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017. May 8, 1971 [08 May 2012|09:36pm] No. I'm sorry, but you do not get to condemn the DMLE for using violence when you are the ones responsible for this bloody war. When you kill innocent people, attack families, hold ideals that do nothing to enhance wizarding culture - that promote hatred and blood being spilled for biology, for differences that have never in and of themselves hurt anyone. Feeling uncomfortable with the way a situation is handled is one thing. I'll never support the use of Unforgivables, by Death Eaters, by Aurors, by the Order. But to try and shift the complete blame of a young man's death to our law enforcement when you are the ones who blinded him with your hate, your fear-mongering, your stupid twisted ideals? I'm sorry a life was lost. I'm sorry the DMLE had to use violence to defend themselves. But you backed them into that corner and everyone else can go ahead and question them all they'd like but you people do not get to take the high road after everything you've done. I can't just sit here and listen to this complete bullshit on my wireless without saying anything. You've attacked my home, tried to kill my husband and my son three times. You think because of my parentage that I should contribute nothing, be isolated, and apparently shouldn't even be alive. You've murdered people I cared about, who are loved by so many and did nothing but put GOOD into this cherished society of yours. You take that life away and then you try and act all high and mighty when one of yours is finally taken? No. No one will believe that a world run by you is better off, and every death and threat and drop of blood just proves how far gone you people really are. Do not try to appeal to our humanity when every act of terror you force on us shows what little of it you have left. 16 comments|post comment

016. May 5, 1981 [05 May 2012|04:54pm] [Warded to the Marauders] Ready for tonight, boys? I've got your Wolfsbane ready for the dinner hour. You lot might as well stay for that too. I'm finally breaking in the new stove by cooking. Steaks, of course. You'll have to come tell me 'when', Remus, because I always want to overcook yours on these days. So, is there a different sort of plan tonight? I know it was mentioned maybe... if there are Vampires lurking about for Voldemort, I think we need to stay on our toes. Damocles hasn't specifically mentioned needing anyone for the trials for tonight, but he asked for another sample, so I'd assume they're happening. I wish I had any words about Cathy. I don't know if there are any, other than I wish the Order had been able to do something. Anything. Brutus makes sense as a target, he's been vocally supportive, and we knew they'd be gunning for revenge after Wilkes... but what about Cathy? Yeah, she's Muggleborn, but there's got to be a reason beyond that.... hasn't there? [Warded to Hope] How's he doing? I was going to ward him my condolences, but... seems like it would just irritate him. My heart goes out to everyone who's having to grieve this week, or suffered at all, because of this bloody war. For those still in Mungo's, for the families any anyone who's lost loves ones, or their homes, or the feeling of safety. It feels so useless to say, sometimes, and impersonal, maybe, but it's the truth. I wish they would realise how pointless this violence is, though. What does it accomplish, for anyone? Revenge? To silence those of us that know that this hate is wrong and who say so? To exterminate anyone who's done nothing but exist with a blood they deem inferior? It's not going to do any of those things. Revenge never settles the score, it just continues the cycle, causes more pain for both sides, and is certainly the last bloody way to encourage anyone to feel for you if you're trying to convince the wizarding world to be on your side. And anyone who thinks that something like this will silence anyone - actually silence them, doesn't know a thing about the human race. Just because people are quiet, doesn't mean they accept it. Every time someone is hurt because of this stupid, hateful agenda, it's accepted less, and less. And for every person who is so senselessly taken away from us for no reason other than a madman's whims, more and more people see how completely wrong it is. He's trying to change society's mind, but it doesn't work that way. Hurting us is not going to convince anyone he's right, and like I said before, if people don't think he's right, he - they - will never actually win. It's little comfort right now, I know that, but... no one can convince me otherwise. Hopefully they'll realise that soon. For everyone's sake. Take care of yourselves tonight. I'm just a ward away if anyone needs anything. 43 comments|post comment

015. April 27, 1981 [27 Apr 2012|08:40pm] [Warded to the Marauders] The killing curse... god. Why couldn't it have at least been - I don't know. Dolohov, or something. I didn't like Wilkes, at all, but... One less Death Eater, in the end, I guess. But now we have no more information. And he was probably in over his bloody head, and this doesn't really feel like a big accomplishment. [Warded to Severus] I just read the paper. I know we're not on... well, hardly any sort of terms right now. And whatever my feelings on Max Wilkes, or you... I'm sorry that he followed in his brother's footsteps. I'm sorry that you lost a close friend, though I know that means little. I just... wanted to say that. [Warded to Gryff '78 Girls] Have you read the paper? [Warded Private] Rosier. Wilkes. Mulciber. Regulus. Severus.... what have you gotten yourself into... 71 comments|post comment

014. April 25, 1981 [25 Apr 2012|10:04pm] [Warded to the Marauders] Thank you, so much, for helping us get moved in to Brighton this past weekend. Most of the furniture's set up, so now it's just... unpacking everything. It's cozy isn't it? Not nearly as big, or anything, but, you're still welcome here whenever you'd like, we still have a guest bedroom and a comfortable couch, and if all three of you want to stay over, then, well, Sirius and Peter will just have to get cozy. And the weather here is brilliant. Silver lining. Living room full of boxes, but, very nice location. Now, if only the rest of the world weren't going to such hell. Two nights in a row. God. And these people that just... think because their Purist they're not supporting it. How completely daft can they be? How heartless and blind - maybe Saoirse was wrong to snark at the DMLE for questioning her, but her first entry? She was spot. on. I can't stand it. I've been thinking I should try to talk to Petunia. I don't about what exactly, but if they're targeting relatives... We've warded their house as subtly as we can, but... how do I even warn her? 'You should move. You should let us ward your home to the brim with the very same magic that you hate me for and put you in danger to begin w [Warded Private] The war breaks my heart every time I hear about something new. And yet arguing with Severus is what makes me cry. Displaced anger? Just one of those buttons that triggers such a stupid emotional reaction? Or am I getting numb to the war news and sometimes it just feels so... hopel No, that's not right. Helpless, more like. I want to do something, but we're always a step or two, or leaps behind. Maybe I'm just... exhausted. Or maybe Severus caught me right when I was on the brink of breaking down about every other bloody thing that's gone so so wrong these days that it wasn't really him or what he said, but the fact that I'm trying so hard to just keep going. We've moved. Again. No yard. It's small. I wouldn't mind that as much if I could really own it - call it ours and decorate it and think to myself this is it. It's not Mr. and Mrs. Potter's old home, it's mine and James'. But I just look at Harry's room and wonder if I should even bother charming the walls again. How long until we have to move again? And this leak ordeal... God, I'm so tired. I should tell the girls we've moved. But I don't know how. Or how to explain why I can't tell them where. 9 comments|post comment

013. April 11, 1981 [11 Apr 2012|02:50pm] [Warded to Remus] How're you doing? Still m Any post-potion effects I should know about? [Warded to Sirius] Hey, you. [Warded to James] Am I allowed to just clunk their heads together? Order them to kiss and make up already? I know they both have their reasons to be upset, but this is... I don't like this tension. At least when Sirius and I fight you know that we'll get over it sooner than later. I've never seen Remus and Sirius like this before... [Warded to Gryff '78 Girls] THANK YOU so much for the girls' night last night. And for letting us come over, Hope. Happy birthday AGAIN as well, Mary. God, to have a relatively man-free and baby-free night? Amazing. Refreshing. Does that make me old? It makes me feel old saying it. And when I came home, I just ended up falling into bed next to James and crashing right off the bat, because I'm apparently that old now. I think this means we should get together a bit more often. 38 comments|post comment

012. April 7, 1981 [07 Apr 2012|06:58pm] ( Warded Private ) [Warded to Sirius] What the hell are you doing talking to Snape about what I confide in you guys - in JAMES, even. [Warded to Sturgis] A black eye? Was that really necessary? [Warded to Gryffindor '78 girls] I need a girls' night soon. Once the full moon is over? 52 comments|post comment

011. April 5, 1981 [05 Apr 2012|04:36pm] [Warded Private] I guess it's nice to know what I could be doing with my life if I weren't a full-time vigilante. Granted, it would be hard to pull James away from Remus's nights anyway, and considering that's when all the observation would be done... But what if my brew actually works? Then maybe Remus I should stop. I'd never ask James to do that. I couldn't. I have to stay back with Harry while he goes with Remus and the boys, and I have to be at the house in case they or the Order need to communicate anything, or something happens. That's just the reality of my situation, so I need to not mope over it. Maybe I can still help, eventually. [Warded to Remus] Best friend of mine, have you got a minute? Because I've sent Damocles my attempt at Wolfsbane. He approved - said it was good enough to use in this month's trial run. So... obviously, I didn't need to send him the entire batch... I understand completely if you'd rather I continue brewing it until we know it's perfect, or until after this month, to see how it worked on the person he'll be using it with... but. I can't not offer it to you, to try. If you want. I can't promise it's perfect, or that there wouldn't be some side-effects or anything like that, but, if it's good enough for Damocles to try it, I'd assume it's safe enough to mention to you. [Warded to James] Damocles said my Wolfsbane was good enough to try! I - I don't even know what to say, I'm so relieved. Ecstatic. I can't wait to... I mean. I'm telling Remus, in case he wants to give it a shot. I don't know that he will, I'd probably want to hear that it worked in Belby's trial first and all... though, speaking of which. He's even invited me to go see it. I mean, I know I can't. So, I can't, but still - that's exciting, right? He said he'll need a few apprentices if the samples are good and he's able to move forward with the project and everything... I mean, maybe I could do that, a bit, even if I can't actually observe the results on moons. I just [Warded to the Marauders] Don't make too much ruckus tonight, with that task force skulking around. I'm still not sure how I feel about it. I know what they're trying to do... [Warded to Hope] So, you didn't scar him too badly with your April Fool's, did you? Stay safe tonight, everyone. 49 comments|post comment

010. March 19, 1981 [19 Mar 2012|09:21pm] ( Warded Private ) [Warded to Remus] Hey, you. I know James might have already pestered you but I'd like to think I can do so too. How're you holding up? [Warded to the Marauders] I hope your mum liked the card and flowers, Peter. Thank her again for having us over last night? And thank you, boys, for yesterday. Made this mum very happy. [Warded to Joanna, Hope, & Mary] So, Jo. Having a bit more time... are you sure we can't find Alex and hex his hair off? Because my offer is still on the table. [Warded to Nic & Rosmerta] Thank you so much for the Mothering wishes. You definitely didn't have to send anything, but it was really sweet of you! It was a good day. I think these self-defense sessions sound brilliant. Having needed to use what I know more times than I'd like, I really can't recommend something like that enough. Even if you only learn one new thing... you'd be surprised what can help you in a desperate situation. Also, being a mum on Mothering Sunday. Not bad. Not bad at all. 74 comments|post comment

009. February 19, 1981 [19 Feb 2012|05:54pm] [Warded to Hope Burbage, Nic Mason, Doris Crockford, Greta Catchlove, Kelly O'Connor] Please tell me none of you are working tonight. please. [Warded to the Order] Is there anything we can do? [Added soon after:] The prophet - if you don't have one delivered, get a hold of one right now. They're there, they've made them print [Warded to the Marauders] Have any of you heard from Hope, or Nic? Sirius, Ted doesn't work Sundays, does he? 28 comments|post comment

008. February 15, 1981 [15 Feb 2012|04:56pm] [Warded to Remus] Remus. 17 comments|post comment

007. February 13. 1981 [13 Feb 2012|06:40pm] [Warded to the Order] - ringing for all non-DMLE members Sirius and Peter need a healer at their flat now. - Caradoc and Benjy have gone to check the bodies left at their flat doorstep. James is there as well. Check-in, as soon as you can, or with others you know are safe. I've scribbled down the people listed on tonight's broadcast, once you've checked in, if you're free to look in on them, go and let me know. Portia & John Bagnold Alessandra Esposito - Alice checking - is okay, Alice is with her, putting fires out at the circus. The Ketteridges - Nathan, Ashley - is okay, Victor - Marlene, do you know? checking checked, they're all fine. Moody, his wife - both fine O'Connor - I didn't catch the name of which, does anyone know? Cormac. Wife started with an S? Gideon, is Miriam okay? Scribble here if you're going somewhere - I've got to stay in with Harry, so the least I can do is keep track so we know if we have everyone. I'll update as needed. 19 comments|post comment

006. February 10, 1981 [11 Feb 2012|11:56pm] [Warded to James] Okay, so, first of all: I'm sorry I kept Remus's secret all week. You know I didn't want to. But I don't know, he was so frazzled that first night, I just wanted him to stay calm about someone besides us knowing. Focus on the positives. Then with the full moon, and the wolfsbane potion revelation, it all kind of got lost in the mix... plus it's not really my secret to tell, you know? He's kept a secret or two for me. But secondly: I love you, and I know I've already said this, but you are the most brilliant husband ever because getting out at the party last night... I may have only gotten to go for a couple hours, and have the one beer, but, I'm feeling a lot less cooped up already. I owe you, love. [Warded to Nic Mason] Hey, Nic. So, I know I couldn't stay for long (and it looks like I missed some shenanigans by coming home early), but thanks for inviting me to last night's party. God, thanks for having it at all. I think it was definitely a nice break from all the gloom and doom for everyone. Definitely was nice for me to get out of the house like a normal, social human being. So yeah, thanks for that - and thank Gwen and Addie too for me? It was so much fun. And - okay, this might be awkward, and Remus has no idea I'm warding you about this. Might have a bit of a heart attack if he knew, actually, but... I just have to check. He told me that you know, about his condition. Being a werewolf. Obviously, you're better than a fair share of people out there who'd cast him aside because of it and things, but, I still wanted to check in with you... he's registered, technically. People can look up his status, and anyone who does a background check when looking to hire him gets notified... but it's still something he keeps very well-guarded. Very very close to his chest. I think the only people he's actually told were the boys, and then I figured it out sixth year... I guess all I can ask is that you respect that. Remus is my best friend these days, and I just... I'd hate to see him opening up to someone backfire. I doubt you're the type who'd ever do something like that on purpose, but... I don't know, I can't not say it, if that makes sense. If you have any questions, though, that you feel weird asking him, feel free to pester me. I'm not as much of an expert as the blokes since they as they've known longer, but they're also prats, so, there you go. [Warded to Emmeline Vance] Hey Emme - I think the Veritaserum's ready for the next batch of ingredients, if you have them. Also, I'm looking to get ahold of some aconite, for some experimental stuff. A few other things too, and I can pay for them if you need. I'd have to special-order them from the apothecaries, probably fill out some sort of intent form, not to mention adding apothecary owls to our wards isn't exactly secure. 13 comments|post comment

005. February 1, 1981 [01 Feb 2012|01:13pm] Well if anyone had any doubt in their mind that we're dealing with inhumane psychopaths... [Warded to Abe] He make it to your place okay last night? [Warded to Sirius] Come over when you wake up. I mean it this time. Even if you just want to use the extra bedroom to sleep more. [Warded to Remus, Peter, & James] I'm telling him to get his stubborn ass over here once he's made it back from Abe's. Peter, you're welcome too, if you have anything baked up that's good for a hangover, my guess is he'll need it. How'd things go with you, Remus? [Warded to Molly] Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and book, Molls, this looks brilliant. I'll have to catch you for more cooking lessons when things calm down for a minute or two. Everything okay at Casa de Weasleys? [Warded to Severus] Why would y Is this Thank you for the gift. But again, it wasn't necessary. [Warded to Hope] I'm still on for tonight if you are, love, but can we make it a dinner/evening thing instead? Trying to make sure Sirius won't do anything more stupid for a bit yet. [Warded to the Order] Think this is in response to the broadcast, or journal entries? Trying to prove they're not all bark, I suppose? 91 comments|post comment

004. January 29, 1981 [29 Jan 2012|09:03pm] I've been thinking a lot about the broadcast from the Death Eaters, naming names earlier this week. It's foreboding, and creepy, and twisted, and all those things, and then I heard the broadcast tonight, and I realised something too. If the Death Eaters are going out of their way to name people - not just DMLE, but normal citizens, reporters, everyday people... it means they're scared. It means that the general public matters, and that if we don't tolerate this purist rubbish, these crimes against our rights (muggle OR wizard), they are worried they can't win, because whatever they do to us, can they actually change our minds? Our core beliefs? No. And that must terrify them. James and I have been attacked three times. We're still here. I know others haven't been nearly as lucky and it breaks my heart. These sickening people have made our lives more than difficult, definitely, but is anything they do ever going to make me or anyone around me say 'hm, you know what, I think they're right, Muggles and Muggleborns ARE crap'? Obviously not. They're trying to scare us into silence for a reason. They're full of it, and I think they know we know it, even if they don't believe it themselves. I've been quiet lately. But I think I'll go back to living my life now. [Warded to the Marauders] Remus, that was amazing. I knew what you would mostly be saying and I still teared u I know you're going to be all humble about it, but it really was. You sounded great. And brilliant job, Sirius, getting this put together. I hope it brightens some others' day, because it was definitely nice to hear for me. 141 comments|post comment

003. January 9, 1981 [09 Jan 2012|10:00pm] [Warded to the Marauders] I don't know if and when you'll get this, but there's been another Dark Mark sighting, in Diagon - Moody says one dead. Come back as soon as you're able, or, at least ward me when you can - James, if I manage to get to sleep tonight, wake me when you get home? We're okay, here, I might ask Hope to come over so she's not nearby, so um... I'm telling her you're all just having a night at Sirius's place. I know you're not anywhere near Diagon, but, just - check in when you can. I'll cover for you with the Order and company. 29 comments|post comment

002. January 9, 1981 [09 Jan 2012|05:26pm] [Warded Private] January 9th. I wish I could just forget his birthday forever, so that every year I'd stop pausing when I recognise the day and thinking, for just a second, about how much I miss him sometimes. Bleh. [Warded to Remus] How are you feeling? [Warded to the Marauders] Take care again tonight, please? If anyone's looking to brush up and learn more healing techniques, the clinic I went to today was fantastic. I definitely recommend it! Getting it straight from Mungo's healers had me catching on so much faster than trying to learn from a book. [Warded to James] I'm not sure how much longer I can resist writing a novel about how stupid this Unforgivable legislation is. 39 comments|post comment

001. January 1, 1981 [01 Jan 2012|10:53pm] [Warded to Molly Weasley] Dear Molly, If a certain fellow ginger was hoping to have a nice big New Year's dinner for her husband and his mates this year but due to unforseen circumstances in the form of being attacked by psychopaths and/or her inability to cook very well - WOULD a certain other beautiful ginger mother be willing to donate some of her amazing cooking if the former promised to babysit an ample amount of times once she's healed? Harry's old enough, I think he could use the mates anyway. On the other hand, I know you've got enough on your plate at the moment, so if you're too busy, PLEASE just say so. I'm just staring at my kitchen right now and wondering why I ever got my hopes up that I'd actually manage to pull any sort of 'big holiday dinner' off right now. Christmas was pretty much ruined, so I wanted Thanks so much, Lily [Warded to Hope, Joanna, & Mary] All right, ladies. What'd you all get up to for New Year's while I was stuck making sure the couch was the only thing that drunkenly got transfigured into a sombrero? And when are we celebrating? (I should be off the potions by... bugger, well, soon, I think.) [Warded Private] I am not going to think about the Ministry casting Unforgivables today. I'm waiting until tomorrow. This was supposed to be Harry's first holiday season and instead of Christmas he got to have his mother bleed all over him and his dad- Last night was good, so I'm going to just stop there. I needed to see the boys act like idiots. Meant something was bloody going as planned, at least. We gave gifts a bit late, not a big deal. Right. Continuing to not think about the Unforgivables. [Warded to the Marauders] Thank you, for cleaning up. I really do appreciate it. And James, don't let Sirius help you pick a new sofa. Take Peter, please, he has much better taste. 56 comments|post comment

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