There is something memorable about the first time you meet someone.

( Memories )

April 18, 2003 Picking up Ella

I would be lying if I didn’t worry when I promised Ginny we would do this last week that I would be too tired to enjoy the time with Ella. However, it turns out for once the Ministry is right. I have acclimated to the Dementor effect at Azkaban. It still drains me, I still need chocolate while at work and some serious cuddle time with Ginny when I get home to counter-act its affects fully, but I’m able to function at work now even if I worry how I’ll do this Saturday when I begin the first of my four days on, four days off.

( Ella )

I awaken to the sweetest smell I know, Ginny’s hair. It is warm and snugly. We are still sitting in the chair we were in at The Burrow last night. The only difference is that someone, Mrs. Weasley most likely, draped a blanket over us to keep us warm. I would love to stay here forever, but unfortunately my urge to go to the loo is overpowering.

( Ginny luv )

When Ginny is gone these visits to The Phoenix House are the highlights of my month. I try to visit the children at least once a month if at all possible. Due to a false lead on Greyback, I missed my visit in October on Halloween.

( The Phoenix House Visit )