Why does Beatrice want to be on the parchment while I write? Inky paw prints all over the page. Honestly.

Visited yesterday by Ministry. Harry Potter in my house. Definitely more attractive now than when at school. Looked a little wary of me. What did I ever do to him? Anyhow, Jones witch looks capable. The fact that Vincent spotted in Hogsmeade very troubling. Does no one know how to curse properly anymore? You see him, you curse him. Feel certain wards will keep me safe at home; Cormac is here most nights as well (Still wearing ring. Displeased.). We walked out of doors to his flat one evening this week, very tipsy. Anything could have happened. Musn't allow that again.

Have visited several spas in and around London. Most are Muggle establishments and nowhere near the calibre of the one that Blaise took me to. Have made decision to open one, I think. Will locate it in Bath; natural springs lend themselves to embiance. Will focus on beauty treatments and relaxation. Must see if masseur from France able to be swayed to work for me. Will also need administrator. Certainly don't want to do the day to day. House ledgers give me fits.

Am temporarily in control of Gregory's estate. Is painful, being without him. Countless times have wanted to talk with him and he's not here. I keep thinking of his promise not to leave me again. Irrational, I know. Not his fault. On another note, met with Miles (he also wears ring) to discuss Gregory's holdings. We had quite the thing at school; despite that, I didn't even want to pursue him. Interesting.

Charles Senft bastard sent post saying that yearly reparations are due. Loathe him. Oily, greasy, balding, paunchy, bloodsucking, leering bastard. How long do I have to pay for my father's mistakes? Would letter back with attached galleons saying 'Get stuffed," be inappropriate? I think not. They get the money, I should be able to say whatever I damn well please.