June 8, 1999
Dear Journal,
This will be my last journal here for a long time, if not forever. This has been an outlet for me during my years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After everything I have found out about my life, I have definitely needed it. The last seven years have been some of the most painful of my life. With Lord Voldemort lurking about (still on the loose, by the way), it has felt like a constant burden to always be looking over my shoulder. However, these years have brought joy that I didn't think was possible. Finding my true life, finding my sisters, finding who I truly am has been tremendous. I thank god everyday for the blessings I have received.
Just to fill you in with my life, because of my advanced status in Transfiguration, McGonagall has allowed me to teach a first year and second year class this year. It has been an incredible and life changing experience. Before, I thought about becoming an auror. Now, I definitely know that I want to teach at a school. McGonagall says she is approaching retirement which definitely opens up an option to teach here. You are probably wondering what is happening with Voldemort and the rest of the Witching World. Unfortunately, Voldemort is still loose and reeking havoc on the world. Harry Potter, though a valiant effort, was not able to defeat him last year.. taking his own life in the process. Harry's parents and my parents died the same evening to the same awful man. One day, Voldemort will be defeated. It scares me that now that I am graduating Hogwarts that protection will no longer be there. My sisters and I, as along as we are together, that protection will never waiver. When Dumbledore was killed, we all were scared of death as well. McGonagall handled the situation and has really kept the school in order. We all knew that is what Dumbledore would have wanted. That man befriended me and treated me like a daughter. A way that after I left for Hogwarts, I never felt again. My Muggle parents treated me completely different. After my first year, I began spending the summers with Sabrina at her grandmother's house. Those summers have been the best of my life.
Sabrina and Sparrow have grown into two incredible people. Sparrow, because of her experiences in her first year, will be continuing her studies to become an Auror. Sabrina is planning a career at the Ministry of Magic. She has a job as the assistant to the Magical Law Enforcement office. She eventually wants to head the Department for Magical Law Enforcement. I know what you are thinking? Shy Sabrina, the future minister? Sabrina found herself during our first year. I am so proud of the two of them. After the incident, it took me quite a while to recuperate. My powers were extremely weak and I went into a state of shock. I didn't want to go near anyone in fear of my life. Call it paranoia, call it whatever. I was scared to trust myself. It has taken a while, but finally, I am back to normal both with powers and with myself. All of us will be moving into Lilygoop Passageway next week. We are all working on the house. My room will be changed (I couldn't fit in the crib!).
My mother's prophecy came true. We did find each other and grew together. I still miss her dearly. Nothing could replace the empty space in my heart for my father and her. The pictures are all on our wall at the new house. My mother wanted me to protect my sisters. However, we have all really protected each other.
I am thinking of legally changing my name back to Lydia Medelyn Lorston. For me, that is my true identity. Sparrow is in the process of doing it right now. She loves the name Carissa Andrile Lorston. It has power to it. Believe me; she will need it in Auror training. I am so proud of her. Sabrina is changing her name as well back to Telesa Lorston. However, her middle name will be Michelle for her adopted mother. Michelle Aaron died for needless hate. Sabrina has also vowed to name her first child for her adopted father. Jacob Tyler or Julia Tara will be their name. His bravery could not be measured. He saved my life. Unfortunately, Voldemort killed him only minutes after we left the scene. However, I still owe him my life always. I hope that in heaven, he knows that.
So much has changed in my life. I went from a seemingly normal girl to a Charmed One. That title never fit me. I might be powerful, but are many other witches. My powers did grow, by the way. I can blow things up as well. My memory catching is now on command. It definitely comes in handy when someone is lying. Well Journal, graduation is about to start. Thank you for being there for me for seven years. Remember, anything is possible.
Sincerely,
Lydia Medelyn Lorston
Mother- I love you dearly. This journal is for you. Thank you for always believing in me and trusting that I could become something. I love you wherever you are.
-your Medleguryl