Well Puddlemere beat the Wasps yesterday, and I'm supposed to believe that that's a very good thing. The Kestrels won too, it was a short match but it looked messy. I don't know anything about it, but the people I was watching with had interesting things to say about the Tutshill beater and I think anyone in my life except maybe Joely would be able to talk about it more intelligently than I can.

But I'm glad the match was quick because I forgot to eat before the match, and I was hungry.

This month was Easter and my birthday. My birthday is April 14, just to clear that up for anyone who was wondering why it seemed I never had a birthday. I do. It's April 14 or alternately, 14 April.

I got my hair cut yesterday morning, but I'd be surprised if anyone noticed the difference.

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I hope everybody had a fun St. Patrick's Day. I did. I worked all day Saturday and saved Brogan from himself Saturday night so that he could play a good match Sunday against Portree. He did, so I feel like I did my part. I don't know very much about professional Quidditch, but it looked like one of the better matches I've seen.

But I'm biased. My memories from the whole day are also a little fuzzy because I drank way too much that night.

After the match, I finally got to meet Brogan's friends on the team. I'm glad I caught them on such a good night.

Next weekend, I think I'll get a good amount of work in. Brogan plays the Cannons.

It is now two days after Valentine's Day. I worked Valentine's Day, as the five people in the department who also worked Valentine's Day can tell you. I'm sorry I couldn't have gone out with Drem Morgan, because I would have loved a good pub fight, but sometimes life just isn't fair.

I have a big announcement and happy news. I don't know if it beats out Lydia Hooper and Colin Mulciber tearing each other to shreds and landing themselves in Spell Damage on Valentine's Day or Bill Whitby's sister coming home from Hogwarts... but my friend Joely is coming from America to work in the embassy here and she's going to be living with me.

I don't know where I'm going to find the time to clean. I don't know any household charms. The rooms that I never use are alright, but if she sees my room, she might turn around and leave again.

Even if I wasn't dating a Kestrels fan, I think I would have noticed all of the Irish celebrating the Kestrels' win over the other team. Good for you, Deirdre Ryan.

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Fletcher did manage to have a birthday, and so did Monica Madley, and so did Garrick O'Hare. Today is Catriona McCormack's birthday, which I understand is a big day in Scotland.

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Today marks the end of the best month we've had in a long time.

I was pleased to be able to tell Bill and Drem that it was worth it to pick the Puddlemere vs. Magpies match over the Wasps vs. Arrows, although they got to watch their team win while I watched my team lose. That was too bad, but I will spare all of you my thoughts on the inefficiency of a sport where the win is determined by two players out of the twelve on the pitch That was a little disappointing, but it was still worth it to go to the match.

Otherwise, my friend Joely is coming to visit this weekend, and I'm looking forward to seeing her for the first time since 1977. She is staying for the week.

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I am very proud of Fabian and Gideon and what they tried to do.

To all of those concerned, I am sorry for your loss.

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Well.

Today I bought some kiwis, and they were well worth the price. I still have two left, but I won't for long.

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My chair collapsed this morning when I threw my cloak on it.

I knew better than to put my arse there.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the funerals, and especially to those who spoke about the deceased. I was moved by your love for my family, and I know that they loved you just as much.

Thank you to everyone who's been my friend this week. You've been such a help to me.

Just... thank you.

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Hello. For anyone reading who hasn’t met me, my name is Aingeal Mulley. I am arranging the funerals for Dana McKinnon, Rosaleen McKinnon, Tressa McKinnon, Samuel McKinnon, Marlene McKinnon, Vince Capper, Sarah McKinnon, and Aaron McKinnon.

There will be four funerals: one for Dana, one for Rosaleen and Tressa, one for Vincent and Marlene, and one for Samuel, Sarah, and Aaron.

I am looking for anyone who might like to share their thoughts, spoken or otherwise, about the deceased at any of the funerals. If you think you would feel uncomfortable speaking at the funeral or would be unable to attend, I would also receive any written statements and read them aloud for you. Anything you might remember about them, anything like that. I hope this will be a good way for all of us to remember them. Their friends were very dear to them.

If there is any other way anyone would like to be involved in any other way you might think of, please do not hesitate to contact me via the journals or send me an owl at the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.

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How is everyone? Stupid question.

I JUST WON THE CHEERING CHARM CONTEST

I think

Hard to tell

Still laughing

Bill Whitby you are a NOBLE competitor

Wow that was REALLY STRONG

Oh Merlin's beard maybe he won, I am just laughing so hard

GOOD MATCH!

So funny.

Bill Whitby gives GREAT Cheering Charms.

From the looks of Lydia Hooper, Alastor Gumboil's aren't so bad either.

Okay so that's why I'm we're laughing, it is NOT ALIHOTSY I repeat NOT ALIHOTSY, we will be fine! In a little bit.

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Today I met Charlie Higgs.

I was almost sorry I didn't have anything to add. He seemed nice.

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About those Ides.

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This evening it looks like March is going to come in like a lion.

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Well.

Today Bertha restocked the ink in the supply closet, and not a moment too soon.

It's Saturday night. I remember Saturday nights before I was an Auror. I remember Saturday nights when I still lived in the States. I like to pretend that "Saturday night" still has some meaning, like "Friday" and "Friday night," and "Sunday morning," although really they're all the same to me.

Joelle, I don't know if you're still reading your journal, but if you are - Hi.

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I've been assigned to guard the entrance and exit to the Ministry Ball, so don't pull any fast ones, you lot. I will be detaining people for horrible robes, overly enthusiastic cosmetic charms, and questionable hairstyles AS WELL AS other suspicious activities.

Once you are in the ballroom, please keep your hands where I can see them and leave room for the Holy Spirit.

DO NOT FORGET YOUR INVITATIONS, THEY ARE YOUR TICKET INTO THE BALL.

Cheerio. Happy New Year!