Lily Elizabeth Evans Potter

Being spoiled over the weekend with several days off makes it even more difficult to get through this week. How can it only be Wednesday when it feels like it should be Thursday or Friday, instead? Though with the house being relatively empty, there isn't always too much to look forward to on the weekends anyway. Aside from the isolation and peaceful quiet, that is. Is it wrong of me to miss the days when Harry and James would go flying around the house and a few close friends would randomly pop by?

Judging by my lethargic writing, I really must be tired. That seems like a trend lately.

( Private to James )

Having three consecutive days off this coming weekend is going to be quite lovely. I can't even remember the last time I had a long weekend to enjoy. The best about it though? The weather is supposed to be a little warmer this weekend, too. It's not going to be spring weather yet, but perhaps it'll be warm enough for me to go ahead and get the ground ready for my flowers and garden? If nothing else, though, I could go ahead and get the spring cleaning done while everyone is away and out of my hair. Dancing around while listening to - I think that's exactly what I'll do.

Private to Edgar Boness - James can read and respond:
I believe I've found a few places that may work for potential safe houses. Inside the pamphlets are locations I've visited and through would work. They're each marked. What's the best way to get these to you?

Three words: a long day.

That easily describes how this not-so-fabulous Tuesday has been. To say I'm exhausted would be a drastic understatement. Everything is tired; from my feet to my back...just walking through the house took a considerable amount of effort once I finally got home. Now, the only thing that's calling my name sleep. My stomach is growling, but I really can't be bothered to stand up and make dinner. In the morning, I'll just overcompensate by having a large breakfast. That should work. I think.

Private to James:
In case you completely misread what I wrote beforehand, I'm crashing early tonight. I'm sorry for not staying up and waiting on you. I believe there might be a few things in the freezer you can heat up if you're hungry. Wake me up if you can't find them.

( It is at the edge of a petal that love awaits. )

Private to James, Sirius, and Remus:
Lucy's birthday is in a few days. I can't believe she's one already...

Even though I have thanked most of you already (most in person, too), let me extend yet another thank you for the lovely presents. This year was definitely one of the most memorable holidays. Between having family and friends over, and all the lovely owls, there's no way it could have been topped.

Though it couldn't have been that way without our extended family and friends! You lot made it so memorable.

Private to Self - James, Sirius, and Remus can read:
Could Harry have made his gift any more impersonal and could he have been any more of a sour puss? I have had it up to here with his attitude.

Private to Harry:
I am very disappointed with your attitude.

Private to Severus:
There are four Hamish Tuttle's in Scotland, all ironically within a close vicinity of one another. Two are in Ullapool, Scotland, one is in Marefield, and the other is in Corry Point. I was able to speak to all but one - the one that lives in Corry Point. They said that they haven't seen anyone matching Ron's description, but who's to say that they were even around at the time?

Given that they are the only Tuttle's in the directory, this should narrow down the search significantly.

Private to Severus:
I found eleven Hamish Tuttle's in the North and phoned them all. Sadly, none of them have any recollection of a boy matching Ron's description. I double and triple checked with them just to be sure, but came up with a dead end everywhere.

Private to the Order of the Phoenix:
There has been word from Ron, Molly and Arthur's boy. Draco has spoken to him and he's with Fenrir Greyback. He was responsible for- He doesn't have his Wolfsbane Potion though. He says he's somewhere up north, but that's all we have.

Ron is just a boy. We have to find him.

Private to Severus:
However much it is costing you to make potions for Ron, I'll help. With either getting the ingredients or helping, financially, to pay for the potion itself. For Molly and Arthur. They're close friends, practically family, and I owe them.

As promised to quite a few: a new picture of our little Lucy. It's hard to believe she's growing this quickly!

( Cut for picture )

We dressed her up as a little fairy for Halloween. She had this colourful little dress and wispy wings on her back.

Private to Friends and Family:
Guess who had the best day today by crawling and standing herself up on the furniture without help! We have loads of pictures, for all of you who missed it (especially the godfather and godmother. ha!).

Oh, how she's growing up so quickly!

It's so easy to get caught up with taking care of Lucy and spoiling her absolutely rotten. The house is still far too quiet without Harry here or other constant visitors, but with Lucy's babbling (she's not quite old enough to speak just yet no matter what her father says!) and her infectious laughter, we're managing. She started teething several weeks ago and is a bit fussy because of that, but we're giving her toys from the freezer and other things to chew on, so it's helping alleviate some of her discomfort. It's adorable though - she has two little teeth sticking up from her bottom gum, in the front, and the rest of her mouth has none. I forgot how adorable that is.

Private to Harry and Draco:
All right, darlings, it's time to check in again and answer the same questions I ask each time.

1. How are you?
2. How are your classes going?
3. Do you need anything?

Private to Sirius and Remus:
So which one of you is going to offer to babysit tomorrow night?

Private to Hermione:
How are you, Hermione? Do you need anything, darling?

Private to Severus:
I haven't heard from you lately. How are things with your newly acquired shop going? Elizabeth is getting anxious for details, Sir, and will not be appeased until she gets all the details!

Private to the Order:
Why has it been so quiet lately?

( Private to Severus )

( Private to Potters and extended/adopted family )

Private to Friends and Family:
Whoever gave me this cold can expect me to cough back on them whenever I see you next. I don't have time to be sick, thanks!

Private to James:
I'm going to let Harry know that he can go back to Hogwarts. Even though I care very little for Narcissa Malfoy, I believe she is a hundred times better than Umbridge. And if things start to go downhill again, then we can always pull him back out.

We'll need to take him into Diagon Alley tomorrow to get his school supplies and a new set of robes.

Private to Draco:
Is there any chance you have a spare hour or two to drop by before leaving on the train? Also, did you hear about Severus' good news?

( Private to Draco )

I'm adding my voice to the chorus of all those who think Hermione Granger is innocent. She may be a muggle-born, but she's a better witch than a dozen or so purebloods out there. She's beyond clever, kind, thoughtful, and would never hurt anything or anyone, and those who think she could and/or would, are completely daft.

( Private to Hermione )

( Private to Severus )

Private to the Order of the Phoenix:
Has anyone heard anything about Hermione and how the auction went? Is she in friendly hands and not that little Lestrange bastard?

Private to Hermione:
I'm anxious to hear from you, darling. Write as soon as you're able.

Private to the Order:
James and I can host a meeting at Godric's Hollow tonight at six. Bring snacks if you'd like and anyone who should be a member of this organisation too.

Private to Severus Snape:
Come to Godric's Hollow this evening at six. There is an Order meeting and you're expected.

Private to the Order of the Phoenix:
Majority rules. So unless anyone has any substantial proof as to why Severus should not be allowed in the Order, then I say we have a meeting soon and induct him (and anyone else who may want to join) properly. We need to meet anyway. Voldemort hasn't shown his ugly face in quite some time now, so that could very well mean that he's gone for good. If we want to change things, now is the time, and since no one else is stepping up to the hoops, I propose either this Friday or Saturday.

Any objections? On both accounts.


Private to Friends and Family:
Lucy is already doing much better. Her fever finally broke the other day and she's back to sleeping for a few hours at a time and eating regularly. Thank you, Severus, for sending over the potion supplies. Having them then, instead of waiting several hours, likely helped a lot more than if we had waited.

Private to Family and Close Friends Only
Lucy has a cold and her fever has been climbing all night. It is currently at 101.9 and no matter what I give her or how much I keep her cool, it has continued to raise through the night. I don't have any of the standard pediatric potions downstairs in the potions cabinet and it's still too early to find an open apothecary.

If she gets worse -

She'll be fine, but if she gets worse, we may have to take her to St. Mungo's.