Two steps backward...

Maybe this time, I'll be lucky...

I know that fate has its own course, and somehow, sometime, it will lead us to that point of no return: success. But is there such a thing as being at the right place at the wrong time when it comes to this life phenomenon?

Just a few days back, I've been rejoicing like there's no tomorrow. That gleeful feeling of triumph over winning the Quidditch Cup is so similar to what I've been experiencing inside. I knew then that I'll be waking up from a terrible nightmare in just a few days...

The dream. That dream. It's so close, yet—just a couple of hours ago—it's so far once again. To be honest, I'm still hoping for the best. God will provide what's best for me. No buts, no ifs, even if I want to. All I know now is that I'm very, very down emotionally but my spirit is still soaring like the Golden Snitch.

Fate is indeed full of surprises, a collective experience of downfalls and joys. Maybe I'm just at the wrong place at the right time? Honestly, I'm convinced that I am.

Not a loser anymore, like the last time, and the time before...

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.