Miss Prefect and Beyond

OH MY, LOOK WHO HAS RETURNED!! I'm sure I've been awfully missed. It's true, isn't it?

Oh the places I've been, the things I've seen, the people I've maimed, killed and tortured things I've done, and not just with my husband. Rodolphus! You need to get yourself a journal so we can be together even when we're not. Bella loves you! MWAH!

I've got loads to talk about, but I'll save it for later. For now, HOGWARTS! Tell me the latest. I so do miss my old haunting grounds already. There's a new Defense teacher, isn't there? That always seems to be the case. Is it true it's poor Fabian Prewett. Teaching defense after he was maimed in a Death Eater - it's Death Eater, right - attack. If it wasn't so tragic it would be hilariously ironic. How's he doing? Better or worse than Landon?

Cissy, you'll tell me how your classes are doing, right? And just what is this Cloud Stepper thing you mentioned. Say hello to Morgana and uhm, that little one, oh yes - Carrows, for me.

Evan, you're finishing off your studies, aren't you? Maybe I'll see you the next time Hogsmeade rolls around.

Snape, I'm sure you haven't changed a bit. Don't. Unlike my cousin you're not rife with flaws. Hello Sirius! Are you and Potty still playing house?

And there are so many others. Catchlove, McKinnon, Vance, I'm sure they're all having too much fun without me keeping them in line. Tsk. Tsk. If only there was a way I could still influence their lives somehow. OH WELL. It's not like I'm a prefect anymore, is it? What could I possibly do?

Tonight I'm going to take in a show and of course it takes me forever to get prepared, so I must be off. Oh, but do drop me a line, I do so love to hear from you all. I think of you whenever I make someone scream.

Ta ta!

Well it's no joke, I am now a Missus. Mrs. Rodolphus Lestrange. It does have a nice ring to it. But of course I've been Mrs. Rodolphus Lestrange for a few days now. Funny, I don't feel any different...

Well, maybe that will come later. Today I go on my honeymoon, for work and for pleasure. Both families our are itching for an heir. I have no idea where I'm going, Rodolphus said he'll surprise me. He's infuriating like that.

The good thing is that I'm going on my honeymoon with my husband who I love very, very much. The better thing is that for a while, at least, I won't have to listen to you fools prattle on about things of which you know nothing. It's win-win.

I do love being me.

Ta ta!

My mother is barely containing her excitement. She so wanted to see her daughters married in a way suitable for a Black, and my poor sweet father. I don't think I've ever seen him so giddy. He and Rodolphus have been talking a lot behind my back, no doubt.

Yes, a wedding in the family, finally. I just hope it doesn't turn into a circus.

Well, whatever. It's out of my hands, at least.


( Private )

I must say that it's pleasant to be done with that chapter in my life, and finally be able to move on.

I'm sure you'll all miss me.

Oh, and though it's been said many times during the past few days: a terrific ball. Good time had by all, no doubt.

( Private )

Oh, and Greta? I do hope your forehead is clean. Your nose too.

( Private )

I hope you've gotten that out of our systems, and I hope the rest of our examinations will continue without distraction.

Sirius, don't think I won't be telling your parents about this. I doubt they'll be pleased.

Well, the first day of exams are almost done with everyone. Since I'll be sitting my NEWTs, I'll be quite busy for the next two weeks. I trust you'll be able to solve any disputes on your own. Now, if you absolutely can't, be courteous enough to contact me with a note before seeing me personally. Or I will hex you.

Ta- oh, and good luck to everyone. Ta.

All right, so the rumours are true. Still, let's not get carried away, yes? There's still plenty of time and other things to worry about.

Interesting job again with the....uh... Quibbler, Lovegood, Vance and... whoever your advice person is. Keep it up.

Morons

The way rumours spread around the halls like a wildfire is becoming more than irksome...

What I fail to understand is why, if a person has a... problem with the way I govern as Head Girl, why they can't speak to me individually, in a professional manner. This, instead of going over my head. Anyone who does that isn't seeking resolution. They're seeking revenge, pure and simple.

Very well.

I am so very happy for you, my Slytherins! Unfortunately I can't say more other than all the Houses put in a very fantastic effort this year: bravo to you all. Yet there can only be one at the top of the table, and once again it is Salazar's House. Well done everyone, and especially to our stellar Quidditch team.

Once again, the rest of the Houses should be proud of their... efforts *snort*. Every No reason to hang your head in shame, now.

So then, Slytherins, how will we celebrate?

( Sorry. Private note sent to Evan Rosier )



As for the rest of you- well sometimes there is just too much drama for even the best Head Girl to keep track of.

Should you have any questions, you know where to find me.

...

There are times where I wish I wasn't in my final year, if only I was a little bit longer. This school really is so exciting I wish I could take part in it a little more. My little sister, for instance, she writes the loveliest things, but I hardly converse with her due to my activities. The activities she will take part in, I can only watch if I'm lucky - but usually just hear about afterwords. Narcissa, I know you'll excel without me. I know I am embarrassing you, and that you probably didn't need for me to say this in front of everyone, but you will. You're smart, you're beautiful, and you're more talented than you know.

Mon dieu, I should really stop now, shouldn't I? I can't help but be proud of her though. Sisters should be close, shouldn't they? They should stick together.

But alas, I have my own life to live, my own responsibilities - which I do enjoy.

...

Oui, c'est tout.

~Bellatrix Black

A trip? What a surprise. I'd never have thought the old man capable of something like that.

Before you get your knickers in a twist, I joke. Who doesn't love Dumbledore? Aside from myself and everyone I care for or respect? Drunken old fool.

Brazil, I think. Yes, that'd be my first choice. And with Rololphus of course. I'm looking forward to this! This should prove to be so much fun, and come to think of it: well-deserved. I can't wait.

I for one am tired of all the innuendo and conjecture flying around in these journals since the... incident.

If anyone has any grievances to air, any formal accusations to make, then make them here. I will deal with the situation as it arises. It's one of my responsibilities as a Head Girl.

Do keep in mind that since dark and regulated creatures were used and since a Professor was injured in this... attack, any accusations you make will be serious.

Still, it's better than the mind-games and side-talk that's been dominating the journals as of yet. I'll promise you one thing: I will put an end to that.

I'll be returning to head the next meeting of the AAW next weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to bring in a special guest by then. Look forward to it.

Alas, I see there has been a bit of controversy going about. I'm sorry I haven't been around lately, but there are just so many small fires to take care of in a school like this. All I can suggest is that we all try to... tolerate one another. After all, we're all witches and wizards here. That makes us like family.

So then, with that being said... I'll try to keep a closer eye on things from now on.

Narcissa, Alecto, Evan do behave yourselves.

Ta!

An Association of Wizards will meet tonight at 8:00pm in the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. We'll be going over the Chocolate Frog Cards and the stories of the pureblood some of the wizards and witches who've graced them.

Take Circe for example. She has become quite the role-model of a strong self assured witch. Turning Muggles into pigs. So devilishly simple. But just how did she get to become so popular within even Muggle folklore?

That and a few others. For those with a tooth for sweets, there will be plenty of them.

Put that mudblood in her place.

I never would have thought such an idea would flow forth from the mind of our particular Headmaster. Wonder of wonders.

I've signed up, of course. Though I am exceedingly busy, there should always be room for a little exercise, and since I don't play Quidditch, why not indulge in a little of our other sport.

A shame I have to wait until next week to duel. My opponent forfeited. Ah well. I hold nothing against him for doing so, really. I just hope the extra idleness doesn't make me too sloppy when I finally do take to the floor.

Good luck, everyone.

Joyeux Noël et bonne année
et que vos rèves deviennent réalité,
tous mes voeux à vous et votre famille,
bonne santé, amis fidèles et beaucoup de chance...
Enfin, tout ce qui peut vous rendre heureux!

How many times Cissy Andr- and I used to sing that as children. Christmas always makes me nostalgic. But New Years always makes me look ahead into the future. And the future is Hogwarts.

And so I'd like to announce the start of a new club that will begin once school has resumed. Called simply An Association of Wizards, AAW will hold a meeting every fortnight simply to discuss, experience and learn purely about wizarding culture. Learn a little more about our history than the classroom might teach you, quirks and surprises on a variety of subjects. And of course, what sort of club would it be without fun and games and snacks.

It's all been set up and approved by the Headmaster, and everyone from any age is welcome to join. After-all, we're all wizards at Hogwarts, aren't we? Though I am president, most of the duties will be held up by my sisters and some of my mates. I am quite busy this year, after-all.

Of course, the bulletin boards at school will have even more information on where and when to show up for the first meeting, so please don't worry about it. For now, look forward to the new year. Remember: some of us did not make it to see 1976. Every year is a precious gift to us, and we should treat it thustly.

Ta-ta.

I would like to ask you all to calm down and not come to conclusions when it comes to Black, Catchlove, Snape and Vance. When you speak of death and orgies, you confuse and frighten the younger students. I think we can all agree that there is enough of that outside Hogwarts, we don't need any more here.

That being said, I missed your family's invitation to your little bash. It must have gotten lost in the post. The Black family, as distressed as we are now, will be holding our annual celebrations in Paris. It's invite-only, but if you or anyone else wish to come, contact me and I'll see what I can do.

That's all for now.

( Owl to Rodolphus Lestrange, set to burn if anyone else tries to read it )

Now, now, now. This is very interesting. Ah well. New magic always has it's own personal gremlins to work through.

I heard that 3 Ravenclaws were being a little naughty in Herbology the other day. Now girls, there's no harm in talking with each other. Socializing and the like. But you must remember that you have plenty of time for that. When the teacher is talking in his or her classroom is not one of those times.

The Professor didn't see fit to take points, and I respect her decision. But Greta, you're a Prefect. You have to set an example for the more...reckless of your House mates. Don't disappoint anymore, okay cherie?

Okay.