Oh, you kids look like you're having a blast with your parents.  How lucky!

There should be a bring-your-child-to-work day for the staff, that would be quite enjoyable.

Mmm, I love multicultural events like this.

And thank goodness for summer - I thought I'd never surface from so much paperwork. I barely have anything else to do work-wise.


((She's kinda bluffing for the work thing, there's ALWAYS work to be done. But she's declaring herself a break, pfft, because she's awesome like that. As for her cultural outfit, which I'm probably a tad late for, she's dressed up in a celtic dress. No mask. You've seen her face plenty of times by now, it doesn't even matter.))

Of all of the castle's playful tricks, this is by far my least favorite.

This complicates my organization process quite greatly.

Not to mention that I dislike writing with my hands for my work documents.  It is significantly tiring to fill out those complicated papers by hand.  Perhaps I shall simply write with my opposite hand in order to keep my original handwriting discreet.

I suppose I'll have to simply take notes until the castle has had its fun.


((Wow, an event that actually irritates Helba.  Weird.  Strikes are unhackable, and her handwriting's a little strange but not quite sloppy because she used her wrong hand.))

...Hmm, strange, I don't recall relocating myself to Hogwarts.

...I wonder how many of those cute students from before are here?

Although, after so long, it'll probably be their children. :)



((So yeah.  Helba's a ghost, too.  But I'd say that she still works even after she dies.  She's dedicated like that.  But she's lived a pretty full life regardless, it seems!  Feel free to ask about it.))

If you have reports of any stragglers, send them to me, and I shall retrieve them.

The dragon handlers are here, and the dragons will soon be gone.  Remain calm.



((Helba's been hastily protecting the students, and it'd be cool for her to have helped a few students.  Unfortunately, I did not do enough planning, so I have no concrete 'rescues' done. :/ If you'd like her to have helped your students, that'd be awesome.))

Hmmhmm, you children are remarkably well behaved lately.  Perhaps I'll think of a reward. :)


[[Private to Stein]]

Are you feeling quite alright, Professor?  I was concerned.

[[//Private]]


((If you peeked into Helba's office last night, you might have noticed her making a potion.  She's making more stock for her good friend Stein, in case he goes loony again.  But don't be fooled - she's always watching you ravenclaws.  ALWAYS.  Because no one touches her cute little childrens.))

So it seems we have all five members ready and at their posts.

[[Private - Unhackable]]

My assigned house is Ravenclaw... I suppose it's time to compose a list of those I need to start looking into.

I suppose the first thing to do is to read my current information and decide who is most suspicious...

A number of those on my list are vampires or werewolves.  Interesting.

[[//Private]]


((Derp short post is short.  But just making sure she lives.  And be known.  She IS watching you and if your stuff is even REMOTELY hackable she can read it. 8D))

Ah, Professor Stein.  I did very much enjoy our coffee together.  It was rather refreshing.  You have such... fascinating subjects to discuss.


[[Filtered to Ministry members]]
Well, it seems we have all five members assigned and sent here.  How delightful.  My records are not open for you to simply take information, but I will supply it if you provide me with proper reasoning and purpose.  Likewise, I will require a weekly report dictating your areas and any critical progression.  Are there any objections?

[[/Filtered]]

...Oh my.  It seems that I myself have been affected, though fortunately to a milder degree, as I have only been turned into a Veela.

Hmm.  Interesting.  I will be attempting to look into the source of the transformation so that I might be able to intercept and revert anyone who turns into anything exceedingly dangerous.

I'll be collecting any clues I can.  Be patient, children.  I'm sure the effects will wear off as per usual.


((Whether or not Helba actually helps is... debatable.  But she needs to interact more and I figure this is a good opportunity. xD))

Greetings, students and staff of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  I am Helba of the Ministry of Magic.

My job will be to observe and investigate within Hogwarts anything that seems relevant to the attacks of the Death Eaters.

As it is rude to simply ignore the opportunity to introduce myself, I will greet you through this journal system in place of meeting every one in person.

If you collect any suspicious or helpful information regarding my goals, you may alert me by leaving me a notice within the mailbox outside of my office or by leaving me a note within the journal system.  If you write my name under a strike, I will be able to read it.

Do not feel pressured to behave any differently with my observation on you.  I have no intention to interfere with mundane affairs.  Merely observation.