Carpe Diem Network

Type: Journal
When: 1/14/2016, evening

It is often difficult for me to find reason to believe this school has our best interests at heart. Our people are on the precipice of war, and we're forced to sit back and wait while the 'adults' are slaughtered in droves, perpetually waiting, and waiting, and waiting for the inevitability of our own meager destruction. Yes, a sense of normalcy must continue to be had, but to completely ignore the situation outside of these walls is ignorant and childish.

More class time should be devoted to Defense Against the Dark Arts, and that should include a true teaching and understanding of the Dark Arts themselves, as well as a focus on Magic History and the last Death Eaters. Understanding our enemy is imperative to the survival of our people.

Type: Journal
When: After classes, 1/11

Quiet break. Classes again, with extra work. Back to normal I guess?

Journal Entry
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: 1/9/2015, evening

[Heavily hexed and made Private to the Knights of Ren]

The time is soon approaching. Our brothers and sisters of the Death Eaters have attacked and purged the Ministry of the useless and weakened filth that has claimed to lead us these past 30 some years. A cleansing has commenced, and thanks to connections growing in our ranks, I am certain that we will, in time, catch the attention of our compatriots and they will provide us our role in the upcoming revolution.

All of that being said, as exciting of a time as this is, as power is at hand, we must not be hasty or reckless. Keep up appearances, don't single yourself out as a supporter so openly, or so heavily. The opposition is sensitive now, fearful, and they are huddled in masses. That makes them dangerous, and reckless, and we will not allow them to make accusations that could cause exposure to this organization. We have too much to lose, and so much more to gain.

Of course, we cannot sit idly by and wait for the Death Eaters to do all of the work, it might be time for the world to start learning that the Knights of Ren exist, and they are a power to be reckoned with. It is imperative that those of you who have friends you trust, people you believe capable of helping our order, are brought to my attention. We will discuss bringing them in and bolstering our numbers.

I also ask that you all bring me names of those staunch supporters of the Ministry and its cowardly, wayward ways, and we will begin to mark our targets. I do not intend to sit too long in the shadows now that a war is at hand.

Action must be taken, and it must be soon. I know many of you are eager, and I assure you that that action will be had. But in due time, until then continue to practice, train, and be vigilant.

Type : Journal
When : 1/6, morning

I'm finding it hard to decide if it's a good idea to go back to school already because of the attack on the ministry. Dangerous things keep happening, and we may just be safer at home with our families, rather than at the school where one student has already died. My father says that this is reminiscent of some of the things that happened the last time Nyx appeared. We must be vigilant

[Private to Ben]

So think you want to ride with me on the train, or are you gonna be busy with your slytherin friends?

Type : Journal
When : 1/9, morning

With the winter break ending, I'm both excited and disappointed to be returning to school. The year is half over an the we finally have freedom to do what we will and be who we are. Though this break has been quite exciting and enlightening. How was everyone else's holiday?

[Private to Alexei]

Have you spoken to father?

[Private to Ash]

Has your father spoken to you yet?

[Private to Molly]

I was wondering if you'd like to sit together while on the train. I have something quite... exciting to tell you.

An Owl Addressed to Theodor Emerson at Hogwarts, Carrying a Small Paper Bound Package
Morning of January 8th, 2016

Within the package was a small, light brown dictionary bound in a delicate leather covering with burnished gold lettering detailing its contents along the binding. Written inside of the cover in a richly coloured ink is:

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"Poor ego, it gets such a bad rap, being so often confused with 'megalomania' and 'vanity' and all kinds of other nasty things, but strictly speaking it is only a psychological term popularized by Freud meaning the conscious (as opposed to the unconscious) mind, or the awareness of one's own identity and existence. Nothing wrong in that, is there?"

There is no note or signature, though the owl is hardly anonymous.


[OOC NOTE: Quote is from vocabulary.com and not attributed to a specific source.]

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, 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 )