Daphne Greengrass

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2015-09-01T14:33:23Z

DAPHNE GREENGRASS CROUCH's place of rest was moved from the Lestrange family plot outside of Lymington, to the Greengrass family plot in Brighton. Her grave is next to her parents'. There is an urban legend that if you leave a white rose on her tombstone, your true love will return to you.

ASTORIA and QUEENIE GREENGRASS will live with their Aunt and Uncle (Marjoram Montague's parents), but spend their summers in Brighton with their Grandmother. Astoria dedicates herself to keeping Daphne's "spirit" alive at Hogwarts, and really throws herself into her Prefect role. In her 7th year, she's named Head Girl. Afterward, she'll become a pop singer with a huge one-hit wonder (but no hits thereafter). Around that time, Hydra will meet up with Astoria and Queenie and tell them all the details of Daphne's life in the Order.

When Astoria is 20 and Queenie is 18, Gerald Krumgold writes a hit Broadway stage-show called The Green Wedding. With a wild gothic flourish, the musical chronicles Daphne and Barty Crouch Jr.'s ill-fated romance. It opens to tremendous numbers and rave reviews.

However, it contains many inaccuracies. Astoria and Queenie sue Krumgold for damages and win.

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Private message to Alexandra, Philip, and Victoriana Greengrass

2015-05-09T21:33:38Z

Dear Mother, Father, and Grandmother,

I'm sure that Astoria and Queenie have already written to you with the news, so I'll simply confirm that it's true: Our Lord wishes to marry Barty and me tonight, before the whole of the school. As to why here, and why now, I can only say that it may have something to do with Our Lord's sentimental feelings toward Hogwarts, along with the fact that I'm Head Girl and Barty was, in his day, Head Boy. In any case, I'm hardly one to put scrutiny to Our Lord's motives, and can only admit that I'm happy he supports and approves our union.

I do deeply regret, however, that it appears you will be unable to attend, given the impromptu nature of things. I promise that there will be a proper celebration with family and friends later, at Cottesmore. There's nothing I would like more than to have you by my side today, but know that you'll be here in my heart, in spirit, and in all ways that really, truly matter.

Father, Grandmother, I know this may not be the life that you envisioned for me at this age, but I assure you that my path is more meaningful and ambitious than you realise! Someday, I hope the full picture of that becomes clear.

Oh, I'm sorry to keep this so short, but I really must go - I still haven't decided on what to do with my hair! What do you think, up or down?

Always your-
Daphne

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Private message to Barty

2015-05-09T16:57:39Z

I promise that I'm not put out.

Even impromptu, I can put together something meaningful and memorable, and yet not so much so that it detracts from Our Lord's presence.

All that matter is we'll be together. At last.

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2015-05-09T14:33:30Z

I hardly know how to say this.

I've just come from a meeting with the Lord Protector himself. Barty was there, too, and so was the Headmaster, Desai, Glozeman...

He wanted to know the ways in which I was like Rabastan. I said that it was hard to say, as he didn't raise me, but that I was sure many of my talents probably owed themselves to the Lestrange bloodline. Then he asked me what my talents were. I said "All aspects of stage craft, event planning, fostering cooperation and communication amongst others, delegating responsibilities..." things like that, though I don't remember what all I said. It's a bit of a blur now.

Anyway, after that he said: "Let's have this marriage begin in earnest. I'll officiate here, this evening, after supper."

So. It would seem I'm to be married tonight?

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Private message to all Prefects

2015-05-08T17:30:56Z

Can someone tell me what is going on with the Gryffindors, particularly the younger ones?

They've spent all morning walking around in a fashion that's only just ambulatory, their heads drooping like stalks of wilted dittany. At the start of lunch a bit ago, Walburga Hornby fell clean out of her chair and had to be carried to HW.

Please do what you can to keep them reasonably alert.

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2015-05-06T17:51:35Z

Draco and Hermione, this is mostly addressed to you, but I'm writing it to all just in case you aren't available to make the pick-up.

At 7:30pm tonight I'll be having supper with Barty here at Hogwarts, and right at that exact time, my two house elves, Kippy and Beesey, will arrive just outside the Hogsmeade safehouse. They'll have Barty's elf, Winky, with them, and - if all goes as planned - Winky will have the Roman Eagle. If things do not go as planned, Kippy and Beesey will be holding down a very upset and distraught Winky.

When I was thinking of how to possibly breach Barty's careful security in order to get the Roman Eagle, it occurred to me that his house elves would be able to fetch it whenever they liked. And since Barty told his elves to regard me as their Mistress, my hope is that Winky will comply when Kippy and Beesey go to her. They'll tell her that Barty and I are requesting the Roman Eagle for a special operation, then escort her to Hogsmeade. I've told Kippy and Beesey to remain discreet and out of sight of the village.

Draco, once you and Hermione arrive, Winky will figure out that she's been hoodwinked, and she's liable to become overwrought. You'll have to obliviate her memory and ensure that she doesn't pose a security risk. I can't afford to have her raise Barty's suspicions in any way. With any luck, it will be several weeks before he discovers that the Roman Eagle is gone. And when that happens - well, we'll figure that out when the time comes.

Good luck!

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Private message to Barty

2015-05-05T15:22:15Z

Thank you.

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Private message to Lizzie Vaisey

2015-05-01T22:44:05Z

Liz, thank you so much for sending along your planning notes - and the photographs! I can't believe how big Rowan is now. Time certainly flies, doesn't it? Though not fast enough for my taste, these days. Now that the relief of gaining the Lord Protector's approval has subsided, I'm thoroughly anxious that he might change his mind on a whim. That's why we're in such a rush, you see, and for no reason other than that. (Though, to answer your question: We'll see. It depends quite a bit on what the Lord Protector wants, of course, but I hope that He lets us have a few years alone as man and wife first before insisting on sprogs.)

Anyway, I've already put in an order with Toothsome. They did such a splendid job at the party that I'm sure they're up to the task. That's the nice thing about marrying a council wizard - you can get anything booked at the last minute. The situation at Dover does make things a challenge, but we'll manage somehow!

Do you think Sam will be up to attending? I'll invite her either way, of course. I should firecall her mother and catch up.

Sorry to make this short, but I'll send a proper owl soon. Give Rich a poke for me!

Take care,
Daphne

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Private message to Antonin Dolohov and Barty Crouch

2015-04-26T21:57:20Z

Good evening, Gentlemen,

Barty, I know we've scarcely just parted, but I've just had an idea - only I do wish I'd had it earlier, so I could have shared it with you in person. Anyway, this is just as well, because it has just as much to do with Antonin as it does you.

All those venues we looked at yesterday were just lovely. Somerset House was unspeakably grand, as was the Banqueting House, and both they or the Kew Gardens would provide a splendid and decadent backdrop to any celebration. But I don't know if decadent is quite the thing... what I mean to say is that I'd far prefer something meaningful to something showy.

What if we were to marry at Cottesmore? Would that be entirely inconvenient? Only it's your family home, really - both of yours - so I thought, why not there? I only want the people that we truly care about to be in attendance, so there's no need for a venue that will hold half of New London. And Cottesmore is, in a manner of speaking, where Barty and I first came to know one another.

How do you fancy the idea?

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Private message to Linus Moon

2015-04-25T00:31:33Z

Linus,

You'll have to be Head Girl as well as Head Boy this weekend. I'm just about to leave the castle and I won't be back until late Sunday. Don't worry, the Headmaster is already aware of the situation and has already approved my absence. Ask him for more details if you must!

Oh, I really must go.. Best of luck!

-D.G.G.

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2015-04-19T00:36:34Z

I had no call to press for details, but I did just get word from Barty.

From our exchange it was clear that MLE will be out in the field for several hours yet, and that Dolohov will be out there with them, as well (presumably Hydra, too, though she didn't come up by name).

Sorry I don't have more to report.

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Private Message to Headmaster Dolohov

2015-04-11T18:38:12Z

Sir,

I really must thank you for joining us last evening. I hope you enjoyed good conversation and good company, and that the celebration reflected on Barty in ways that met with your full approval.

And I must thank you again for allowing me to wear your mother's jewelry to the party. It was an honour to be entrusted with something of such personal sentiment, and the lovely necklace was a perfect compliment to my gown. I shall return it to you in pristine condition.

Best,
Daphne

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Private message to Barty

2015-04-11T17:53:17Z

Your elves appear to be spread rather thin down here, I'm afraid! I suppose that's what happens when the party filters out of the ballroom and into other parts of the house. The cooling charms on the edible garden must have worn off sometime this morning, because there's a growing puddle of cream and treacle on the floor. The one elf - what's the name of the one with the over-sized, crooked ears? - is taking to it all by herself, poor thing. Perhaps I ought to call Beesey and Kippy over from Spencer?

Has there been anything in the papers yet? Only I'm not sure I can bear to look. I'm not against criticism as a genera rule, but it can be hard to swallow when it's uncalled for. And as far as I'm concerned everything went off brilliantly, just as I envisioned it.

Have I yet thanked you thoroughly enough for allowing me to Hostess? Oh, and I should write to the Headmaster, too, to thank him for the jewelry.

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2015-04-09T16:04:26Z

The party at Marlborough is tomorrow night. A good number of MLE and council members will be there, as well as artists, writers, and other, less politically-involved (but still privileged) members of New London society.

It's not an opportunity to do anything drastic, as there will be far too many security measures for that, but there will certainly be a good deal of gossip and information being passed around. Hydra, I know you'll be on watch for anything significant.

Ron, do you think you'll be able to stow-away with either Harry or Hydra, in snake form? And someone could use your cloak, Harry. Is it fully sound-proof in addition to granting the wearer invisibility? Or is there a chance that the Aurors in attendance might pick up on the fact that someone hidden was at the party?

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Private message to Barty

2015-03-30T00:42:37Z

The RSVPs have really rolled in this weekend. It looks as if we'll have an excellent turn-out, though Rodolphus didn't indicate whether or not Auror Lestrange would be joining him. Is she much for parties, do you know? I know that her sister, Mrs Malfoy, is, but she's not RSVPed yet, either. Oh, and Phina keeps asking me if you'll wear one of her couture designs, if she sends you something. I don't know why she won't simply ask you herself--she can be rather shy and funny that way. I'll be wearing something of hers, but I don't think she'd do something so gauche as to make us look matchy-matchy. Rather, we'd compliment each other appropriately. But if you already have your own designer in mind, let me know and I shall pass that along to her.

Oh! And Giles Cork has sent me some drawings of the set pieces he's designing. And the effects he describes sound tremendous, just the thing for "Dreams of a Mid-summer's Night." I think Marlborough will be quite transformed. And the head baker at Toothsome will be sending me some samples to try this week. Though if you like, I can tell him to hold off and we can visit the bakery ourselves once I'm home for hols. The manager of Siren's Call also confirmed their booking, and from the sounds of it they've decided that the party will be the perfect place for them to debut their new single.

All these details--I don't mind managing them at all (I quite enjoy it, in fact), but I don't want to go over your head on anything, either. I'm really very excited, you see!

And also very looking forward to spending time with you outside the school.

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Private message to Megan Jones

2015-03-05T03:02:36Z

Megan,

How have you been sleeping since our chat? And were you able to incorporate any of the changes to your sleeping schedule that I suggested?

I've been compiling several interpretations of your dreams, and I will say that first and foremost, it is unlikely that there is anything prophetic in nature within them. It's not certain that they contain no prophecy, but again, unlikely. This is because true prophetic dreams leave the dreamer with no doubt that what they just experienced was no message from their inner-psyche, but a message from outside the psyche entirely.

That said, I do believe the dreams are telling you something important about yourself. The fact that M.U. smiles more and more ominously at you represents your own unwillingness to accept the dream's message. This, too, is why the dream keeps plaguing you. It will probably not retreat entirely until you come to understand and internalise its meaning.

As for meaning, I can only speculate, since I'm not you and don't share your experiences. The fact that you have fixated on M.U.'s presence in the dream is interesting, since there are other people who appear in the dream who may be equally important. The person who you see M.U. helping, for example, may be relevant. Also relevant is the fact that in the dream, you are forced to cast the killing curse on Macmillan. While on one level they may represent you fear of hurting your boyfriend, you must also consider the possibility that some unconscious part of you is very angry at him. For what, I can't say.

The figure of focus, though, is indeed M.U. Perhaps you have an unconscious fear that she has shaped your life in ways that will influence your future actions. What you must realise, though, is that influence works in many different directions. A person may be influenced to mimic another's behaviour, but they may also be influenced to do the exact opposite, to act in ways that are counter to that behaviour. Your unconscious may be telling you that soon, you will have to decide how you will allow M.U.'s memory to influence you.

I believe M.U. stands in for the Crone, here. The Crone, too, has multiple sides, both negative and positive. She represents wisdom and guidance, but she's also the smothering mother who captures and binds her children to her will. For some reason your psyche has latched on to M.U. as a mother figure, and it's up to you to decide what lessons to take from her, and how to activate them into the real world.

So, you see, when you say that you fear M.U. is coming back, what that means is that you fear her coming back through you.

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Private message to Blaise

2015-03-05T02:52:25Z

Hullo dear,

I've not had a chance to share the news, but Barty's throwing a party at Marlbourough over spring hols, and he's asking me to play the part of hostess. Exciting, don't you think?

Anyway, I wanted to let you know well in advance so you could start planning who to ask along as your plus one. Are you still carrying on with Elsie? I haven't managed to speak with her in weeks. Oh, and I really don't know if I'll have the guest list include anyone else in our sett other than you (my oldest and dearest friend!) Only one has to invite Harry, of course, and I may ask Barty if he'd like Hydra to be invited, seeing as she's his protégé.

I have the most excellent theme in mind, as well! I would tell you more, but I would like for it to be a surprise. Don't worry, I'll make sure that the invitations give a little bit of a hint, so people can have fun speculating, and plan their outfits accordingly.

Say you won't miss it?

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ATTENTION STUDENTS:

2015-02-24T04:05:31Z

Please dismiss any wild rumours you may have heard in the last hour or so.

A training accident occurred when the salle was in use by two council members.

The situation is well in control, and please remember that council wizards and witches are well accustomed to this sort of thing, and well-equipped to manage them without our involvement. I advise you to cease any speculation that you may be tempted to indulge in.

Thank you, and enjoy the rest of your evening.

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Private message to Barty

2015-02-24T03:45:12Z

I'm so sorry to interrupt. Unfortunately another student saw you carrying Hydra, and has led others to believe that you intentionally hurt her.

I'm assuming that a training incident occurred and the situation is well under control.

Shall I put that out as the official message to shut down any further speculation?

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Private message to Barty Crouch

2015-02-15T23:35:44Z

I had difficulty sleeping last night, but not for want of fatigue and weariness.

Let me just say: yesterday was by far the most memorable and enjoyable Valentine's Day I have ever experienced. And there's no hyperbole in that. Thank you very much for spending it with me, and for the beautiful (intentional!) red roses.

If it's not too soon to ask, do you have a general idea of what your social calendar looks like during my spring hols? I already have friends and family making a bid on my time, but I would like to spend some of it with you in New London, if you are amenable (with the understanding that someone in your position may have to break plans at a moment's notice, of course). My girlfriends Elsie and Lizzie have been trying to convince me to have a party at Spencer House, as well, though in my opinion it wouldn't entirely be in good taste. I'm still in school, after all, and... well, Raz hasn't been gone even a year. I think they simply want to get a good look at the place, which can be accomplished just as easily by inviting them over for tea.

I hope this Sunday has treated you well. See you soon!

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Private message to Queenie

2015-02-15T18:15:30Z

Astoria's told me about the rumours going 'round your sett, and no, of course he didn't ask me to marry him! By adult standards we've only been dating a very short while, and even though Lizzie got engaged while she was still at school I don't see myself taking that particular path. Besides that, as a council wizard he can't just up and get engaged on a whim.

You're too young to remember, but this isn't the first time that particular rumour's gotten around. Only the last time it happened, I was your age! (And no, he wasn't interested in me like that back then. So if that rumour is also going around, be sure to pay it no mind.)

So I heard it was Phillip Stretton who sent you that singing valentine? It was a bit out of tune, but still, a very sweet thought. He seems like a nice boy. Certainly someone worthy of your attentions.

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Announcement

2015-02-03T02:34:54Z

To quash any rumours before they fan and flame across the school:

No, there is no new programme in place that encourages prefects to practise the Cruciatus curse on younger students.

The rules regarding the use of Cruciatus amongst the student body have not changed in any way since the beginning of the term.

If the rules do change in the future, be assured that you will first be notified by the Headmaster.

Thank you!

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Private message to Morwenna Mullet

2015-02-03T02:00:54Z

Morwenna,

I'm so sorry to hear of what took place in the lavatory this afternoon. While I lack perfect understanding of what took place in both Professor Glozeman's class and in the lavatory altercation, that matters little as I am sure that it's shocking and demeaning to be Cruciated for any reason, be it deserved or undeserved.

That said, you must know that Patil is a council witch and is privy to all the rights and respect that come with that role. I hope you will be very careful not to give her cause to doubt you in the future.

I know how socially insular the Ravenclaws can be, what with their special corners and lofty towers. May I suggest that you broaden you circle a bit and make friends with some students outside your house? Susan and Caroline Bones in Hufflepuff are both very pleasant and friendly, for example. You also might find that Slytherins would have much to teach you about how to best dodge Patil's temper. Pansy Parkinson and Sally-Anne Perks have scuffled with her off and on over the years, and may be able to advise you in the matter.

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Private message to Zach Smith

2015-02-03T01:33:40Z

Zach,

Word's gotten 'round that it was you who left F-F walking around with a black eye. As much as I can't condone physical violence against your house-mate, I can understand how yesterday's events may have left you feeling both confused and overwhelmed with unexpected emotions. However, your actions have had the two-fold effect of both 1) making your attitude toward F-F abundantly clear, not just to F-F himself, but to everyone else in the school and 2) drawing the romantic interest of my cousin Marjoram. At this point, I fear that the second effect will over-ride the potential lesson of the first effect.

Speaking less formally: the next time you feel so impassioned, won't you please discuss it with someone who shares your frustrations and might be able discuss more practical approaches with you? I know that probably sounds off-putting to someone as blokey as you, but there are other blokey sorts out there who you could seek out. Maybe some of the other quidditchers, like Donovan or Ed Bones. Or Harry, for that matter.

Also, this is by no means some kind of order or punishment. Just a suggestion from someone who's doing her best to look out for all of the students.

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Private message to Barty Crouch Jr.

2015-02-02T04:26:20Z

I saw your message to the Headmaster. I've only heard a bit about what went on out there today, but I hope that whatever it was, you've emerged triumphant - and as unharmed as possible.

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