[ The pitter-pattering sound of rain can be heard in the background. ]I have obtained a new journal. I am sorry if my recent replies were difficult to read. Do not worry, though. This new journal is much nicer than the last one. It is much more tolerant of the weather than the last one as well ( Read more... )

[ There are lots of scribbles and ink blots. It's obvious that Ivan is straining to find the right words. ]

I am of no use to anyone lately, it se

I cannot take this anymo

I just want blue skies. Everything and everyone is angry.

[ The writing is suddenly hard and jerky, as if the quill was only moments away from ripping through the paper in ( Read more... )

I am glad that all things have calmed down now that we have been back from camp for a good bit. All I can ask now is that our last few weeks in Moscow are peaceful ( Read more... )

Yellow is a nice color. I am glad to be wearing it! I am looking forward to activities, but perhaps hiking the most, as long as we go at a leisurely pace. I am interested in seeing American flora and fauna.

Yellow group, let us have a nice time together, yes? It will be a good trip.

[ Why yes. Ivan is blatantly refusing to comment on the last ( Read more... )

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The castle is rather loud lately.

You all sing so nicely, but if you could keep your singing to yourself before 8 AM and after 11 PM, I think we would all get along much better, right?

[ You'll notice that last word is written rather heavy-handedly; could our dear sweet Ivan be annoyed? Say it ain't so! ]

Oh!

I apparently left my journal in the green house some time ago when watering sunflowers. I do not know how it found its way into a pot of soil, but it was very nice of the elves to bring it back to me, even if it was rather dirty. :) They are such good servants ( Read more... )

Did everyone have a nice Easter? Papa insisted we spend one more day in Russia so we could be with family, so Natalia and I missed the first day of classes... but do not worry; we are back now. I hope nobody missed us too much ( Read more... )

I have been owling back and forth with Papa over the past few days, and he seems very anxious for me to come and visit the Ministry. This field trip will be a good learning opportunity for everyone. I hope you all find jobs you would like to work someday ( Read more... )

It seems Slytherin is in a state of emergency.

I hope everyone will behave from now on. We do not want things to get worse than they already are... Perhaps detention will straighten those of you out that choose to do bad at the expense of our whole house.

[ ooc: Ivan totally thinks he's exempt from this. Yep. Feel free to be the bearer of bad ( Read more... )