December 15th, 1982
[in Portuguese]
I think I need more practice in writing Portuguese, so here we go.
I’m still not sure that it was the right idea to ask Will to go to the Ministry Ball with me. I mean, he’s spent all this time trying to get out of the wizarding world, and here I am, trying to drag him back in and sometimes I guess I forget just how strong I can pull. I’m just used to doing things at my own pace and I need to realise that being in a relationship with him (however you want to define it) means I can’t just do things entirely my way anymore.
I have the chance to spend some more time in Lisbon in the new year, and I think I want to go again. I spent the winter there a couple of years ago and it was a fabulous experience (my language skills improved tenfold when I was there). This time wouldn’t be the winter (it would be early March to early May), but Portugal is gorgeous at any time of the year. Of course, there are several things that are making me hesitate over it. There’s Will, obviously. I don’t know how he would react. I should discuss it with him, though. I don’t have to give word one way or another until the start of February.
And there’s Ren, who will be five months pregnant when I go, and eight months when I get back. I missed some of her pregnancy last time and I felt guilty about it. She told me not to worry about it, but I know she was sad, even just a little, that I wasn’t around to talk to on a daily basis.
Mum and Dad were supportive of it the last time, so I doubt they’ll raise a fuss. Ralden has his life with Alison and Tommy to keep him occupied and Galen… well, I’m sure he wouldn’t mind having the flat to himself for a couple of months. No more awkward moments for either of us!
I’ll sit on the idea for awhile. I’ll see what the holiday season brings and go from there.
I think I'm going to break out my violin tonight. It feels like I haven't played in ages.