it, right? Good lad.

Not us, at least. But one-on-one is hard. And you'd kick my arse.

[Jaime]

I wish I could threaten to teach Norwegian to Fenrir. But I don't think he'd go along with it.

How many?

[lupofiasco]

I am very much a good lad!

I would go easy on you if it was one-on-one, if that helps.

[Lachlan]

Even if Fenrir could talk I don't think he would go along with it - he is such a baby, he would be too shy to talk to you. He lets you pet him now though, right??

Probably like... 10? See, not that many! Most are in phrases anyways.

Hogwarts Students

[evercreep]

I won't be coming back next year.

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

I thought you liked it here.

Hogwarts Students

[lachlangalbraith]

It's not always that simple. Like it or don't like it.

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

He stands by it.

[lachlangalbraith]

Hogwarts Students

[evercreep]

I do. But my mum and dad don't, so it's back to Hogwarts for me.

Let me know if you have any messages you'd like me to take back to our old friends.

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

That's

I don't have anything to say to them.

Hogwarts Students

[evercreep]

They'll want to know how you're doing. What should I say? That you're well and happy?

Hogwarts Students

[untarnish]

They're perfectly capable of writing me themselves.

Hogwarts Students

[evercreep]

As though that matters to them.

But fine, I'll be vague.

Hogwarts Students

[lachlangalbraith]

[...]

Sorry. I hope it goes all right for you.

And that you don't fall back in with those w

Hogwarts Students

[evercreep]

Thank you. It's [...] fine.

Hogwarts Students

[sylla]

That's a shame. I am sorry to hear that.

Hogwarts Students

[evercreep]

Likewise.

I'll write you. As will Dimi, I imagine.

Hogwarts Students

[orangepip]

[...]

I'm sorry. It should be your choice.

Hogwarts Students

[evercreep]

If only.

Ordinarily they hardly notice me, but this time decided to pay attention at the worst possible moment.

Hogwarts Students

[orangepip]

Can you talk to them? Try and convince them to let you stay?

[shirtsoptional]

Count me in this time. The library can survive without me for an hour.

[Hogwarts Students]
Haven't decided yet, but my dad would rather see me back at Hogwarts.

[lachlangalbraith]

Probably. There's only one way to find out!

[Hogwarts Students]

[...]

Still your call, though?

[orangepip]

I don't know what to expect either but at least this feels less stressful than doing OWLs? I think?

And I would love another football match!!!

[Hogwarts Students]
I'm staying!! I put off owling my parents for the LONGEST time because I know they wanted me to go back and do NEWTs at Hogwarts but they owled me back to say it's okay for me to stay another year at Gooseberry!

[notacad]

Um, yeah I want to!