Diary of a young witch

( Hexed private to self )

What is going on in this world? I thought we were done killing people for their political agendas. I just don't understand how this could happen.

I hate to say it but maybe we're not ready to integrate yet. Perhaps it's causing far too much trouble than it's really worth.

I'm never going to hear the end of this from the Slytherins.

Hannah

My, how busy we've been! I feel like I've been running around for the past month! You'd think things would settle down after the Hogwarts students went back to school, but no, it's just gotten worse. Maybe the new menu is finally catching on. It feels so good to help Tom finally give this place the reputation it deserves.

But, of course, it's rather hard to serve so many happy groups of friends and never get to spend time out on your own. Maybe I should take a night or two off and head out on the town. Or spend a day at the Museum, just to get out of the bar for once.

( Hexed Private )

I'm so exciting for the fundraiser! I really can't believe I convinced Tom to let us host it. It took a little working, but I just said how good publicity would be for the new menu and what a good cause it would be. I just hope a lot of people show up. Merlin knows Hogwarts needs the money! Maybe they'll even be able to rebuild the Room of Requirement after that fire.

I've thought up quite a bit of activities getting this together. It was interesting trying to figure out Hogwarts themed activities. But the decorations are going to be spectacular, as well as the food. Classic Hogwarts fare as well as some enchanted deserts.

Of course, you'll have to come to find out what exactly is in store!

( Hexed private )

Hermione, have you found any more information about hiring a House Elf? Business has been so good lately that we really could use the extra hands around to help out.

Dad just sent me a thousand galleons for my birthday! He says the Ministry gave him a lot more because of mum.... He gave me some for my birthday, put some in my Gringotts bank account, and gave the rest back to the Ministry to build a war memorial.

I don't think I've ever seen this much gold before!

I wonder what I should get for my birthday. Maybe I should spend some time walking around Diagon Alley, just to get an idea of what I might want.

Or maybe I could give most of it to Tom so we can buy the store next door and expand.

There are just so many possibilities, I don't think I'll ever be able to decide.

-Hannah

( The New Leaky Cauldron Menu )

( Private to self )

How shocking to think someone died at the gala! I feel so guilty, having so much fun when someone was suffering so much.

Oh dear. I knew I shouldn't have gone to the gala, but Tom was so insistent. Maybe next time, he'll listen to me.


The new menu for the Leaky Cauldron will premiere tomorrow! I hope to see you all there at some point to try out our new fare.

-Hannah

Working at the Leaky Cauldron has really taken over my life. I'm working on a new menu. You couldn't believe the traffic we're getting! I'm trying to convince Tom to buy the book store on the other side and expand. If this is what business is like now, I can only imagine what it will be like in August. Hopefully the new menu will be done by then and we can hire a competent cook.

( Private to Hermione )

Tom wants me to go to this Zabini gala and rub elbows with the well-to-do people of the world. I must admit, I'm kind of excited. It will be interesting trying to find an appropriate dress, but Tom has given me some time off during the day tomorrow. Hopefully that will be enough time to get some Muggle money and find the perfect dress.