Alexander Avery

( 001-050 )

Paris, je t'aime!

I don't think i've ever had so much fun. Who knew exploring new places would be so good? The break from work has been much needed and a holiday, well. I haven't been out of the country since the summer before my seventh year at Hogwarts. It's such a refreshing change of scenery, and where better than France?

Those who know me will be aware of my need to photograph every new thing I come across. For those who didn't know, now you do. Paris is absolutely beautiful, so I thought I would share a few of the snapshots i've taken.

( I think i'm in love )

As sad as I am to be leaving Paris, Rome is the next stop. It's somewhere i've always wanted to go, so i'm very much looking forward to it! If anybody has been before and have any suggestions upon where to go, I would love to hear them. I'm very much a stranger in a foreign land, so any help would be much appreciated!

[PRIVATE TO ANTONIN]
I know you're sitting next to me, but I thought you'd appreciate my discretion concerning this picture.



You don't look very happy with me...I'm sorry. It's all just too exciting! I'll stop randomly flashing my camera in your face at some point.
[/PRIVATE]

I need to grow up.

I've been thinking about taking a trip. I might need to grow up, but i'm still young and I should take opportunities whilst I can. I want to travel. I want to see new places and try new things. I was thinking of taking some time off work and going traveling. Europe, perhaps?

[PRIVATE TO SELF]
I hate being a teenager. Sometimes it slips my mind that i'm only nineteen. Others seem to forget that too. Whilst I am mostly out of my adolescent stage, I am not quite free yet. Indeed, lately I have been feeling my age more than ever. Continuously, I look back on things I have said on impulse and I cringe. Whenever I talk to Antonin him, I can't help but feel as though I sound like a school boy with a lingering crush. I try to sound civilised and adult, but sometimes my feelings get the better of me.

I don't even know what's happening or why I feel like this. It's come from nowhere and i'm scared concerned. After that night--

Stupid fucking hormones.
[/PRIVATE]

Healer Avery should not drink. Fact.

Soooo, someone has had one too many. Guess who?! If you said me, then you'd have guessed right! You may also be asking yourself why i've hit the bottle. I'm not saying nothing. S'not worth mentioning. It's just been a bad day week. Anyone else having one of them days? You know the ones. Everything seems pointless and nothing goes right...S'enough to drive anyone to drink.

Shit. Where did that bottle go? It was full not two minutes ago...Someone bring me more...

[PRIVATE TO SELF]
Why can't I fucking stop?! I keep replaying that night, over and over and over... I make myself so angry to think about it. Why won't he get out of my fucking head?! I don't want him there. There is a place I do wa-- STOP ALEX FOR FUCK'S SAKE.

We're patrolling together...Ugh. S'not that I don't like him I obviously do. S'just going to be so damn awkward...

I'm not, am I? 'Course i'm not. It's wrong. But it felt so rig

I need another drink.
[/PRIVATE]

Another year older, another year wiser.

After the insanity of yesterday, today has been a lot better. I had a relatively short and very easy shift today, leaving most of the evening free to do as I please. The night is still young, as am I. I highly suppose that I should be out there, doing something celebratory. Is it bad that all I feel like doing is settling in early with a glass of wine and a good book? Merlin, that makes me sound as though i'm ninety, not nineteen...

I hate the first of April!

What idiot thought of this stupid "holiday"? Whoever it was deserves a punch in the face. I'm all for jokes and fun, really I am. I like a good laugh as much as the next man, but seriously. If you're going to play a prank, do it to somebody who isn't saving lives. How are the Healers here at Mungo's supposed to treat serious cases when their time is being wasted by people pretending to be sick? I'm sure I can't be the only person who is frustrated by this? So, a word of warning to those who think distracting medical personnel is funny - don't do it. It is not funny.

There are some very damaged people out there. Perhaps they deserve a bed in the psych ward?

Has anybody else had a bad day? Venting is healthy, so please feel free. Merlin knows everyone has to listen to me enough.

[PRIVATE TO DEATH EATERS/SUPPORTERS/ALEX'S FRIENDS]
It's a shame that telling people to fuck off would be incredibly unprofessional of me. It'll be glad when today is over, really.
[/PRIVATE]

Things have been going a lot better at Mungo's lately. I think it's because summer is coming. Less people tend to be idiots when there's a chance of sunshine. I've had to deal with less complains of flu, at least. I don't expect for everybody to become immune to illness, but the weather definitely has an effect on well-being.

So, here's to a sunny summer. I do hope those rainclouds stay at bay, for the sake of my sanity.

[PRIVATE TO DEATH EATERS]
Bollocks, I got Selwyn What does everybody think of the new patrols?
[/PRIVATE]

When will people learn? I am fed up of treating people for mindless illnesses. You sneezed? It is a cold, not pnumonia. You have a rash? Probably irritation or a reaction, not scarlet fever. Skin looking a little jaundice and off-colour? Either a charm gone wrong or your eyes are playing tricks on you, it isn't the first stage of dragon pox.

Ugh, some people. This is the negative side to my job, which I usually adore. Stupidity kills, remember that.

[PRIVATE TO DE'S/SUPPORTERS]
I have been feeling bored and increasingly agitated of late. Does anybody have any suggestions on how best to remedy this? I am aware that I am the Healer and that I should have the solution, but I do not. Help, please?
[/PRIVATE]

I have been owled by the Ministry, concerning our escapades in Chester last Wednesday. I fully intend to lie through my teeth in the most innocent fashion. I thought it would be best to let people know, should anybody from the Ministry attempt to contact my associates in regards to this matter.

Comments about Alexander would be very much appreciated. I'd love to know what you think of him, be it good or bad. Criticism is encouraged, as are tips and praise!

Thanks! <3