Four - Jack hates school

[newt_jack]

I hate school.

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Actually, that was pretty much the gist of what I wanted to say. Luckily for you it's so succinct, eh? Holidays are actually kind of evil, when you think about it. They give you a taste of freedom and just as you're beginning to enjoy it they take it away again. Angelina's party was great and so was Demelza's. Demelza's

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[newt_katie]

What did you two get up to all holiday? Besides drinking with Bobbin? You poor soul.

[newt_jack]

Us two? Who's the other person?

[newt_katie]

Demelza? Did you spend the holiday at her house? That was odd.

[newt_jack]

Oh yes, that's right. It was fun. You know. Like holidays are.

Private to Jack

[newt_melinda]

So.

Private to Melinda

[newt_jack]

...what?

Private to Jack

[newt_melinda]

You know perfectly well what.

Private to Mel

[newt_jack]

Go away.

[newt_victoria]

You know you miss lounging around the Common Room with us pretty girl when you go away, Jack dear.

Plus, school is fun! With the exception of Umbridge.

[newt_jack]

School might be fun for you, but school is a pain in the arse for me. One more year...and then I'm free!!

[newt_victoria]

But you're playing Quidditch! You love Quidditch! How can you want to leave?

[newt_jack]

I could play Quidditch...elsewhere? Ok, I can't really.

You're right - I don't want to leave, exactly, but only because there's no place better to go. I certainly don't want to go home.

[newt_verity]

JACKYTASTIC!!! Did you get the chocolates I sent?! I'm sorry my gifts had to be so rubbish. Losing my spending money really WAS a tragedy.

[newt_jack]

Yep!

Oh? How did you lose your spending money? That is tragic.

[newt_verity]

I, er, had it taken away by my aunt.

I accidentally blew up her teakettle.

[newt_jack]

But but...if you used your spending money to replace the teakettle...everything should be right, right?

[newt_cecily]

The walls do seem to be closing in a bit, don't they? I've never wanted to be here less.

[newt_jack]

It's so...oppressive. Isn't that an awesome word? It must be bad if it's coming from you, you like school, don't you?

[newt_cecily]

I guess. I like it less now. Especially since everything reminds me of things I don't want to remember.

And, nice use of the word oppressive. That's exactly how it feels.