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[Sep. 19th, 2009|11:17 am] |
What's that saying? If it isn't one thing, then it's another? Really, I wholeheartedly believe that I must have stepped on an ant hill lately and made someone angry. There is no other reason for all the bad things that are happening lately. First Dorcas, then my dad, then my own trip to the hospital with James, and now my mum's sick.
Really, how much more can a single person actually take?
Private to Alastor Moody:
Do I need to make up the next round of patrols?
Private to the Order of the Phoenix:
I received news that the Catchlove family is in danger and I'm worried that something may happen to them soon. |
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[Sep. 5th, 2009|01:04 pm] |
I've been given the all-clear to go back to work, but I don't know if I can presently bring myself to start back. Losing my father and being in the hospital recently with James has really put things into perspective. Wasting precious moments while working when there isn't a present need to do so seems ridiculous. James needs me, my mother needs me, and my friends need me. I shouldn't be so selfish and tell them I lack the time to be supportive because of a superficial job. I should be there for them.
And I will be starting tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll write in my letter of resignation. |
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[Aug. 6th, 2009|09:08 pm] |
Private to the Order
Just to keep everyone informed, James and I are going with Dedalus on tomorrow night's patrols to cover Dorcas's shift. We plan to start in Hogsmeade and work out way south, hitting several key locations. |
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[Aug. 3rd, 2009|12:35 am] |
Private to the Order - minus Benjy and Dorcas:
Dorcas is awake. They say she's going to make a full recovery, but is going to be on Dreamless Sleep potions for at least a month or two until the nightmares (both the awake and the sleeping ones) are under control. Physically, she's fine, but mentally, she endured more than the majority of us have ever had to.
I told her that we were all worried about her when we heard the news and she wanted me to extend hugs and thank yous to everyone.
Private to James:
I have patrols tonight with Caradoc. After they're finished, I'm going to stay at the hospital with Dorcas and then go into work in the morning. I'll likely do the same tomorrow night since Benjy has patrols and I'm going to cover for him, too. |
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[Jul. 30th, 2009|11:18 am] |
[Insplotch]
Private to the Order of the Phoenix:
They finally allowed me in to see Dorcas yesterday evening. She looks She's still unconscious and they really aren't sure when they can wake her up without hurting her. I can't even lie about it or sugarcoat it - she looks pretty bad. Whatever happened, she -
She went through a lot before apparating behind Greta Catchlove's bakery. How she even managed to do that is beyond me. Even the Healers seem impressed that she was able to apparate in her condition without splinching herself. Beneath the cuts and bruises, she has a lot of other injuries, I've been told. Her hair was even -- They've mostly healed her up, but they can't be sure of how badly she's hurting until she wakes up.
Neither Benjy nor her dad are taking this well.
Private to Self
I can't do this. I can't. I can't. Not so sooner after
What if she had died? What if I had lost my best friend in the same fortnight as my dad?
Pull yourself together, Lily. |
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[Jul. 18th, 2009|12:27 am] |
( In Memorial: Cut for Pictures )
Private to Close Friends Only:
I apologise for not contacting anyone sooner, but I've been fighting with my sister since Wednesday. In case you didn't know, my dad pa died Wednesday. The last two days have been really hard, but my family and I have managed the best we can. The funeral is this Saturday and for those of you that knew my dad, I know he would be touched if you were there.
No one is required to come. If you so choose, it is tomorrow at three o'clock. The directions will appear below when you read this and will disappear twenty minutes later. Please try to wear muggle clothes so Petunia and her husband won't have a fit.
[The location and apparation coordinates are listed]
Private to the Order of the Phoenix:
James and I are on patrol tomorrow evening. Given the current circumstances, we would appreciate it if two people would volunteer to switch schedules with us. Please. |
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[Jul. 4th, 2009|04:08 pm] |
Private to Alastor Moody and Albus Dumbledore
There is a reason as to why I am specifically hexing this between the three of us. I don't want the others knowing just yet just in case I'm completely wrong. Severus Sanpe, a former friend of mine, has recently contacted me on several occasions. I can't confirm my suspicions and asking him outright is not possib scares me, but I suspect him of either being a Death Eater or being involved with them somehow.
He might be my age, but he has been altering spells and potions since the first few years of Hogwarts. He's a powerful wizard and has always had a fascination with the dark arts. He was also able to successfully use Legilmency on me.
I just I hope that my suspicions are not true and that I'm merely being quick to assume, but he might need to be added to that list of suspected Death Eaters.
Private to James:
We need to talk. |
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[Jun. 30th, 2009|04:28 am] |
These early mornings are starting to take their toll. Since leaving school last summer, I really got used to staying up as late as I wanted and sleeping in until ten, at least, but having a job definitely changes that. It's now: early to bed and early to rise. Bedtime is by eleven and the alarm goes off at seven on the dot, and the beeping thing is becoming my new boggart. But despite the early mornings, it is nice feeling like I'm doing something important in the laboratory. My boss doesn't stand over my shoulder nearly as much and has actually gone so far as to tell me I'm competent enough to handle things when he goes on holiday next month.
Note to self: Phone mum and send off a letter to Petunia.
Another note to self: Pick up something from the market that doesn't burn for breakfast.
Private to Sirius:
Do you know that saying: curiosity killed the cat? I'm reluctant to admit it because I can positively see the preening you're doing on the other end of this piece of parchment, but I'm curious about this motorbike of yours. Even though I still think you'll bust your head in something nasty one day, I want to see "her."
Private to James:
Sever Do you want to join me for lunch today?
Private to Dorcas:
How was your holiday?
Private to the Order:
Despite what the Daily Prophet is reporting, Remus and I didn't see or hear anything on our rounds Sunday evening. I wish there was a way that we could figure out where these Death Eaters are going to be before something actually happens. |
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[Jun. 24th, 2009|06:44 pm] |
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Note to everyone: If you frequently drive or find yourself on the motorway and hear the revving of a loud motorbike, pull over quickly and let Sirius Black through! I've already warned my parents (though not my sister for obvious reasons..), so just stay out of Sirius's way! He's definitely considered dangerous now. |
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[Jun. 18th, 2009|05:04 am] |
Private to the Order:
Reporting in to let you lot know that nothing suspicious happened on patrols tonight. We spotted Crabbe and Goyle walking out of Knockturn Alley several hours ago, but they headed for the Leaky Cauldron. There's no telling where they were beforehand, though, and we didn't catch any of their conversation at the Leaky Cauldron since it was abnormally crowded tonight. No one else joined them save Tom to drop off a few rounds here and there.
We're going home now to get some sleep. Have fun Edgar and Elphias. |
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[May. 24th, 2009|04:37 am] |
My training is practically complete and my "boss" is going to allow me to fly solo Monday so he can evaluate how much I've learned and whether or not I'm ready to start working with pay.
( Private to Self )
Private to Dorcas
I'm about to do something potentially stupid. I just did something potentially stupid. |
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[May. 15th, 2009|02:38 am] |
Ladies and gentleman of this journaling world, I have a semi-big announcement to make. One that will come as no surprise to some, but will inevitably shock the snot out of my sister because she never had faith in me (which, someone please remind me to write her first thing in the morning).
I, Lily Evans Potter, have gone and landed myself a job as Potions Tester at St. Mungo's where I will be working the second shift.
Now pause for a moment and let that sink in. It may not be the most glamorous job in the world and the hours aren't necessarily what I want them to be, but it's a foot in the door somewhere whenever I find out what I really "want to do with my life." Training starts first thing next Monday at the godly hour of two in the afternoon and I'm oddly excited. |
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[Apr. 27th, 2009|02:30 pm] |
Another one. Will this ever end?
[Private to the Order]
I don't suppose this was exactly what Fabian's source was hinting at, no? I'm not blaming you, Fabian, not in the slightest, actually, since you only had a what little bit of detail you were given. Why was he targeted, anyway?
Surely there has to be a way to stop these attacks beforehand? Quoting James and his quidditch: we need to go on the offense instead of being the defense. |
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[Mar. 21st, 2009|09:06 pm] |
Being home is really lovely. Staying with my parents is nice, of course, but nothing compares to sleeping in one's own bed and having everything that's familiar around you. Even with the few remaining paint cans and wallpaper samples around the house, being away has made me a lot more appreciative.
Unfortunately, being away also has its drawbacks. The smells from the laundry baskets and the refrigerator nearly knocked us on our backsides! So eventually today, I'm going to put on the first load of laundry and run to the grocer while our clothes are getting all cleaned.
Ah domestication, how I loathe it sometimes and love it at others. |
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[Feb. 19th, 2009|07:08 pm] |
I have a strong tendency to forget about this little book. Perhaps it's because I've been so busy making house and enjoying the time with my husband and his friends that I completely let it bypass my mind. My apologies, of course, but I sincerely doubt I truly hurt anyone's feelings. Save those of maybe Sirius and his thunder thighs.
Speaking of cupcake buns, I've decided to take a leaf out of his book and put in a few applications for employment myself. Perhaps someone will be willing to hire me and I can make a bit of money on my own. Financial freedom - it does have a nice little ring to it, doesn't it?
My sister (yes, the one I have been trying to pawn off on other people) has decided to be generous and invite me to one of her little dinner parties. It's one she throws monthly and invites all her 'married friends.' I bet she only invited James and I because she's one couple short and doesn't want to look bad by not having a full house. I have half a mind to write back and say where she can stuff those two extra chairs. |
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