Mafalda Hopkirk @ ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) dtw_mods |
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PEOPLE CHANGE, ( RULES ) DO NOT.
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[28 Apr 2012|03:38pm] |
WARDED PRIVATE
Max Wilkes who was a Ministry personnel is was a Death Eater. I knew him from Hogwarts. I gave him detention a few times as both Prefect and Head Girl when Black and Potter were going at Snape, Avery, and him and vice versa. I remember he always abided by the uniform code, but he had a horrible attitude at times. He that entire Slytherin posse, and nothing has really changed years later. On the journals he and Yaxley thought it was their God given right to tease me and disrespect my authority.
Still, one can't help but wonder why he felt the need to join the Death Eaters. Granted, his Ravenclaw brother was a part of the organization and he was very nice and polite which is even scarier. I never truly liked Max, but I never got the feeling that he enjoyed physically hurting people (mentally, yes, but physically...). Well really, all he did was complain about his job and working overtime, as though that's anything to complain about. But apparently he killed people and wrongly Obliviated some. It's just...
It's frightening thinking about my coworkers sometimes. Just how many of the Ministry personnel are Death Eaters? Just how many are Order of the Phoenix members? I almost wish it would get to the point where the Minister of Magic would just brew a large dose of Veritiserum and feed it to every employee here.
That's ridiculous; it would be such a breach of privacy. But you really can't help but wonder sometimes just who everyone really is. As we all work hard here to try to fight crime on both sides, how many of the employees here are laughing and using our tools against us?
I wonder sometimes if we are fighting a losing battle.
WARDED TO FLETCHER AVERY, DOMINIC YAXLEY, SEVERUS SNAPE
I realize I am quite possibly the last person in the world you all want to hear from right now, but I am sorry about your friend. I won't miss the unnecessary verbal torture Yaxley and Wilkes put me through occasionally, but...
Well, I am sorry.
How many of you have followed suit?
WARDED TO FABIAN PREWETT
Pardon my forwardness, but when you were an Auror, Fabian, did you ever feel as though you had to use the Killing Curse?
WARDED TO THE DMLE
I just wanted to take a moment to compliment everyone on their professionalism. Everyone has been so stressed, but we've all seemingly been handling it with ease in public. I feel very honoured to be working for such an upstanding department. Thank you.
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[23 Apr 2012|04:01pm] |
I wonder sometimes if there's anything we can do to possibly monitor language on these things. I realize these journals are supposed to be a "public forum" of sorts, but really, I believe people are much more uninhibited while writing than they are in real life.
While I realize that everyone who has these journals are of the "rightful cursing age", I often think about what I would do if I ever had a child. What if my child got ahold of these journals and read them? Sometimes I wonder if a Journal Etiquette PR position would really be so terrible.
In other news (and still speaking of children), I simply cannot wait until May 1st. That's when Fabian, myself, and others will start working overtime (but mostly Fabian, because I already work overtime -- by choice, of course)! But now I'll get to see him for more hours than an actual work day, which will be very You wouldn't believe how many children don't understand the concept of "Do Not Use Magic Outside of School"! I personally enjoy sending pleasant reminders, but on the occasion I do have to expel...well, it's a very sad thing, but unfortunately it cannot be excused. I ring a bell in the office as a sort of mourning. We all pause for a moment and then continue on with our work.
One less magical child to continue on with their education due to the inability to follow rules. But this world is all about rules, and one must learn at a very young age to abide by them lest more vigilante groups form.
Well, best of luck to the DMLE employees who have been dispatched to take care of the dragon in Diagon. People think they are awfully funny these days, don't they?
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[02 Apr 2012|06:48pm] |
WARDED TO FELIX
I have been a terribly nonexistent sister lately. How have you been?
WARDED TO MAGGIE McKINNON
I would like to schedule a time for Aunt Mafalda to come by to see the little one at some point. Please let me know at your earliest convenience. I do hope you have been faring well. I know we are still strangers, but I would like to
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[29 Mar 2012|08:17pm] |
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I sometimes wonder why it is so easy for me to stay out of these debates. A couple of years ago I would have loved to make my opinion heard, do ample research and cite historical events, etc., but I can't quite bring myself to argue.
Why?
I suppose I feel like this will never be resolved through the journals. No amount of logic or diplomacy can or will resolve this problem. We are well beyond that point. I don't know how many battles it will take, but eventually there will be a bloody resolution. One can only hope that it's in the Ministry's favour.
My superior is encouraging me to go on paid holiday soon. Well...technically my superior has been encouraging me to go on holiday since I first started working this year. Something about taking a "vacation" on the Ministry's galleon just doesn't sit well with me. First of all, I'm not paid to have fun. I'm paid to do work. Secondly, what on earth is a holiday supposed to accomplish? It only sets me further behind. Thirdly, I have no one to watch my animals and they certainly can't feed themselves! Fourthly, I have absolutely no one to go wi no idea where to take said holiday, and trying to set up my own itinerary for maximum amount of "relaxation and pleasure" will just stress me out further and add to my already busy schedule.
Would anyone like to take my paid holiday for me?
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[20 Mar 2012|03:24pm] |
Is everyone...all right?
WARDED TO FELIX HOPKIRK
Where are you?
WARDED PRIVATE
We have a calm few weeks, it feels, but clearly that's not enough. I heard the Minster was threatened. Threatened! I'm certain that's happened before over the years, but I am just beside myself. Whether or not everyone believes in her political standpoint is one thing, but she is still our Minister.
Everything will be fine, Mafalda. Honestly, things will be just fine. You work a safe job at the MInistry. You don't speak about Politics in public. You may be a halfblood, but you're a good abiding hallfblood. You're not one of the people You-Know-Who is talking about.
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[12 Feb 2012|06:11pm] |
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Valentine's Day is just an awful time of the year. Just awful. I mean really, why don't we just devote a whole day to reminding all of the single people that you are, indeed, single and you have been your entire life? Let's just raise awareness that you are completely socially incompetent, and your face is too round, and you have absolutely no idea how to apply proper cosmetic charms without consulting a MANUAL, an the only reason why your hair looks half-decent every day is because you spend about an hour and a half applying copious amounts of Sleekeazy's Hair Potion -- and even THEN a rogue frizz curl manages to pop up uninvited here and there.
Couple that with working overtime, attempting to concentrate during "Sensitivity Training" -- which to be frightfully honest, I can barely keep my eyes open during those lectures, or I get so annoyed that I can't be working on things that actually need working on, so I get all jumpy and uppity when I ought not to.
Oh, why don't you complain some more, Mafalda? Really. Why don't you just feel so sorry for yourself that you become so much of a sorry sport and drink a whole bottle of wine by yourself, become so helplessly drunk that you start propositioning your cat because you think it's Fabian Prewett, and then fall asleep cuddling a shoe.
Perhaps I should go to this DMLE party that Henry Hart was speaking about. Except...I can't be out past midnight. Who will give Geppetto his midnight snack?
I don't share many personal things on this journal, but I suppose I might as well start to open up a little more. Ministry workers can take home their Sensitivity Training, and I think it's very much encouraged to do so.
Those of you who know me well know that my pets are my best friends. I have become something of an animal lover over the years, which is odd because I've never particularly enjoyed Care of Magical Creatures. However, I am firmly against the mistreatment of any animal, and my heart truly bleeds when I hear of it happening in any capacity.
My current cat, Geppetto, was a stray kitten I found in my neighbourhood. The poor thing was being chased by a raccoon before I rescued him. Over the years I have also acquired a turtle named Speedy Gonzales, and two goldfish named Joe and Schmoe.
( Wave your wands )
Oh, my life. Now to prepare for Monday.
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[31 Jan 2012|01:53pm] |
I am being sent home! This is the first day of work that I have missed in my entire life. And by "missed" I mean being sent home before lunch. Just because I have a stuffy nose, does not mean I've caught whatever is going around the Ministry. I have allergies! And I'm not "burning up", I'm merely FLUSHED today. FLUSHED. That's all!
What am I going to do I can't leave this work here
It'll never be finish
I've been washing my hands at 30 minute intervals! This is nonsense!
WARDED TO FABIAN
Fabian there are six reports on my desk. Six. They need to be finished by tomorrow so we can keep on schedule. I would take them home with me, but I'm not allowed to take them out of the office! It is absolutely IMPERATIVE that you have them finished by 5 o'clock.
And by 'finished' I mean, completely and totally done in a neat, orderly, and DETAILED manner!
WARDED PRIVATE
It absolutely figures I would get sick on a day that Fabian looks especially handsome. Did he get new pants? I think he got new pants. They fit him really well.
I hate this cold.
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[29 Jan 2012|11:38pm] |
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I would just like to listen to my Regularly. Scheduled. Program.
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[23 Jan 2012|03:27pm] |
It's really quite lovely to wake up each morning and wonder if there will be a threat carried out in some way. I love my job at the Ministry but it's very nerve-wracking. I still have nightmares about that one time I was attacked near the Floo
Still, work must go on. I have full faith that the Ministry will take care of these terrorist groups once and for all. I look forward to a day where we can finally live in absolute peace. I would choose a peaceful, boring life before an exciting and DANGEROUS life anyday!
( Warded Private )
WARDED TO MCKINNONS + FELIX
Well, I suppose this has been long over-due, but you'll have to excuse me because work has been very stressful.
I suppose a merging of families is in order, if we are to take care of this child properly. I don't exactly approve of the way in which Since I am certain Felix has not, I will contact our parents about it. I pray they do not have strokes.
Perhaps we can have a get-together in which we are not all arguing, or in shock, or fainting. I think that, if anything, we should all agree to bring this child up in a healthy, loving environment.
WARDED TO MARLENE MCKINNON
Hello. I don't suppose I may ask you your feelings about all of this? I understand that it was your daughter's decision to keep the baby, which I do understand she has every right to, but I must tell you that I am concerned.
My brother Felix is not ready to be a father. I don't doubt that he would be in perhaps a couple of years, but currently he is not...mature enough to handle what is in store for him. He is my brother and I love him very much, there is no denying, but I can't help but lose some sleep over this decision.
WARDED TO AMELIA BONES
I understand you found the blood written on the sidewalk this morning. I am very sorry. Try to remain calm, despite how worrisome it is. First the Knight Bus and then this...one tragedy after the other, it feels like!
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[14 Jan 2012|08:37pm] |
WARDED TO FELIX HOPKIRK
Now that I've had two days to cool down:
What am I going to do with you?
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[12 Jan 2012|10:00am] |
( Warded Private )
Thank you again for all of the kind wishes (and presents)! It certainly brightened up my day tenfold.
On another note, I wonder if we can encourage some sort of office memo travel system. The other day I sent a flying memo to the front desk, and it was never received. I found it caught, flailing helplessly within the clutches of the doors of one of the many elevators. Employees are supposed to let memos out first (it's protocol), but they rarely do so. Perhaps I'll make the suggestion, as it would allow for a much more efficient work space.
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[11 Jan 2012|12:27pm] |
Another year another birthday. Sometimes I don't remember it's my birthday, I often have to write it down in my planner and star it a few times so I do remember. I don't tend to do anything extravagant! At the most, I buy myself a little brandy, make myself some Chicken Parmesan, and have myself a quaint feast at home! I've never been much of a "partier" -- I just find that dangerous things tend to happen at such events, and given the current political climate these days, I daresay the less drunken debauchery the better.
WARDED PRIVATE
Day Schedule -- 11, Jan.
- Finish Angus Herald report
Politely tell Ask Fabian to please detail the Gregory Yelchin report. Found details missing! (D.O.B., Height, Type of Infraction etc., etc.)
- Have more letters pre-made (First Time violations)
- Make certain Ed did not make the coffee. If Ed made coffee, do NOT drink coffee, make new batch.
- Instruct Ed on how to make coffee again.
- Write detailed directions with picture references; place on his desk before lunch.
- Brainstorm Felix's "Welcome Home" present.
- Research Brent.
- Finish Twyla Gerben report.
- See if reports have been accurately placed alphabetically.
- If not, instruct intern how to do so...again.
- Write detailed directions with picture references; place on her desk before lunch.
- Send Hogwarts updated list of The Expelled.
- If no other work to do after 7:00,
see if Fabian will walk me to the Floo go home.
- Pick up a vanilla cupcake, cat nip, goldfish snacks, & turtle treats.
- Have small, tame party for self with Geppetto, Joe, Schmoe, and Speedy Gonzales. See if Felix would like to come.
- Bed before 10 PM.
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[02 Jan 2012|02:40pm] |
I simply do not understand how it is so supremely difficult to not perform magic in the presence of Muggles! I've had a series of alerts today from the same man (whose name I'm not allowed to disclose since work regulations do not permit me to do so) who has continuously made himself sprout wings in front of Muggles. In SHOPPING MALLS, no less! We believe he may have lost his mind, as he started rambling on and on about "End Times" and he was last found wearing a cardboard box and pink cow footies.
Not to say mania or hysteria is FUNNY in any regard, because it ISN'T. It should not be poked fun at. But this man is facing a Wizengamot trial and potentially some time in Azkaban if some Mind Healers do not give him some sort of diagnosis that excuses his behaviour!
Ah well, all in a day's work, I suppose. I do hope the Accidental Magic Reversal Squad do not have to work too hard to reverse the damage of the Muggles who were traumatized by a half-dressed man who sprouted wings. But I daresay they have dealt with far worse over the years, haven't they? I do have such respect for them.
( Warded Private )
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