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Recently I have taken to the consideration of purchasing a pet. My owl, Hermes, is practical and prompt, though he is frequently off delivering post. I once had a rat called Scabbers, though Ronald inherited him when I was made Prefect and given Hermes by my parents in my fifth year. I found that I enjoyed keeping Scabbers as a pet. Often I have missed the responsibility of pet-care. My flat, as well, could likely use the company! While I keep several arachnids in my office at the Ministry of Magic, they cannot precisely be considered pets. In fact, they were already there when I took up residence.

I do not doubt that felines are fine creatures, but with my busy schedule this would be impractical. I have, instead, considered fish.

Miss Clearwater, an associate at the Ministry of Magic, informs me that fish are not truly pets, as one cannot interact with them. Balderdash, I say. I have not the time to manage a pet which requires much attention. Both my mother and Miss Clearwater have informed me that my flat is 'depressing', so I imagine that a few brightly coloured fish are just the trick.

Tomorrow morning I shall be setting off on a sojourn to Croix due to important business with the Ministry of Magic. I cannot share the details at this date, but Minister Fudge did inform me that I was the perfect man to do the work.

Recently I have acquired a book of random facts. Was anyone aware that a human can remain conscious from anywhere up to thirty seconds after being decapitated? The usual length of time is eight seconds. It is macabre, certainly, but also interesting to consider.