Finals time at Hogwarts, eh? A word of advice to those of you in Advanced Charms: remember that the Crest of Ixion is that odd-looking eye with wings and a horn, and the Brand of Volken is that same eye with wings and talons. You confuse those during an Elemental repelling ward, especially if you're using that annoying old pseudo-Latinate ( Read more... )

So it looks like my time with the DMLE is winding up. Got my official notice in the post this morning, just three more weeks until the gig is up. I can't say that I'm disappointed that I won't be going to the Ministry every other day to cross reference half a million bank records with other data, but I'll miss the second paycheck ( Read more... )

Shacklebolt, what part of "curse breaker" do you not understand? I've known lots of cosmetic charms for years now, so your little trick isn't working so well. Except that it bloody well grows back fifteen minutes after I shave it off. I look like an orangutan.Fred and George, your party was as smashing as expected. Enjoy those little bugs I gave ( Read more... )

I hate tax law. I'm not paid enough to do this kind of work. Overtime just doesn't compensate.

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I'm turning 32 tomorrow. So I thought I'd get myself a little makeover to celebrate. Yes, Mum, that means I've cut my hair. Again. Just when I got used to not having the ponytail anymore, now my hair is a just a little bit shorter. But thicker, too. I know how much you love toying with my hair, dear Fleur ( Read more... )

I am not even going to waste my time pointing out the inaccuracies and blatant lies in Voldemort's latest promotion. I don't even think I have enough time for that. But honestly, whom does he think he's kidding? He's a bloody killer! Nothing more, nothing less. He's not out to change the world for the better, he's out to gain controlof the world. ( Read more... )