[mjk]

Honorable Mention: bloodyxxfairy

My Dear Journal,

The events that occurred in these past hours have overwhelmed me a great deal. Upon attending Albus’ funeral, I have since rented a room here in the Leaky Cauldron and paced for hours, thinking about the future – which is to be inevitably grim. I am mystified as to how I should be feeling at this moment in time. I am, undoubtedly, deeply saddened and immensely shocked at my friend Dumbledore’s untimely death. However, I find myself oddly ... happy because of Nymphadora Tonks. She brought to me a joy that I have not experienced in a while. I suppose that I must come to terms with my inner feelings and as decided last night, I am truly in love with her. Although she brings me happiness, I feel as though I am cheating her of her life and her chance to be with someone more younger, privileged and ultimately – more healthy.

The magical world has just lost one of its greatest minds– Albus Dumbledore. In time, death will extend its grasp to us all, but this particular time has taken us all by surprise. I would not in a million years dream that Severus Snape would be the one to take Dumbledore’s life. Snape and I have obviously never shared any loving moments together, but I always carried some respect towards him as he kept me healthy during my teaching year at Hogwarts and Dumbledore had ALWAYS trusted him. Why would Snape kill Dumbledore? This latest revelation just makes me worry about what has yet to come. What is there to do when someone that you believe to be on your side, murders the very leader of your side? Can we even continue the certain upcoming war without Albus? If only I knew more information! The itching question of where Dumbledore and Harry went last night and what exactly their mission was leaves me with the unsatisfying impression of never being answered.

I know the battle last night was only a small taste of the future. I just pray for dear Harry, that he is prepared, for if anyone is to suffer the most – it is likely to be him.

During the battle, I narrowly escaped death that came in the form of a Killing Curse. It shot right past my face and it seemed that my whole life flashed before my eyes in that moment. My mind also showed me the future at that moment – and that – beyond anything I experienced – frightened me the most. This is because, that future was one filled with loneliness. I always imagined myself to be the kind of person to die alone. With James, Sirius and now Albus gone – I am sure of that. I know I must seize my chance with Nymphadora. After all, life is simply too short. We must stick together to protect our kind. And I know that something is bound to be seriously wrong when my only trustworthy friend is a battered old journal.


-Remus

[snapes_half-blood_princess]

Congrats to all of the winners. Well done! I enjoyed reading all of them.

[JKMcGonagall]

Excellent work. I enjoyed reading all of them. I especially liked McGonagall's, it seemed like something she would write. I am especially partial to anything about her, hence my name.

[Lady Princess]

Congratulations to all the winners - your entries were really a pleasure to read! I especially liked Severus Snape's diary entry by Fidelia (that would have been my first place, I must admit). It suited the character and was very moving, particularly the last lines...