Dear Diary,
Here I am for my fifth year! I haven't really met many people yet. No, that's an understatement. I haven't met anyone at all! It seems odd, but that's the way it is.
I had my first Herbology lesson today; we had to take gillyweed, and the lake was so cold I thought my toes were about to drop off.
Got a horrid letter from Clytemnestra today. I don't understand it; she's an Unspeakable, and up to her eyebrows in work, but she still finds time to write to me and tell me what a disappointment I am for not being a Slytherin. Hello, this happened four years ago! Get over it!
I have to go now, but I'll write back soon. You're my only friend around here at the moment!
lots of love.
Cassie
xxx