The last step...

That one last, final step I've been dreading to commit has been done.

I dared myself and I feel good about it. I remember this feeling, it's like when we've finally learned the only way to destroy the Dark Lord; it's as if the very last Horcrux has been captured and crushed into pieces. Funny, it sounds violent but trust me, it's worth it.

The NEWTs questionnaires were a bit harder than I've expected. Though a bit shocked, I still put my best foot forward. Grace under pressure, grace even in battle.

What motivates you to become an Auror?
My mom. Since she gave her best to raise me, I want to repay her. I want to give her everything because I love her: I'm a proud Mama's Boy.

What for you is Good Muggle Service?
Good Muggle Service is meeting the deadline and presenting a flawless output. But the "Best Muggle Service" is meeting the deadline and presenting a flawless output without compromising both parties' creative thoughts—it's a win-win situation.

When was the last time you got furious and what did you do about it?
The last was when I was given wrong instructions for a job and I almost screwed it. The Muggle client was pushy, but I managed to handle the situation. Though furious, I talked to my Prefect about it calmly, and when the break time came, I just ate a big slice of cake—treacle tart—since I have a thing for sweets.

NEWTs' results will be finalized anytime within this week. I hope the Lord will still help me push through to finally conquer this.

It has been done. This is my final step.

Two steps forward...

Finally, I'm seeing a bright light. And no, I'm not afraid of it; I'm enthralled with its promise of reasonable challenges and never-ending bliss.

Three hard-hitting questions, three honest answers:

I was asked, would you sacrifice galleons with career? I said YES. We all need to sacrifice at one point or another in our lives and with this bold move, I know I'm sacrificing yet again, but I'm sure it will all be worth it.

I was asked, how would you handle difficult and uncooperative Muggles? For the former I said, we can always come up with a win-win solution by meeting halfway; for the latter, good communication in the first place is always the greatest framework for a team effort. I strongly believe that everything can be achieved successfully with proper communication.

I was asked, are you ready to face this new world as an Auror? I said YES. I have been dreaming of this since I was in college, and I know I'm now ready to succeed in this field.

By next week, I will take the NEWTs. I hope the Lord will still be in favor of me.

The bright light is closer: I'm still not afraid, I'm still enthralled with its promise. This is my two steps forward...