[Private to Salem - excluding Sol]
All right, so Sol seems to have had a sudden personality switch, or a conversion. Also, a lot of people appear to be acting bizarre.

Is anyone else feeling odd?

[/Salem]

[Private to Audrey]
Are you feeling all right?

[/Audrey]

Whatever is happening right now, I hope people calm down soon. Or at least learn to put their quills down and walk away before they say things they'll end up regretting.

Congratulations Durmstrang, That was a tough game considering the weather. Not to mention state of mind after the stupid gossip


[Private]
Yes, I'm disappointed. I knew it would be hard to beat them, but it would have been nice. Even if we lost everything else after, just to beat Durmstrang once would have been a big boost. I just wish I could have gotten a couple more goals in before the snitch was caught, just to bring us up equal in that area.

Willow was amazing though. She's really improved and she's even better than Krum, if she doesn't get some sort of offer to join a pro team then I'll be surprised... even if she has no intentions of joining a team.

I hope some new gossip replaces the WW stuff soon. I've had almost 20 younger years asking me about Black Cat and Starfire over the past couple of days and it's getting annoying.

The gossip columnists must be lacking for something really interesting to write about if they have to pull crap like that out of their rear ends.

Seriously, calling Disneyland 'seedy'? I'm not sure whether to laugh or roll my eyes at such desperate clawing to find something salacious. Maybe both.

[Private to Brooke]
You're not taking any of that idiotic scandal-mongering to heart, right?

[Private to Salem]
You're all awesome and no stupid gossip column is going to affect us on Saturday.

Dad surprised me. No girlfriend and actually wanting to spend some 'quality time' with me. We spent all of today just messing about with music - jamming, writing, talking... it was great.

[Willow]

I know you're still pissed off at me, and with good reason, but I still value your opinion above anything else.

I'm thinking... I won't continue with Quidditch. I won't get into a top team with the result I've had anyway, so instead I'm going to focus on my music. Dad thinks I could make it, but I need a second opinion from someone who knows me better than anyone else.

Congratulations Beauxbatons, that was a good game.

I'm pleased with how Salem played overall, I actually felt like I was on form again.

[Private to Cody]
Did you know Riley was sick at all? Or what he caught that made him sick?

[Private to Riley]
Take care of yourself and don't feel bad about the result, okay? You did you best.

[Private to Audrey]
It's weird to be happy even though we lost.

Remedial classes for parenting?

This is ridiculous.

Apparently my parenting skills are subpar. This is not a newsflash to me.

Also, there seem to be a lot of depressed people around lately.

Whoever thought that make the dolls upchuck everywhere was a brilliant idea (especially for people who are trying to study) was completely mental. I will never be so glad as to give this puking thing back and I certainly won't miss it.

Nearly one week into this project and I'm counting down the days until it's over. Thankfully Peter likes guitar music so I've been able to keep him calm by playing, which means I get to practice and do some composition at the same time, so a win all round.

Sadly though my mother got ridiculously excited about the baby thing and is designed a bunch of baby clothes, which I have just received. Anyone want their 'baby' to be a model? She said 'dress them up and send me the photos'.

[Private to Audrey]
Hi. How are you doing with your project?


Actually, how are you in general?

I've been a complete pill and I'm sorry. I know I said I wanted to wait until after our match, but I'm feeling a lot calmer now - which is really bizarre considering the extra work with the baby project, but it's true.

Are you free to meet up?

I really find myself at a loss to understand this recent move on the part of Hogwarts' administration. Sex Ed made sense, and it wasn't taking up a lot of time. This baby assignment is very inconvenient, even if (thankfully) it won't disturb our sleep or get sick.

[Brooke]
I made up a schedule that I think will work, want to check it over?

I admit here and now my experience with babies is about nil. I probably could do a stellar job with lullabys though.

If you want to name it, be my guest.


[Private]
No, I really don't need this on top of everything else. I'm trying to get my head back together not get distracted by a damn baby. I don't want one for years anyway (if ever) so why the hell should I be lumbered with this right now? Especially now.

[Private to Willow]
I know you don't want to talk to me yet, but we need to talk. I'm so confused right now, but I need to make some sort of decision because remaining in limbo isn't fair to you or Audrey.

So, please... can we talk?


[Private to Audrey]
I'm sorry I haven't replied yet. I kept starting again and again, and eventually concluded that this is a conversation that should be done in person.

When can we talk?


[Private to Jonah and Cody]
Sorry for moping the past few days. I'm going to pull myself out of it now and focus better on improving my game.

[Private to self]
I did something I swore I'd never do. That I wouldn't be like Dad and so fucking inconsiderate.

It's bad enough that I dumped Audrey like I did, and it would have been just as bad to do what I did to Willow even if she just saw me as a friend, but she said she loved me... and she wasn't on the love potion.

I just... don't know what to do about that...

What I wouldn't give for a time turner.

And also to beat the living crap out of whoever thought this was a great joke.
[/Private]


[Cody]
I'm sorry, I know you tried and I didn't listen.

This is so screwed up and even knowing I was acting under the influence of a potion doesn't help.
[/Cody]


[Private to Addy]
Kick me in the kneecaps. I deserve it.
[/Addy]


Whoever thought spiking food/drinks with love potion was a good idea? I really, sincerely hope karma comes and gives you a good beating.

Although if karma can't do it, I'm guessing a number of us will.

( Heavily warded private )

[Private to Audrey]

I know you were excited about the cosplay thing, but... well, to be honest, having it outed to the world has ruined the mood for me. Plus Willow is upset about it as well

Sorry.

[/Audrey]

I never appreciated privacy wards as much as I do now.

[Private to Audrey (FAILED)]

How does the costume fit? I bet you look just like her - but better.

I can't wait to show you Mandu's costume on me.

Any particular scene you want to play out? Ha.

[/Audrey]

I could kill for a decent mocha right now. Ugh. Memo to self - don't stay up late reading again.

[Salem]

Uh, so what did I miss? I mean, I know we lost, but what happened in the game?

Zest says I'll be fine, she just wants me to stay over night for observation for hitting my head,

Is everyone else all right?

[/Salem]

That was quite a game.

Well-played Durmstrang! Those were some hard hits - Roald and Katja. Hope you all celebrated in style.

[Private]

Well, we always knew it would be hard, but I don't feel as depressed about this loss as I did about the first one. We gave a good account of ourselves and considering everything that happened, we played well... I played well, until those bludgers got me. Must work on paying more attention to those damn things, practice more avoidance tactics.

At least now the game is over we can work on... other things. It would be nice to get the team back to what it was so we can really focus on the next match.

[/Private]

[Private to Cody and Jonah]

I'm sure both of you have noticed what just happened. Cody, you're probably the best person to track down Riley especially as I wouldn't be able to keep my temper if I found him.

Brooke wants to talk to Max, and I think that's a good idea. We need to work out this issue.

[/Cody & Jonah]

[Private to Audrey]

I finally snapped at Riley, called him a three-year old for being such a brat and saying he'll bite people. He got the hump and is saying he's quitting.

And you know? I don't feel bad for what I said, I really don't.

I'm just tired.

Is the Hogwarts team doing some sort of team exercise? Or are you all really that fond of each other?

( Private to Audrey )

( Private to Willow )

Best of luck to those taking Apparition lessons! Although I like flying best for getting around, apparition is certainly more convenient for getting places quickly.

My neck feels very bare. I haven't had my hair this short for a while. But I like it.

Plus, bonus points for not getting in my eyes when flying.

( For those who haven't seen the change yet )

[Warded to Cody]

Hey - did you see Riley's latest post? From what I can glean he drank that much because of your counterpart in Durmstrang, who I thought was nice guy but I'm not too impressed that he's acting all high and mighty because they 'drink from young age' in Mama Russia.

I really shouldn't let Riley off though. Think we can come up with something that is a more constructive way of getting him not to drink like this again rather than me taking points? Which is a useless punishment anyway.

[/Cody]

[Private to Willow]

I hate being a prefect. I really fucking hate it.

[Willow]

[Private to Audrey]

Well, since your dad didn't come after me with some kick-ass Auror spells I'm guessing he liked me?

Your Mom was really nice.

[/Audrey]

Career day was interesting Nothing like meeting your girlfriend's parents to make the day really entertaining, there were some careers that I would almost have been tempted to pick if I didn't have my heart set on what I wanted to do.

Mom was pleased with everyone she met, said there were some talented designers at Hogwarts!

[Private to Salem Prep]

Well, Durmstrang is going to be a challenge. But I think we can do it. Everyone took notes right?

Who is going to be staying in the UK over vacation? I'll be here, so if anyone is we can catch up for practice. Otherwise, I guess we just have to keep in touch!

Oh master strategist Cody... what do you think we should be working on most of all?

[/Salem]

Great match, well done both teams!

A big thank you to Dex for organising the snowball fight. I didn't do as well as I would have liked, but hey, it was fun. And the hot chocolate and marshmallows afterwards just topped the day off.

Hope there are more snowball tournaments in the future!