Hogwarts...A World Hidden Away...

Merlin! Been so busy lately we don't know what to do! And on top of that, Fred's gone and made himself sick. Though that could also be my fault. I probably shouldn't have shagged him in the rain.

Anyway, we've been back and forth from Hogwarts to the store to other, unsavory places for Dumbledore. We're beat, exhausted, and Fred's at the point of collapsing. --I sent him to our room to sleep, the bloody stubborn thing.

Now, I believe, I'm going to relax a bit before we leave Hogwarts. I can truthfully say I've earned the respite.

-G.

A new Year Beginning...

With many questions I am sure. In due time, Students, in due time.

Allow me to take this opportunity to make an announcement.

A Ball.

A Masquerade to be exact. Let us start off the new year with a little fun, shall we?

All are welcome to attened, including those still here from last years graduating class, in fact, attendance is mandatory.

I am around for any and all who wish to talk.

Albus Dumbledore

After a brief meeting, the Ministry of Magic has decided to ...step in, regarding the matter of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and its subsequentail, "lock down".

I, Percival M. Weasley, will be taking up residence in the school as a representative of the Ministry of Magic. By doing this, we will be able to monitor the happenings in the school and ease the worry of all parents and guardians with loved ones inside. This recent addition by the Ministry is more to quell the droll and trivial ramblings of one "Daily Prophet" article published last week that stated; "The Ministry of Magic fully supports the lock down of the school, and the inadvertent hostages that the students have become. " I would like to say here, and now, that the Ministry in no way supports this decision made by solely headmaster Albus Dumbledore, and it would do very well to say now, that we are trying our very best to work out this problem.

After several inquiries of other Ministry members, Albus Dumbledore refused to state as to the reasoning why the school was locked down. It is unclear, at the moment if he intends to allow new students into the school, or the graduating class ...out. In the event that no other persons besides Ministry members will be traveling past Hogwart's gates, we will be sure to have provisions and packages-- after they are carefully checked out, of course, from the student's family's sent in. It is in the Ministry's best interest to favor, Albus Dumbledore at the moment, as no student has been harmed, and there is enough provision in the school already to hold for a good deal of years. But we are working vigilantly to have the problem sorted out.

There was a similar situation like this at Clagary in 1954, I will be happy to refer you to. In that instance, the school was locked down to keep in an outbreak of malaria. Not saying that Hogwarts is infected with Malaria, of course not. But after twenty-four trials and a trip to the Ministry Justices and high court over the span of 18 years, the situation was sorted out. Lets hope for such a speedy recovery here!

If you should have any questions, comments, or concerns, please, do not hesitate to ask me. You may find me at your leisure in my apartments on the first floor, then, you may make an appointment, and I will get back to you at the most convenient time.

Thank you.

Ah, good old Hogwarts...It's been a while since I've returned here.

Bet the lot of you are going mad. Poor things. Well, it's almost the first...It's not like you won't have anything to do once the term starts, right?

I'm visiting for a while, so if anybody needs me, I'll be around. Most likely in the library.

It's great to be back. Nothing's changed, except the lock on the door. Makes me wish I'd never left. I missed everybody so much.

Well.. I guess I'll go to the kitchen for a spot of tea before I head out. I'll be in there if anybody needs me.

I've been walking the corridors for almost an hour, and I haven't seen anyone.

Where is everybody?

Oliver! I know where that room you're looking for is! That's where the DA meetings were held.

I really hate getting George up. He's the worst for sleeping in! It nearly always takes underhanded tactics.

But then, it is pretty funny watching him stumble to the bathroom, soaked and grumbling. F.

Mmmph. Arse. G.

Of course. F.

Anyway.. Wood! Good to hear from you again! We're supposed to be heading over that way sometime, so we'll catch up with you then if you don't mind. G.

How could he mind, George? ^_~ Everyone knows he's secretly in love with the two of us. F.

Oh, right! Merlin, can't believe I forgot something so important as that. G.

..I always said I was the smarter twin. F.

-_- Arse. G.

And proudly. F.

Has anyone seen Potter?

I need to have a word with him.

I've been looking for the room for a good day or two now, and I've got the ground floor, second floor, and seventh floor eliminated from possibilities.

I can't possibly do this alone, though. Anyone want to help me find it?

For the love of Quidditch, please!

All students partaking in my extra classes tomorrow will note that they've been cancelled.

That will be all.