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[30 Apr 2010|01:11pm] |
[Warded to Fabian and Gideon (& Arthur)]
When were you two going to tell me you were considering MOVING OUT?!
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[12 Apr 2010|11:09pm] |
[Warded to Arthur, Gideon, & Fabian]
We're talking to Dumbledore this bloody week.
[Warded Private]
I can't-
Not my family. Not my family.
She didn't deserve this. No one does, but she wasn't even a target other than her job and I HATE THEM.
It was her birthday tomorrow. I was making a cake.
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| ~19~ |
[04 Apr 2010|11:48pm] |
backdated to Friday, Apr. 2
[Warded to Prewetts & Weasleys (by blood & marriage)]
I know things haven't been the most pleasant lately, and I haven't been the most forthcoming socially, but having boy number six has taken quite a bit of time and energy. So, I'd like to propose that anyone without current plans for Easter supper join us at the Burrow for Ronald's first proper holiday roast. I haven't been up and about to cook a large dinner in some time, and I'm itching to really make a mess in the kitchen again. I certainly understand if you have other plans or aren't up for a crowded family meal, but I'd love to see you lot!
[Warded to Fabian & Gideon]
Feel free to invite whoever you'd like as well, brothers of mine. Just let me know how many!
[Warded to Arthur]
You wouldn't mind, would you, dear?
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| ~18~ |
[18 Mar 2010|01:41am] |
[Warded Private]
Not Dorcas. NOT DORCAS.
They will NOT TOUCH MY BABY BROTHERS. Or my husband or my BABIES, they WILL NOT
Dorcas Meadowes was one of the sweetest bright young women the Order bloody HAD and she was like FAMILY
THEY CANNOT DO THIS
If they try to touch ONE HAIR on my family's head again I will HEX THEM TO PIECES MYSELF!
[Warded to Arthur]
Take Ronald for tonight.
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| ~17~ |
[20 Feb 2010|04:42pm] |
[Warded Private]
Charity and Caradoc are gone. Lily and James, Edgar and Cally were attacked... the werewolves were in our neighborhood and the full moon is coming up this weekend. Ronald's going to be born any day now. Part of me is completely tired of being this pregnant, ready for him to be OUT and if I'm going to have so much trouble sleeping, I'd rather have a baby to coddle instead of pacing and cleaning and having a sore back and feet. But another part of me wants him to stay right here, in my belly, so that he never has to be away from me and he'd be easier to protect and I'm starting to feel dizzy ever time I think about it.
I don't want my brothers to fight, but I know why they do. They're idiots.
And I suppose they're stubborn and good, and are doing the right thing and trying to protect all of us as well as their friends. And if they're idiots, then so am I, because I wish I could take all my friends and family and just run away, but then this is my HOME and I refuse to let those horrible people scare me into leaving it. But I'm not sure what the Order is accomplishing! I don't know all the details, which I personally do not CARE to if knowing the details puts my family in danger- Oh, Charity, WHY would you join? What could you do? Was your death worth anything? It all seems so bloody
I AM TIRED OF WORRYING FOR EVERYONE I LOVE. I am going to have a BABY and all I can do is fret and clean and cook and hope for Merlin's sake that nothing comes close to us. Closer, anyway. I should be bugging Gideon about Miriam, if they're an item again and if I should be adding her name back on to my list of pie preferences, and I should be putting the last touches on Ron and Percy's ROOM and nothing but excited for his birth!
BUT THEY ARE MAKING THAT BLOODY DIFFICULT.
If they ever come near my babies
[Warded to Arthur]
If they've attacked the Boneses, what are we
Arthur dear? What can we do?
I'm so tired of this...
[Warded to Cally]
Cally - Merlin, I'm so glad you and Edgar are all right. I'm so sorry about your home and- well, I know everyone's going to be asking you the same, but if there's ever anything you need, please let me know?
[Warded to Fabian & Gideon]
Are you This week's the wee You two had BETTER not do ANYTHI
I love you both so much.
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| ~16~ |
[01 Feb 2010|07:18pm] |
[Warded Private]
Ottery St. Catchpole. MY HOME. My Burrow - my BABIES. They came HERE. Our wards were plenty strong and Fabian was able to give us due warning but HERE. This is our safe haven, our piece of the world that can't be torn apart by these awful creatures and that awful cause. I WILL NOT LET IT HAPPEN. But how am I supposed to protect my baby brothers when they're out there?! They could have been killed! They could have been turned. I know they've had close calls, far too many close calls but last night when I was afraid to look out my own living room window knowing that they were so close but I couldn't do a thing to help them... I know they have to do this. They're so brave. But why my brothers? Why do they have to be such idiot heroes? Aren't we in danger enough? Aren't they in danger enough? I can't stand it.
I swear right now I will NEVER let anyone in MY HOME come to harm. This will stay safe. It's all I feel like we have these days.
Why oh WHY AM I DUE SO NEAR THE NEXT FULL MOON?
[Warded to Gideon]
Fabian said you checked in with him and while I'm EXTREMELY glad you're not BLEEDING TO DEATH SOMEWHERE, I'd love to hear from you next chance you get!
[Warded to Weasleys/Prewetts]
I had contractions this afternoon - not labour by any means, but I flooed the midwife just in case. She says I'm too stressed I need to take it easy tonight. Last night's scare may be having a bit of a delayed effect. Please, Arthur, come hom It makes me think though, the nursery's mostly ready, but we should probably make sure we have a plan when the day comes.
[Warded to the Order + Arthur]
Thank you for coming, last night. If anyone needs anything, please let us know.
[Warded to Edgar Bones]
Our wards held. Thank you so, so much.
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[04 Jan 2010|12:54am] |
[Warded Private]
I'm not sure what to think about Felicity's question. I understand it, and yet, I understand why Fabian is cautious. And yet he had the gall to go out and get a girlfriend when he told Gideon that doing precisely that would be very dangerous. And punched him.
He deserves to go out on a date with his girlfriend, but I want them safe. All want all of us to stay safe - since when did that become so much to ask.
[Warded to Gideon, Fabian, & Arthur]
Boys, you know I lean toward letting yourselves be as happy as you can while still being safe, but I suggest you get your stories a bit better aligned. It's odd when one brother goes out to the pub and the other isn't willing to even go to a largely public Quidditch game. It doesn't really make much sense to everyone else. You wouldn't give that up because of some flat-raiding hooligans, would you?
Do you think it's time to think of a new reason for you staying here? If we need something to bide our time, Arthur and I could just need help with the children since it's only 2 months until the new baby, but again, it's only temporary.
[Warded to Arthur]
Fabian's being a hypocrite and I'm starting to have to resist boxing his ears for it. How am I supposed to give his girlfriend advice when I can't say much that isn't the OPPOSITE of everything he's told Gideon on the subject of significant others while being in the Order. He punches Gideon in the nose, discourages him from having a girlfriend which in turn causes Gid to make Miriam Strout think he was CHEATING on her - then turns around and starts dating Felicity Banges. Who I really like, but he can't agree to date her then string her along by not agreeing to actually go out with her.
If our boys ever do this to some poor girls, I won't feed them dessert for a YEAR.
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[05 Dec 2009|11:08pm] |
[Warded to Gideon, Fabian, and Arthur]
Did you know that you two are much harder to shop for when you're actually living in the same house? You can actually reach the shelves that the boys can't. Oh, which reminds me, no telling them what they are! Also, I know you can't go do your shopping like usual this season, if the two of you make me a list, I can go out and add those purchases to my shopping errands for you! I can also grab a few owl catalogues for you to look through, just let me know the shops.
Are you two still paying the rent on your flat for appearances sake?
I was thinking if the arrangement's going to be as permanent as it's seeming, maybe we could look into getting the charms installed to enlarge Arthur's shed to give you a workplace for your brooms, Gideon. That way the boys won't be in your way. If you need any sort of office or study space as well, Fabian, please let me know.
I also wanted to ask, with the holidays coming up and Charlie and Bill the ages they are... Arthur's convinced me that a miniature family Quidditch pitch in the back behind the garden might be a brilliant gift for the boys for Christmas. What do you think?
Also, I love you both, and I'm so glad the full moon is over. Keep me informed of anything the Order has to say about the whole thing?
Oh and Fabian, if you'd like Felicity to come over for the Arrows game tomorrow, feel free to invite her! Same with Dorcas or another friend, Gideon.
[Warded to Sarah]
How are you feeling? (I know, you've probably heard it hundreds of times more than I have at the moment but I wanted to check in) Not long now, right? Anything I can do? Can we take Lizzie for another evening to play with the boys?
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[17 Nov 2009|04:06pm] |
[Warded to Fabian Prewett]
Fabian. Do you have something to tell me?
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[15 Nov 2009|09:06pm] |
Men can be such idiots. Could someone please explain to me why having a fistfight would ever seem like a good way to resolve your differences? This is not the EXAMPLE I expect certain people to set for my children! Next thing I know Bill will be giving Charlie a bloody nose and that is NOT ON. I don't care what you're arguing over, it's immature and completely rubbish behaviour!
And I do not want to hear about it just being a man thing that I don't understand. I understand perfectly well that you're obviously both GITS.
If I hear about such a thing again THERE WILL BE NO MORE PIE.
[Warded to Fabian, Gideon, & Arthur]
I MEAN IT. In your pregnant sister's living room? Blood on my furniture, the place was a mess, great Godric, have you both decided you're thirteen again? There had better not be a next time or I'll take you both by the ears and have you cleaning my entire house with your bare hands and a bloody TOOTHBRUSH.
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[08 Oct 2009|10:44pm] |
[Warded Private]
I can't stop thinking about it. I know I can't see what everyone's saying - I think I'm relieved for once. Florence Corner, missing, very very possibly worse? She was such a sweet girl, I hope that she's found.
From her entries and when she was able to find out about her little boy... Oh, Merlin. She was hardly a week farther along than I am. Arthur's clearly realised the same, because he's stayed close ever since he's gotten home from work. While I enjoy the nights he spends inside more than out in his shed tinkering, I wish it weren't because of such a horrible day.
If anything, I'm still so relieved to have Fabian and Gideon here with me every day. I know it's driving them mad at times, but seeing what happens when someone becomes a target - I couldn't handle the worry if they were everywhere.
That poor girl, and her poor husband and the baby... that little boy.
Please let her be alive.
[Warded to Gideon, Fabian, & Arthur]
I'm making tea, if anyone would like a cup before bed.
I'll be in the sitting room.
[Warded to Cally Bones]
How are you and Edgar doing? Do you know I'm not s
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[30 Sep 2009|09:46pm] |
[Warded to the Order of the Phoenix + Arthur, minus the Prewett boys]
We're telling my parents Gideon had an accident with a wood-carving tool at work, so I suppose if anyone inquires that's as good a story as any. They were recognised.
Edgar, can you please stop by to reinforce the wards for my home? If they have to stay somewhere new I want them with me - I suppose we'll get to that once he can be up and about again. We'll have to convince my parents to get better wards as well.
Would anyone be interested in popping over to check in with Arthur and the boys every so often when I'm visiting Gideon over the next few days?
[Warded to Gideon & Fabian]
I How I love you both, so, so much. I wish I could ask you never to do something like that again. It terrifies me that I can't. You promised to be careful I'll have my journal with me constantly whenever I'm at home, but I'll be coming by as often as I can.
If you have to stay somewhere new I want you to stay here.
If Alice and Frank don't have room, you can come tonight, Fabian, dear.
[Warded Private]
I'm back home to help Arthur put the boys to bed, but I can't stop crying every time I think about what happened because I'm a hormonal wreck and utterly exhausted from worrying all the time. Merlin, I thought he might
They were supposed to stay careful, and safe, and he's my baby brother, what were they THINKING?! I don't know what to do. Arthur's taken the next few days off work to help me. Always my rock, Arthur. I wish I could do more to keep Gideon and Fabian safe, but I can't do anything more than try to take care of them when they need it. Now I'm terrified to go to bed in case I wake up to the news that one of them didn't make it because of some rotten heroic stunt that they shouldn't have to be getting involved with in the first place! I can smell the tea Arthur's made now. Maybe it will help just enough.
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[25 Sep 2009|11:18pm] |
Well, it's been a bit since I last wrote, and I'm happy to share that Arthur and I faced the music, and found out the gender of the baby. Lo and behold, it's another boy! It's funny, I almost thought I'd might be disappointed, I've wanted a girl so so badly, but I couldn't help but grin like a git when I found out. He's healthy and brilliant, and there's only one this time for sure, which is a nice break since the twins. I'm so ecstatic. I forgot how real knowing the gender makes it feel, even if this is my fifth pregnancy. I don't think the awe of watching a child grow inside me ever really gets old. The watching part, anyway. I could really do without the swollen ankles and middle-of-the-night trips to the kitchen. I know I'm eating for two, but without having much time to lose the weight from the twins, it's really difficult on a woman's figure! Oh well. Peanut butter ice cream is worth it. And sandwiches made from leftover pork roast. And mashed potatoes.
Blast.
Moving on what a brilliant weekend of Quidditch last weekend! Chudley had such a great showing finally with that catch, and the Arrows won as well! I'm looking forward to tomorrow. If the Wanderers lose to the Bats (which is VERY likely, unfortunate for their fans) then the Cannons score a fair amount of points against the Catapults, win or lose, they have a brilliant chance of improving their standings! As for the Arrows - well, my a favourite going against the season's number one thus far? I can't wait.
As a matter of fact, Gideon, Fabian, what do you say you visit tomorrow for it? I'll make brunch and we'll will the Magpies to their doom together? Power in numbers, after all. Not that discussing baby names with Arthur isn't a top priority for the day's activities but they're playing the Magpies we'll have plenty of time for that afterward. And I need to start sorting through Fred and George's newborn clothes to see what I can have ready for boy number six.
Warded to Gideon:
There's never too much apple pie, right? Especially in this season. And I've found a recipe with glaze.
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[07 Sep 2009|10:35pm] |
So, I'm about fifteen weeks pregnant now, which did not help me keep my eyes dry during such a beautiful ceremony. Frank, Alice, congratulations again, and I know everyone's said it, but it was a brilliant wedding. My boys had a great time, especially Charlie and Bill, although, I apologize again for their loud "eww"ing during your kiss. They don't really appreciate romance yet. Which is interesting considering how fascinated they are with little Nymphadora Tonks.
Along with being just into my second trimester comes another appointment this week. I'm trying to decide if I want to know the gender of the baby yet. I did with the twins because trying to prepare for the arrival of two children at one time instead of just the one was stressful enough without the uncertainty looming overhead. I really want a little girl, but more than that I just hope the baby's healthy.
What do you think? Should I ask for the sex or leave it a surprise?
And is anyone available to babysit Thursday afternoon? I think the boys are getting tired of Muriel's.
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[01 Sep 2009|09:04pm] |
Warded to the Order + Arthur:
A bit of NOTICE would have been nice that you lot were going to all BE THERE expecting the WORST I can't
I don't have much time to write, but I just wanted to let anyone curious know that those still at the Burrow are all in decent condition by now, we've had some fantastic Healers helping us out here - if anyone wants to stop by to check in with anyone or need a nice home-cooked meal after the day, it's a bit more homey now. Less blood people running around. And I don't want to hear a single word about anyone being any sort of bother! People around keep me You're all welcome at the Burrow, and I'd honestly rather everyone be able to recover in a safe environment and keep their strength than overstress themselves elsewhere.
I'm so, so sorry about Mr. Diggle.
Warded to Gideon & Fabian:
I'm so I love you. Thank Merlin you're both all right, I couldn't- If you absolutely can't stay the night, can you come by tomorrow after work?
Why would you all be there if you didn't expect something?
Percy turned 3 the day those people killed that family. Bill goes to Hogwarts in four years. I
You had better both be around to see him off by then, I swear to Merlin.
Warded Private:
Four years, and Arthur and I would have been there with Bill and likely the rest of the children in tow. The child I'm having near the beginning of March will be just over three and- nothing has ever had me questioning my desire to have a child before. Nothing. No time to dawdle though, back up for now, too much to do!
Thank Merlin Arthur gives amazing footrubs.
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[18 Aug 2009|01:32am] |
Well, I've held off on this news for awhile due to recent events, except from my family, but I'm so excited to say that Arthur and are expecting another child! They've estimated I'm just over two months pregnant now, and I'm feeling brilliant about it. The healers said everything's in order, the baby seems healthy, and I've got my fingers crossed for a little girl!
Merlin, I've got so much to do, I learned a long time ago that nine months isn't nearly as long as it sounds. Luckily, I'll hardly need to go shopping - unless of course it really IS a girl, then I don't think I'll be able to resist buying pretty little outfits for her.
I feel like celebrating. Viv, Andromeda, Gretchen, Sarah? Moms' night out this weekend?
Warded to Arthur:
That'd be all right, wouldn't it? You can take the boys for a night? Feel free to invite Amos or any of your other mates, dear.
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[05 Aug 2009|12:51pm] |
Warded to Gideon & Fabian:
Are you too busy to come to dinner tonight? I've been cooking all day I have quite a bit of extra food that needs to be eaten, and, well, you should just both come visit! And stay the night, the your usual bedrooms are made up and everything.
And if you ever announce something as stupid as that poor young man did, I will find you and hex you both myself before any Death Eater of any kind has a chance!
Warded to Arthur:
I've invited my brothers over for dinner and to stay the night. I don't know if they'll take me up on it, they might be busy doing who knows what for the Order, but I can't stand having a Dark Mark in the sky and not seeing them, you know, in person. To make sure they're all right.
Come home as soon as you can, Arthur, love. I don't like this at all.
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[20 Jul 2009|12:59pm] |
[Warded Private]
I'm still in shock over yesterday. I probably shouldn't be considering those... utter monsters attacked the hospital not even a month ago, and Muggleborn Appreciation Day. Of course. What disgusting, inhuman - bloody - it infuriates me to even think about how awful they have to be to do such a thing!
I'm almost sure I'm pregnant again. After four pregnancies, I think I can feel it now. Is this the world that I'm bringing another child into? A few more years and I could have been there with Bill, let alone all the boys after that. They need to be stopped, but how in the world... It terrifies me. I've never actually been hesitant to have a child before. This could be my chance at having a little girl, but now I'm wondering if I should have been more careful. Should we have been more careful? Arthur knows I want a little girl so badly, so while we haven't been right out trying since the twins, we didn't eliminate the possibility, but how selfish of us is it to want children badly enough to put them at risk in such a time.
Well... if that's the case, it's too late now. Maybe I should go see if it's official this week, and depending on the answer, Arthur and I can talk. Waiting a bit longer wouldn't really hurt, would it? After all, it has to end sometime, doesn't it?
[Warded to Arthur]
What's your work schedule like this week? Is the office busy?
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[19 Jul 2009|03:39pm] |
Written in the afternoon, as soon as she got the news:
[Warded to the Order of the Phoenix + Arthur]
The Burrow is open for members to reassemble or recuperate, please let me know if there's anything you need. Arthur and I will have cots and medical supplies ready if needed as well. Be careful, all of you. Please.
[Warded to Fabian & Gideon]
Tell me you're okay. Tell me you're okay as soon as you possibly can.
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[19 Jul 2009|02:44am] |
Cooking is so relaxing when I can't get to sleep. Does anyone else feel that way, or do I just like sweets a bit too much?
[Warded to Arthur]
What in Merlin's name are you still doing out in the shed at this hour?
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