The Fat Friar

Oh, dear. Let me remember it further. The parchment, I think I saw it in the Fireplace area, I think I mentioned it already. Oh, here is another one. I think there are some shiny, sparkling stuff in there. Hope this bit of information helps.

Oh, dears! You all are wonderful! Doing homework is good but enjoying doing them is better! Don't worry Asky, you just have to set the time for homework in advance. Sometimes, it works out. Sometimes, it is just hard. I remember having being busy with some of my friends because of some deadline the next day. Oh, those were fun times! What matters is you enjoy them. Yes Marianne, I had some friends. I vaguely remember them now but your name sounds familiar. I am thinking I may had a friend named like yours. We just have to make the best out of any thing or experience given to us. Like what you said, Aure. *nods* I hope this year will be a good one for all of us, yes, even for us non-living. I am sensing another start of a new term, with students whispering new classes, schedules. I always appreciate the smiles and interest of the students passing the halls. Youth! I miss it. I miss those days! We had our night raids in the kitchen. And homework in this very place, this fireplace. I missed it like it was yesterday, yet it also feels fuzzy and vague at the same time. Must be this nature of being a ghost, it seems. How about you? What do you miss the most in your yesteryears?

Oh, hello there, Mia! Welcome to the Sett! It is my first time talking to you. Ahh, yes, we ghosts tend to be silent and isolated, trapped in this empty and hollowness. So I for one would like to thank you, the living, for being noisy and fun. It is what you do that makes us happy. We mark the celebrations by laughing with you, like this recently-concluded HOLidays. Speaking of party, that was a blast. I would like to thank everyone for helping Wilbur out in organizing it. That was fun, indeed! Tarma and Sirius, yes. Having fun is what's most important. Oh, it's 2021 already. Just some random number for me but still looking forward for new adventures and new people to talk to. You? What are you most looking forward to? The deadline of homework on January 15? Finish them badgers, HOLers! Enjoy the rest of the year!

Oh dears, is this something about movies, like those used by Muggles? I've heard about it from the gossips of the maidens in the third floor painting by the Charms Corridor. Ohhh, that must have been fun! Yeah, so you collect diamonds now? I remembered when the house still collects socks, and then shifted to citrines, and now the shiny diamonds! I would like to have some of them, too. But they are too shiny for my liking. *shyly smiles* I miss Huffleween! Ohh, two new ickles here in the Fireside! One a Hufflepuff and the other a Slytherin! Welcome to Hufflepuff! You may not notice me from time to time but I am here now. Make sure you have a comfortable stay here. Ohhh, diamond top earners, you two are! Keep it up so you get to receive the end-of-year diamond awards. Great job, you two! Now, have you seen Wilbur? I've heard he is in a dilemma this month, with the HOLidays fast approaching and all. Tell him not to worry, we got badgers and HOLers alike that will save the celebrations this year. That's for sure. So, what are you excited for this coming HOLidays? Surely you have something to look forward to. Share, share! Here's pumpkin pies and some tea. Yeah, tea is good. Tea is always good. *nods*

Oh, Tarma, Fels, dears. You two don't need to do classes anymore. But of course, us Hufflepuffs love some work, work, and more work. Blame Helga for this, hehe. But no worries, we have industrious students here and outside Hufflepuff. I love seeing them in the libraries, working until late nights. It reminds me when I was the one studying there. Anyway, enough of classes. I've heard that Huffleween is coming to an end. I missed it again this time. *sighs* I love that part of the year when I was still a student. So, tell me about it. What happened in Huffleween? Or better yet, tell me how's HOL doing so far? I bet you have lots of stories to tell. Oh, there, have some cookies.

How are you, my dears? Especially my dear ickle first years. It's great to see you, each one of you. How are you doing? Are you enjoying the classes? Oh, I remember when I was still taking classes. It seemed like a very long time ago. I remember so little now. I like taking Charms - the spells. I miss my wand. Where did I left it? Maybe Nick has it, will ask him later. Where was I? Yeah, Charms. We would spend the night practicing the spells here in this spot in the Fireside. Oh, good old times. All I can say is, enjoy it while it lasts. I hope to hear more from you. Participate in the discussions with the Fat Friar and earn 10 diamonds per post (minimum of 5 sentences). You can earn more diamonds by engaging more in the discussion.