Carpe Diem Network

Type: Journal
When: Dec 5, 6pm

Today I am 18. Today I am legally an adult as far as both the Magical and Muggle governments are conserned. I am no longer rekuired to have a gardian to watch over me. I am no longer able to be adopted. I have no family that claims me and will give me their name.

I have never selebrated my birthday in any real way. Only looked forward to being one day closer to 18 so that I could finaly stop counting those days.

This one I will selebrate by taking a last name. I have the forms already. I just need to fill them.

But I do not know what name to pick. I admit I had been holding out hope that someone would claim me and I would not need to pick for myself. It was a stupid hope. I know.

It means I have not put much thoht into it. I supose I should figure that out before the new year.

Type: Journal
When: October 31; 4:30pm

I do not think I will go to the party.

[Private to Sadie]
I will return the potion you made. Thank you.

Type: Journal post
When: Oct. 30th, Afternoon

[Private from Staff, 4th years and younger, and anyone that would snitch on her]
Crazy idea. Since there is a billion and one birthdays happening this weekend why not have a party to celebrate them? Yes, we would be breaking the new curfew to have it but it would be worth it right?

Sunday, 8pm, Room of Requirement. Be there and help celebrate all the birthdays happening this weekend. If this goes well then Monday is really going to suck.

You can wear a costume if you want. Yes, there will be drinking and I have no doubt the elves will love making a bunch of good things to eat for us.

Type : Journal
When : Mid-afternoon, 10/30

Apparently yellow skittles cause jaundice. Who knew?

Just a little PSA for anyone who wants candy treats.

[Private to Friends]
Thank you all for being awesome today.

Type: Journal
When: Saturday 24 October, midday

[Private to Sissy]
Are you okay if something is said about the rumor that is the truth, Sissy? Ignoring the situation does not make it go away. It needs to be addressed somehow... Especially since Professor Stark wants a relationship, and Wallace has always had one with me.

[Private to Tony Stark]
Ignoring the situation does not make it go away. Something needs to be said, if just to say no comment, if that is acceptable to you, sir?

[Public] (posted later, after Narissa and Tony have had some warning)
My parents, Isolde and Jonathan Smith are my parents; they raised me. And I am lucky to have Narissa as my sister. There was no reason to go into detail about things that are frankly no one's business but my family's. There still isn't really, since no one believes anything printed in that ridiculous tabloid, and it should have no credence. But I have never denied my parentage and won't now, and neither will I discuss since it continues to be no one's business.

Type: Journal post
When: 10/24 11AM

We'll I've had to reverse my entire sleep schedule since I got here, and the empty headed twits in my dorm spraying that shitty perfume all over themselves in the morning is not the best wakeup.

Also, fuck robes. You guys look fuckin ridiculous.

Edit: Just found someone's robes with hidden pockets. Changed my mind, I like them. I am keeping these.

Type: Owl to Wan
When: 10/23 4PM

( I speak with my head )

Type: Journal post
When: October 22nd, Evening

What the hell is the Scribbler? And why does it know about my thong fetish? Well now that you guys know you can help me out. Which one should I wear tomorrow?

( Many pictures of Man Thongs under here with chance of penis. You've been warned. )

Type: Journal
When: Thursday, October 22nd @ 7am

I may not be a professional pianist, but I'm certainly far above amateurs. I've actually been wanting to play for someone... would anyone be interested in hearing something I've been working on composing wise?

Type: Journal
When: Thursday, October 22nd @ 8am

Ok... so not entirely false, but not entirely true either. I'm not failing potions, but I am getting tutoring to do better.

Type: Journal
When: Thursday, October 22 @ breakfast

Really... they should check their sources. I mean, come on. I have two sisters. My 'hammer' is plenty mighty, ask anyone.

Also, I have two sisters. Believe me... it was hard to ignore them both growing up.

Type: Journal Post
When: 10/22 8AM

It's called henna everyone. Mystery solved.

What: Journal post
When: October 22nd, morning

Wow look, I skipped breakfast.  Again.  Because I prefer getting another hour of sleep over listening to everyone bitch. 

What the hell is an eating disorder?  I didn't forget how to put food in my mouth and chew it.  It's not fucking arithmancy.

[Private to Ophelia, Skye, Gracie]
So I kissed him.  Or, he asked and I said yes. 

... What do I do now?

[Private to Steve]
Hey.  Morning. 

[Private to Raava]
Sorry.  Thanks. 

Type: Journal
Date: 10/21/2015, evening.

There are definitely days where I grow exhausted of Hogwarts; the constant pranks, the incessant whining about grades, or homework, or the everyday existence that is a school. And Hogwarts has almost become okay with it, accepting that 'that's just how kids are', but really they don't have to be.

You are in school to learn, to better yourselves, whether it's to be simply higher than a maggot on the floor, to even being the Minister himself, but you are here to better yourselves. So quit worrying about such remarkably petty things like your relationships, or if your homework is too hard, and just do it. If you fail? Good, it's the point, to weed you out.

Still, this place does sometimes feel like a home. A home invaded by far too many people, but a home nonetheless.

Type: Journal post
When: 10/19 7AM


Hello,

As I have now settled into my office and am more comfortable in the castle proper, this week beginning tomorrow I will be spending time in each house's common rooms. This is as much to get to know everyone and interact with you on a daily basis that I do not get. It won't be every day or at a set time as I still want to be available in my office.

No one is obligated to speak to me, and of course not expected to speak of confidential matters in front of your peers. I will have books and tea with me, along with a formidable knowledge of muggle movies, folk tales, and astronomy, so don't think I am just there to analyze everyone :)

I look forward to speaking with everyone, and seeing what the common rooms are like.

Type: Journal post
When: October 17th, evening



Meet what is now known as a Fire Lizard. They are only five of them known to be alive in the world and all five of them are located at Hogwarts. They are a brand new species that as of today is classified as an Endangered XX (Harmless / may be domesticated). I have two of these little guys and Professor Hale has three.

They don't breath fire and they are not poisonous. They are reaching two months in age and haven't started to fly yet but they are testing their wings. We don't know how large they are going to get but when they hatched they fit comfortably in the palm of my hand.

I have been studying them since they were born and I will continue to study them, sending the Headmaster and the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures updates on what I find.

I've had to hide them away in my dorm for the last month and a half but now I don't. They will be coming to class to me (unless all the students cause them to much excitement then they will stay in my dorm). To my dorm mates Apollo and Artemis are very well behaved and shouldn't be a problem. If they are I will find a solution.

We did it Professor Hale!

Type: Journal Post
When: Oct 14, During Lunch

What is some thing good to talk to a woman about? So that I do not bore her?

Type: Journal entry
When: Monday, Oct 12, lunch

Gracie will be happy about this. Mula is not. She can not lick me or get pets from me with out the glitter being there. That will make the next days hard.

[Private to Noctis]
Well done.

Type: Journal Post
When: 10/12 8AM

Well, this is exciting. I've had worse things come out of the tap in some places I've lived so this really isn't all that bad.

Is this...Normal around here then?

Type: Journal entry
When: October 12th, lunch

This place finds new and creative ways to keep me in a constant state of annoyance. It's not even the glitter itself, but the constant bitching about it all day. I don't like it either, but you'd think people were fucking dying from a few sparkles in their hair.

So I need ideas for this costume thing coming up. Preferably something cheap or easy DIY. Don't got a whole lot to work with here.

[Private to Ophelia]
Thanks, for the painting. I know I should have said so before. It's pretty great. Just not sure what to do with it.

Type : Journal
When : Around Noon, 10/11

So, since it's national coming out day and all, I figure I should make a confession. I'm totally into girls.

That is all. Carry on.

Type: Journal Post
When: 10/6 -- 10 AM

Greetings Hogwarts,

My name is Dr. Raava Balan, I was brought on by the Headmaster after recent events. I apologize it has taken longer than expected for me to arrive, I was held up by unforeseeable events. Starting today, I am here full time.

What you need to know about me.

- I was educated in both London and India
- I have attended both Muggle medical universities and Wizarding medical schools as well.
- I have never attended Hogwarts, I have no bias towards any of the houses.
- I am here to assist with grief counseling, conflicts between you and your peers or your professors.
- I am also available for career counseling, and overall future planning.
- I can assist with helping students who come from predominantly muggle households adjust to living in the wizarding world, and help discuss difficult topics with your families.
- I am also available if the staff need to talk as well.

It will take me a bit to get my office organized, but even with boxes everywhere I have an open door policy, and many teas for anyone who comes by. After I get settled in I plan on visiting the common rooms, all of them, I've read they are quite cozy.



So who wants to give me a tour? Studying a map is very different than the real thing! I am very excited to be here. My office is down the hall from the infirmary.

Type: Journal
When: Saturday Oct 10, around 2pm

I have made it to the roof of Ravenclaw Tower. I forgot I left my shoes up here. Should I drop them and see how long it takes for them to land? It would be good to know how long I have to call my broom if I jump.

Sadie, there is an 'if'. Do not worry. The 'if' will not change to 'when' today. Maybe next week.

Type: Journal
When: 9pm 10/6

You know, everyone's been upset about the lockdown, but I think it's kind of nice. It really gives us more of a chance to spend time with one another and get to make new friends. Maybe start up those study groups that people always talk about.

Which actually reminds me. Is there anyone who might be willing to help with some charms work? It's not my forte.

Type: Journal post
When: October 5th, Before Supper

With the weather changing and new restrictions in place I've decided to move the Archery and Stick Fighting clubs inside. I've found a long storage room on the fourth floor that the Headmaster has allowed me to clean up and use for practice. Yes, I know a lot of you are tired of being stuck inside but one wall is all windows and it will be a lot warmer to practice inside than outside soon enough.

So starting next week we will be inside. If anyone wants extra practice please talk to me. With what happened I'm more than happy to work with you.

And because I like showing off a little to much here is a short clip.



[Private to Keara]
I miss you and I believe the raptor squad misses you.

What: Letter to the Editor
When: October 2, sometime in the afternoon

Type : Journal
When : Lunchtime 9/29

Really boggart? Every time?

Merlin, I hate boggarts. So much.

Type: Journal
When: 29 September, 2 am

I don't know what it's like to lose somebody. They told me my family is dead, but I can't remeb

I also didn't know what it was like to be the one lost, or the pain it causes.

I don't know how anyone felt when I was gone. Because I'm a muggleborn and an orphan, I assumed nobody gave much of a shit when I was dead. But I really don't know how close I was to anyone, because I convinced myself it was better not knowing. It was easier to think that I could ignore the past and move on, so I didn't even consider the other end of it.

Recent tragedy made me realize that maybe I've been an asshole. Look, I'm sorry. I'm relearning how to be a person and I know I'm doing a lot wrong.

If you were my friend before, it's... still overwhelming. I can't handle it all at once. But if you want to say hello and reintroduce yourself, I'm okay. Just don't touch me.

Type: Journal
When: Monday 28 September, midmorning

I personally find some of the protestations of grief to be selfish manifestations of personal fear by individuals who wish to appear sympathetic. Individuals who are in fact merely concerned with their own safety, which feels threatened by his death. It is all just a little too close for comfort.

To those of us who actually knew Gareth and shared space with him for the last four years and some months, it is not merely a cautionary tale or a reminder of mortality but indeed a personal loss. Give us your sympathy if you must, but do not pretend you have any inkling of what we are experiencing. Spare us your false empathy.

What: Journal entry
When: September 27th, afternoon

I don't even know what to say. I can't believe this happened. We were attacked and someone was killed. Gareth was killed.

Everything hurts. I'm never going to see him again. That's so scary.

What: Journal entry
When: September 27th, late morning

The fuck did I do

Students, given what has occurred, our classes will be moved indoors and rather than hands-on experience with the creatures I will be lecturing. While this is not ideal, your safety is important. This also means that we will not have any meetings of the CoMC club as I do not want any of you on the grounds for an extended period if you don't have to be. I will bring some of the less dangerous calmer animals into the castle if there is enough demand.

[Private to Students who spend time with the animals]

Unfortunately this includes you. If you would like I can give you extra lessons.

[Private to Bella]

The kids are fine, let me know when you want me to bring them up.

[Private to Headmaster Emrys]

Yes, sir?

What: Journal entry
When: Sunday, 9/27, afternoon

[Lots of angry French cursing]

[Locked to Students]

This is absolute bullshit. We've always been told that we are safe here and yet this happens. They got on the grounds, who's to say the next time they won't get into the castle? I'm not going to stay in my room hiding if that happens. If I'm going to be attacked I'm going to fight back.

I'm not good with a wand, but if someone is willing to show me I'll teach you how to protect yourself without one.

Type: Journal Post
When: September 25, morning

I didn't think I'd have to actually say anything considering it's outright impossible, but apparently you're all morons. Stop fucking asking if it's a boy or a girl or to see pictures. I don't have a baby, I'm a man. I don't even know Steve, nor I can't verify if his junk is small or not because I haven't seen it, and goddamn stop asking when we're getting married because we're not.

This school is insane. Leave me alone.

Type: Journal post
When: September 23rd, Late late evening

3 minutes and 43 seconds.

You aren't funny Wan nor does it prove anything. You only did one bed. The pranksters did 3 to 4 beds in each dorm room.

These feathers and glitters better come off by morning.

Type: Journal Post
When: Thursday, September 24th @ 7:15 am

{Private}

I hate that I have to edit myself and that I have to act like the perfect little daughter. I love my father. I would choose him a million times over my mother. It's just not fair. He gets to be irresponsible when we're home. He locks himself up inside his laboratory for days on end sometimes. I'm the one who brings him food. I'm the one who makes him go to sleep. I'm the one who cleans up and takes care of things. I spend my summers working at the vet office so that I can further my career after school. I'm so much an adult that my time to be free and be a kid is supposed to be at school. I work hard at classes and my grades. I don't goof off on that because that's my future.

But to now be told that I can't be myself at school? All the other kids get to be how they wish because their parents are all home. For me... my father and godfather work here. When do I get to do what I want? When do I get to be me? After school is over? No, because that's when I start my career training.

{/Private}

{Private to Uncle Tony}

I'm sorry for being rude yesterday. I know you're only looking out for my father's position here. On the flip side of the same token, though... You know how he gets when we're at home. I have to be the responsible one. You have Jarvis to bring you food and keep the house clean and do all the chores. When Daddy gets an idea in his head, it's days in his laboratory and I'm the one left to do all the rest.

I'm sorry for not editing myself, but I didn't see anything wrong with what I said. The Scribbler alluded to the idea that I was a vampire. I was simply trying to have a little fun with it... to make light of it, especially after last month's horrible rumors.

{/Private}

{Blocked from all faculty}

I'd just like to thank whomever wrote the curriculum for our seven years of school here. You allowed me to learn the charms to block my journal from specific people and thus allowing me to, hopefully, be myself without getting into trouble. All of you should be happy that you don't have a parent or godparent on faculty.

That said... I want to have some fun. Anyone down for a little party or something? Anything?

{/Block}

{Private to Peter}

So I know this is going to sound horrible, but....

Do you think you could possibly help me with Potions? I know my dad is the Potions professor and I've managed passable grades, but I really want to do a little better. Make him proud of me, especially after how I apparently keep messing up whenever I say something.

{/Private}