It's Just The Way Things

Life Is Like An Escalator. You See, It Carries You On Regardless. And You Might As Well Enjoy The View And Seize Every Opportunity While You're Passing. Otherwise, It'll Be Too Late.

Hi." "hi." I Shrug, As Though To Say "whatever." In My Peripheral Vision I Can See Magnus Exhale. He Looks A Teeny Bit Nervous. "so." "so." I Can Play This Game Too. "poppy." "poppy. I Mean, Magnus." I Scowl. He Caught Me Out.

If My Writing Comes To A Halt, I Head To The Shops: I Find Them Very Inspirational. And If I Get Into Real Trouble With My Plot, I Go Out For A Pizza With My Husband.

I'm A Great Fan Of Taking My Laptop Out And About.

Okay. Now My Skin Is Really Prickling. I've Read All The Harry Potter Books, All Five Of Them. I Don't Remember Any Half-blood Prince. "what's This?" Trying To Sound Casual, I Point At The Ad, "what's Harry Potter And The Half-blood Prince?" "that's The Latest Book," Garth The Other Trainee, Says. "it Came Out Ages Ago." I Can't Help Gasping. "there's A Sixth Harry Potter?" "there's A Seventh Out Soon!" Diana Steps Forward Eagerly. "and Guess What Happens At The End Of Book Six-" "shh!" Exclaims Nicole, The Other Nurse. "don't Tell Her!