A New Study Partner PV - Julia Evans

As soon as she saw the pile of homework she had, Julia put everything in her bag and made her way to the library. There was no way she was about to do work, while feeling cramped in the common room. Sure, the Ravenclaw common room was great, but still, for studying a lot, Julia didn't like to be around too many people. That was ironic, considering one of her favourite things was liveliness, but for studying, she liked something like quiet, but not too quiet. She liked something quiet, like the library, but also something nice and not-quiet, like having a study partner. "Yes... That would be nice...", she thought. Julia had very few friends, and ever since she came, she had found her lonely little homework sessions the hardest. She didn't find the homework hard, she found the loneliness hard. What she had once thought would be fun and full of laughter had now become a part of her day she almost dreaded. Of course, Julia didn't like having these dark thoughts, so, even though she knew, Julia and luck never mix, she tried, and thought "Maybe I'll find a nice someone who wants to be my study partner. Just maybe..."

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Julia finally got to the library, pushing away the gloomy thoughts, and clinging to the thread of her newfound hope. As she entered the room – if it could be called that – she sank into the familiar feel of books. When Julia had first visited the Library, she had been completely enchanted by the towering, neat shelves, the various books, old and new, the smell of dust and old parchment, and not to mention, the elegance. Now, the Library was her favourite place. A place where she could escape reality, whether it was for reading or homework. There was something about the Library, the way it was quiet yet buzzing with energy, that made Julia want to stay inside for every second she could. She shook her head. How did she get so sidetracked? "Ugh! I'm too easily distracted.", she thought. Back to homework. She found a nice, cozy spot and set to work. As she laid out all her work on the table, she wondered what to start with. She decided to start with her DADA homework, since her mum and dad were both ex-aurors and her family had a long history of them. In fact, she even wanted to become an auror when she grew up. "Again! Don't lose focus, Julia!"She scolded herself. She started her homework, finding it fairly easy. She was almost halfway through her work when she decided it was time for a break. As Julia looked around, the sinking, lonely feeling came back. Then, just as she thought she would never find a good partner, she noticed another girl studying alone. The girl was a Ravenclaw. Julia recognized her from some lessons. "Maybe she could be my study partner!" She thought. It was quite hopeless, but she decided to try. Julia put her work away and walked towards the girl. As she got closer, the girl's body got clearer. She had green/yellow eyes, auburn hair, with an average height, and a sportive body. She was pretty, but looked down-to-earth, a quality Julia always appreciated. She tried to remember the name,"I think her name is Rose. Umm... Rose Phillips? Nope, GOT IT! Rose Pearce" . That was definitely it. A very pretty name. She took a deep breath, hoping for good luck, as she reached the girl's table, then, Julia smiled and said "Hi! I am Julia Evans. Nice to meet you. You're Rose, right? Rose Pearce?"

For a moment Julia thought she got the name wrong, then the girl, maybe Rose, said with a smile, "Hi Julia! Yes exactly! We have met once in the common room if I recall well." she added "Nice to meet you too...again." Rose chuckled slightly and Julia smiled, she hadn't gotten the name wrong after all! Now that Rose mentioned it, she did remember bumping into her in the common room before, back when Hogwarts had started. Rose had been quite nice to her. They had crossed paths in the hallway and in classes before, but never talked properly. As Rose spoke Julia noticed all the homework and other materials spread out on the tables. Upon seeing this she allowed her hopes to get up. Maybe Rose was looking for a study partner! But that brought up a question. Would Rose want to be Julia's study partner? Julia sure hoped so. Her work would be a lot more fun and exciting. As she pondered over this, she caught Rose say "So are you too studying and need a short break?" Julia's hopes skyrocketed up once more. After a minute she sighed and said, "Yes. My work is getting annoyingly boring these days. I was just doing the DADA work" Julia thought and decide to give the study partner thing a try. "The homework would be a whole lot better if I had a study partner" She smiled and continued "I hope you don't mind, but I was wondering... wondering if you would like to to be my study partner?" Julia could only hope that didn't sound to corny as she waited for Rose's answer.

Julia waited in anticipation for Rose to reply. Hoping she would accept Julia listened to what Rose was saying. "Indeed. I don't even know how I keep doing and stay focused. Probably because despite how much it can become boring I do still enjoy studying." Rose smiled slightly. Then as Julia asked about being study partners, Rose's eyes widened. After Julia had finished, she chuckled. "You know I had the same idea as you and wanted to suggest you to study together. But as if fate you offered first.". Julia smiled. What a coincidence! Life really had twists and turns of its own. What were the chances that Julia and Rose were both thinking of the same this? Really little if you asked her. "I would be delighted to be your study partner.", she answered with a gentle smile followed by a small chuckle. Julia was delighted! She finally had someone to study with, and even better – she was a Ravenclaw! A small feeling of loneliness in her body had finally gone. Lately the loneliness had increased, ever since Orla's letter about her grandfather. Julia still had her friends, but she had started becoming more and more reserved, more and more quiet. Not the outgoing friendly girl she was, and the one she wanted to be. But now, that girl started coming back a little as she made more friends, trying to distance herself from home and it's problems. She was about to say something when Rose said, "Do you want us to start again together?". Smiling, Julia replied, "Of course! Which one would you like to do?"