Tamsin Nott

There is a man wearing nothing but socks wandering the halls of my building. I’m not sure how, but I know this is Dominic’s fault.

[Nic]
I should have congratulated you sooner but I have been a terrible friend. I find it creepy that he is writing for children, but I know that your illustrations will be impeccable and I can’t wait to support your work. Congratulations, you’ve earned it.

[Grace]
Happy Birthday. I hope it is one to remember.

[Auror Longbottom]
I'm sorry for disturbing you but I didn't know who else to contact. How badly is Dominic hurt? I'm at Mungo's but his family won't tell me anything and the staff aren't allowed as I'm not family. I just want to know how concerned I should be, if you can tell me. Please. He's my family now

[Edward Yaxley]
You can tell your family to stop glaring at me at any time

You realize we are sitting in the same room and you're forcing me to get a hold of you like THIS

Look, I realize you don't acknowledge me as actually existing but I just want to know how Dominic is. I care about him, too. Once I know I'll be happy to get out of your hair.

[Friends]
If anyone needs me I'll be at Mungo's. Dominic has been hurt on the job. I'll let you know the details once I can get some.

[Dominic]
Wake up, asshole. You're not allowed to get hurt. I promise to stop buying weird fruit, just don't die.

( Private )

If the Order had that much respect for the DMLE and what they do then they could have joined their ranks. They didn't. Why? Because they want to use means above the law. A criminal is a criminal, not matter what the reason they do it. Do you really think they are going to bring in one Death Eater alive? They would risk being identified or captured by the very forces they suppose to support. Sure, it's easy to excuse murder in the heat of battle but I believe in justice. Vigilantes on all sides should be brought to trial. The people should get to see them pay for their crimes.

Dominic:
Still alive?

Nic:
I heard about what you did for Dom. Thank you.

Auror Longbottom:
Dominic told me the news. I don't suppose you could tell me if you had any idea who caused it?

[Friends]
I'm thinking about going to one of those self-defense lessons. Would anyone be interested in going with me? I do live with a fair maiden that needs to be protected.

[Hazel]
I know I shouldn't be asking you this but it has been on my mind. If you don't want to answer then I'll completely understand and never bring it up again. How is Theo?
[/end]

As if my job didn't make it clear enough, I am a huge fan of art and artistic endeavors. That said, performance art is absolute rubbish.

[Private]
After everything I still thought, no I hoped, father might wri Doesn't matter.

[Auror Moody]
I'm not sure if you have access to your journal but I wanted to send my well wishes for a fast and speedy recovery. For what little it's worth, I'm sorry this happened to you.

[Hazel]
Thank you for coming. It meant the world to me.

[Dominic]
Thanks again for throwing that. I realize you're right beside me but talking/noises/movement hurts so I'm telling you here. Since you're reading this, can you pass me that water?

And the cake.
[/end wards]

Fucking hell, I am dying. Good thing last night was bloody brilliant. Thank you to all those that made it one of the best birthdays I've ever had. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to try to find a position that doesn't make the world spin.

It’s funny how you can picture what someone looks like based on their voice or even their writing. Radio programs might give you a hint about what a character looks like through dialogue and the like, but I can’t help but wonder what the actor looks like. Do we picture someone who is short when we hear a mousy voice? Someone being tall when we hear a deep booming voice? Are they always reflective of people we know? Do we automatically assume they are of the same race unless given a descriptive clue otherwise? I know this may all seem a bit random but I happened to run into a radio personality today. I listen to him every week every once and awhile and had a formed a clear picture of what I thought he would look like. He was not at all what I imagined and I’m having a hard time remembering what I had pictured him looking like before. At least he is attractive. I would have been devastated to replace the image in my head with a troll.

Yes, I am aware I over think things.

[Dominic]

I met your favorite vampire today. Mark down April 3rd as the day my life was undeniably better than yours.

[Private]
I can't stop wondering if my mum was used for that attack. Did some Auror set her on fire? Was her body used to hurt or kill anyone? She deserves to be left alone. Merlin, I hope they left her alone. I keep picturing her face as an Inf

Doesn't matter. I won't ever know either way.

[Nic]
I might have a gallery interested in displaying a piece of your work. No promises.

[Dominic]
I assume your work life is miserable. Need me to send coffee or snacks? Store bought, of course. Never mind. I forgot today was the wedding. Have fun!
[/end]

One of the very first artists I worked with has a new show opening up. I feel like a proud parent.
( An example of his work.  )

Aries live life head first; after all, those horns on your head are not just for fighting. Your headstrong nature can make you a "battering ram" and woe is the person who stands in your way.

That explains that.

On an unrelated note, Frodo is an idiot.

Best part of being an adult? The ability to have leftover fairy floss for breakfast. Bless the circus and all that it is. There is nothing better than watching people do dangerous stunts while you gorge yourself on junk food. I earned that second funnel cake after dominating the ring toss.

I'm still amazed and confused by the sword swallower. Who was the first person to think they should try that? What is the likelihood of injury? How drunk do you have to be the first time you try that? It's a pretty cool party trick but good grief.

[Hazel]
I bought you some fairy floss. Want me to owl it over?

[Nic]
Thanks again for taking me out there. I needed that.

[Private]
What the fucking FUCK? Are you kidding me? Do you think that's going to make me want to repent and join you? I lost my family. Do you really think this is worse? What else do you want? Leave me ALONE.

You spineless pieces of shit. Stink bombs. You used bloody stink bombs to teach me a lesson? Nails on the glass spelling out traitor, even I can admit that was a nice touch. Fucking twats. I hope all your bastard children turn out to be squibs and BALD. I hope they find you and burn you at the stake Salem style.

MUGGLE MUGGLE I LOVE MUGGLES SQUIB MUGGLE SQUIB SQUIB
[/end]
[Dominic]
I'm going to get 'I'm sorry' tattooed on my forehead. I'll have someone come by in the morning to fix the windows and the smell.

Thanks for trying to help. I won't tell anyone about the bodybind.
[End]

[edited: feel free to have seen!] My first Death Eater attack. Highly effective. I should note, it's not Dominic's fault he lives with me. He didn't know I was a pathetic blood traitor when he signed the lease. If you want to fuck with mess with me, please note that my room is on the east side. If you're not good with directions then that would be the room with the red and white blinds. Thank you.

Make all the jokes you want, but I love when books have pictures in them.

( Warded Private )
( Warded to Matilda )
( Warded to Nic )
( Warded to Hazel )

Well society, we no longer have to pretend to like each other

[Private to Andromeda]

Hello Ma'am,

I know you don't need me but I was hoping I could talk to you. The subject is rather sensitive and would probably be personal bu

What's being disowned really like

Is it worth it

Did you finally find yourself fed up with all of them

Never mind. Fuck. Shit. Bloody hell.

[/end private]

It will be so nice to catch up with old acquaintances this Friday. It's amazing how time can fly by without warning.

On that note, it feels good to see a project finally done. See, Dominic? I told you there was a reason for all those bottles of wine.

( Another reason to drink wine. )

Now that everyone is well and truly depressed, here's a bunch of puppies in bow ties.

( ~~Magical Photos~~ )

It's like living in a morgue

[Private to Dominic]

Are you free tomorrow night? How would feel about an exercise in hostile environments and conflicting factions? It comes with free dinner and all the drinks you can chug down. Think of it as extra Auror training.

[/end private]

[Private to Hazel]

Tell me I wont be the only one drinking tomorrow.

[/end private]

I've discovered corduroy trousers and I feel confident in saying that I'm never taking them off.

The Dark Mark, a combination of two of the greatest fears people have. A skull to represent death and dying and a snake to represent what some consider to be a frightening animal. Someone designed that mark, took time to think of what is most terrifying to people in order to represent a particular group. I suppose it would be a bit difficult to depict public speaking and throw it up in the sky.

It's simple enough and clearly effective. When you break it down it's pretty basic. Skulls have been used by countless groups to project fear and warning, even muggle groups. Dying is a perfectly natural part of life and yet we're still scared of it. The snake bit is a bit annoying. Perhaps it's the Slytherin in me. It's a beautiful animal with no natural inclination for good or bad. It doesn't go out of its way to hurt anyone, it merely protects itself when it feels threatened. Sure, it has a bad reputation but not one that it deserves. This certainly doesn't help matters.

Symbols are power and clearly this one promotes fear and concern. It's simple and doesn't need explanation. Not an impressive nor inspired piece of artwork, but when your main concern is killing muggles you're probably not needing much more than that. I'd be happy to never come across it again.

I was given an assignment over the holidays to look at muggle cathedrals and art museums. Muggle designs and inventions have influenced aspects of our daily life with things like the Knight Bus and Hogwarts Express, it makes since that it would also infiltrate our art. Sure, we've improved upon it with our ability to do magic but the base designs were theirs'. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw. When you look at not only the detail and scale of their some of their work, but also its longevity, it is truly amazing. The tools and methods they have come up with over the centuries are rather ingenious.

On a more personal note, does anyone have an owl I could borrow for a bit? A mouse seems to have found its way into my flat and needs to die.

( Application for Tamsin Nott )