Kingsley is in what used to be his office, packing up the last of his belongings, after spending the last few days introducing classes to Professor Hughes and going over course material with her, and making one last journal entry from there.

Well, I just wanted to let everyone know this is it. My days as a Hogwarts professor are officially over. I know that you students do not know Professor Hughes well as of yet, nor are you fully comfortable with her at this time. I understand completely. To some it must feel as if I am abandoning you. I am sure others are happy to see my go. However, despite the fact that I will not be physically present at Hogwarts any longer, as long as you recall the teachings I gave you, the knowledge I have endowed you with, I have not truly left. And if any of you still do need me to talk to, I am only an owl away.

Trust Professor Hughes. She is a good, knowledgable, intelligent woman. She will teach you what you need to know. Give her a chance.

As for what to do now, simply continue with your lives. As with me, one chapter has ended, but another has begun. Cherish life. That is all any of us can do.

*This post is charmed for Bill, Jonathan, Alastor, Severus, Remus, and Sirius Only*

I wanted to thank you all for the stag night. I had a fantastic time and I daresay, I have never been so drunk as that.

Jonathan, if you make copies of the photographs, I may be forced to kill you.

I truly had a wonderful time, it was a fond farewell to bachelorhood. *grin*

I believe we all could have lived without the hangover. *wink*


*Charmed for Severus and Sirius Only*

And I thank you two for behaving yourselves.

Current Mood: content
Current Music: Jessie Singing "Itsy Bitsy Spider" with Hestia

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We have the appointment for Jessie's barrister this afternoon during my free period. Have you signed the paperwork? Do not worry, I doubt they will take her into custody.

Professor Snape, Jonathan, and Alastor, we have final fittings next Thursday. Six in the evening at the shop. Emmeline will be there. Brace yourselves.

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Current Music: "Jambo Mpenzi" -Opal Servals
Current Mood: contemplative

Love?

I was thinking about you a moment ago and reading back over our old threads here on the journals.

*grin* Looking back, I should have known then that you would steal my heart.

I love you.

-Kingsley

Current Mood: loved
Current Music: "Waiting in Vain"~Bob Marley

*Charmed for Professor Sinistra Only*

Theodora?

Current Mood: busy

I need to speak with you, Harry. As soon as possible.

Current Mood: busy

It seems that Mum has once again left England. He visited me in a dream to bid his farewells. I have the feeling it will be years before I see him again. I will miss him very much.

For those wondering, Luna and Harry will be taking over the kickboxing classes. I will be there to supervise, of course, but it seems to me that they are capable of carrying on without me butting in. Well done, both of you. After the holidays we will discuss sparring sessions.

Emmeline is in full wedding fevor. It is quite adorable, really. Her stomach is getting rather large. I could not be happier for them both.

Ron, would it be possible for me to see you later this evening?

Hestia: Radi has vanished again, have you seen her? Or Pumpkin for that matter?

Current Mood: busy

I must say, I have absolutely no respect for Minister Fudge after yesterday. In all honesty, he seems to think this trial is just a bump in his political road.

I testified yesterday, along with Professor Weasley and Tonks. The Defense seemed to come after me with everything they had, and I was forced to admit I had not done the hex used in the Headmaster's office late last year. I believe they think I was lying, but there you have it.

I refused to allow them to "ruffle my feathers" and that did not go over well. I spoke on the King's Cross incident and Fudge's refusal to allow us aid, even when Madame Bones came to bat for us.

They asked about my sources and such, but I am legally not obligated to reveal them, for their protection, of course.

It was not a day I would like to repeat. I hope Fudge does get what he deserves.

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Current Mood: awake

I need to speak with you both as soon as possible. Perhaps over coffee this morning?

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Current Mood: anxious

*Charmed for Hestia Jones Only*

Hestia?

Current Mood: discontent
Current Music: "Wrong, Dead Wrong" ~Flaming Wands

I have not had such a relaxing weekend in quite some time. In fact, I can hardly recall ever having such a wonderful time.

Hestia and I traveled to Bora Bora this weekend. The weather was perfection and the island is a paradise. We must return some day. It is quite lovely, really. The food and people were just wonderful.

We also went diving on the Reef there in Bora Bora. Such a beautiful place, I have never seen. There were Sting Rays larger than I have eer seen, and sharks and fish of every imaginable colour. *happy sigh* It was a wonderful trip.

Harry? My office after lunch? I'll need to know what happened this weekend.

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Current Mood: peaceful

*Charmed for Hestia, Alastor, and Tonks*

Hello,

I wanted to ask if you three would enjoy a traditional Tanzanian supper tomorrow evening? I feel the need to cook. *grins at Tonks*

Please let me know soon.

-Kingsley

Current Mood: calm
Current Music: "Deep Forest" (Thank you, Emmeline)

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Current Mood: peaceful

Why do bad things happen to good people? Is there some unwritten law of fate that says no matter how good things are going, something will always come along to knock you on your backside? How can you offer comfort when you're hurting as well?

So many questions and not nearly enough answers.

When I received the owl from St. Mungo's, it was all I could do to stay on my feet. Tonks, my beloved Tonks. What has she done to attract Fate's wrath?

Not a damn thing. I have so much I want to say to her, to help her, but I have not the words.

I arrived at St. Mungo's first, greeted by a distraught Hestia. I could not go in to see her yet. Instead I remained in the hall, attempting to collect myself. It did not work well. Then, Alastor arrived. He must have Apparated, though the Healers expressly told him not to. I did not hinder his rush into Tonks' room, however, the Healers were quite put out. He is not well and now this...it is too much.

Jonathan appeared a short while later, looking as though he'd been through hell already. It seems, the women around us are falling apart. Emmeline, weakened from her own pregnancy and lack of sleep (as Jonathan explained) fainted upon reading the owl from Hestia. *sigh* She is quite all right, but the fall rewarded her with a bump on the head. Jonathan was frazzled, to say the least.

After a while, Alastor had to be taken away by the Healers to be checked out. He is all right, but the stress was hard on his already weak heart. When he was gone, Emmeline appeared. She looked as though she had spent hours crying, the poor girl.

She insisted on speaking with Tonks and...I have never seen anything so heartbreaking. Of all the women in the world, Emmeline can understand what Tonks is going through. *deep breath* Tonks is surrounded by those who love her, I can only hope that will be of some comfort to her.

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Current Mood: crushed

So, Mr. Finnigan and Mr. Thomas.

The next time you decide to roughhouse in front of my classroom, please refrain. I would take points, but as you were both involved and insist it was all in fun, I will not. Mind yourselves in the future.

And you should both mind your manners. Mind them well.

I have had a few students ask when they will be putting the strategy training into use and the answer is next week. I will be running you all through a rather fierce program, so be prepared. And, Mr. Finnigan, if one thing on your essay is even remotely similar to Mr. Potter's you will both serve detention, is that clear?

Honestly. Has Professor Snape not said often enough that professors are watching these journals?


*sigh* Is it me, or has this week already been more than trying? It is only Tuesday evening!

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( Charmed for My Eyes OnlyCollapse )

Current Mood: busy
Current Music: "Jambo Mpenzi" -Opal Servals

25 points from Slytherin and Gryffindor!

I swear to Merlin, some days, it is trying to be a professor. First, i caught a stray hex, which created a rather irritating burn all over my right arm.

Then, a Slytherin fourth year, Mr. Ofsta, decided to run at the mouth. I very nearly hexed him. Sweet merlin, they try my patience. A Gryffindor fourth year decided to jump into the arugment and the two very nearly dueled.

I never thought I would long for a good dark wizard homicide or foot chase through London.

How much longer until the Christmas holidays?

Current Mood: aggravated
Current Music: "The Mummer's Dance"

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Current Mood: content
Current Music: "Waiting in Vain"~Bob Marley

I dislike having a small, furry animal in my rooms. At first, she was cute, but now that willful creature is driving me out of my mind.

I had some trouble meditating eariler and was attempting to sleep when Radi decided to jump on my head. My defending hex singed her a bit, but she is otherwise fine.

Now I have a case of insomnia at three in the morning. Lovely.

Oh well, I can mark papers or something, I suppose.

Current Mood: aggravated
Current Music: "The Highwayman"

Magically Charmed for Alastor Moody's Eyes Only. If you are not Moody, this does not exist

Alastor,

Are we still on for dinner this evening?

-Kingsley

Current Mood: amused
Current Music: "Mummer's Dance"