Mum, Dad

[alt_ron]

Percy says Since we can't

Um, I know I don't really

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So, yeah

Thought I should write you here since Errol can't take letters anymore, and Percy says I have to write you myself if um

Everyone's talking about what to take next year for electives, since we have to choose, and I was wondering if it's okay if I just take Care of Magical Creatures and maybe Divination if I've got to take a second one, 'cause I don't know if I'd like any of the other things, and it seems like the things we're already taking are really enough to be going on with, and, yeah. Is that okay, then?

Comments

[alt_arthur]

My dear boy, whatever seems most interesting to you is what of course you should take. Two electives can be plenty of work, and you mustn't feel as if you're not challenging yourself sufficiently if you're not taking three. Of course this decision may seem difficult, because it may seem hard to guage how these courses can help you in the future. At least you've seen how Care of Magical Creatures can lead to an interesting career, as it did for Charlie. But really, there are a host of interesting career options available to you whatever you choose.

[alt_molly]

Your Dad's right, dear. Just choose whatever sounds most interesting to you, because that's what you'll do the best in, and we'll be happy with whatever you decide.

[alt_ron]

Thanks, Dad.

[alt_percy]

Have you given much thought to what you might like to do when you get out of school, Ron? There are informational brochures that the Heads of House can give you which outline some of the various careers, which provide some information about the sort of background that their ideal candidates are expected to have. That information is routinely provided to all fifth year students, but I'm sure Professor Lockhart would be more than happy to let you have a peek early, if you're interested.

Of course, you don't have to have your mind made up yet. There are many students who don't have any idea even when they leave school, but their first job or two ends up shaping their career path from then on. As long as you have a well-rounded education (and good marks!) you can go anywhere you like, really.

[alt_bill]

He's right about that. And don't forget, your first job doesn't lock you in for a lifetime, either. Look at me: I started out in banking, with the goblins, and I thought that was what I wanted when I started. I developed this whole other emphasis in communications, though, and switched to the Ministry. Arithmancy would have proved equally useful for both career paths, but anyway, I'm happy I made the switch.

[alt_bill]

Charlie will be happy you've chosen Care of Magical Creatures. I think you'll really like that class especially, Ron.

[alt_luna]

I really envy you for getting to start Care of Magical Creatures next year. I wish they let first years take it.