Mum, Dad

[alt_ron]

Percy says Since we can't

Um, I know I don't really

It snowed again las

I was

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?

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[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.