Asher Smith

Anybody fancy a scrimmage on the pitch? I'm sick of doing homework and I want to stretch my legs.

Private to Keely
Help me do my Charms essay later on? You know you want to!
/Private

Can't say i've ever had a fight in mid-air until today.

Private to Noah Pucey
Pull a stunt like that on Calum again and you won't be walking away.
/Private

Private to Gryffindor Quidditch team
Is everyone okay? Pretty rough out there today, huh?
/Private

Private to Calum Kirke
Fuck, fuck, FUCK! What the hell was that? North gripping onto my broom? Fucking dirty tactic. Then the fight...I probably shouldn't have flipped like that...

Fuck it. They deserved it, especially Pucey. An elbow to your face? I mean, he was asking for it. Glad I finally had a reason to deck the wanker.

We lost to those tossers though. Ugh. I feel fucking sick.
/Private

So, things are going extremely well for a change Gryffindor are on a roll in regards to Quidditch, which always makes me happy. Even though the match was well short, I had a blast! Practice is even going well, despite the weather getting colder every day. Add to this the fact that Halloween is coming up! The party is going to be wicked! I finally have all parts to my costume and really can't wait to get all dressed up. From what i've seen, everyone else will look amazing as well! We're such an imaginative lot of creative buggers, really.

The thing that's got me really happy lately is work-orientated. Yeah, I know. Asher Smith? Happy about academics? Yes, it's true! My fwooper egg is beginning to hatch! I woke up this morning and there was a hairline crack running the length of the shell. That means the little guy will be here in two to three days! To all of those in Care of Magical Creatures, how are your eggs doing? Anybody else's started hatching yet?

Anyway, let's hope this good streak lasts a while longer!

Whoever put firecrackers down the loo, I will find you. I will then proceed to hurt you in any way I see fit.

Private to all Gryffindor boys
Anyone else had this problem? I just hope I can sit on my broom tomorrow. At least now I have a valid reason for Rosewaller to stare at my arse.
/Private

I'd just like to say that I am NOT any of the following:

1) A baby daddy.
2) Gay.
3) Amused.

War witch? What the bloody hell is that?

Private to Self
No peace for me, it seems. First snogging Keely, then my dad being a prick, now this? Fuck me, this year is just getting better and better.
/Private

Typical. Bloody typical. Couldn't leave off for one match, could he? Always has to have the last word, provoking bastard that he is. I know for a fact that he knows full well that my favourite team are Puddlemere, yet he chews them out anyway? I think he does it to get under my skin.  Makes me ashamed to be called his son.

Private to Josie
I'm really sorry about the way my dad acted. I hope your dad got in a good punch from me, and that he doesn't think the apple falls far from the tree. 
/Private

Private to Calum & Keely [added later, after this owl]
You can't expect me to keep trying when you won't.

That fucking bastard. What did I do to land myself with a father like him? I try, don't I?
/Private

Yesterday was a disaster. I don't even want to think about it.

Private to Keely
I don't know what to say. I'm really sorry about what happened. Someone said it was love potion in those stupid apple muffins.

We're still cool, right? Who am I kidding? I can't even look you in the eye.
/Private

Private to Grant
You're a dead man, Page. You can act as innocent as you like, but I know it was you. Instead of getting what you wanted, things between me and Keely are awkward now, which puts your little plan at a disadvantage. Yes, we made out kissed, but we've never been further apart.

Thanks, mate.
/Private

Well played, both houses. It was a fierce game! Nice to see everyone getting into it! I mean, five hours? If i'd have known, I would've brought food! Also, I never knew sitting with Ravenclaws could be so fun! For a bunch of intellectual bookworms, you lot know how to use your lungs! I hope you all didn't mind the three Gryffindors that were in your midst today? With all due respect, we did wear blue for the occasion!

I can't believe i'm saying this Congrats to Slytherin for the win.

Private to Josie, Calum & Keely
Commiseration drinks in the Three Broomsticks? First round is on me.

For the record, Jo, you played brilliantly. I promise that i'll try and take down Flint or Pucey when we play them, just for you. Say the word.
/Private

Private to Adele
Saw you at the party with Coote. Do you really think snogging as many random blokes as you can will help you get over Sanford? I'm not trying to lecture you, I just don't think it's a good idea. First Cal, now Coote. People have been saying you've been hanging out with Vaisey as well.

Talk to me, Del. I thought you always said you could tell me anything? If you're not coping, tell me. I'll help.
/Private

Private to Oswald
So...I think we need to talk. Actually, i'll talk. You listen. Or read, whatever.

I saw you with Adele at the party. Before you go thinking i'm mad, i'm not. I'm just protective over her and I don't want her getting hurt. You seem like a nice bloke, nicer than some of the ones she hangs out with anyway. I just want to know what your intentions are.
/Private

Private to Self
What the hell is going on lately? Adele is all over the place, Calum is seriously stressing me out what with being so bloody miserable all of the time, Grant's little stunt with Sloane was pretty out of order...

Everyone is acting fucking crazy, and I don't like it.
/Private

GO TEAM!

First game of the season under our belts. Things can only get better from here on. We played a fierce game and i'm ecstatic that we won! Everyone involved gave it their all and i'm so proud to be a part of such a fantastic team!

Quinn? You played brilliantly. I hope get feel better soon, love. As for everyone else, congrats!

Well done, Hufflepuff. You guys gave it a good shot. It was a wicked game.

Roll on, Ravenclaw!

I don't even know why everyone is posting pictures of themselves as kids, but I think it's wicked! Being the show off wonderful person that I am, I thought i'd join in. Here's me at aged nine. Boisterous as ever. Some things never really change. I might be seventeen now, but I still do this!

The professors in this place are amazing. In spite of being backwards all day, some of them seemed to take it really well. I swear I saw Flume trying to run backwards this afternoon between classes. That man is hilarious, really. It was nice to see him and some of the other teachers let loose and have fun. I really wish I could say the same for McGonagall and Odgen. Both of them could do with having a bit of fun every now and again. It wouldn't kill them, i'm sure.

Thank Merlin it's Friday! Who has plans for the weekend? Whatcha doin'? Lay it on me, friends!

Private to Keely
Do I need a girlfriend? Honest answer, Keel. I'm counting on you. Both Cal and Adele have mentioned it and I just don't know any more. I mean--

I'm not a bad looking guy. I know that. I'm not boasting about it but I could look a lot worse. I reckon i'm pretty successful, especially on the field. I'm not all too bad a person, temper aside. Stuff has happened in the past with girls, you and Cal both know because i've told you. I just haven't been there because it's never felt right.

Does that mean there's something wrong with me? I don't want to talk to Cal about it because I don't want to rain on his love parade. Besides, you're a girl. You know about this stuff. You have feelings and crap. Help?
/Private

I've considered bringing a few of my personal belongings and setting up shop in the hospital wing. I could really make it very homely with a few touches here and there. I mean, I practically live there anyway. My usual bed was free too, which is always good to see. 'Course, I wasn't there for very long. My war wounds include a split lip and a bruised cheekbone. I got off lightly and was discharged after yet another lecture from Emma Rosewaller. Not much point, but I think she feels obliged to give it every time I walk through the door. It'd probably be easier for her to record it and play it back.

I'm not even going to say how unfair I reckon Ogden was or how slimy some people can be. Cheers to Cal for having my back and to Keely who was cheering us on. I have the best friends in the world. Now let's just hope mine and Cal's stellar good looks come back more handsome than ever after our battle scars fade.

I feel a lot better today. My hand is pretty much back to normal and nobody has to be worried any more.

Asher Smith, reporting for duty.

Private to Adele
Want to talk?
/Private

For the love of Merlin, nobody speak to me tomorrow. Trust me, it won't be pretty if you do. Seriously.

Oh, and for the record? The walls are not your friends and don't take kindly to you taking your anger out on them. If anybody spots blood on the floor near the screaming mirror on the sixth floor, don't panic. It's just mine. Time to get me to the hospital wing again.

Private to Self
How could they? I mean, really? She knows what he's like and he was warned to stay away. If she's stupid enough to feel anything for him, he'll probably just dump her like he does with the rest of them. Perhaps I should just stop trying to be a good older brother figure? It obviously does nothing for me. They can look after themselves and will probably come to me when it all falls apart...

I hope Madame Rosewaller doesn't mind getting out of bed for me. I think I broke my fingers. Fuck.
/Private

It is SO GOOD to be back. First week has been mad, but I am so happy to be walking the wonderful halls of Hogwarts again. I really missed this place!

Summer was uneventful. Got shipped from house to house, tried avoiding my dear old dad as much as possible, spent some time with Cal. Needless to say, the week spent at la casa de Kirke was the best of the entire summer. Cheers for having me, mate! How was everyone else's break? A lot better than mine, I hope?

DETAILS, PEOPLE! I NEED DETAILS! TALK TO ME.