I haven't been writing. I haven't been critiquing. I have been caught up in everyday life, and I haven't dealt with it very well.
I feel so much like a failure when I have long gaps in my writing. I always come back, but I know I'm not as dedicated as I should be... or at least that's how I feel about it.
Then I thought of Ron Weasley. I have always understood and related to his insecurities. I didn't have five older brothers to live up to, but I've always felt second-best. Like Ron, I get in my own way...
One of my favorite scenes is in the last book, the Deathly Hallows. If you haven't read it yet, well, you're crazy for waiting... but don't worry I won't ruin the ending for you.
On their quest to stop Lord Voldemort, Harry, Ron and Hermione have a falling out and Ron leaves. Harry and Hermione are complete crushed but must carry on. What they don't find out until later is that Ron regretted the moment he made the decision... and he arrives just in time to... oh wait, I said I wasn't going to ruin anything, didn't I... anyway.
Dumbledore left his putter-outer to Ron when he passed. No one knew why. It was a really cool cigarette lighter that made light disappear and reappear, but no one knew why Dumbledore had left it to Ron. Ron figured it was because Dumbledore knew he would fail and run away. I think it took a lot of courage to admit this. But I love Harry's response... No he knew you'd always want to come back.
Ron got a second chance and I'm going to follow his example. I will follow it as many time as necessary to do what I love to do. Write.
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