( Hexed to Orla )

Sorry to inform the lasses of Hogwarts, but I am now a taken bloke. Dora, love, I do have one request and that's to not use pet names on the pitch. Not good for the ego and all that.

( Hexed to Dora )

What they're doing...keeping us locked in the castle like...I mean, I understand the concept. No one in. No one out. Makes perfect logistical sense. This way no one can come in and kill us, and no one can go and off us on the grounds like. I admire the initiative. Really.

But m'beginning to feel a bit like a caged animal. Wasn't meant to be cooped up and all, so. Honestly. I live on a farm! I'm a culchie! We are the outdoors and all.

Just sayin' that while the Death Eaters mightn't be able to get to us...we'll sooner get to each other if we need to stay like this much longer.

Wonder if Dumbledore has ever seen what happens when you keep a wild stallion in a barn...

Every year. Every shagging year I say that I won't do it. That last year was the last year. And every year she tricks me. Somehow guilts me into it, or otherwise manipulates me. Orla, I mean it. This is the LAST TIME! Between her and Mam, I think I've no control over my own life. Even when I think I'm making a choice for meself...I reckon they just tricked me into thinking that way. Bleeding birds.

Anyhow, found a costume. Not overly thri- I'd tell you what it all is, but then where will the element of surprise be, so?

How is it that I'm hungry again? Honestly. Just got in from Quidditch after dinner and I've still got a mouth on me.

Buggering feck, I've still got loads to finish for classes tomorrow. Bleeding essays and the like.

( Hexed to Orla )

Really ought to decide on a costume for Halloween. Orla, that is not an invitation for cooridinating costumes. I will NOT be roped into that again. I reckon I'll just have to see what the shops in the village have then. Or maybe owl Mum and see what's at the house for me to borrow like. Anyroad, I'm open to suggestions, so long as they don't involve tights, skirts, or anything else of the sort. Been stuck like THAT too many times to count. Bleeding sist-

Swear to Helga, Flich has gone bleeing mental. Tried to give me detention for my attmepted rescue of a bitty little kitten from a tree so! Poor critter looked bleeding frightened and I couldn't very well leave 'em there! Anyhow, lucky thing Hagrid was around and knows m'sister and all. Got me out of that small spot of trouble. Would've been bleeding screwed otherwise what with Quidditch training and all. Speaking of, anyone know the schedule for this week?

Oh, and if anyone is missing a slip of a kitten, I've got 'em all set up in the Hufflepuff commons.

Hogsmeade was right crowded today! Didn't realize there'd be so many about like. Was able to get to Zonko's and Honeydukes as well as find some things for Bridget's birthday which is coming up in a bit. At least I was able to be a bit productive and all. I'll likely have to send enough chocolate for the lot of them though just to keep them from whinging to me about playing favorites and all that rot.

I'm sure I'll be getting post from Rylee and Peyton too soon about how I ought to write them more and what a horrid brother I am to them for leaving again. Of course, when it was time to go they were practically pushing Orla and I through the door as they were right sick of us. Silly lasses ought to make up their minds and all.

Da's going to be right chuffed about Quidditch though. He figures it's as good as playing footie and it'll keep me fit and trained for the season come June. Mam tried to tell him that I ought to take a Summer from playing footie to figure out just what it is that I want to do once I'm out of school, but he wasn't hearing none of it. S'usual Da though. Mam just worries is all, but I'll be all right. Orla and me'll get a place somewhere close to the farm like and we'll be able to help out when we need.

I really ought to get started on that Defense essay though. Mam'll throw a fit about that if I don't keep my grades all right and the like. Speaking of, does anyone have the notes from Potions?