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[Apr. 30th, 2009|12:05 pm] |
Tomorrow is the first of May. A new month.
I feel a change coming. |
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[Apr. 30th, 2009|07:32 am] |
[Warded to Order, late last night/early this morning]
I- guys, Peter-
We were attacked last night- I don't who it was, but we were out with the goods and packing up to go home and we were stopped and then-
I tried to stop him, but I hit my head and- and now he's gone. I don't know where they went, but I think they took him- |
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[Feb. 19th, 2009|07:45 am] |
[Order]
Something's wrong. I just got a letter from Dedalus' grandmother saying that Dedalus has been attacked and that the house is on fire. I haven't had a chance to go over and see what has happened, and I know that his floo had been disconnected. Is there anybody who might be able to go over with me to see what's happened? I don't think it'd be a good idea to go alone and I'm really, really worried |
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[Feb. 2nd, 2009|07:47 am] |
[Heavily warded private to Rufus Scrimgeour]
This may seem a bit redundant since I'm sure others have noticed that I'm no longer staying at camp, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm not living there for the time being. I meant to speak to you before I left but didn't have a chance. I don't know if I'll be coming back-- at least to live-- BUT please know that I don't wish to cause any trouble for any of you still there, and if there is anything that I can do to help at all, I'd be more than happy to do what I can. Speaking of-- I can bring some more supplies in the next few days if you'd like-- tinned food, blankets, cigarettes. It may not be much, but it can't hurt, really? Just..let me know if there's anything more that I can do for you all. |
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[Jan. 28th, 2009|06:14 pm] |
[Private]
I feel like I've been here long enough. The longer I wait, the harder it's going to be to get Dora and my parents out of the country. I don't like it, but- I think we need to do it. I need them to be safe; even with the best wards I can give them- if Be anybody were to get through those wards, then-
oh, it wouldn't be good. I think- in the next few days. I still don't know if I'll come back here or- I really don't know. I can't tell what would be best for my family or- anything.
I don't like not knowing.
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[Marlene]
Miss McKinnon, I do believe you promised to tell me a secret when I got better! Now, I'm moving around and I think I'm going home tomorrow or the day after or something; I don't know what the exact plan is BUT we should have waffles and do you still need help with that greenhouse? Let me know?
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[Andromeda]
I love you. |
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[Jan. 5th, 2009|10:16 pm] |
[Order + Supporters + Gairloch]
Well.
I think I'm alive. |
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[Dec. 5th, 2008|10:41 pm] |
[Dedalus and Dorcas]
I- Merlin, I am so sorry. It's- he was-
Let me know if you need anything? I'll- if you guys want to come stay with us for a bit, you know you're more than welcome to. |
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[Dec. 5th, 2008|09:09 pm] |
[Warded to the Order]
I'm about to go shag my wife relax, but I thought I'd let you all know that we have Tabitha Pryce and a few other werewolves in custody. I'm alright, Al and Alana and the other taskforce members are alright, even though we didn't get out completely unscratched, we're all alive and in once piece.
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[Warded to Grady]
We've got Tabitha Pryce in custody. This doesn't mean you should go provoking the werewolves any time soon, of course.
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[Nov. 12th, 2008|04:35 pm] |
[Private to Marlene, Lily, Remus, James, Sirius, and Peter]
My writing this might not mean much, but I just wanted to extend my condolences to you all. I know how much Agnes meant to you, and I wish there were something more that I could do to help. I promise I'm doing everything I can to help get the Pryces into custody. And maybe that doesn't mean a lot, but it might- I'm not sure.
I'm so so sorry.
If there's anything I can do for any of you-- anything at all, please don't hesitate to let me know. |
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[Nov. 11th, 2008|06:57 pm] |
[Private to Andie]
I have to go back to work, love. I- I'm not sure how late it'll be, but I'll see you when we're done. I really hate- |
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[Oct. 26th, 2008|07:43 am] |
( Warded Private )
[Private to the Order]
I apologize for being a bit distant recently. I- if there's anything I can help with, or do for any of you, don't hesitate to let me know. |
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[Aug. 26th, 2008|07:51 pm] |
[Warded to the Order]
[scribbled sloppily into his journal]
Going to River's Edge. Work related so there are werewolves involved and-
Well, I'll be back in a few hours at the most. |
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[Aug. 23rd, 2008|10:53 pm] |
[Order]
Remus, Marlene, and Dorcas are going to be at our house tonight and probably tomorrow, if not for the next few days. It seems that they had a run-in with some DEs-- we've done what we can for them tonight, and I suppose we'll try to figure out what to do next after they've gotten some sleep. I'm still trying to get the whole story from them, but didn't want to push too hard just yet.
Anywho-- just thought I'd pass this on, in case any of you went looking for them.
ETA: Marlene just asked that somebody be sure to feed Sammie, please. |
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[Aug. 16th, 2008|08:42 pm] |
When the Nazis came for the communists,
I remained silent;
I was not a communist.
When they locked up the social democrats,
I remained silent;
I was not a social democrat.
When they came for the trade unionists,
I did not speak out;
I was not a trade unionist.
When they came for the Jews,
I remained silent;
I wasn't a Jew.
When they came for me,
there was no one left to speak out.
-Pastor Martin Niemöller
I don't normally read much poetry, but my mum sent over a few books and I found this among them. And I think it is something to keep in mind; perhaps some of the groups may not make sense to some of the witches and wizards who may read this, but the message is still the same. I don't think it is any secret that I'm Muggleborn. No, I didn't grow up with magic until I was eleven and received my letter for Hogwarts. But I don't think that makes me much different from anybody else here.
I hurt, I love, I heal, I cry, I fear, I am strong. I bleed the same colour blood as any Purist witch or wizard. I have met two unforgivables, simply for being born to nonmagical parents. I am not saying this for sympathy or attention. And I'll be damned if I'll sit back and let things happen around me.
Honestly. How can one even deny service to Muggleborns? How does one differentiate? For all anybody knows, I could go to a magical shop where nobody knows me and let them think that my blood is just as pure as anybody else.
This may be disregarded as the silly rambles of a foolish man, but it needed to be said. I have to stand up for myself and other Muggleborns who are being discriminated against. If I don't, then who will? |
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[Jun. 24th, 2008|08:06 am] |
Alright, so I know a few of you out there were asking me about puppies. I was visiting the old clinic when one of my friends asked me if I would mind helping him find a home for some puppies. He's got four Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies, two boys and two girls. I'd give them another couple of days before they're ready to leave their mum, but would anybody be interested? They're free to a good home-- pictures are below.
( Spell-o-taped to Journal )
I've already looked them over-- they're in good health, and I'd be willing to keep an eye on them and do their yearly check-ups if you wanted or needed me to. Dedalus, Mary? I know you were looking for puppies-- these dogs are very good natured and they're not all bad for those of you living in flats.
( Private to Mary )
[Added later]
Alright, two three of the four puppies are accounted for. Possibly three? |
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[Jun. 22nd, 2008|10:17 am] |
[Private, though closest friends-- Andromeda, Frank, Dedalus, Grady-- may read if they tried]
All of these recent attacks and arrests and it feels like the world isn't safe anymore. I should be doing more for my family. I always thought that if I kept my head down and minded my own business, then I wouldn't run into this kind of trouble. And still-- I did. I've been doing my job, minding my business and look where that got me. I've run into two of the three unforgivables in the last three months. I can only hope that I don't run into the third.
If anything, though, from these encounters-- I've only come to realize that I am horribly unprepared. Yes, I took DADA back at Hogwarts. I took Charms and passed the classes I needed, but I never thought I'd actually need to use- well, I never thought I'd have people really truly wanting me dead.
I need to do more. I can't just sit back and let things happen to me. If I run into them again- well, I want to be able to do more than just sit back and take it the next time they try to Crucio me.
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[Frank]
Hey, Frank? I was thinking. Would- I know I heard something about the Order offering some sort of classes or training or something. But- would you mind, you know, helping me out some? I feel- I feel a bit foolish asking, considering I'm older than many of the other members who aren't really asking for help, but- well, I've gotta do something, right?
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[Jun. 1st, 2008|12:49 pm] |
[Hexed extremely private to the Order]
We weren't at the game yesterday, so Andie and Dora are fine.
I don't think I'll be making any house calls for strangers anymore. I received a letter yesterday, asking me to check on a wounded hippogryff. Instead, I was bound and- well, kidnapped, for lack of a better word. I couldn't see who it was; all I know is that it was a Death Eater-- he (it sounded like a he, at least? It's hard to tell with those masks) kept asking me what I knew about the werewolf activity down on the Welsh border.
It must be something important going on if they're wanting to know that kind of stuff so badly. Because at one point, it felt like he was trying to get into my thoughts, to see if I was lying.
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[Private to Sirius Black]
Sirius-- he asked if I'd told anybody else. I-I couldn't rat out the Order, and your name was the first to jump into my head. I don't know if they'll try to do anything or come after you or whatever, but-- I'm sorry. I panicked and he'd already used the Cruciatius wanted to get out of there. I guess...Just be careful, yeah?
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[May. 24th, 2008|10:23 pm] |
Merlin, this Ministry gig is kind of exhausting. I think I need some pet time this weekend-- oh! How are those puppies doing, by the way? Let me know if I need to check up on any of them though it would be nice to visit them anyways. I wonder how the little bloke is doing - I'd be more than happy to.
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[May. 9th, 2008|11:47 am] |
[Private to Order and Supporters]
Starting Monday, I'll be working at the Ministry. After discussing everything with Andromeda after the attack on me, I've decided to stop with the veterinary practice and to begin working in London. It might be a little safer to work around some of you, at least? I don't know.
Anyways. I'll be working in the Department of Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, for the office of Werewolf Support Services. I had my interview this morning and Mr. Scamander seemed to like what he saw; it was either there or the Being division, and he seemed to think I'd be of more use here. I'm not entirely sure what all of my responsibilities are just yet, but I'll find out Monday morning.
And...Well, maybe it will help us? Some? I don't know.
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I'm no longer working at St. Ambrose's. However, if anybody still wishes that I keep up with your pets, feel free to owl me and I would be more than happy to help. Otherwise, I can recommend you other animal healers who are just as capable, if not moreso than I am. |
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[Apr. 14th, 2008|05:02 pm] |
[Private to Order and Supporters]
I'm alive and home and I have a cane. I've almost learned how to twirl it without smacking myself in the face!
Here's a joke to cheer everybody up:
So there's this bloke. And it's almost Christmas, and he really really really wants to get his family the most wicked present ever. So he's thinking and thinking and as he's walking down the street he eyes this pet shop. What's more fun for the family than a new pet? Don't answer that. So he goes inside and walks up to the lady at the counter.
"Hello," he says. "It's almost Christmas, and I'd like to get my family something really special. Do you have any suggestions?"
"Well, sir," says she, "I think I have just the thing for you." She led him to a cage in the back corner, and pulled a curtain from over it. Inside was a parrot.
"What's so special about this parrot?" he asked.
"Well. Not only does this parrot talk, he sings Christmas carols!" she told him. "If you take a candle and light it, place it under it's left wing and he sings 'Jingle Bells'. If you place it under it's right wing, it sings 'Deck the Halls'."
"That sounds fantastic!" he said. "I'll take him!" The shop lady smiled and it wasn't long before he made his way back home with the bird.
Once home, he found that nobody else was there. Wanting to try out his new pet's tricks, he found a candle, lit it, and took the bird out. He held the candle under it's left wing and it sang 'Jingle Bells'. He held it under the right wing, and it sang 'Deck the Halls'- just like the lady had said.
And then, he wanted to see what else it could do. So he took the candle and held it directly under the bird. The bird started to sing: "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..." |
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[Apr. 4th, 2008|06:11 am] |
You know, you'd think it would be almost impossible to forget five growing puppies, but I guess we had almost gotten used to having them around at the clinic. However! We simply do not have the time needed to devote to them, what with all of the other responsibilities we have. And they really do need somebody who loves them, after all.
I do believe there was some interest from some of you around here? Please, please let me know and we can schedule a pick up date. I would love to help you get a puppy- or if you're looking for any other sort of pet, I'd be glad to help you out. Just owl or message me here or something. |
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[Mar. 7th, 2008|05:18 pm] |
Okay, so three of the five puppies are claimed. They're nearly four weeks old now, and can go home with a family in the next week or so. Is anybody else interested in adopting one? There are two more female Bassett Hound puppies who need a family to love them! They're all sweet.
And for those of you who would like one, let me know when you'd like to visit to pick one out. I'd be more than happy to help you figure everything out! |
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[Feb. 8th, 2008|07:44 pm] |
It has been a busy few days at the clinic. We still have about twenty homeless creatures- at least four crups and five kneazles in the bunch, three injured owls, as well as some mixed breeds and non-magical dogs and cats. There's a rat here, too, if anybody is misssing one? We've managed to place ten of the thirty that we found back with their owners, and we'll give these here another week before we start searching for homes for them.
Also, Lizzie, one of the basset hounds who live at the clinic had her puppies the other day. Would anybody be interested in adopting? There are five, and unfortunately, we can't keep all of them.
We could always use some volunteers to help in our shelter, if anybody is looking for a little extra money from helping out a few hours a week or so. The pay's not much, since it's really more about the animals, but even still, an extra galleon or two can't hurt? |
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