Ernie Macmillan

( Warded to the '98 Hufflepuffs )

In my haste this morning, I somehow managed to shut a miniature Thyreophora Stegosauria into my briefcase. I'm not sure how it entered the flat, but I assure you this has been reported to my landlord. By the time I had arrived in my office at the Ministry of Magic, the small creature had already devoured four case files and caused quite a predicament.

That being said, it is quite cute and I cannot seem to stay mad at the poor beast. However, it will need a good home and I am afraid I am not in the market for a pet. If anyone would like to adopt a small paper consumption machine, please owl me at the barrister offices in the Ministry.

Thank you.

( Warded Private )

There's nothing quite like working on your birthday. Things just seem to go much smoother. However, it is being insisted that I "take some time off, Macmillan, and enjoy your birthday." Unfortunately, when it's one's immediate superior, there is little to do in argument but follow said request. That being said, Charles over in Prosecution suggested that I look into businesses that give specials on your birthday, such as a free ice cream scoop or a free haircut and the like.

I briefly considered the benefits of ice cream in cold weather such as this, but apparently some people are still in line at Fortescue's, but not noticeably so at Million and One. I think I shall visit Justin over at the Magic Bean if he is working today, since I rarely get the opportunity to see any of my friends at work, aside from Hannah.

So many interesting people on the Lane to talk to today. I've actually been striking up conversation with nearly everyone I've run into. Celebrities of history! Whoever cooked up this idea is quite brilliant! Though unfortunate side effects appear to be constituents of the Goblin Rebellion. Don't get me wrong, I like goblins. But I like the modern goblins. These are, well they're rather foul little things when it comes down to it.

On that note, is everyone all right out there? The Ministry is sending over squads of people to help sort things out and one of the other barristers joked that Euphoria Lane is slowly turning into some kind of amusement park at this rate. I, however, did not find that comment quite so humorous. Hannah? Are you safe from the aggressive and ill-tempered small folk? Liz? Wayne? Sally-Anne? Susan? Eloise? Justin? Anyone?

( Warded Private )

( Warded Private to Hannah )

Hopefully the Annual Harry Potter day celebrations will help lift spirits. Come out and support the veterans of the war, bring the children and get to know your neighbors and Ministry representatives. I hope to see you there!

( Warded Private to Harry )

( Warded to the Hufflepuffs of 98 )

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( Warded Private to the '98 Hufflepuffs )

( Warded to Aurors and Magical Law Enforcement )

( Warded Private )

Happy Wedded Bliss and welcome back from your honeymoon, Mr and Mrs Finnigan. Do the two of you have residency plans until the bundimun quarantine has been lifted?

( Owl to Wayne Conor Hopkins )

( Warded Private )

( Warded Later to Hufflepuffs of 98, minus Wayne )

( Warded Private )

If I did not already know all the laws and consequences for doing so, I would be asking if it were all right to put up hexes and wards for repulsing reporters and media officials seeking information regarding the current rulings in progress within the Wizengamot and whether or not the current goings-on at Saint Mungo's are related.

While I am deeply saddened by the loss of this Mister Cash, I am afraid that I am completely unfamiliar with his works. I was also certainly overwhelmed by the number of wizards and witches (not just here in Euphoria Lane, either) that are so intimately familiar with the works of someone I had never heard of. After asking a few questions, I have learned that he is, or rather was, an American Muggle Musician. Quite astonishing, really. I guess it really goes to show how much influence Muggleborns have been on our society and I for one wholeheartedly approve of the refreshing atmosphere they bring to what I can only refer to as a world that could and would have eventually stagnated without them.

Does Mister Cash have some kind of symbolical relationship to maple syrup or the smell of maple syrup? Perhaps the smell of the lane today is a tribute, if so. Otherwise, there has either been some kind of bakery or breakfast nook mishap and hope that it is corrected soon. In doses, it is such a pleasant smell, but this is somewhat overwhelming, to be honest. I might normally place the blame at the feet of the Weasley twins, but thinking about it, I would have to say that if this were a prank, it is far too tame for Fred and George.

( Warded Private )

( Warded to Elizabeth Spinks )

( Warded to Hermione Granger )

Does anyone have any information regarding the musicians and shouting people I witnessed outside of a Million and One this morning? It was an extremely curious display of passive aggressiveness and for one am not entirely certain of what is indeed happening. As the Magical Law Enforcement officers were not having to take any action, I will assume it was entirely peaceful. Has something else dreadful happened there?

( Warded Private )

( Warded to Hufflepuff Class of '98 )

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( Warded to Hannah, Liz, Eloise, Sally-Anne, Wayne, Megan, Justin, and Susan )