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We're so looking forward to today's concluding CCF exercises. I'm told that the location is part of the challenge, so you'll not hear from me where it's to occur, students! But I have seen a thing or two about the prizes to be given and I'm sure you'll all feel quite pleased and proud of yourselves with the results - and rightly so.

Professor Sinistra and her entire committee have clearly spent great efforts and put not inconsiderable time into the success of the YPL programme and thus far, Mr Malfoy and I have not been disappointed. We sincerely hope that the same spirit of leadership, collaboration and excellence seen during the last two years shall continue into what is sure to be a glorious future.

I'm struck, as always, by how quickly summers fly by, particularly when the boys are away for so much of it. But I've managed to find a location for our family holiday, so we may at least have a few days all together before seeing Draco and Harry back onto the train to Hogwarts. I can hardly believe they are about to commence their O.W.L. studies! It seems just yesterday we were carting them about in prams.

Speaking of prams, my nephew has seen fit to utterly reject his lately. Razzer, I think that toy broom you gave him is a sign of things to come. He rides it everywhere, or so I've observed when we saw him for his birthday party. Unless I miss my guess, we may have another future professional Quidditch player in our midst.

Celia, I did want to mention that we'll be going to Diagon Alley after returning from holiday; there is simply not enough time before we go. If you want to bring Vivian for her robe fittings and such (they do grow in that first year, don't they?), I can send you an owl about meeting for lunch. I hope I can convince Bella to let us take care of Hydra as well. Perhaps she and Vivian could be fitted at the same time together and get to know one another better?

Well, there's still much to do before we attend today's festivities. Best of luck to the Cadets!

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Freedom Day

And a very happy birthday to Harry Marvolo, as well!

I noticed this morning that people are already lining up along the parade route, choosing just the right spot for their viewing. Personally, I find that some of the balconies on the Victoria Embankment offer many of the best opportunities, if one can gain access.

Our Lord's viewing stands, of course, have been prepared since last night. Nicola and Gabriel just have a few last-minute touches this morning and then they shall be dividing their time between overseeing the parade itself and the celebrations at Buckingham afterward.

The real treat shall be this evening's firework display and the lights along the river. I hope everyone has a chance to enjoy our Shakespearian idyll.

As for the performances, I'm told we've a number of treats in store and I cannot wait to discover them.

We have such a lot to celebrate, with Our Lord's leadership and grace. His vision of a free and powerful wizarding nation has never been more clearly realised, particularly in light of the 2 or 3 notable accomplishments this year which assure us, as ever, that His puissance will triumph over any wrong-headed attempts to tear down what He has wrought. I have never been more proud to call myself a Witch of the Protectorate.

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It was an exciting end to a year full of extraordinary thrills. Harry, Mr Malfoy and I extend our heartiest congratulations, again. Very well done, indeed. I cannot be prouder of how you've grown and developed in your magical skills. You've been a credit to us all. I'm sorry to have missed you in the clamour afterward but I understand you are recovering from your minor wounds with no lasting trauma.

We're very much looking forward to having you and Draco home again for a short time, until the YPL calls you to share your skills with your younger charges. We've a celebration planned, of course, in honour of Draco's birthday and now your unsurprising but no less welcome victory.

And bienvenue, M Finch-Fletchley, to the Protectorate. May you find everything you are looking for here. It's most gratifying to see that Our Lord's efforts are not in vain, if young people such as yourself respond to His promise for a better future for us all. One hopes you are right and the time shall not be long away when France and England share more in common than ever before.

The last few days have been so eventful it's hard to settle down to business, I daresay. But there are obligations which have to be met, if not today, then tomorrow, certainly. It's hard to believe June is nearly half over already! Still Witch Weekly's columns cannot wait, nor do they write themselves.

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Rodolphus, I've time for tea tomorrow, if you're still looking for a chance to show off Rigel's new trick.

I've had to re-arrange things a bit for today, though, as it's one of the rare times when our third-weekly card party conflicts with my usual self-pamper at the start of the month. Amanda, you'll have to represent the family without me, I'm afraid. (And tell me everything you heard, later - omit no detail!)

Now that the furor has subsided a bit, I think we may all look forward to the healthy competition of four Champions, though I understand it has required some adjustment on the part of the organisers. Still, I cannot imagine anyone questioning either of Hogwarts' young heroes' eligibility, if as is clearly the case, the Cup could not choose between them. To Mr Diggory: Well done and best of luck, young man. It's not often Hufflepuff has an opportunity to show its mettle. You can be very proud to have been named worthy of such distinction.

Harry, dear, I'm sure you'll perform admirably. You do always seem to find your way out of tight situations and to everyone's benefit, in the bargain. Why, I for one still remember that our poor Hydra might have died had you and Draco not saved her. Anyone who can effect such a rescue at twelve years of age certainly stands an even chance of success in the challenges ahead, even only two years later. More importantly, your illustrious Father deems it proper and right that you represent your House and school in this contest. And that alone ought to be enough reason for anyone to proceed.

Barty: Yes, I am going to Portsmouth tomorrow morning. I've got to start the annual search for suitable dishes for our party, after all. Did you still wish for me to pick up more fish paste for your larder, if they have it? I'll have them send it round to your elves.

Oh, and Rosa, again, the shower was too precious. I cannot believe that in your condition you managed all those mobiles over the tables. Now, I trust that St Gerard's is taking proper care of you? After all, forgive me, but... older expecting mothers are one of their specialties. Do be sure to ask for Healer Moritz by name if you're not getting the full treatment. And again, we're so proud of Draco and Pansy, of course. By the time her little brother arrives, she'll be quite the known name in the Protectorate!