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July 1978
[S] Friday 30th June 1978
Hi Lily,
Doesn't feel like only a week at home! Padfoot's driving me up the wall to be honest, he doesn't shut up about the fact that Remus is going to live with him. They're starting apartment hunting next week.
It's enough to make you feel a bit lonely, almost. How's home? Lack of sister undoubtedly improving things?
I probably shouldn't miss you already
James
x [/S]
Saturday 1st July 1978
Lily,
We'll be outside your house on Monday. BEACH TRIP. Attendance compulsory. Just us four.
Marlene xoxo
Monday 3rd July 1978
Dear Lily,
Hope your summer's going well. Been to three flats with Remus and Sirius, Sirius keeps finding something wrong with each one. "Bed not big enough" is a complaint I never needed to hear. Hope your parents are well,
James
Wednesday 5th July 1978
Hi Lily,
No one ever told me flat hunting was so horrible. Getting the feeling it's going to take a while – Sirius is very particular, apparently, which you wouldn't have known by the state of our dorm. James has been coming with us, you should come see one or two and see if you can get Sirius to make his mind up.
Seriously, save me.
Remus
Thursday 6th July 1978
Hi Remus,
Maybe – let me know some dates and I'll see. By the sounds of it though it's a risky business, I don't want to hear anything about the bedroom requirements!
Lily
Thursday 6th July 1978
Dear James,
Not bad thanks, went to the beach with Marlene, Jenny and Eliza the other day. Sounds horrendous, good luck with that. All good here, assuming your parents are slightly exhausted with both you and Sirius around.
Lily
Friday 7th July 1978
Hi Eliza,
Meet at 10 tomorrow? Jenny and Marlene are meeting us there.
Lily
The Daily Prophet – Saturday 8th July 1978
MINISTRY URGES WIZARDS TO PROTECT HOMES FROM DARK MAGIC
The Minister for Magic, Harold Minchum, has today issued an updated leaflet with advice from the Auror Office on protecting your home and your family from the increasing attacks. See page two for a copy of this leaflet, page four for today's update on the activity of the Death Eaters, and page twelve for a list of deaths (including Muggle deaths confirmed to have magical causes).
[S] Monday 10th July 1978
Hi Lily,
Why is it so hard to write to you?
I wrote two pages to Marlene yesterday.
I mean it was all about Quidditch, you'd have hated every line, but
I miss you
James [/S]
Tuesday 11th July 1978
Lily Flower,
Please grace us with your presence on Thursday for apartment hunting? Remus claims we need a "sensible adult" with us.
James isn't coming.
Sirius
Wednesday 12th July 1978
Sirius & Remus,
Sure, gets me out of another trip to see Petunia. Fun fact: they live in the most boring house in England. We have to find you guys somewhere more interesting to live.
Lily
The Daily Prophet – Friday 14th July 1978
FAMILY OF GOBLINS SLAUGHTERED BY DEATH EATERS
Early yesterday evening a family of four goblins were killed while returning home from Diagon Alley. An exclusive source tells The Prophet that there were unmistakeable signs of the Cruciatus Curse, and that cause of death varied but included the Killing Curse. Bartemius Crouch, Head of Magical Law Enforcement, declined to comment. Turn to page six for more.
Monday 17th July 1978
Hey Lils,
Have you seen any of the guys yet? I was thinking we should really meet up sometime instead of just leaving it until the Cup. Any suggestions? There's always the beach again (yes, yes, I know we've been seven times already! You burn too easily ginger)
Jenny
Wednesday 19th July 1978
Lily!
Sirius has finally agreed on a place! I almost can't believe this is happening so fast, but apparently it's amazing what a healthy pile of Galleons can do. We're moving in sometime in the next few weeks I think, although it'll be a while before it's housewarming-ready. Suddenly realising that we have no pots or any idea how to feed ourselves… I would invite you for dinner but going out might be safer.
Remus
Thursday 20th July 1978
Hi Remus,
That's great news! … The first bit, at least. I can only cook the Muggle way (how different can it be though?). Moving boxes however, I can do – let me know a date and I'll swing by if I'm free.
Lily
The Daily Prophet – Saturday 22nd July 1978
BREAKING NEWS: FAMILY OF FIVE FOUND DEAD AT THE HAND OF YOU KNOW WHO HIMSELF
A family of five Muggles living on the outskirts of Manchester were found dead by their neighbours yesterday evening, with significant damage to the house and surrounding area. The matter was reported to Muggle 'Policemen' (law enforcement), but Aurors arrived at the scene just hours later and confirmed that this was the work of magic. Eye witness accounts suggest that He Who Must Not Be Named took part in this attack personally, leaving a large clean up job for the Ministry. Forty-two memories were modified, and Muggle authorities have since decided that this tragedy was caused by a gas explosion. For more on this story, turn to page five.
Monday 24th July 1978
Prongs,
Should we have had our results yet? You haven't heard anything, have you? Can't believe Mum's dragged me off on holiday, it's so boring here.
Wormtail
Wednesday 26th July 1978
Lily,
We've all been invited to Mary MacDonald's 17th next weekend. Pretty sure her parents are organising it, but should still be fun?
Jenny
Saturday 29th July 1978
Dear Mr James Potter,
Please find enclosed a copy of your Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test final grades.
Pass grades: Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), Acceptable (A)
Failing grades: Poor (P), Dreadful (D), Troll (T)
Date of examination: June 1978
E - Ancient Runes
A - Astronomy
E - Care of Magical Creatures
O - Charms
O - Defence Against the Dark Arts
E - Herbology
E - Potions
O - Transfiguration
Saturday 29th July 1978
Dear Mr Remus Lupin,
Please find enclosed a copy of your Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test final grades.
Pass grades: Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), Acceptable (A)
Failing grades: Poor (P), Dreadful (D), Troll (T)
Date of examination: June 1978
O - Ancient Runes
O - Arithmancy
O - Charms
O - Defence Against the Dark Arts
E - Herbology
O - History of Magic
E - Potions
O - Transfiguration
Saturday 29th July 1978
Dear Mr Sirius Black,
Please find enclosed a copy of your Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test final grades.
Pass grades: Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), Acceptable (A)
Failing grades: Poor (P), Dreadful (D), Troll (T)
Date of examination: June 1978
A - Care of Magical Creatures
E - Charms
O - Defence Against the Dark Arts
A - Divination
P - History of Magic
E - Potions
O - Transfiguration
Saturday 29th July 1978
Dear Mr Peter Pettigrew,
Please find enclosed a copy of your Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test final grades.
Pass grades: Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), Acceptable (A)
Failing grades: Poor (P), Dreadful (D), Troll (T)
Date of examination: June 1978
A - Care of Magical Creatures
A - Charms
E - Defence Against the Dark Arts
E - Herbology
D - History of Magic
A - Potions
E - Transfiguration
Saturday 29th July 1978
Dear Miss Lily Evans,
Please find enclosed a copy of your Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test final grades.
Pass grades: Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), Acceptable (A)
Failing grades: Poor (P), Dreadful (D), Troll (T)
Date of examination: June 1978
O - Arithmancy
E - Astronomy
E - Care of Magical Creatures
O - Charms
O - Defence Against the Dark Arts
O - Herbology
O - Potions
E - Transfiguration
Saturday 29th July 1978
Dear Miss Marlene McKinnon,
Please find enclosed a copy of your Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test final grades.
Pass grades: Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), Acceptable (A)
Failing grades: Poor (P), Dreadful (D), Troll (T)
Date of examination: June 1978
E - Care of Magical Creatures
E - Charms
E - Defence Against the Dark Arts
E - Herbology
E - Muggle Studies
A - Potions
A - Transfiguration
Saturday 29th July 1978
Dear Miss Jennifer Price,
Please find enclosed a copy of your Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test final grades.
Pass grades: Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), Acceptable (A)
Failing grades: Poor (P), Dreadful (D), Troll (T)
Date of examination: June 1978
P - Astronomy
A - Care of Magical Creatures
E - Charms
E - Defence Against the Dark Arts
P - Divination
A - History of Magic
A - Transfiguration
Saturday 29th July 1978
Dear Miss Elizabeth Ross,
Please find enclosed a copy of your Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test final grades.
Pass grades: Outstanding (O), Exceeds Expectations (E), Acceptable (A)
Failing grades: Poor (P), Dreadful (D), Troll (T)
Date of examination: June 1978
A - Astronomy
A - Charms
E - Defence Against the Dark Arts
E - Herbology
E - Muggle Studies
A - Potions
E – Transfiguration
[S] Saturday 29th July 1978
Hi Lily,
Can't believe we've gone a whole month without seeing each other. It seems like it should be impossible, with how often we both see the others. I'll be honest, it's not the same without you anymore. Hope your results were as fantastic as they should be.
Maybe we could meet up sometime?
James [/S]
Saturday 29th July 1978
Hey Remus – all those hours in the library clearly paid off! Five Os, three Es, thanks for all the help (and the caffeine!)
Lily
Sunday 30th July 1978
Hi Lily,
Six Os – payback for fifth year! Congrats though, and thanks for the chocolate – you helped me just as much as I helped you, anyway.
Remus
Sunday 30th July 1978
Dear Padfoot and Moony,
This is a formal invitation (read: not optional) to dinner tonight. Mum misses you, keeps asking if you need anything.
See you at five,
Prongs
Sunday 30th July 1978
Dear Lily,
Heard from Remus that your N.E.W.T.s went great (no surprise) – congrats!
James
Monday 31st July 1978
Moony,
I LOVE YOU! (and also this apartment)
Padfoot xxx
Monday 31st July 1978
Sirius,
…We are in the same room.
I just watched your owl fly over here.
Remus
(I love you too x)
Monday 31st July 1978
You wrote back though!
Monday 31st July 1978
Hi James,
Tell your Mum thanks again for dinner. Have you been talking to Lily?
Remus
Monday 31st July 1978
Dear James,
Thanks, heard yours were good too, well done.
Lily
Tuesday 1st August 1978
INFORMAL QUIDDITCH MATCH. FRIDAY. SPREAD THE WORD. NOT OPTIONAL.
EVEN MORE NOT OPTIONAL: HOUSEWARMING PARTY. Friday 11th, bring food or starve, we can't cook.
Sirius
Wednesday 2nd August 1978
Sorry Sirius, missed too many dinners with Petunia apparently. I'll be there for the party.
Lily