Clippings of Life
December 16, 2015-"The Daily Prophet"
Draco Lucius Malfoy and Ginevra Weasley Malfoy announce the birth of their sixth child, Elizabeth Rachel Malfoy born on December 15 at nine in the morning at St. Mungo's Hospital. Both mother and daughter are doing fine and are expected to be going home on December 18th. A short interview with Elizabeth's older sister, Erin who is a second year, quoted her as saying, "I'm glad I have another sister. Now we have three of each, and I'm not the youngest anymore!"
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January 30, 2016---"The Quibbler"
Hogwarts-Marissa Malfoy, who recently turned 16, is well on her way to finding a cure for the Wizard Flu according to her Headmistress, Professor McGonagall.
"She's been working on this for over a year and has come a long way. I really think her internship in Africa, last summer, helped her gain the knowledge that she needed to start this process." According to sources at Hogwarts, and the Internship Committee at the Ministry, Miss Malfoy has discovered how to slow down the virus, but is still working on how to stop it from invading the blood, thus making the witch or wizard who unfortunately contracts it, very sick.
"Some people don't even know they have it; they're called a carrier. Others, like myself, become very sick and stay that way for just a day or two, or even as long as two weeks," Miss Malfoy clarified. When asked if she had anyone helping her she replied that her father, Hogwarts Potions Master and Professor Draco Malfoy, has agreed for her to use his room for her work. Miss Malfoy also mentioned Brian Potter, budding Herbologist and "The Boy Who Lived" son has been helping her occasionally. Both students are very busy with Quidditch and finishing up their sixth year at Hogwarts. Many of you may remember how Marissa Malfoy was one of the very few students to ever skip a year at Hogwarts. When we asked her if this had hindered her in anyway she quickly responded with a "No".
"Actually, it's helped me. I would never have been able to go on my Internship, since it's only open to incoming sixth and seventh years. And that Internship helped me a lot in discovering the first half of the cure for the flu."
"I'm not sure if I will finish this before I graduate or not. I have NEWTS next year which will take up most of my time. I hope to work on it this summer with the help of my father and Brian. I also have a friend in America, Jennifer Clark, who has been sending me information she runs across in her studies. I've been combining everything I know with information I have been given and am still working on getting the right ratios of certain ingredients to finally find the cure."
As we exhausted the talk of the wizard flu, we tried turning the conversation to what she does in the free time she
has. With the poise of an adult she laughed and asked "What free time?" She informed us she had to turn down
the offer of being a Prefect for her Ravenclaw House knowing she would be spending time researching and
experimenting.
"My good friend Janet is the Prefect. However, if I was offered Head Girl…I would probably take that in a heart beat. More privacy to spread out my work and not have to worry about intruding on someone else's space. Other than Quidditch and the occasional trips to Hogsmead with Brian {her boyfriend for almost a year}and my other friends, I really do just spend time studying, researching and experimenting. And playing the occasional game of Chess against my cousins."
We will keep you posted as to whether or not this budding Scientist from Hogwarts accomplishes her dream; the dream she
had from the time she contracted the Flu last February. The Magical World holds its breath, hoping the collective minds
of Marissa Malfoy and Brian Potter can come up with another way to help keep us safe, this time from illnesses.
It's amazing that such small creatures, much smaller than Voldemort who was defeated nineteen years ago, can wreak
havoc in a community.
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May 15, 2016---"Magical Teen Magazine"
Up and coming Herbologist, Brian James Potter, turns seventeen today enabling him to be qualified as an adult in the wizarding world. When asked if he passed his Apparation test he said he was slated to take it later this afternoon along with a group of students who turned seventeen this month. Son of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, this young man has shown promise as a Quidditch Captain, leading his team undefeated into the House Cup against Slytherin this year. Gryffindor edged out Ravenclaw, which just happens to be Mr. Potter's girlfriend's house, by only twenty points to take over first place. Slytherin managed to slip into second place when student, Amy Parkinson, saved a first year from drowning in the Black Lake just a week ago. Headmistress McGonagall added fifty points to Slytherin's total, edging out Ravenclaw by only ten points.
"This is the closest I can remember in my six years here, in the race for the House Cup. All the houses are separated by ten points, so the last Quidditch Match is very important," Mr. Potter explained on his way to the Herbology Greenhouses. I managed to interview Mr. Potter in between his Lunch break and his Herbology class. Add Prefect to his list of responsibilities and you get a very busy, but very popular student. No less than five girls greeted him on our way to the greenhouses. But, he says he still only has eyes for his girlfriend, Marissa Malfoy.
"We've been together a bit over a year. Sometimes the only time we see each other is when we are working on the cure for the Flu or at meals. But, no, that's not a reason for us to break up," he says with a smile that would make any girl melt. So, to all the girls who think they have a chance with Brian Potter, it doesn't sound like he is going to be dating anyone else anytime soon.
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June 20, "Witch Weekly"
The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry released the results of the recent Quidditch match early this morning. Gryffindor beat Slytherin in the closest match of the year, only twenty points separating the two teams. {See photo on page 20 of Gryffindor Quidditch Team with Captain Brian Potter}.
Also made known to us Hogwarts student Devon Malfoy will find out if he will become the second person in his family to skip his fifth year. His sister, Marissa Malfoy, passed nine owls to advance to her sixth year. Both students have an extreme talent in Potions and all Devon would say was that he took nine OWLs, like his sister and wouldn't give any results until he heard back from his last exam…Arithmancy. We have reason to believe, however, that come September, Mr. Malfoy and Miss Malfoy will once again be one year apart.
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July 18, 2016-"The Daily Prophet"
Charles and Katharine Weasley would like to announce the wedding of their daughter Cassandra Lauren to Chad Michael Hart both graduates of the 2016 class at Hogwarts. The wedding took place on Saturday, July 16th at two o'clock in the afternoon in the home of Michael and Eva Hart outside London, England. Maid of Honor was Jillian Weasley, twin sister of Cassandra. Bridesmaids were: Marissa Malfoy, cousin of the bride, Molly Weasley, cousin of the bride and Cora Longbottom, friend of the bride. Best man was Richard Hart, brother of the groom. Groomsmen: Scott Wood, friend of the groom, Devon Malfoy cousin of the bride and James Weasley, cousin of the bride. A honeymoon to Italy is planned and when the couple return they will both be residing in Scotland.
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Marissa gazed down at the paper in her hand then looked back out the window of her bedroom. She could see the entire back yard and some of the side yard if she craned her neck enough. But, she wasn't looking that way. She was looking down at a couple standing near the broom shed in the diminishing light. Jennifer Clark was getting ready to go back home after attending Cassandra's wedding as surprise guest for Devon. Not being able to make it to Malfoy Estate for Christmas, it was almost a month shy of one year since the last time any of the Malfoys had seen Jennifer.
Marissa met Jennifer, who was now seventeen and able to apparate, at the Apparition Center in London, both almost crying with the happiness of seeing each other. Janet also accompanied Marissa to the Apparition center, having been invited to the wedding. Janet immediately took a liking to Jennifer who hugged her warmly, feeling like she knew Janet just from the letters Marissa had written over the year.
Jennifer had grown at least four inches since Marissa had last seen her. Topping out at 5'8", Marissa considered herself tall, especially with Janet being at least three inches shorter. Jennifer matched Marissa in height and as the three of them walked into Malfoy Estate, Devon had done a double take as he saw Jennifer carrying her travel bag. Marissa had managed to keep Jennifer's arrival a surprise and for a moment wasn't too sure it had been a good idea. Janet had quickly excused herself to use the bathroom as Marissa watched Devon stare at Jennifer as if trying to place who she was. Jennifer just held her bag and stared at him not letting any emotions run across her face, waiting for him to make the first move. They had written back and forth, surprising even Marissa at how consistent Devon's letters had been. Once Devon had professed a bit of sadness that she wouldn't be able to make it to England at Christmastime Marissa had taken it upon herself to make sure she was able to come to Cassandra's wedding.
Finally, after what seemed an eternity, Devon set down the book he was holding, walked over to Jennifer and hugged her quickly not quite sure it was the right thing to do. Marissa finally breathed a sigh of relief as Devon finally found his voice and told Jennifer he was happy to see her, then smiled at Marissa.
Now, a week later it was time for Jennifer to head back home to the summer job she held at a Muggle pool. Marissa had found out that that Jennifer was pure blooded but enjoyed swimming so much, she was a paid lifeguard at the local pool. No one there knew she was magical as she was able to act very much like a typical teenage Muggle girl. Marissa smiled as she took a step behind her curtain, not feeling the least bit guilty for watching her brother and Jennifer hugging in the backyard. They had escaped outside as the Potter triplets and Malfoy triplets were running around teasing each other and Elizabeth was being fed her last bottle of the evening. Her father was filling out paperwork for a lot of new cauldrons for school and here she was, spying on her brother. Brian was home helping his father set up a greenhouse, a belated birthday present from his parents.
Marissa watched as Devon wrapped his arms around Jennifer, as if he had been doing it forever. She blended into his tall form but there was no mistaking what Jennifer did when she lifted her head off his chest. Marissa could sense Devon's hesitancy in what he should do next, but Jennifer took care of his indecision and kissed him, giving Devon his first real kiss on the last day she visited. For some reason, that Marissa couldn't explain, she felt tears in her eyes and turned away from the window only to see Brian standing in her doorway watching her.
"What're you looking at?" he asked walking up to her, kissing her on the cheek then freezing as he saw the tears in her eyes. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing. I just caught sight of Devon and Jennifer kissing. She has to leave tomorrow and they are just getting started," Marissa said softly, her voice full of unshed tears. Stepping into Brian's embrace she listened to the soothing thump of his heart.
"Remember our first kiss? Not to far from this very spot," Brian said holding her tightly.
"Only about two feet away," Marissa clarified snuggling into his embrace. She distantly heard her father to tell their siblings to quiet down and heard her mother talking softly to Elizabeth as she carried her youngest daughter to the small bedroom, two doors down from Marissa's.
"You're cousin's wedding was very nice, and you looked sensational in that lavender dress."
"You said that already…about six times, Brian." Marissa smiled at his compliment immediately remembering what happened that evening as everyone else was outside and she had come inside to change. It was the first time they had sex on her bed and Marissa remembered telling him she never thought they could do something so quickly and still feel totally satisfied.
"You do what you have too when there's only about fifteen minutes to be had," he had replied glibly later on that wedding night as they talked privately in the corner of the patio.
Marissa's body started tingling just from thinking about the way he had held and touched her, so she stepped away
from his embrace hearing her mother make her way back downstairs.
He stared at her for a minute, both listening to the indecipherable chattering of her little sister down the hall.
"Does Elizabeth keep you up at night?" Brian asked his hands still linked behind her back.
"Not me. I'm a deep sleeper. Erin said she hears her sometimes, but she's been sleeping through most of the night the past two months so it's not so bad," Marissa answered. Her eyes searched his in the gray darkness, the hall light falling softly a few feet away from where they were standing. She could almost hear his thoughts radiating from him, but just as she almost grasped what he was thinking they seemed to fall short of her ears.
"What?" Marissa cocked her head reaching up and brushing his rough cheek with her fingers. He copied the movement but didn't say anything, his eyes still locked with hers. Trailing his other hand up her arm he framed her face, bent down and kissed her softly at first, then with each beat of her heart he became more insistent, deepening the kiss until all Marissa could feel was his hands against her face and all she could hear was the quickened sound of their breathing. Curiously, in Marissa's mind, his hands stayed in their spot, cupping her face until she was forced to step back needing to take a deep breath to calm her quivering nerves.
"What's wrong?" Marissa asked wondering why he was so quiet and so serious.
"Nothing," he replied simply resting his hands on her shoulders, rubbing them gently, still staring at her.
"Liar," Marissa pulled his forehead to hers and stared right at him, giving him the look he knew meant that she didn't believe him.
"I just…I just… I can't put into words how I feel right now. How I've felt from the day of Cassandra's wedding."
Marissa knew he wasn't feeling negative feelings, that much she could tell and she kept her eyes glued to his waiting for him to continue. Slowly he moved until her head was now tucked into his shoulder and his cheek rested against her hair.
"I see Devon and Jennifer walking back up," he murmured. Confused slightly, Marissa nodded but didn't make a move to step away from him.
"Before you leave for Spain tomorrow and before we take our trip to Washington DC, I want to give you something. I was going to hold onto it for a bit, but it didn't make much sense too."
"Mmmm…okay," Marissa hedged feeling one hand dig into his pocket then go still.
"Here," Brian stepped away taking her hand and dropping something small into it. Marissa whispered, "Lumos" and her bedside lamp flipped on revealing a silver band with small garnets all the way around. Very simple, very tasteful and very much Marissa.
"Brian…this…it's gorgeous!" Marissa breathed holding it between two fingers and rolling it around, watching the light dance off the dark red stones.
"I saw it when we were getting a wedding gift for your cousin. Actually, mum did and mentioned in passing how it reminded her of the bracelet we gave you last year. I looked at it and it just seemed to…be so you." He took it from her and looked at her right hand, as if judging what finger it would fit on. Making the choice for him she took the ring and placed it on her ring finger, now being the only piece of jewelry she was wearing at the moment.
"I wish…," Brian started, both of them staring at her hand and he paused. Clearing his throat he started again, "I wanted it to be more…you know…but not yet."
Marissa nodded, knowing exactly what he meant. They were still too young to get engaged, but this ring was a promise and she loved it immensely. Finally looking up at him she smiled.
"I love it…thank you." She pressed her lips to his cheek. "And I love you."
"I'm glad…and…me too." Brian seemed relieved to hear her say that and kissed her. They were interrupted moment later by the sound of Elizabeth crying and as Ginny came back up the stairs, followed by Jennifer.
Brian bid her goodbye, placing a quick kiss on her lips and after a quick hug to Jennifer he headed back to his parents
who were waiting downstairs.
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September 1, 2016-"Hogwarts Alumni"
Announcements for 2016-2017 School Year
Head Boy: Brian James Potter
Head Girl: Marissa Ginevra Malfoy
Prefects: Devon Charles Malfoy-Ravenclaw (who, like his sister Marissa skipped his fifth year and will begin his sixth year today)
Renee Ann Sellers-Ravenclaw
Cora Michelle Longbottom-Gryffindor
Steven John Cornwell-Gryffindor
David Alan Byrne---Slytherin
Sarah Leigh Jones-Slytherin
Mary Elizabeth Wood-Hufflepuff
Zacharias Alan Smith, Jr.-Hufflepuff
Quidditch: Devon Malfoy has been named the new Captain for the Ravenclaw team. All others remain unchanged.
Births:
Scott Wood and Susan Wells Wood, a son, born August 15 at St. Mungo's.
Retirement:
This year will be Professor Sprout's last year. We wish her the best in her retirement to the warmer climate of Greece. A replacement has not yet been determined.
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December 1, 2016-"The Daily Prophet"
Marissa Malfoy with the help of Brian Potter has found a cure for the Wizards Flu, which is now rapidly being duplicated and stocked in every magical hospital across the globe before the flu season descends in full force. Miss Malfoy began her work on the cure shortly after she contracted the virus in February 2015. Brian Potter also contracted it two months later and together with diligence and a bit of luck they succeeded in finding the right plant and the right potion that would work together to neutralize the virus.
"I had many sleepless nights as I realized I was closer than ever to the solution. That's when Brian came in. At one point we needed to monitor the potion for forty eight hours, adding a bit more Strengthening Solution then analyzing the results every hour. I took a shift and Brian took a shift. It was around the forty eighth, forty ninth hour when we were both there that we saw the virus just stop in its tracks. It was amazing," Miss Malfoy tells us, a huge smile not leaving her face. Her excitement is contagious as I interview her outside Hogwarts. Students come up to us, offering their congratulations which she responds to with a calm, cool demeanor, but the excited smile still in place. Mr. Potter sits at her side, tired, but just as excited as Miss Malfoy.
"We thought we were seeing things at first. But when we started screaming, and jumping up and down acting like a bunch of ten year olds her father came in and confirmed what we saw," Mr. Potter added.
Minutes later, we had to move our interview inside to the Potions classroom as rain began to fall, quickly changing to snow. It was much quieter and no interruptions, enabling my interview to move at a much faster pace. These seventh years were busy with Head Girl and Boy responsibilities, Quidditch Practice and two other interviews. No wonder they looked so tired.
"So, what did your father say when he confirmed your findings?"
Miss Malfoy: "He had to look twice and then got the hugest smile I've ever seen. He floo'd his old Professor, Professor Snape, who came and wanted to see exactly how much of each potion and plant we added."
Mr.Potter: "He wanted to make sure we had recorded everything correctly. Given it was a Monday afternoon and classes were still going on, we couldn't have to many people come into the back. Though, the second years that Professor Malfoy was teaching, before we interrupted with our yelling, knew exactly what had happened."
"So, basically twenty five second years, Professors Malfoy and Snape were the first to find out?"
Mr. Potter: "Yes. And since Ravenclaw and Gryffindor had Potions together both our sisters and her brothers were there, so they got to be part of the excitement too."
"What did you two do to celebrate?"
Miss Malfoy, laughing; "Nothing yet. We've been busy non stop for the past three days. I think we might wait until the holidays and just…"
Mr. Potter: "Sleep! And not look at another cauldron for awhile."
After a break of laughter and a few rounds of pumpkin juice, we continued our interview.
"Who else helped, if anyone? I know the name Jennifer Clark came up in a previous article."
Miss Malfoy: "Yes, my friend from America. We met on our internship in Africa. She listened to me complain and helped me towards the right amount of Strengthening Solution. We had been using too weak of a solution and found if we doubled and even tripled some of the ingredients, it became much more powerful. She just helped me think along a different track. Another pair of eyes almost."
"Will we be able to meet her?"
Miss Malfoy: "I think she is scheduled to come over after Christmas to do an interview at my house, then leaves right after the New Year."
We were interrupted by the sound of students going to dinner so I ended my interview, amazed at how down to earth and mature these students were. They probably really don't have any idea of how much they are worth right now, but once they are out of school and they get to see how far and wide their efforts have reached, I truly believe it will blow their minds.
The Daily Prophet will continue to provide updates of their progress and on behalf of everyone in the Magical Community thank Marissa Malfoy and Brian Potter for all their hard work and effort put into the cure.
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January 1, 2017-"The Quibbler"
Draco and Ginny Malfoy and Harry and Hermione Potter announce the engagement of their children, Marissa Malfoy and Brian Potter. According to our sources, Mr. Potter surprised his girlfriend by asking her on New Year's Eve as they celebrated with family and friends at the Potters home. One source told us that even Marissa was surprised when he pulled her into his father's library under the guise of showing her a new research book he received for Christmas.
Miss Malfoy did tell us her ring is platinum with a single diamond cut in the Asher style. She said it is perfect, not too fancy and it would've been something she would choose if Mr. Potter had asked her too. A date hasn't been set as they are busy getting ready to buckle down for their NEWTS that will take place in June. We asked the happy couple what their plans were for after graduation and Miss Malfoy told us she had been talking to a few Potions Labs about employment. Mr. Potter mentioned he would like to continue pursuing his interest in Herbology and would also like to look into opening up a Quidditch camp for younger children.
Marissa Malfoy, known for pursuing her dream of finding a cure for the Wizard Flu is remaining closed mouthed about what she plans on doing with the well guarded formula. She has the option of keeping the formula and reaping the benefits both monetary and notoriety wise, or selling it for quite a large sum of money. Her parents said when she turns seventeen, which will be on the 14th of this month, the decision is totally up to her as to what she would like to do.
We will keep you updated if a date is released for a wedding or if any more information becomes available for the future of the Cure.
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It was Easter Monday and briefly Marissa had the image of Nott's spare bedroom, but she quickly turned her attention to Elizabeth who was toddling around her room pulling books off shelves.
"Yes, I'll read it to you. Bring it here," Marissa told Elizabeth holding out her arms to catch Elizabeth as she ran over and fell into Marissa's lap, giggling the whole way. Marissa opened the board book, one that used to be hers and proceeded to read Goodnight Moon for the millionth time to her sixteen month old sister.
A carbon copy of Marissa many people remarked.
Marissa found it odd to be seventeen and to have a small child looking like a miniature image of her. It made her more aware that now, she could have children…now that she and Brian knew they WANTED children, just not in the next year or two. They had finally decided on a fall wedding date giving them time to finish school and take one last family vacation.
As she finished up the book she heard her parents come back from their night out. Everyone returned to Hogwarts the
next day and Marissa offered to baby-sit telling her parents to go out and have time with out children. Devon was out
with Jennifer who was actually visiting with her parents and staying in a Magical Hotel nearby. The Clarks had joined
them for Easter dinner, cementing the fact in Marissa's mind that Jennifer and Devon were now truly an item. There
weren't many public displays of affection, but Marissa could see the ease with which they talked and how they would
look at one another. Even with Devon being just 16 and Jennifer not quite 18 the age difference wasn't apparent at
all, only if you knew what years they were in and that Devon skipped, could you tell he was a year and a half
younger.
"Da!" Elizabeth squealed launching herself at Draco's legs, giggling as he picked her up and placed her on his shoulders.
"How was dinner?" Marissa asked standing up from her spot against Elizabeth's crib.
"Quiet," Ginny answered tugging Elizabeth's stockinged foot, then turning as Derek, Dixon and Erin came running up the stairs, back from a birthday shopping trip with their Grandmother Malfoy.
"Marissa? Grandma Malfoy wants to talk with you in the library downstairs. You too dad," Dixon said grabbing Elizabeth as she held her arms out to him. Draco looked just as surprised as Marissa did, not having any idea what his mother wanted. She hardly ever called them into the library, together. Let alone at her son's house.
"I'm going to give Elizabeth her bath then get her to bed. That nap she took this afternoon kept her up later than normal," Ginny said, turning out of Elizabeth's room and walking down the hall, snagging Erin to help her.
Two hours later everyone was asleep except Marissa, who had just returned to her room from taling, via the floo to Brian, relaying what had just transpired in the library downstairs. She was still in shock, not quite believing what had happened. Sitting up against her headboard she looked up as someone knocked softly on her door jam. Her door was cracked a bit but was pushed open revealing Devon, looking quite confused and happy at the same time.
"Hey. I thought you came home while I was talking to Brian," Marissa said, motioning him in then frowning as he shut the door before he took a spot next to her on the bed.
"I did. Then took a walk not wanting to answer a million questions about why I didn't help you baby-sit."
"I told them I told YOU to go out with Jennifer. That she was leaving in the morning. Mum and dad seemed to understand that," Marissa explained. She moved over as Devon arranged his tall frame next to her, brushing her shoulder as he did. Marissa jerked away and spun around staring at him, sitting on her knees.
"YOU!" Marissa gasped, staring hard at him; smiling but trying not to at the same time.
"What?" he asked pulling back a bit surprised at her forcefulness.
"Don't "what" me. You're letting off vibes like crazy!" Marissa accused, but with a note of happiness in her voice.
"Oh…yeah. Another reason I went for a walk. Dad would've known right away," Devon admitted, looking everywhere but his sister.
"So…you and Jennifer…," Marissa prompted, settling herself back against the pillows.
"Yeah…me and Jennifer," he said in a low voice, not being able to hide his smile.
"So…how'd this happen? I thought you were out with her parents?"
"We were; then they wanted to go see some movie and Jennifer had been nursing a headache all day, so I said I would take her back. They agreed, probably thinking she'd fall asleep and I would go home. But on the way we went by St. Mungo's. She wanted to see the inside so while we were in there, I found Hermione and got some medicine for her. It was gone before we got back to the hotel. We were just sitting there on the bed in her hotel room, talking and somehow ended up…you know," Devon finished awkwardly.
"Wow, Devon. I never thought that would happen between you…now. You two okay with it?" Marissa asked quietly and he nodded. She wasn't sure what else to say; there were so many questions but yet she didn't feel she had the right to ask any of them…then a thought crept into her mind.
"Wait a minute…both of you are purebloods. Merlin, Devon…that must've been…outstanding!" Marissa saw a blush creep to his face.
"Yeah, it was…and thankfully the hotel had sticking charms on everything already."
"Wow…that's something I'll never experience. Not that I really care, but I've always wondered if it's like the books say. Amazing, things go flying... that sort of stuff."
Devon shrugged then nodded again. "I think that's pretty much accurate. But, now she's leaving tomorrow and I won't see her until the summer. She said she has some leads on jobs over here."
"Devon, that's great! Sounds pretty serious of she is going to come here and wait for you to finish school."
"I wouldn't have done…what we did… if I wasn't serious. So, I was actually pretty surprised when she "consented", I guess you could say," Devon said, sighing. He slapped his thighs and made a move to stand up. Marissa watched him, suddenly seeing him as an adult, a tall solid one who, it just seemed like yesterday, was her little 14 year old brother coming up with crazy Quidditch moves.
"You're not going to sleep, Dev. You'll stay up all night replaying what happened over and over in your head," Marissa told him. He turned and looked at her. "And I have some news of my own, so sit and I'll share mine with you." Marissa patted the spot he just vacated and he threw himself back down, ready to hear about Marissa's talk with their grandmother.
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May 15, 2017---"Hogwarts Alumni"
Brian James Potter has accepted the position of Professor of Herbology, replacing the retiring Professor Sprout. After intense training to take place between Ireland and Africa he will return to England towards the end of August. His father, the famous Harry Potter is the DADA Professor and according to Hogwarts, A History, this will be the first time a father and son will be teaching at Hogwarts during the same time period. We spoke with Mr. Potter briefly after his 18th birthday party celebration in Diagon Alley.
"I'm excited. I didn't really need much time to think it over. I talked with my fiancée Marissa and my parents about it, so the whole decision making process took about a week…if that. I'm really excited and can't wait to teach next year."
When asked how he would feel teaching his siblings, his response was a classic older brother response.
"I told my sisters that if they didn't listen and do what I, as a Professor, asked, they'd get points docked from their house. Same as any other student. Then…I'd lay into them at home. I'm just kidding there…maybe."
Best of luck to Brian Potter, and to his sisters, and Mr. Potter's to be brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: The Malfoy Triplets.
On a Quidditch related note, Amy Parkinson, a third year and a Slytherin has been named the new Seeker for her house. She joined the team in March after Slytherin's former seeker, Jeff Bulstrode transferred to Durmstrang. She has won two matches out of three for the Slytherin team. Mark Taylor, a Beater on the Hufflepuff team has been offered a position with the Chudley Canons, which he accepted without hesitation. Training starts on July 15th, allowing him two weeks off to relax from his NEWT exams.
From the House of Ravenclaw, Arnold and Claudia Bosse, twins originally from Germany, have accepted jobs at the Ministry of Magic. Mr. Bosse will be working in the Department of Mysteries and Miss Bosse chose a position in the Muggle Department, headed by Arthur Weasley.
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June 30, 2017-"The Quibbler", "The Daily Prophet", "Witch Weekly", "Hogwarts Alumni"
Today marked the graduation of yet another class full of able bodied witches and wizards. Headmistress Minerva McGonagall presided over the ceremonies with former Headmaster Albus Dumbledore delivering a short speech as well.
After the two hour long graduation ceremony, numerous reporters caught up with Marissa Malfoy, whose name is now well
known in both the Healer world and Potions world.
She confirmed that she and budding Herbologist, Brian Potter, have set a wedding date for October 21 of this year and
it will take place the same place that her mother and father's did…at Narcissa Malfoy's home in Wiltshire. Miss
Malfoy and Mr. Potter said they hope to keep it small and are keeping their honeymoon destination under wraps for
now.
On a different note, Draco Malfoy called for a press conference for July 1 at noon for a major announcement he plans to make along with his daughter. There haven't been any clues as to what this announcement could be, but all major publications will be at the Ministry tomorrow and will have the full report in the evening edition. The common rumor is that this announcement will have something to do with the career path that Marissa Malfoy will be following.
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A/N: did you like it? Totally different, I know. But I think the short articles and some real scenes wrapped up some
loose ends nicely. Don't worry…you will find out what Grandma Malfoy's talk was (in an indirect way) and what
Marissa will be doing with her life, and the formula. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
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