Dear Journal,

On this day August 12, 1995, Harry James Potter was put on trial for his use of underage magic in front of a muggle.

I have never been more impressed with a young man in my life.

The sheer power it takes to create magic powerful enough to produce a corporeal patronus, is in itself, incredible.

I often encourage my young niece, Susan, to interact with Harry as much as possible. Of course with them being in separate houses, and Susan being as shy as anything, it is nearly impossible. Susan has mentioned on occasion how kind Harry is to the other students; no matter the house they belong to.

When Cornelius demanded that Harry be charged in front of the entire Wizengamot, rather than personally with me, I knew he had completely lost his mind.

Of course with a wizard like Albus Dumbledore standing in as witness; you can't often dispute what defense is being put forward.

I, as much as anyone, sincerely hope what Albus is saying is not true. You-know-who couldn't possibly be back after all this time, but I also find it hard not believing anything that comes out of his wizened mouth. He knows much more than he lets on, and I choose to trust him for anything, that includes letting Harry Potter back into Hogwarts.

Let this be my testament; Harry James Potter will be the deciding fact in our future, I can feel it.

As Always,
Amelia Bones


A/N: The minor characters are a bit harder to write, so they'll most likely be a bit shorter.

Next Lady of Hogwarts: Millicent Bulstrode