Rabastan Lestrange has not been cooked

( [Warded Private] )

[Warded to Celeste]

May I broach a delicate subject with you?

[/Ward]


I am enjoying the onset of spring and the chance to spend more time outside but I do find the chattering of the birds to be irritating at times.

( [Warded Private] )

[Warded to Regulus]

I promised my sister that I would kill you slowly and with great relish if you ever hurt her in any way, shape or form.

I keep my promises.

[/Ward]

[Warded to Rodolphus]

I am loathe to bring this up right now but letting it lie will hardly make it any easier to broach the subject. With Father's death, it falls on one of us to continue the family line. Under the circumstances, I am wondering if there is any benefit to advancing the date of my wedding to Dulcinea? I would not wish to cause any further anguish to Celeste but I must also think of good of the family. I would value your advice.

[/Ward]

[Warded Private]

My father is dead. I do not know how I feel. It would be a lie to say that I loved him but I did respect him, honour him and do my duty by him. He was a good man, doing all he could to bring about a better world for all wizarding people. Mother loved him in her way and Celeste loved him. My anger comes more from their pain and grief, I believe.

There shall be payment in kind. I shall leave the official response to the Inner Circle. They were friends, they will do what is appropriate and I will be a part of that. But I wish a more private payment for those mudbloods and Muggle lovers. I shall have to move carefully though, ensure that I am not suspected.

[/Ward]

[Warded to Celeste]

Little one, where are you?

[/Ward]

[Warded to Dulcinea]

I

My father is dead.

[/Ward]

[Warded to Patrice Nott]

I do not know what is being planned to avenge my father but I wish to be a part of it.

[/Ward]

( [Warded Private] )

I have been watching much of the recent goings-on in these journals with amusement. Prior to this I had thought the habit of dressing pets up in silly clothes was purely the purvey of small girls. Personally I prefer to keep well in mind that as domesticated as these pets may be, they are still animals with the instincts of their wild forebears and should be treated as such.

Of course, I tend to favour animals that do not lend themselves to being dressed up and the recent conversations as well as recent unpleasantness has reminded me of a thought I had some time ago about protecting my home and my wife after I marry later this year beyond the obvious recourse of wards and such. Thus I have enquired about appropriate guard dogs and will soon be taking ownership of these four fine fellows.



They are purebred English Mastiffs and will most emphatically be outdoor working dogs. They grow quite large and were often used in war, as guard dogs and to fight bears and other large animals. However with their owners, they are as meek as lambs and quite friendly.

[Warded to Dulcinea]

I shall wish for you to meet them, my sweet, so that they know that you are their owner and to be protected. Though they grow quite large, I assure you they are quite gentle with those they consider theirs. They do tend to slobber a bit so they will be kept in outdoor kennels but I can think of no better form of protection should someone manage to breach the wards of our home.

Which reminds me. I have been looking at various properties that might be suitable as a home for us. Shall we make a time for you to look at them as well? It need not be done quickly. We have plenty of time before our wedding. However I know you will wish to furnish and decorate the place to your liking and such things should not be rushed.

[/Ward]

[Warded Private]

First the Boneses and then the Quidditch. Why was I not chosen? Did I not do an exemplary job with Dobbs? Well, Dylan as well but that is beside the point. Why was I not given the chance. I should have been. I have succeeded in the past. Should I not be rewarded for that? It is not fair.

I must do something about this discontent I feel. It is easy enough to control it over the journals so Dulcinea will not notice but I was short with Mother today and she was not happy with that. And Dulcinea reminded me of that library event. I cannot be irritable when I see her then. Nor can I continue with this mood where Father might see it. Mother pouts, Father does not.

I have a couple of weeks. That will give me time to relieve the tension a little. Perhaps I shall start at The Alley Cat and see where the night takes me.

[/Warded Private]

( [Warded Private] )

( [Warded to the Inner Circle] )

[Warded to Dulcinea Mulciber - added after sending this]

I hope you like the flowers, Dulcinea. I apologise for my absence of late. I regret that I have been caught up in a task for my father and others.

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and I was hoping you would be available to join me for dinner on the 14th of February?

[/Ward]

( [Warded Private] )

[Warded to Severus and Persephone]

Do either of you have any Polyjuice available?

[/Ward]

[Warded to Father]

The engagement is officially done, Father. You may inform the papers as you please.

[/Ward]

[Warded to Evan, Severus & Regulus]

Well, it's done. The ring is on her finger and I am officially engaged to Dulcinea Mulciber. I am of the opinion that she is very pretty, especially when she blushes, is not at all stupid and that I have done far better than many. Also I have decided that I will be very displeased if someone is unkind to her.

[/Ward]

[Warded to Dulcinea]

So.

My father I hate doing these sorts of things over the journals. May I take you out to dinner at Le Sorcier Affamé? Perhaps Tuesday evening?

[/Ward]

[Warded to Hector]

Aberforth Dumbledore. What fun. I don't suppose you're familiar with the Hog's Head? I haven't been there since I was at Hogwarts.

[/Ward]

[Warded to Evan, Regulus, Severus and Celeste]

As of Tuesday (presuming she is available for dinner that day) I shall be officially engaged to Dulcinea Mulciber. Father is efficient, isn't he? Shame you don't have any more female relatives, Regulus, or I might have been engaged to them instead.

[/Ward]

[Warded Private}

I shall have to go shopping for a ring on Monday. Rodolphus got the family ring for Bellatrix though I doubt she appreciates it. Still I like the idea of having something new for her. Something that I bought. I'm selfish like that.

[/Ward]

( [Warded Private] )

[Warded to Celeste]

Dulcinea Mulciber

[/Ward]


I wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year. 1980 looks to a be a good one.

( [Warded Private] )


My sympathies go out to all those who have lost loved ones. Christmas should be a time of happiness and peace, not mourning.

( [Warded Private] )

[Warded to Evan]

I'm bored. Entertain me?

[/Ward]

[Warded to Celeste]

Tell me, my darling gorgeous little one, should I take Regulus out one evening and get to know my soon-to-be brother-in-law a little better? I feel it's the sort of thing I ought to do.

[/Ward]

I am certain that Minister Bagnold's bold decision to allow the Aurors to use Unforgivables was not made lightly or without reason and questioning her and the Aurors with nothing more than 'I don't like it' is very poor form. If we cannot trust our Minister to do the right thing for the community then who can we trust?

( [Warded Private] )

[Warded to Regulus]

My sympathies to you on the loss of your uncle. I'm sure Father will convey the official family line but there's no harm in offering my own condolences.

[/Ward]

The world has reached a sorry state of affairs when muck-raking has taken the place of the responsible reporting of the news.

( Rabbit )