Person In The Mirror

[Jazmine Della-Robbia]

JazzyMae was happy to be back at school. She planned to do even better this year than last year. She had quite enjoyed watching the first years get sorted. She remembered when she got sorted the year before. It made her smile. Some of the first years must have been embarrassed when the Sorting Hat told some of them off. Rude attitudes obviously was not something the Hat tolerated. She was happy about the many new Hufflepuff's gained. She had met one that knew Korean! JazzyMae felt like her second year was going to be one of the best years of her schooling.

She sat down at a table with her book about potions. The subject was not her favorite, but she was going to need to need at least an Acceptable in the class. She did not want to be a disgrace to her family and get horrible grades. Even if she did plan on taking on a Muggle career her services, in the wizarding world, may be needed much later. She had awhile to go until she started to really think about possible careers for her. Her brothers were most likely going to become dancers in the Muggle world. JazzyMae was thinking on a Muggle career, but she was sure that would change later. The book in front of her was open, but she was not reading it. She was staring off into space. A look of being in deep thought on her face.

 

[Damien Blade]

Damien was delighted to be back at Hogwarts again.Even though he had had he best summer holidays in his life he had still missed the place he now called home.Summer with his parents had been amazing and he couldn't wait till Christmas.He had gone to places he had never gone to before life.He had gotten to go to the other side of America.He had been to places like San Francisco and LA.He had visited all the tourist sites,he had gone to all the beaches and he had made new friends.It had been his best holiday ever and he had enjoyed spending time with his parents.Sometimes he woke up at night,sweating because he had nightmares that they were gone again,but he would just have to look around to know that that had all been a bad nightmare.

It was his second day back at the school.It was weird not being the youngest and newest in the school.It had been cool watching the sorting and seeing all the new first year.He had welcomed all the new Gryffindors and he had made them feel welcome.The feast had been amazing and he was still full from it.This year unpacking had taken longer then last year because his mother had practically filled his suitcase to the brim with new clothes.He had told her he wouldn't wear half of them but she wanted him to have the best and make up for all the years she was gone.Damien didn't mind really.

He was now making his way to the library.he doubted that the librarian still held a grudge against him for his behavior at the beginning of last year.For once he didn't have his guitar.It had been taking it's toll on his shoulders.He had his hands in his pockets as he walked down the corridor to the library.He was planning on doing a little practice on his reading skills.He walked into the library and made his way to the the second bookcase.After a lot of looking he finally picked a book that seemed easy to read.He then sat down on a couch opposite a table his head in the book the whole way.

 

[Jazmine Della-Robbia]

When it came to reading JazzyMae was superb. She was such a reading freak that sometimes it made her sick to read. Her life was in the books. It was rare for the girl to get out of the castle because she was reading. She was able to read and comprehend a book in one day. Then she would be able to write a two page report on it. Her writing skills were just as great. She could write about a simple or boring topic and she could make it interesting. It was just one of her many traits.

JazzyMae closed the book. She was not even reading it, so she decided to go put it back. As she got up from the table she stretched her arms out in front of her. She held the book close to her chest, and she started to walk past the couch. She did not see someone's feet, and BOOM! She fell on the floor face first. The Hufflepuff banged her fist on for and pushed herself. Just so she could turn around and glare at the person.

 

[Damien Blade]

Damien was concentrating severely on pronouncing and reading the write words.If he wasn't that literate he wouldn't get much places in life.But it really hurt his eyes when he squinted to hard.He wasn't planning on giving up though he could be very stubborn when he wanted to.It was both good and bad but mostly Damien considered it good.He was only on page two when he felt someone go over his feet and then a thump as they hit the floor.He quickly put the book down and looked at the person who had fallen. He recognized them immediately even though she was glaring at him "Sorry JazzyMae,I didn't mean for you to trip"He said,putting out his hand to help her get up.

 

[Jazmine Della-Robbia]

JazzyMae swatted Damien's hand away and stood up on her own. "It is not a problem." she said and straightened out her clothes. She picked up her book from the floor and looked at Damien once again. She decided not to be mad anymore. JazzyMae took a seat on the couch and picked up the book Damien had set down. "The terms in this book are very complex. What page are you on?" she asked and held the book out to Damien. She remembered that Damien said he was not much of a reader. She worried about how he would do in classes. She made sure to keep her voice low so the librarian wouldn't kick her out.

 

[Damien Blade]

"Okay"he said watching her stand up.He was prod of himself that he hadn't started laughing,usually he would have,not because he was laughing at her in a mean way just because it was kind of funny.He couldn't explain it fully and he was glad that e didn't laugh because JazzyMae might have taken it the wrong way.Damien tried to hide the book before she saw it but she picked it up before he could hide it.He wasn't prod of the fact that he couldn't read or write properly.He was quite embarrassed by it and he didn't like people knowing. "It is?"he asked stupidly.He really didn't know the difference.All books seemed hard to him."Um page two"He almost whispered,that was quite embarrassing and he could have lied but Damien doesn't like lying.He feels guilty and will soon have to tell the truth.

 

[Jazmine Della-Robbia]

JazzyMae nodded and handed Damien her book. "I think that this one will be better for you. If you don't understand anything just tell me." she smiled at Damien. If he needed extra help JazzyMae was very willing to help him. She hated to see people struggle. She wanted Damien to at least be at level. JazzyMae bit her lip when Damien said he only got to the second page in the other book. That was not very good. She placed her hand on her friends shoulder. "If you are having that much trouble Damien then I could help you out. Maybe help you study or something? I don't like seeing you struggle." she told him honestly. She hoped that she was not embarrassing him. She just hated seeing anyone struggle.

 

[Damien Blade]

Damien nodded and took the book,he wasn't sure any book would be easier for him.at this point only a kids story book would be easy for him.He appreciated the fact that she was willing to help him.He really wanted to improve in his reading.It was a pain always being behind in class.The professors didn't understand because everyone presumed that everyone could read and write.It was annoying but Damien had got used to it last year.He had practiced over the summer but his reading skills didn't seem any better.Damien smiled, embarrassed. "Thanks,that would be great"He said smiling.

 

[Jazmine Della-Robbia]

JazzyMae got an idea. Her idea would totally help Damien improve his reading. "How about you join Club Academia? It helps you with a lot of things." she suggested. JazzyMae was joining the group herself. She felt the need to. Even though she was already doing well in her studies. She felt like she needed that extra push that some kids needed. The 'puff also had too much time on her hands. She had tried out for the Quidditch team, which she thought was absolutely crazy of her. Kennedy had technically told her to join. He had no interest in the sport, so he had pushed her to get interested into the game. JazzyMae was so nervous when she tried out for Beater, and especially when there were two other guys that were much better than her trying out too.

 

[Damien Blade]

Damien's eyes widened,what the hell was a club academia?He had never heard of it before and he guessed since JazzyMae had suggested it to him it had to have something to do with reading.Damien wasn't sure he liked telling other people about his problem with reading.The words always seemed jumbled up and he had no clue what they were supposed to mean. "What is it?"He asked feeling incredibly stupid.How much more of a moron could he look in front of one of his friends.He really was a dumb-@ss.

 

[Jazmine Della-Robbia]

JazzyMae breathed out a sigh of disbelief. "It is a club that can help you with your academics. You know? If you need help studying. You can go there. If you want to learn another language or something. You can go there. I am joining with my brother." she tried her best to explain to Damien. Klaus had decided to join with her. He wanted to, "Fix their chipped and scarred relationship." She hoped her brother did not follow her around, or always ask her for directions around the huge castle. Though he was fifth year he was still learning to be independent.