I'll live.

In the meantime, my mother is keeping The Prophet away from me. Someone fill me in?

[hexed to DA members and anyone Ernie considers a mate...in short, no one who hates him.]

I apologise for being scarce. I appreciate those who have asked after me. No need to worry. I'm no wor--- I'm fine.

-Ernie

[private to Harry, Hermione, & Ron]

First, I hope you all are having a somewhat decent start to your new year.

Second, I was talking to someone who suggested meeting with the old DA members might be a good idea right now. What are your thoughts?

[/Harry, Hermione, & Ron]

[private to Draco]

I've been hearing some not so pleasant things. Are you alright, mate? How's the baby?

[/private to Draco]

[private to Seamus]

I wrote Harry, Hermione, and Ron. We'll see what they say about meeting.

[/Seamus]

Hello, mates. I feel terribly out of the loop. Mum sent me a letter saying she’d send a Howler if I didn’t join her for dinner soon. Apparently, I’m a neglectful son who is breaking his mother’s heart. I must remedy this, but it is hard tearing myself from work. There is so much paperwork to sort out with everything that keeps happening. Still, I’d like to see some old mates time permitting. Hannah? Justin? I’d love to see you soon.

[HEXED TO FORMER DA MEMBERS]

Tell me, honestly, what do you feel about these laws? I mean our very own Hermione Granger an ST? These rules started so innocuously, but I feel as if they are punishing wizards merely for being born. I can’t help being pure anymore than Justin can help being muggle-born. Aren’t we becoming the oppressors? Am I overreacting? Too serious about this? Tell me, please, I’d like to hear your thoughts.

Also, I don’t think I need to ask, but please keep this quiet. I don’t need to wind up being a ST. I don’t think I’d get any promotions after that one.

( all about ernie )