[Ward: Alice, Emmeline, Charity]
Please tell me that you can give me some sort of amazing and wonderful idea of what to do for Lily's birthday tomorrow so that I do not look like a total failure of a boyfriend and/or human being.

I will be forever in your debt.
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[Ward: Sirius]
Tell me that Remus is joking and you're not actually considering not being with him us for the full.
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[OOC: Let's call this backdated to Sunday evening- after the quidditch match and James' talk with Lily.  Because let's face it, James would not have waited 48 hours to share this news.]

Someone remind me not to get Aubrey Macmillan arsed off at me.  That woman is dangerous with a bat in her hand.  Thankfully it's my left hand injured this time, so at least I can still write.  How I held on to my broom with three broken fingers is a mystery even unto myself.  Good game all, though.  Brilliant way to spend a Sunday.

[Ward: Marauders]
Thanks for clearing out of the dorm this morning, by the way.  In case word hasn't gotten around already- Lily is actually (officially) my girlfriend now.  (It is a day for miracles, apparently.)  If you're going to kick me out of the Marauders for this, please do it quickly.  I'm on enough pain potions at the moment that I might not even feel the heartache until tomorrow.
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[Ward: Marauders]
Full moon tonight.  Think it's supposed to snow, too.
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[Ward: Private]
( Mid-Term Marks )
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Not sure how I ever managed an E in Herbology, but cheers, Professor Sprout!  I'm pleased with my marks, definitely.  Now it's time for a party!

Fuck--

[Ward: Marauders]
Have you seen the Prophet?  Shite-  I-

Tell me you're all safe.
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[Ward: Lily]
Where are you?  Are you safe?  Fuck-  Is your house warded?  Do you need-  Please tell me you're alright.  He was just-  It's Christmas, you bastards-  Please.
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How go the exams, Hogwarts?  Are you as relieved for a two day break as I am?  Dear old Sluggy today sure put me to the test, but I'm feeling pretty good about it, in the end.  And Monday, oh Monday, I will get to prove my undying love for Professor McGonagall and transfiguration.  It will be a thing of beauty, let me assure you.

[Ward: Lily]
It's the strangest thing.  I finally went to Professor Stalk to talk to him about those muggle philosophers you mentioned, and he just gave me a film canister and showed me how to work the projector.

I can definitely see why you like Kermit, though the Great Gonzo is rather brilliant too, I think.  I admire his daring.  And the running gags!  Though I think I like the old hecklers the best.

Not a bad way to spend my afternoon, I think.
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Brilliant job to everyone who showed up for the Transfiguration review session yesterday, especially on the practicals work.  If you need any more help before exams, just let me know!

[Ward: Sirius]
I-  I kissed-  No, I can't, I gave my word.  She'll expect me to break it, but I won't.
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[Ward: Private]
That was-  I don't-  Why did she-  Fuck.

I wouldn't let anyone else hurt me like that.  Why does she get to?

Fuck, fuck, fuck.
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[Ward: Melissa]
So.  Hogsmeade.  You want to come with me?  I think at the very least I owe you a Honeydukes shopping spree to replenish all the candy you brought me in the Hospital Wing!
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Good match, Hufflepuff.  And well played, Gryffindor.  I begged O'Hare to let me stay and watch after they took me out, and I'm proud of you lot.

Diggory, those were some hits!  Pomfrey is giving me dirty looks for having a dictoquill in her Ward.  Not my fault both my arms are broken.

[Ward: Private]
DEFENSE - Practical Exam - Tuesday, 13th - 1:30PM to 4:00PM
ASTRONOMY - Practical Exam - Tuesday, 13th - 10:00PM to 11:30PM
HERBOLOGY - Written Exam - Wednesday, 14th - 1:30PM to 4:00PM
POTIONS Practical Exam - Friday, 16th - 1:30PM to 4:00PM
TRANSFIGURATION - Practical Exam - Monday, 19th - 1:30PM to 4:00PM
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You know, I'm actually looking forward to exams.  Especially the practicals!

Quidditch this Saturday.  FINALLY.

[Ward: Lily Evans]
Since you charmed your journal not to let me reply, I'll just write mine here.  You can reply if you want, though I'm honestly not sure where we go from here.

I'm going to assume that the "informing" was Sirius.  I'm not going to defend whatever he said- believe it or not, I actually don't like taking sides between the two of you.  For the record, however, I do not think you owe me any of these apologies that you seem so keen on giving.  You're good at plenty of other things aside from making situations difficult.  Yes, sometimes you do do just that, but Gryffindor (and/or red-headed) stubbornness is to be expected, by now.  Yes, sometimes I think you need to undwind a bit, but I try to understand your reasons all the same.

You are, and always have been, one of the single most brilliant witches I've ever known, Lily.  I don't know how you can think you've failed at being better every day, when no other student at Hogwarts can hold a candle to you.

Thank you for believing that I'm trying, because I am.  Every day.  Maybe it isn't as obvious to you or to anyone else, but it's there, and someday you'll see it.  Probably long after we've finished schooling and you've put me out of mind for years, you'll look back and realize I wasn't all that bad, but better late than never, I suppose.

At any rate (to borrow a phrase), I'm not accepting your apologies.  Yell at me if you want, but difficulties or not, I want you around, Lily Evans.
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Cheers to everyone who came out for Sirius' party on Friday!  It was a brilliant time.  Professor McGonagall even stopped me after Hogsmeade on Saturday to tell me that she hadn't heard a single complaint from any of the portraits, ghosts, or house elves about our behavior.  That we had, as promised, conducted ourselves with peaceful, well-mannered, frivolity.  Knew I liked her.  She believes me when I say-

[Ward:  Melissa]
Hope you had a good time in Hogsmeade.  I know I did!
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[Ward: Lily Evans Private]
Told you so-  Oh, don't even bother.
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[Ward: Not Slytherins, Not Lily Evans]
Alright, here's the plan.  Seeing as Sirius' birthday falls on Thursday, and we already have Gryffindor Quidditch practice that night, his party will be the following night-- that's this Friday, 11 November, starting after dinner in the empty classroom next to the Charms classroom.

Before anyone runs off to tattle--  Yes, I told Professor Flitwick and Professor McGonagall about the party.  I'd suggested the empty classroom as neutral territory, as opposed to over-crowding the Gryffindor common room.  We'll have desserts provided by Marlene and Emmeline and the House Elves, as well as non-alcoholic drinks.  No contraband at the party, no exceptions.  We have permission to be out until 11pm, and after that we all have to go back to our own dormitories.  Buzz kill though it may be, those were the terms of being allowed the party at all.  So don't fuck it up.
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[Ward: Gryffindor 7th Year, Not Lily Evans]
And after 11pm, if you would like to join Sirius and I in toasting to his birthday, you are welcome to join us in the boy's dormitory.  I'm sure you all can see well enough that Lily's not on this ward-- I'd appreciate it if you could all keep mum on this part.
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[Ward: Melissa Moran]
So.  I heard we have a date.
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[Ward: Marauders]
Tomorrow's the full moon.  Sirius and I have Quidditch practice-- Pete, you want to join us down there?  Then we can all just head off to the Shack afterward.
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[Ward: Private]
She's so fucking infuriating sometimes.  But I still--  It's not fair how easily she--  Ugh.
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[Ward: Not Slytherins]
Sirius' 18th birthday is in two days.  How should we celebrate?  (I already have a few ideas of my own, of course, but suggestions never hurt!)
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[Ward: Marauders]
I think I'm going to be a stag for Halloween.  Not Prongs, mind you- I'll just dress all in brown and transfigure some antlers to wear on my head.  Am I brilliant, or am I brilliant?
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[Ward: Sirius]
Going for a run as Prongs.  Need to get out of my head for a while.  Come with me?
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[Ward: Gryffindors]
So far as I can tell, Dumbledore might as well just be giving those points away to us for Halloween- there's no reason we can't get each and every one of us dressed up in costume for the feast that night.  I'd expect nothing less than that, from Gryffindors!

Need an idea for a costume?  Just ask!  James Potter, Master Of Disguise, shall be of service!
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[Ward: Marauders]
We doing that pumpkin carving thing, too?  I'm sure Sirius can think of something grotesque enough to win us a few points.
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