Whoever helped Skeeter write all that rubbish that came out in the Prophet last weekend, I'm coming for you I hope you've got a good explanation for what you've done.

Of course, the one time that the Ministry decided to do a sudden inspection of the shop, I was doing an impromptu and extremely ironic version of that Muggle song, 'Love Potion #9.'

And apparently, Ministry officials don't have much of a sense of humour.

So now I've got a warning for inappropriate use of Ministry funds.

I don't even know what I'm going to do with myself once Hogsmeade weekends are over. I might actually have time to have a life! Who would've thought?

I'm still recuperating from this past weekend and from losing my knickers at work yesterday. You know what we need in Hogsmeade? Or at least somewhere nearby? A proper spa with loads of different kinds of bubbles and ways to relax. Everyone looks so tense and busy with work all the time. I People just need to relax.

Excellent hustle out on the pitch today, everybody. Twenty two goals and somehow we caught the Snitch? I couldn't have asked for a better team debut. We really lived up to the, er, extremely dangerous nature of the Quintaped. Good hustle.

To celebrate, I've got apple tarts and grilled red pepper sandwiches available to the team at the shop at a discount. Just stop by any time.

Hope to see a repeat performance next Sunday! The Fromage Chasers played really well today so you better not let too many goals in while you've got my shop's name on your kit, Cormac I'll resist the urge to mess with their Keeper's head at work it should be a really thrilling match!

OHMYGOD WHY'S IT GREEN

Just a note to let you know that at Qualitea, we're not doing the ready-to-go house teas or coffees until further notice which is like sixty percent of my morning business and the whole bloody point of my shop thanks to whoever thought it'd be funny to spell the water green. Luckily, aguamenti is a thing that exists, which means I can do coffees and teas to order if you can spare a few moments.

Oh! Also, I've also a new line of quiches that are the proper colour and are ready for you to takeaway for breakfast or lunch.

Another Hogsmeade weekend already? It feels like only yesterday that they were all here. The churros and chocolates were a big hit last month, so I think I'll do them again. And if you're curious, the flavours that are sticking around are orange peel vanilla, chili-burnt caramel, and double dark cocoa for the drinking chocolates and salted caramel for the churros.

Oh! And, considering how previous months have gone, it seems like I've developed a new habit of going out the Friday prior to the weekend's start, too -- see, I can relax, persons who shall remain unnamed -- so is anyone interested in a night out? We could do Inverness or something so we don't need to go too far.

Amended after Lisa's comment: Right, that Wagtail thing is going on Friday. So, don't go out with me! Att the very least, go watch my mate Andrew's band open for Wagtail because they're brilliant. I wouldn't mind drinks afterwards, either.

Hi again, darlings! I'm pleased to announce that for three days only - Wednesday through Friday of this week - we'll be offering a new product at Qualitea. There's a catch, though: you have to be brave enough to come to the counter and ask for the Tea Temptress' Love Potion #10.



The potion comes in the following flavours, so pick your poison-- I mean, favourite:

* Orange peel vanilla
* Chili-burnt caramel
* Rosemary mint
* Double dark cocoa
* Sea salt caramel
* Cinnamon masala

This potion takes a lot of preparation, but you'll be happy to hear that I'm kind enough to provide you with a special stirrer. Choose from the following churro flavours:

* Classic cinnamon sugar
* Milk chocolate
* Salted caramel

Do you dare?

Oh, sweet Circe, R.

You don't by any chance, have a red dress that I may borrow. Please?

I swear it feels like suddenly everyone hates me again. Is something going on that I haven't heard about? Did I do something wrong? Is the party too much? I knew the streak of good business was too good to maintain

Preparations are underway for next week's Valentine's Day extravaganza! If you haven't already, make sure to leave a message with Julian to let him know if you'll be participating in any of the activities. Whether you're happily in love, head over heels in lust, or just looking for an excuse to people-watch, next week will bring plenty of opportunities. And if that doesn't convince you, our very own Gulliver's Dragons will be playing here in town as well!

Warded to Julian and Gwendolyn:

I'm really looking forward to next week. How can we make sure everyone's aware and as excited about the events as we are? Our meeting this week was a good start but I'm sure there's much more we can do to make sure it appeals to everyone.

Warded to Emma:

I expect you heard about Sunday? Has Andrew said anything about it?

Warded to Andrew:

I'm still a bit mad, but somehow you make it easy to forgive you. Looking forward to the gig?

Warded to Vicky:

You're comfortable with working evenings next week, right? I mean, obviously I'll be as well -- I just realised I never explicitly checked with you and I didn't want to just assume.

Warded to Cormac and Lisa:

I was trying to think of a clever pick-up line to write here but I've got nothing. Let's just say that two days from now can't come any faster.

So if I were to hypothetically throw a late night Valentine's Day party at the shop, would people think I was going to love potion them perhaps it should be BYOB I could ask Isabel if she wanted to cater be interested?

Just in time for the Hogsmeade weekend are a few new treats that take advantage of winter produce:

• vegetarian artichoke and pepper sandwiches
• braised kale and chickpea sandwiches
• grapefruit crumb cakes
• tangerine lemon curd is now available with any scone

As always during Hogsmeade weekends, the back section of the shop is reserved for residents looking for a snack or tea.

Private to Lucy:

If you're still going out on Friday, I'll join you for a little while.

Private to Lisa:

Changed my mind - I'll be joining you all this weekend for the night out.

Private to Cormac:

You're on.

Private to Emma, Andrew, and Vicky:

In an attempt to anticipate and pre-emptively dodge calls from you lot about 'relaxing,' I am going out Friday night. To relax. So there.

All right, here it is.

THE HELL IS THIS THREE HEADED BEAST DOING NEXT TO MY SHOP

Have you done the survey yet?

Why does everyone think I need to relax? I just went through the cards I received this season so I can do thank you cards and this seems to be a common theme.

Hi lovelies, it's time for another Qualitea update!

We've got a few special treats going on right now, and if you buy two of the special holiday items (you can mix and match) you'll get another one of your choice for free:

• Polvorones, Spanish almond cookies (2 in each order)
• Arroz con leche, rice pudding (individual servings - comes in chocolate, vanilla, and almond)
• Caramel flan (individual servings)
• Mantecados, Spanish hazelnut cookies (2 in each order - comes in plain or pumpkin)
• Buñuelos de viento, fried dough puffs (2 in each order - comes with an optional caramel dipping sauce)

In addition, we'll be closed December 24-26. Hope to see you before or after!

Hogsmeade weekend is nearly upon us and we will be open!

In addition to new buy one get one free offers for scones and free house teas and coffees with any sandwich or soup, we've got sales on a few of our reserve teas and a limited time only assortment of chocolate biscuits in a variety of flavours. Plus, biscotti! Perfect for dipping in your coffees, teas, and cocoas.

Plus I've cleared out the back room for the weekend and placed more seating there, so if you'd like to come by but don't want to fight students for table space, the back is reserved for all Hogsmeade residents.

Hope to see you at the shop soon!

Private to Andrew, Emma, and Vicky:

I haven't slept at ALL

Monday will actually come eventually, right?

Private to Daphne and Vicky:

Sorry if I've been a bit... mad, this week.

The first official week hasn't even ended yet and I'm bloody exhausted. However, business seems to be doing well, so I suppose I can't complain! That said, I am sorely looking forward to the days off this weekend. If you'd like Qualitea to be open on the weekends, please send anyone my way who's looking for a work opportunity and we can make it happen.

Private to Andrew

Have you tried it yet? Are you in love with me now?

BLOODY HELL. WE ARE NOT GETTING MARRIED. THAT'S THE LAST TIME I HAVE ANYTHING WITH A POTION IN IT.

And before you all say it, I'll say it myself. 'Ha ha, taste of my own medicine, right?'

The end.

Warded to Andrew and Emma
Let's just pretend this never happened and just focus on how brilliant our costumes will be at the party, yeah?

Warded to Ginny
I know you're not going to believe me, but this honestly wasn't my doing. It was those cupcakes from Foxglove. We both had something that made us feel... funny. Anyway, I'm probably talking to a door right now for as much as you'll pay attention to this I just thought you should hear it from me. And we're not getting married, or doing anything besides being two residents of Hogsmeade, and I think it'd be lovely if you two ever happened to get back together.

Warded to Vicky
Can I just crawl into a hole and die right now?

Warded to Harry
I am so mad at you.

I'm happy to report that we are all on schedule to open Qualitea, serving an assortment of teas, coffees, scones, and biscuits, in three weeks! Keep an eye out and stop by on 4 November for an opening day sale! In addition: