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After Breakfast - Monday, January 11th, 2016

If a single one of you idiots decides that we're going to have a repeat of third year and decides that commenting on other people's bodies and spreading rumours is a good idea, just remember I broke bones over it last time and I'm a lot bigger now keep your damn traps shut. That particularly goes for anyone who decides mentioning my brother is a good idea. My Mother is now residing in Marble City with her youngest sister so don't expect to go looking for me in Louisiana ever again either, plantations are overrated.



( [ Contextual OOC Note ] )

Type: Journal
When: Late evening, 1/10

It has been a very nice break, though it is good to be back honestly. I am glad we have an upcoming formal to look forward to as well, as I believe it will do a lot to brighten our month, especially with these long winter nights.

[Private to Tobias]
Did they speak with you too?

Type: Journal post
When: January 9th, Afternoon

It seems like I'm in the minority when I say that I'm not looking forward to going back to school tomorrow. I really enjoyed my break. I like having the internet and a computer and learning how to drive Roscoe. We had friends staying with us and it was fun having a full house. I don't think dad wants us to go either.

It's going to suck going back even if it means I get my magic back. Muggle technology > Magic. I'll fight you on this.

But I did get a keepsake when Isaac came for Christmas and Professor Hale tagged along.


OOC: Ignore what the shirt says.

Type : Journal
When : 1/6, morning

Maybe it's just me, and I know a lot of my students will disagree, but I'm very glad classes start again soon. I have some very interesting things planned and I do think January always seems to drag a little.

Type : Journal
When : 1/5, evening

Finally back out and feeling better! Looks like I managed to catch the flu right when we got out of school. which made my seizures worse Got stuck a few days in Saint Mungos. Gotta admit that i'm fortunately getting back home and have a few days to spend my christmas money. Alice, happen to be interested in an afternoon out on the down?

[Private to Ethan]

I'm sorry for disappearing this holiday.

Type : Journal
When : 1/5, mid-afternoon.


Gotta admit that while I love the chance to do no school work, it's a little hard to do some pranks without a captive audience. It's so much easier to get people during the semester. I miss being able to butter the hallway or cast a few well armed freezing charms. But that's not to say this holiday was a complete bust. I got to enjoy the new years with Liam and my dad's been spending a lot of time with me, spoiling me a bit.

So, anyone else ready to get back to school?

Type : Journal
When : 1/5, mid-afternoon.

I am sure you've all heard by now about the recent stepping down of your Ancient Runes Professor and so I was just hired to fill that spot. I’m Theo Emerson, and if you know Bailey, she’s my baby cousin. You can call me Professor Emerson, Professor Theo, or just Theo. It all works for me!

I have a great deal of knowledge and experience in the area, as I have spent the past seven years in Egypt working as a curse breaker. Long story short, I will be finishing out the year with you all. Thankfully I have detailed notes on everything you’ve covered so far, so I should be able to avoid repeating anything you already know.

A (heavily scratched out in some areas) Journal Entry
( (backdated) January 3rd, Afternoon )

Type: Journal post
When: January 3, afternoon

Dad's home tomorrow. I'm ready for things to go back to normal. He apologized for ruining break, which I already told him was ridiculous. I'm just glad he's alive

Type: Journal
When : Afternoon, 1/1

I got to spend the whole night out dancing. My brother and I found a club and it was a pretty awesome New Year's Eve all things considered. I'm grateful that things here aren't affected by everything that happened at the ministry- mom still lives like a muggle though so I've made sure that they're being looked after when I go back to school. I don't want anything to happen back here.

Also, I've probably seen Star Wars ten times. I might be addicted.

Type: Journal
When: early afternoon, 1 January

[Private Dream Journal]
As if the nightmares about the Ministry murders the last few days weren't enough, Death decided to end the year with a full recap of a year's worth of murder and death yesterday and a preview of the upcoming year this morning. Fuck I need sleep.

[Public]
Champagne hangovers suck. Fortunately New Year's Day is an acceptable day to have more champagne for breakfast, so the hangover doesn't hit until about... now...

I'm going to go puke.

Type: Journal
When: Early morning, 1/1

It isn't a United States custom, but mum still has us drinking wassail and eating shortbread to greet the new year. For all that I've studied traditional literature, I never quite understood these traditions outside of the idea of greeting the year with something sweet.

Does anyone else have any interesting traditions?

Type: Journal Post
When: Dec. 30, evening

I'm not the only one who sees the hypocrisy going on, right? I mean, giant posts hating on people who they say are hating on people. You can take a stand without being an asshat and stomping on other people's family.

My uncle is one of those people you're lumping in with all these accusations. My uncle who adopted a half-blood and kept my family's nose clean. Sorry that being rich somehow makes him evil. There are other things he's done that are way worse and you have no idea.

Bravo, people. Bravo.

Type: journal
When: After the fiasco on Adrian's journal, 12/29

I do not speak much, but I feel I need to lend my voice here. Since the attack on the Ministry, I have been working with my brother's healer on numerous improved pain and blood replenishing potions. My father has donated a sum to Saint Mungo's, and to the fund to support the services of those who were killed. The Sinclair family is indeed an old one, and thus we have responsibilities to the Wizarding world as a whole. We are all affected by the deaths. We are all united in the unfortunate bloodshed, and instead of splitting apart and causing more strife, a mending is needed. This cannot be achieved by insults and unkindness.

Type: Journal post
When: December 29, evening

So apparently all this effort in staying out of trouble and hoping things would go better was a fucking joke, but you can't say I didn't try.  I'm done with keeping my head down and acting like everything is okay for the sake of obedience.  It's clear certain individuals and their families have a specific interest in what has happened, and fuck you if you don't think I'm not calling y'all out on it.  Fuck you for expecting us to overlook the tragedies and threats to spare your shitty fucking privileged feelings.  Boo hoo people are upset that your relatives are racists and are now in power.  Fucking bite me. 

You want my congratulations?  Here it is.  You purebloods can keep you goddamn shitty ass society, I want no part in this mess.  Y'all have a delightful new year, see you never, because if you think I'm returning to the school come January you're fucking mistaken.  I'm going to go live on a mountain top where I never have to see you assholes again.  Peace on earth and all that bullshit.

Oh, and thanks for the sweater, Gracie. 

Type: Journal
Time: December 29th/Evening

I'm a little annoyed that my comment was twisted so far off course. I did not say a single word about certain pureblood families, nor their new positions in the Ministry until someone used it as a means to elevate themselves above me. Jack doesn't do well with that. I'm not sorry. I only meant that it is insensitive to offer condolence to those who lost lives and then congratulations for those who took their places right after in the same post. Have some compassion. Find your couth, and if you can't I know at least one lovely person that could help you in that department.

[Private to Sera]
Is it ok I volunteered you, right? JUST KIDDING. But seriously, you are like the classiest, nicest - proper pureblood ever. They could learn a thing or two from you. I hope this doesn't affect our lessons. Because I would hate to think that.

[Private to Bucky/Roarke]
Thank you for understanding where I was coming from. I know we don't talk much, but I would love to start. When things settle, butterbeer and a guys night is in order.

Type : Journal
When: Late evening, 12/29

For all those offering condolences and such, words are just words and are not helping right now. Saint Mungo's is deeply in need at this point with all the injuries. I have been aiding in cleaning and carrying supplies, since I've volunteered in the past. If you want to help, if it matters to you, do something.

[Hexed against those with DE sympathies]
By do something, I mean fucking stand up and do something instead of whining and insulting. We're the future, everyone says, and so we need to stand up for what life we want to come about. We can't fight them with words. We need actions.

Type: Journal
When: 29 December, afternoon.

I am already entirely unpopular in my house and well disliked. Therefore there is no risk to me to write today that I am honored by my family's new role in the Ministry. My Uncle is a great leader and all can be assured of his dedication to the position. My father has always been his partner in this and will continue in this role, but now in a more formalized way with the Aurors.

My father has indicated that there will be a private service for those in the Aurors, and that the perpetrators will be found and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

[Private to Sera]
Where are you? Uncle was upset when he could not find you… He is going to be mad when you come home.

Type : Journal
When: 12/28, 9am

So this is some sort of joke, right? Because seriously, it's got to be a fucking joke. People can't possibly be this stupid, can they?

When: Throughout the day on 12/26
What: Owl Post

[Everyone who sent Toph a Christmas present will get a thank you note via owl]

When: 12/26, in the late-ish afternoon
What: Journal Post

Ok people, good Christmas. Could it have gone better? Probably. But it certainly could've been worse. I'd like to thank all my friends who sent gifts - and yes, the thank you notes are on their way (if you haven't gotten it already) for helping to make this possible even though I'm kinda hard to Christmas shop for (Christmas isn't really something my family's really done). Speaking of presents, I hope I did good with the things I've sent.

Main goal for next Christmas? More parties - or if not that, more of a festive celebratory dinner thing on the 24th. The same old same old type dinner just isn't cutting it. Now I'm not saying that we have to do the whole in Christian Christmas Experience (tm), but something special that isn't like every other dinner home would be a big improvement. Ideas on how to achieve this would be gratefully apreciated.

What: Owl
When: 12/25, afternoon

( Owl to Rhi )

( Owl to Jackson )

( Private to Nari )

( Owl to Belle )

( Owl to Enjolras )

( Owl to Meru )

( Owl to Adrian )

( Owl to Lia )

( Owl to Gabe )

Type: Journal post
Time: December 22nd, late evening

( ...and I am all the wiser. No. Really. Stop laughing. )
Hope you all have a good Holiday. See you next year...

Jack out.

PS I just belched and it tasted like pizza. I can't decide if I'm proud or disgusted. I'm going to say proud though because I didn't even eat pizza tonight.

What: Journal entry
When: 12/19, after Hogsmeade

I may have to admit to myself that I pulled a muscle during the game. Either that or I am even more out of shape than I thought I was after being cooped up in the fucking castle for so long. Because my legs are killing me after that trip. I thought I was done buying presents but nope, looks like I wasn't. Merry Capitalismas mes amis.

Type: Journal
When :Late night, 12/20

Well, being home is nice. No detentions for sneaking out here. That's absolutely a plus. Star Wars was totally worth it though, so I don't care about no Hogsmeade. It's not like I'm not going shopping with my mom for the next three days anyway. I'll be sick of shopping by the end of the first day.

[Private to Sera]
So I may have screwed something up...

Type: Journal
When: 19 December, morning

[Private Dream Journal]
Last night, the ravens and crows were fighting shadows with lightsabers. I'd feel more reassured if I could tell if their lightsabers were red or blue or green since apparently those colors identify them as being good or bad. They were all white to me. I'll take it as positive, even though they are black like the villains in the movie.

[Public]
I love detention on Hogsmeade Days. I'd probably bitch more but we all go home tomorrow so I can restock my cigarettes and alcohol then.

Type: Journal
When: After classes, 12/18

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Type: Journal Post
When: Friday, December 18th @ 7:30am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!!!!!!!!

I love you to the moon and back! Private dinner tonight?

Type: Journal
When: 8pm, 12/18

It's only when I'm packing that I realize how many things I have gathered over the years. I have some things that I probably should get rid of, and some that I will donate when I get back home. My trunk is just going to get heavier with the holiday shopping I have to do in Hogsmeade tomorrow. I also rarely realize how many of you I adore, so just to have it on record- even if it doesn't always seem that way and I'm a jackass sometimes, you're all valuable to me and I love you all.

Type: Journal
Date: December 15th, evening

I'm so glad that we're all able to go to Hogsmede again. It'll be nice to leave the grounds and just walk around the town for the day. Plus I can get a little shopping done before the holidays.

I hope everyone has some exciting plans for Christmas

Type: Journal post
When: December 14th, morning

Ravenclaws we will do better next time. We aren't out of the running just yet. We can still kick but and beat Gryffindor and Slytherin. Good game Hufflepuff but the Cup will be ours.

Only five more days of classes left, a Hogsmeade trip, and then its the holidays and my birthday. I can't wait for a little break from NEWTs preparation and more time with my brother. We've decided that we are going to be staying at the school instead of going home this year. Who else is going to be staying? Who is all going home? What are some of your traditions that you are looking forward to?

Private to Misha
I... miss you. Seeing you just in class isn't enough. Can we meet up? And what are your plans for the holidays? I'm thinking you will probably go home right?

Type: Journal Post
When: Monday, December 14th @ 7am

SO, so glad we won. That definitely put me in a better frame of my mind for my try-outs.

Sorry, R. Better luck next time!

How you feeling Ollie?

Type: Journal post
When: December 12, post game

BOOYAH, MOTHERFUCKERS! BOO-FUCKING-YAH!

What was that about how you were gonna win, Ravenclaw? I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER THE SOUND OF US WINNING!

Type: Journal
When: Afternoon, 12/8

So, I have to admit I'm a little nervous about the game this weekend. After the last... Well, can anyone blame me? I mean, I know I'm going to lead my team to victory and all, but part of me wonders if it matters now. I suppose after everything I've just got a case of nerves.

Everyone has to promise not to get injured, okay?

Type: Journal post
When: December 8, evening

So I'm definitely looking forward to another Quidditch game. Good luck to both Houses!

BUT ALSO...Jack. This hat looks ADORABLE on me. Just as I thought it would and now I'm never going to stop wearing it. Well, outside anyway. I probably won't always wear it everywhere I go, though.

Type: journal
When: about 6:50am, 12/8

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I did a thing with my hair and makeup. Apparently you get a lot of extra time when you don't sleep.