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Red Cross blood drives, celebrate World Blood Donor Day by donating blood at various sites in the county. Thursday: Department of Agriculture Beltsville Agricultural Research Center-West, 10300 Baltimore Blvd., Beltsville, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Baden Volunteer Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Rd., 2-7 p.m.; Saturday: Courts of Praise Christian Church, 3297 Brinkley Rd., Temple Hills, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call or visit the Web site for more opportunities. Free; appointments welcome. 800-733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org .
Temple Hills computer class, learn basics including how to use a mouse and keyboard and work with Windows programs. 9:30 a.m., Hillcrest Heights Library, 2398 Iverson St., Temple Hills. Free; registration required. 301-630-4900.
Greenbelt story time, for ages 2-5, stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, through June 26, Greenbelt Library, 11 Crescent Rd. Free. 301-345-5800.
Foreclosure clinic, Housing Counseling Services provides foreclosure prevention services to Maryland homeowners. 3 p.m., Faith Temple No. 2, 211 Maryland Park Dr., Seat Pleasant. Free; appointment required. 202-667-7715 or firstname.lastname@example.com .
"Gasland ," the 2010 documentary examines the negative effects of natural-gas drilling. 3:30 p.m., Glenarden Library, 8724 Glenarden Pkwy., Glenarden. Free. 301-772-5477.
Drop-in computer help, learn how to use the Internet and other basic computer skills. 4-5 p.m., New Carrollton Library, Computer Lab, 7414 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton. Free. 301-459-6900.
Lego playtime, for ages 6-10, play with Legos and read stories. 4 p.m., Hillcrest Heights Library, 2398 Iverson St., Temple Hills. Free. 301-630-4900.
Berwyn Heights bird walk, members of the Prince George's Audubon Society and Patuxent Bird Club host this walk through habitats including open water, wetlands, forests and meadows, with sighting opportunities for woodland and field songbirds, waterfowl and raptors. 6 p.m., meet at the parking lot for the Luther Goldman Birding Trail, Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Ruatan Street and Berwyn Road, Berwyn Heights, Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Berwyn Road and Ballew Avenue. Free. 301-459-3375.
Bipolar support group, for those suffering from the mental illness. Sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 6-7:30 p.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd., Laurel. Free; registration required. Connie Houchens at 410-867-7927.
Route 1 farmer's market and bazaar, shop fresh produce, prepared foods and crafts from local farmers and small businesses. 4-8 p.m. first Fridays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 27, Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood. 301-864-3860 or www.artlivesheremd.wordpress.com .
First Fridays at Montpelier, stories and crafts, tours, games and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Free. 301-377-7817.
Preschool nature crafts, for ages 3-5, learn about snakes through games, story and crafts. 10-11 a.m., Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian. $2; registration required. 410-741-9330.
Friday Night Live Concert Series, Collect All 5 band will play pop, country, rock and alternative hits in an outdoor concert by the water. 7-9 p.m., National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor. Free. 877-628-5427.
Toastmasters event, for age 18 and older, the Oxon Hill Toastmaster Club will host an organization meeting for new members. 7 p.m., Levi's BBQ Restaurant, 6201 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill. Free; reservations requested. 240-723-3157 or email@example.com .
Jug Bay bird walk, for age 12 and older, learn how to identify birds by sight and sound. 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd., Lothian. $5; seniors $3. 410-741-9330.
"Talkin' baseball," Thom Loverro will discuss his book, "Orioles Magic ." 9 a.m., Brighton Gardens, 7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia. Free. 410-740-1145.
Branch Avenue in Bloom farmers market, shop fresh fruit, meat and other produce by local growers. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Iverson Mall, parking lot, 3737 Branch Ave., Temple Hills. Lamar Weaver at 301-702-2250, www.facebook.com/branchavenueinbloom or email@example.com .
Community yard sale, shop new and gently used items. 9 a.m.-noon, St. Nicholas Church, 8603 Contee Rd., Laurel. 301-776-6257.
North College Park farmers market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., REI-College Park, parking lot, 9801 Rhode Island Ave. 240-888-6972.
Oxon Hill computer demo, learn how to use a mouse and navigate Web sites. 9:15 a.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd. Free; registration required. 301-839-2400.
English conversation club, practice speaking English in a comfortable environment. 10 a.m. Saturdays, through June 28, Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill. Free. 301-839-2400.
French-English story time, for families. 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, through June 28, Laurel Library, 507 Seventh St., Laurel. Free. 301-776-6790.
English-Spanish story time, for ages 3-6 with caregiver, children's books are read in English and Spanish. 11 a.m. Saturdays, Hyattsville Library, 6532 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville. Free. 301-985-4690.
Crochet basics, bring materials and learn how to crochet. 1 p.m., Mount Rainier Library, 3409 Rhode Island Ave., Mount Rainier. Free. 301-864-8937.
Read to Rover, for ages 7-10, take a favorite book or choose one from the stacks to read to a trained therapy dog. 2 p.m., Surratts-Clinton Library, 9400 Piscataway Rd., Clinton. Free; registration required. 301-868-9200.
Early television in the 1920s, Brian Belanger, National Capital Radio & Television Museum Director, will discuss local inventor C. Francis Jenkins, who established a television station in Wheaton in the late 1920s, and other developments of that era. 2 p.m., Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Rd., Bowie. Free. 301-262-7000.
MCOP Charity Softball Classic, NFL player DeSean Jackson and his team compete against Wounded Warrior Amputee softball team in the second annual Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics game. Proceeds will benefit veterans' charities. 7 p.m., Bowie Baysox Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Hwy., Bowie. $20. 301-653-6139 or www.mcopro.com .
Bowie farmers market, shop locally grown produce, flowers, plants, breads, jams. 8 a.m.-noon Sundays, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, parking lot , 15200 Annapolis Rd. 301-809-3078 or www.cityofbowie.org .
Laurel bingo, ball games and concessions to benefit Laurel Little League. 1 p.m., American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. $20. 240-595-3353 or email@example.com .
Whooping crane observatory tour, for age 14 and older, observe a pair of endangered adult whooping cranes and learn about the recovery program. 1-2:30 p.m., National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel. Free; donations welcome; registration required. 301-497-5887.
Hope support group, for people living with depressive illnesses, sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 3-5 p.m. Sundays, St. John's Catholic Church, Education Center, 8912 Old Branch Ave., Clinton. Free; reservations requested. Ruth McMenamin at 301-868-6180.
Computer basics, learn how to create and save documents in Microsoft Word. 6:30 p.m. Mondays, through June 21, New Carrollton Library, 7414 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton. Free; registration required. 301-459-6900.
Laurel mental health support group, for families of people with mental illnesses, sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 7607 Old Sandy Spring Rd., Laurel. Free; reservations requested. Steven Gray at 410-772-9300 or email@example.com .
Oxon Hill book discussion, a librarian leads a talk about Sonia Sotomayor's "My Beloved World ." 2 p.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd. Free. 301-839-2400.
Afternoon tea book discussion, a guided talk about Randy Pausch's "The Last Lecture ." 2:30 p.m., Surratts-Clinton Library, 9400 Piscataway Rd., Clinton. Free. 301-868-9200.
E-readers drop-in assistance, for people with Kindle, iPads or other e-reading devices, learn how to download e-books, music and more using the library. 4 p.m., Hillcrest Heights Library, 2398 Iverson St., Temple Hills. Free. 301-630-4900.
Girls read, for girls in grades 3-5, practice reading skills with games and other activities and book discussion. 4 p.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill. Free. 301-839-2400.
Clinton support group, for people suffering from mental illness, sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 6:30-8 p.m., Colony South Hotel, 7401 Surratts Rd, Clinton. Free; registration required. Mary Heath at 301-856-8221 or email@example.com .
Excel basics, learn how to create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. 6:30 p.m., New Carrollton Library, 7414 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton. Free; registration required.
Bowie knit and crochet group, bring materials. 7 p.m., South Bowie Library, 15301 Hall Rd. Free. 301-850-0475.
District Heights chess club, for all ages, learn to play or improve skills. 7 p.m., Spauldings Library, 5811 Old Silver Hill Rd., District Heights. Free. 301-817-3750.
Family story time, stories, songs, finger plays, and more for the entire family. 7 p.m., South Bowie Library, 15301 Hall Rd., Bowie. Free. 301-850-0475.
Audubon Society member-share night, share your favorite nature/wildlife photos, stories or whatever you have, hosted by the Prince George's Audubon Society and Patuxent Bird Club. New members welcome. 7:30 p.m., College Park Airport Annex, 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park. Free. 301-262-5148 or www.pgaudubon.org .
College Park Youth Choir and Vocetti, the choirs perform a spring concert. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 64512 College Avenue, College Park. Free. 703-455-2500.
Stroke education meeting, for stroke survivors and caregivers, share experiences and coping techniques; speakers will provide information about prevention and management. 1-3 p.m. second Wednesdays, Doctors Community Hospital, Professional Office Building, first-floor conference room, 8100 Good Luck Rd., Lanham. Free; registration required. 301-324-4968.
Afternoon book discussion, a talk about Jennifer Chiaverini's novel "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker ." 2 p.m., Spauldings Library, 5811 Old Silver Hill Rd., District Heights. Free. 301-817-3750.
Super fantastic Lego fun time, ages 6-12 can build creations using Legos. 4:30 p.m., Glenarden Library, 8724 Glenarden Pkwy., Glenarden. Free. 301-772-5477.
Bowie book talk, a librarian leads a discussion about Paula McLain's novel "The Paris Wife ." 7:15 p.m., Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Rd. Free. 301-262-7000.
New Carrollton English conversation club, practice speaking English with others. 7:30 p.m., New Carrollton Library, 7414 Riverdale Rd. Free. 301-459-6900.
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Harry stepped aside allowing Ginny to be the first to ascend the spiral stairs. As she began to climb back up the hollow pillar in the centre of the circular hall, he followed immediately behind her. Ron, who was bringing up the rear, realised that his best friend was staring at Ginny's backside as they climbed. He clenched his teeth and said nothing. In Ron's opinion his sister's jeans were unnecessarily tight but, regardless of that, Harry should not be staring so blatantly.
'It looks like we're going to have to ask Bill, anyway,' said Ron, in an attempt to distract Harry. 'He probably knows everything there is to know about the Noble and Most Ancient Vaults.'
'We know a few things,' said Ginny. She turned and glanced down at Ron as she spoke.
'Arthur,' said Harry, nodding in agreement with Ginny. He, however, didn't turn to address Ron, contenting himself with addressing the words to Ginny's bum.
'Dad? What about Dad?' Ron tried again. 'He won't know anything, he might be ancient, but he definitely isn't noble.'
'Not your Dad, Ron,' Harry said, still refusing to turn and talk directly to Ron. 'The blue shield with three gold crowns, didn't you recognise it? We were taught about it in History of Magic.'
'I didn't know that you stayed awake during Professor Binns's lessons, Harry,' said Ron.
'It's the crest of Arthur Pendragon, Ron,' said Ginny. 'The Noble and Most Ancient Vault contained Arthur's shield, and twenty-four others, in a circle.'
'Circles are round, Ron,' said Harry.
Ron caught up instantly. 'The Round Table Knights!' he said. 'The Knights of the Many Kingdoms of the Isles of Britain. They were from before there was an England, or a Scotland or the rest. They were Merlin's era, before Hogwarts. Noble and Most Ancient! It's obvious when you think about it. There's only one problem, I've never heard of Brunor the Black.'
'Me neither,' admitted Harry. 'Arturus, his brother by adoption, Cai; Launcelot, his son Gwalhafed; and Gwalchmai, who defeated the green knight, they're the only ones I remember from Professor Binns's lessons. But, that's only five out of twenty-five.'
'Yes, Profesor Binns even managed to make the history of Merlin and the Kingdoms of Britain sound boring,' Ginny agreed. 'I can remember a couple of the names we saw near Brunor's vault. Bedwyr is the one the Muggles call Sir Bedivere, the knight with one hand, and you should both have remembered Palomides the Saracen. But Blubrhys, Brunor and Lucan mean nothing to me.'
'Hermione would know,' said Ron glumly.
'Yes, but she's not here, Ron,' Ginny reminded him. 'You need to think for yourself. You can't spend the rest of your life relying on her.'
'I think he probably can,' said Harry straight-faced, making both Ginny and Ron laugh.
'Provided she doesn't see sense,' Ginny said. 'Do you think that your grandparents will know anything, Harry?'
'I doubt it, but I probably should have asked them. We could go back to my vault on the way out,' Harry said.
They reached the top of the stairs and Harry unselfconsciously took Ginny's hand as they walked across to the cart. Ron watched, but said nothing; he was much too busy thinking about relying on Hermione—being with Hermione—for the rest of his life. It sounded good.
'It appears that you were unsuccessful,' said the goblin, smugly.
'Not entirely,' Harry replied. 'I'd like to revisit my vault, please.' The goblin gave an impassive nod.
'Sorry, Harry,' his grandfather told him. 'The Noble and Most Ancient Houses don't reveal their secrets to outsiders. All I know is that the Houses exist. I've no idea how many there are, and I couldn't even begin to tell you where to start looking for answers.'
'I don't know, either,' Harry's grandmother said. 'But I know this! More years ago than I care to remember, April Malkin told me that her sister married into one of the Noble and Most Ancient houses,'
'April Malkin, is that Madam Malkin, the robe-maker?' Harry asked eagerly.
Harry's grandmother shook her head. 'There were seven Malkin sisters, Harry. April was the eldest. It was the third girl, June, who opened the shop. She's still in business then?'
'Yes,' Harry confirmed.
Harry's grandfather smiled. 'Her older sisters, April and May didn't think she'd make it work, she was a flighty little thing, June Malkin.'
'And you carried a torch for her, Lawrence Potter, don't deny it!'
'That was a very long time ago,' said Harry's grandfather. He gave Harry a sly wink. 'It wasn't the youngest girl, Octavia, was it, Esme?'
'Octavia married a Smith, they're hardly a Noble and most Ancient house,' said Esmeralda Potter crossly. 'Be quiet and let me think, Laurence,'
Harry watched the painting impatiently as his grandparents pondered.
'I could ask Madam Malkin,' he suggested. His grandfather worriedly put his finger to his lips, and his grandmother shushed him, an annoyed expression on her face.
'It was Augusta Malkin,' said Esmeralda Potter triumphantly a few moments later. 'April told me that she had to go through some sort of strange ritual after the marriage, to confirm the ancient line. She married a Lancastrian, but I can't remember his name.
'Augusta Malkin?' Harry said. 'That's Neville's…'
'Did she marry someone called Longbottom?' Ginny asked at the same time.
'That's right!' said Harry's grandmother. 'However did you know that?'
'We know her grandson, Neville, Mrs Potter. If he is the heir to a Noble House, then he'll probably be able to tell us what we need to know. Thank you so much,' said Ginny.
'Thanks, Granny, Granddad,' said Harry. He hesitated. 'I will get you out of here, I promise.'
'We know you will, Harry,' his grandfather said. 'Good luck.'
'Thanks, I'll be back as soon as I can find someone to restore you,' Harry promised. 'Goodbye.'
'Neville will help us, there's no doubt about that,' said Ginny and they walked back to the cart. 'Well done Harry.'
'Me? You realised who Augusta Malkin was, too,' said Harry. He pulled Ginny into a hug and kissed her.
'So, well done Ginny,' he said when they came up for air. 'Great minds think alike,' he added with a grin.
'Do you have to do that in front of me?' Ron asked.
'If you don't want to see, don't look, Ron,' said Ginny. She turned and pulled a face at her brother. 'We can use the Galleons to contact him, Harry.'
'There's no need, little miss clever-clogs,' snapped Ron. 'He'll be in the Ministry, in the Auror Office. Harry and I are not at work today, but Neville is. He swapped shifts for some reason.'
'Can we have a word in private, Neville?' Harry asked.
Neville Longbottom gratefully raised his head from the report he was reading. 'Yeah,' he said, running his fingers through his blond hair. 'Have you ever read any of Williamson's case reports and examples of good practice?'
'Not yet,' Harry admitted.
'They make Professor Binns's lectures seem exciting,' said Neville as he followed them out into the corridor and across into the Auror Office Tea Room.
Harry sat on one of the high backed wooden chairs in the tea room, and Ginny immediately perched on his knees. Ron closed the door behind them and glowered.
'There are enough chairs for all of us, Ginny,' said Ron, looking at the three seats still vacant after he and Neville had also sat.
'The chairs don't look very comfortable, Ron,' said Ginny. 'Not like Harry.'
She turned sideways, threw an arm over Harry's shoulder, and shuffled around on his lap. Harry gave Ron an apologetic look, but that didn't prevent him from putting one hand around Ginny's waist and the other on her thigh the moment he'd finished casting a iMuffliato/i spell.
'What do you know about the Noble and Most Ancient Houses, Neville?' Harry asked without any preamble. Neville stared, obviously astonished by the question.
'The Noble and Most Ancient Houses?' asked Neville. Harry had never seen him look more cautious. 'Why ask me?'
'Was your gran's maiden name Malkin?' asked Ron.
Neville nodded, but remained silent.
'We're trying to find the true heir to the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, Nev,' said Ginny.
Neville began to relax.
'I inherited the Black fortune from my godfather, Sirius,' added Harry. 'But I need to find out who is the true heir to the Noble and Most Ancient House. Aparrently that wasn't covered by Sirius's will. I don't really know where to start, but we've been told that the Longbottoms iare/i a Noble and Most Ancient House.'
'It's not something we brag about; it's just a silly old title. But if the last Black was … was Sirius, and he died in the Ministry. You can't have long to find the heir, only a couple of weeks at most!' said Neville angrily. 'The goblins delayed telling you, didn't they?'
'Yes,' said Ginny. 'We need help, Nev.'
I probably won't be able to tell you much. The Most Ancient Houses guard their secrets, even from each other,' said Neville.
'We need to find the heir before the goblins claim the contents of the inner vault of Brunor le Noir, Nev. So, anything that you can tell us, anything at all…' Ginny stopped and waited for Neville's reply.
'Let me think.' Neville leaned forwards, his elbows on his knees and his chin resting on his clenched hands, lost in contemplation. After a few minutes he stared thoughtfully at Harry.
'In order to find the heir, Harry, you need to know how the Blacks manage their inheritance,' said Neville. 'I don't suppose that they use anything as simple as agnatic primogeniture. Do you have any idea how they choose their heir, and what they use as their testing device?'
'What in Merlin's name are agnostic primogenitals?' asked Ron. 'And what's the testing device?'
'Agnatic primogeniture, Ron,' said Ginny, rolling her eyes despairingly at the brother. 'It means that the firstborn male inherits everything.'
Harry took the opportunity to kiss Ginny's cheek. Ginny grinned.
'You said that the Black Vault belonged to Brunor le Noir, he's La Cote Mal Taillée, isn't he?' asked Neville.
'La Cote Mal Taillée, that's "the badly fitting coat",' said Ginny. 'That's an odd name for one of Arthur's inner circle. I don't think I remember that story.' She paused in thought.
'Cai gave him the name,' said Neville. 'Because he was wearing his dead father's mail coat and it didn't fit him properly.'
'It didn't fit me properly, either, said Harry. 'I put it on, and it simply fell off.'
Neville smiled in triumph. 'If the coat was in the outer vault, and it fell off, then it is probably the testing device. Was there anything else in the vault, Harry?' asked Neville.
'No,' said Harry. Ron and Ginny nodded in confirmation.
'It would be a huge coincidence if you turned out to be the heir to one of the Ancient Houses, Harry, Particularly as you don't know anything about them,' said Neville. 'So the mail coat must be the test item. That makes sense.'
'It does?' said Ron. 'You've completely lost me, mate. The goblins said that it was a test of blood. Not just "put on this mail coat and see if it fits", and why a mail coat, anyway?'
'The coat will be important to the family, Ron,' said Neville. 'Some families test worthiness and lineage, others are only bothered about lineage, but, so far as I know, they all have a testing device, to assess the heir. They all predate the Sorting Hat. I mean the oldest of the houses has a testing device so famous that even the Muggles have heard about it. Excalibur.'
'Whoever pulls this Sword from this Stone and Anvil, is Rightwise King Born,' Harry, Ron and Ginny chanted the words simultaneously.
Neville smiled, and then turned and looked in horror at Harry. 'Most of the tests are harmless, Harry; but a few of them are rumoured to kill any pretenders. You were lucky. But, unless you can find out how the inheritance is determined, you'll never do it. You could be looking for absolutely anyone.'
'Can't you give us a clue, Nev,' asked Ginny. 'You're the heir to the Noble and Most Ancient House of Longbottom, aren't you? How does your inheritance work?'
'Ours is one of the most complicated. I'm nominally the heir, but I've no idea whether or not I'll inherit,' Neville shrugged. 'It's not the house of Longbottom, it's the house of Pelleas, and Niniane's girdle decides.'
'You have to wear a girdle?' Ron spluttered.
'A girdle isn't what you think it is, Ron. It's an embroidered cloth belt,' said Ginny. 'But even so, it's something medieval ladies wore. Niniane was one of the Ladies of the Lake.'
Neville nodded. 'She married Pelleas. Neville hesitated. 'Actually, there's no evidence that they actually married, but they were the parents of Guivret. It's a long story, but basically the Lady Ettard spurned Pelleas, and Niniane fell in love with him and punished Ettard. It's all in the stories, but there are dozens of different versions, and no one is sure which one is true.'
Neville stared at his friends, and looked nervously at the door. He moved as close as he could to Harry, Ron and Ginny and lowered his voice. 'What I'm going to tell you are Ancient House secrets. You can't tell anyone, okay?'
Harry, Ginny and Ron whispered their agreement.
'As secret as the Horcruxes, mate,' Harry promised. Neville nodded gratefully.
'This will show you how complicated your search could be,' said Neville. 'Niniane and Pellias wanted to be certain that their son would choose a good wife, so Niniane enchanted one of her own girdles. If I ever get married, my wife will have to put it on. If it rejects her, or if I don't get married, then the family will have to try to find someone else with the blood of Pelleas, someone who has a good wife.
'The girdle is supposed to ensure that we make a good marriage and produce strong kids. Inheritance can follow the same line for generations, but if the heir marries a woman the girdle doesn't like, it won't fit her, and there's a huge panic. The inheritance will shift to a different branch of the family; it could be a distant relative and after thirteen hundred years that's a lot of people. That's why the Pelletiers, and now the Longbottoms, keep careful records of our family tree, going back centuries.
'Sometimes the girdle picks a daughter and not the wife of a son. My Granddad inherited from his mum, Melisandre Pelletier, because the girdle chose her rather than any of her brother's wives. Like I said, it's ridiculously complicated. I've got no idea how the mail coat will work, Harry. It might be simple. It might need no more than a male of Black blood. But…' he shrugged. 'I can't be certain, sorry.'
'There aren't any males of Black blood,' said Harry.
Neville shrugged. 'It's possible that a female can inherit, like my great-grandmother did, but I don't think that many Houses use that system. The coat will work back through the family line to find an acceptable heir. Are you certain that there are no eligible males? How much do you know about the Black family tree?'
Harry, Ginny, and Ron exchanged a meaningful look.
'Only what I can remember, Neville,' said Harry. 'But there is a version of their family tree hanging on the wall at Grimmauld Place. We'd better get over there.'
They stared at the blasted tapestry.
'We're not related to Ignatius Prewitt, are we?' Ron asked his sister hopefully.
'Of course we are, Ron,' Ginny told him. 'But he wasn't a Black and anyway, he didn't have any kids, so there's no point you trying on the coat!'
Harry and Ginny, Ron noticed, were once again holding hands as they carefully examined the tapestry.
'There is definitely no one left on the male line,' said Harry, after several minutes of careful study. 'I suppose that the heir might be Neville, if he's related to this "Harfang Longbottom". It can't be a Crouch, because Barty Crouch was the last of them.'
We don't know for certain that it must follow the male line, Harry,' said Ginny. 'It could be a woman. But even that leaves us with only two names.' She pointed to a scorch mark, and the name next to it.'
'No!' said Ron.
'If it goes to the eldest, it's Andromeda,' said Ginny.
'But if it doesn't…' Ron gritted his teeth. 'I'd rather that the goblins got the lot than let it go to Malfoy!'
'It's not your choice, Ron, and it isn't ours, either,' said Harry. 'I think that we should go and talk to Andromeda, tell her what we know. There's only one problem.'
'What's that?' asked Ginny.
'It's Saturday, so Andromeda will be visiting her sister.'
'We could wait until tomorrow,' said Ron hopefully.
Harry shook his head. 'We've got ten days, Ron,' he said. 'It's probably best if we talk to both Andromeda and Narcissa. If they can't help us, then we'll need to look further afield. We can ask Neville about his family. It might be another Longbottom.
Harry, Ginny and Ron signed the book at the gate to Malfoy Manor under the watchful gaze of the two Law Office Bailiffs on guard duty. Under the "reason for visit" column, Harry wrote "Black family business". Ron watched his friend with some amusement. Harry was rather annoyed. Probably because Harry was certain that had, he not been Harry Potter, the Bailiffs would have demanded a better explanation. Harry had always been famous, but these days people were almost deferential. Ron knew better than to tease Harry about it.
They stepped into the grounds. The moment the gates closed behind them, Ron drew his wand.
'There's no need for that, Ron,' said Harry.
'The last time I was here, Hermione almost died,' Ron growled.
'Lucius is in Azkaban, Ron. Bellatrix is dead, and neither Narcissa nor Draco has a wand,' Harry reminded his friend.
'Yeah, but…'
Put it away, Ron, please,' Harry begged. 'You're a trainee Auror. If you hex Malfoy you'll be in all sorts of trouble with Robards.'
Still grumbling, Ron pushed his wand back into his pocket. 'Do you two have to hold hands all the time?' he asked grumpily.
'No, we don't,' Ginny told him. She shook her hand free of Harry's and instead slipped it into the back pocket of her boyfriend's jeans. After only a second's hesitation, Harry reciprocated.
Ron kicked the gravel drive, sending a shower of stones into the overgrown lawn and then marched ahead of Harry and Ginny. At least now he couldn't see them, but from the noises behind him he suspected that they were trying to kiss and walk at the same time. As they continued up the long drive to the manor house Ron looked around the place. He'd never seen it in daylight. The manor grounds were uniformly untidy and unkempt.
When they reached the imposing front door, Ron tried the handle. The door was locked. Harry stepped alongside him and knocked.
'Can't we shout "Auror Office, this is a raid," and blast it off its hinges,' Ron asked hopefully, although he knew the answer.
When Harry turned, an annoyed and very serious expression on his face, Ron grinned.
'I know, mate,' said Ron. 'We don't have due cause! And it's Malfoy is not due cause!' He paused for a few seconds before adding, 'In my opinion, it bloody well should be!'
Both Harry and Ginny were laughing when Draco opened the door a fraction and peered out. Draco managed to moderate his scowl slightly, but the fact that the visitors were laughing obviously annoyed him.
'Blimey,' said Ron. 'That's the ugliest house-elf I've ever seen. It looks almost like a ferret.'
Draco glared at Ron and released an angry hiss. Somehow, however, he managed to control himself.
'What do you want, Potter?' he snapped.
'I need to talk to Andromeda, Draco, and to your mother too.' said Harry calmly. 'It's urgent, can we come in?'
Draco nodded and silently pulled the door open. He stepped aside, allowing them to enter the echoing hall.
'It's nice to see that Malfoy has found a job he's good at,' said Ron to Ginny. 'He might make a decent doorman, if only he can remember his manners.'
Draco clenched his fists. Ron turned, looked at his old enemy, and smiled grimly.
'Go on, Malfoy, thump me, you know that you want to,' said Ron. 'Oh, I forgot, you don't have any henchmen standing behind you any longer, so you can't act bigger than you are, can you?' He moved closer and stared down into Malfoy's pale, pointed face. 'Your nose looks a little bent. Did somebody break it for you?'
'Leave it, Ron,' warned Harry. 'You know that Draco is under house arrest. He can't do anything. Assaulting an Auror would break the rules of his house-arrest. He'd be in Azkaban until his trial.'
'No great loss to the world,' said Ron. 'Anyway, it would acclimatise him to the place. He'll be seeing a lot more of it soon.'
Draco stepped sideways, ignored Ron and spoke to Harry.
'Welcome to Malfoy Manor, Harry,' he managed to keep his voice even while addressing Harry. 'Weasley,' he added, his face was a blank mask but his voice was a sibilant whisper of contempt. 'And…' Draco stopped, obviously uncertain how to address Ginny.
'Another Weasley,' said Ginny brightly. 'There are so many of us it's difficult to keep track, isn't it?' She smiled sweetly. 'You must remember me, Draco. I'm the Weasley who your Dad almost killed with Voldemort's diary.'
Ron was gratified to note that Draco jumped at Ginny's mention of his former master's name.
'Years and years ago you called me "Harry's girlfriend" as though it was some sort of insult. I don't mind if you call me that now, but perhaps, Miss Weasley, would be better,' Ginny concluded.
'The … family … are in the small living room. I'll take you too them,' said Draco.
He turned and led them across the hall to a tall, dark wood door.
The "small living room", Ron noted when he stepped inside, was bigger than the entire ground floor of the Burrow. Three large sofas formed three sides of a square in front of a marble fireplace. They were lost in the centre of the room. Andromeda Tonks and Narcissa Malfoy sat on one of the sofas, at right angles to the fire; a basket containing a sleeping Teddy Lupin was on the sofa opposite.
Harry introduced Ron to Mrs Tonks, who had cheerfully greeted both Harry and Ginny the moment they entered. Narcissa Malfoy acknowledged their arrival with a polite nod and an inscrutable expression.
Harry, Ginny and Ron sat, as directed by Narcissa, on the sofa facing the fireplace; Draco moved to stand behind his mother and her sister. Like his mother, he attempted to keep his face an unreadable mask. He was not, however, so accomplished.
While Harry, with occasional interruptions from Ginny, explained the situation to Andromeda and Narcissa, Ron concentrated on watching Draco. There was a calculating look in Draco's eye, and he kept glancing at Teddy Lupin, who remained asleep in his basket.
'The Goblins have left me with ten days to find the true heir to the House of Black,' Harry concluded. 'We've looked at the family tree carefully.' He glanced down at the hastily scribbled notes he'd made. 'Phineus Nigellus had three sons. His eldest son, Sirius—my godfather's great-grandfather—has no surviving children. His youngest son, Arcturus, had two daughters. The middle son was your great-grandfather, and you are the last descendents of that male line. I think that the male line has died out.'
'It has,' Narcissa conceded.
'Has there ever been a female heir?' Harry asked. The sisters exchanged a glance.
'Not that I know of, but I'm not certain,' said Andromeda. She shook her head ruefully. 'I wish I'd paid more attention to Grandpa Pollux's stories when I was a little girl.'
'I listened,' said Narcissa quietly.
Ron watched Draco, who stared at his mother.
'The Blacks inherited the title very recently,' said Narcissa. 'The family name was Lenoir until early in the seventeenth century. The last male heir of the Lenoir line failed the test in 1610, and he left for the colonies, a place called Jamestown. The Blacks have been heirs for less than four-hundred years, no time at all. We were a lesser branch and I believe that we were descended from a daughter. Let me think…'
Narcissa paused in thought, her brow furrowed by the effort of remembering. Eventually, she shook her head. 'It's no use. I will need to summon old memories,' she said.
Ron watched with interest as Narcissa closed her eyes in concentration. She placed her hands on her lap and allowed her head to fall forwards as she gave herself up to the recollection of long forgotten events. When her head jerked upright, almost a minute later, her open eyes were strangely unfocussed and she spoke with a quavering, elderly voice.
'See this crest, Narcissa, this is the black family crest. The black shield, the two stars, the chevron and the sword. Do you know what it means, Narcissa?
Narcissa's voice suddenly became childlike. 'No Grandpa.' And then returned again to the unsteady elderly voice.
'The Blacks are a Noble and Most Ancient House, Narcissa. Your Uncle Arcturus is the head of a line which stretches, unbroken, back to the days of Arthur, and Merlin the Great. The Blacks are the keepers of the Shield of Bienpensant. The first shield, the black shield of Bienpensant was the Lenoir crest, the first crest. That shield showed only the sword. But that ancient line, the Lenoir line, was judged unworthy; and so the Noble and Most Ancient House of Lenoir became the Most Noble and Ancient House of Black. To signify the change, the chevron was placed above the sword, and the stars placed above the chevron. We are not night-black, Narcissa, we are star-folk, we are the glimmer in the darkness. Our names remind us of this. It is a tradition, a tradition sadly ignored in your naming. But that matters not, as daughters are unimportant. It is the sons and grandsons, Orion, Sirius, and Regulus, who will inherit. Not you.
'But what if all the menfolk die?' Narcissa asked in her little-girl voice.
The laugh at Narcissa's own question was a hacking one. 'My dear little Cissie, that's exactly what your big sister asked. I will tell you what I told Bella. Murder will achieve nothing. If every male Black dies, then the coat will choose a worthy male heir. He will be the male offspring of one of the daughters of the house of Black. But the coat is clever; it will never choose someone who kills their relatives in order to gain the title. That is why the Lenoir line died. They killed each other, all but one. The survivor was deemed unworthy to inherit, and so he fled. Remember this Narcissa, remember it well.'
'I will, grandfather,' little-girl Narcissa said. Her eyes refocused and she looked around the room in triumph. 'I did, grandfather,' she whispered softly, a sad smile on her face. For a brief moment, Ron saw Narcissa as a human being, as a daughter, wife, and mother, and then the aloof blank mask returned.
'It's me,' said Draco, his eyes gleaming in excitement. 'It imust/i be me. I'm the only male offspring of a daughter of the house of Black. iShe/i only had a daughter.' He glanced dismissively at his Aunt. 'You have to take me to this vault, Potter,' Draco ordered. 'I'm the legitimate heir to the contents of the inner vault.'
'Draco,' his mother hissed, silencing her son. Her eyes flickered an apology to everyone else in the room. Ron was uncertain whether they were expressing regret at Draco's words, or merely at the tactless way he'd spoken.
'Gringotts will be closed now, Draco,' Andromeda Tonks said quietly. 'And tomorrow is Sunday. You will have to contain your excitement until Monday.'
'It will probably take me that long to organise your temporary release from house-arrest, Draco,' said Harry.
Draco nodded, and turned to face Ron. 'Thank you so much for bringing me the good news, Weasley,' he smirked.
Ron tried to stand, intending to walk over and thump Malfoy, but Ginny grabbed the back of his jacket and held him in his seat.
'Why, exactly, is ishe/i here?' Draco asked as they descended the spiral stairs to the vault.
'Ginny is here because I invited her,' said Harry. 'I'm the one who holds the key to the outer vault, Draco. So I can invite anyone into it. From what the goblins said upstairs, that will only change when I give the key to the true heir. Unless I don't find him, in which case I simply give the key to the goblins in eight days time'
'And, if you're interested, I'm here because I'm one of the two trainee Aurors assigned to guard the only Death Eater who isn't in Azkaban, Malfoy,' said Ron. 'So behave yourself.'
Narcissa Malfoy stared at her son, and Draco lapsed into a surly silence as they descended the stairs.
'Your Aunt 'Dromeda is the eldest survivor of the Black line, Draco,' Narcissa said. 'Although we know what Grandpa Pollux told me, Andromeda is eldest. She iwill/i try the coat first, and then it will be my turn. If it does not acknowledge either of us, then you will get your chance.'
'Yes, mother,' said Draco.
When they reached the bottom of the stairs, Ron watched Andromeda Tonks and the Malfoys. They gazed around the circular chamber, even Narcissa could not disguise the fact that she was impressed. Harry and Ginny did not stop, but simply led the way to the vault of Brunor le Noir. Harry unlocked the door and the odd little group entered the outer vault.
Harry and Ginny went first. They were followed by Grandmother Tonks, who carried her happily burbling grandson. Narcissa, aloof and silent, followed Andromeda. Her edgy and excited son remained at her side, but his eyes darted everywhere. Ron brought up the rear, keeping a close eye on the two Malfoys.
Harry was relaxed, much too relaxed in Ron's opinion. There was, in Ron's opinion, every chance that Draco would try something. Harry disagreed, and so had Hermione when Ron had telephoned her on Sunday afternoon to tell her what was happening. Ron alone thought that Draco should not be allowed to try on the coat. He'd been overruled, so he simply watched Draco like a hawk.
'Well, there it is,' said Harry, pointing at the rusty suit of mail which was, once again hanging lopsidedly on its T-shaped stand.
'It's dirty,' Draco protested.
'You don't have to try it on,' said Ron.
Draco sniffed disdainfully, but said nothing.
'Will you…' Andromeda began, holding Teddy Lupin out to Harry. Harry moved forwards, arms outstretched.
'No,' Ron ordered. 'You're an Auror on duty, Harry. Ginny can hold Teddy. You might be needed if there's trouble.' He glared at Draco as he spoke.
Ginny held out her hands. 'Come to see Aunt Ginny, Teddy,' she said, taking the four-month-old baby from Andromeda.
Andromeda Tonks struggled to lift the heavy mail shirt over her head. When she lowered it in place it seemed to sit there for a second, before suddenly falling to the ground.
'Oh, well,' said Andromeda ruefully. 'Perhaps I should have paid more attention to Grandpa Pollux. It's your turn, Cissie. She helped her sister to put on the mail coat, but once again, it simply fell to the floor.
'My turn,' said Draco. He stepped forward eagerly. Ron slipped his hand into his Auror robes and took a firm grip on his wand.
Draco Malfoy struggled to lift the mail coat over his head, when he slipped his arms into the sleeves and dropped it in place, it stayed there. His cry of triumph was, however, short lived.
'Can't breathe,' he gasped, desperately pulling at the coat, which appeared to be shrinking, and slowly crushing him.
Narcissa screamed and tried to help her son, but the mail coat was already too tight to remove. Harry's iExpansion Charm/i failed to make any difference either.
'Do something,' Narcissa begged.
Harry tried another spell, but with no more success. Draco began to turn blue and Narcissa became even more frantic. Ginny stepped forward, turned Teddy to face Draco, and held the tiny baby forwards. A tiny, podgy, flailing hand caught the collar of the mail coat and it shimmered and gleamed. It seemed to fall through Draco, who staggered backwards gasping for breath.
While Narcissa fussed over her shaking and panting son, Ron watched Teddy.
'Phthph, Abababa,' Teddy burbled happily, shaking the now shining coat, which had shrunk to be small enough to fit him.
'That was brilliant,' said Harry, beaming at Ginny. She shrugged.
'I hoped that, if Teddy was the heir, then he might be able to take the coat from Draco,' said Ginny. 'Besides, the moment Andromeda put it on he started to struggle in my arms. He was trying to reach the coat himself. I simply helped him to get to it. You iare/i a clever little boy, aren't you Teddy? You knew that it was yours.' Ginny kissed Teddy on the back of the head.
'Do you think that he is the heir?' Andromeda asked.
'We'll soon find out,' said Harry. 'Only the heir can open the door to the inner vault, 'Dromeda.'
'Do you think that he needs to actually wear the mail, Harry?' asked Andromeda anxiously. 'After what happened to Draco, I don't want to risk it on Teddy.'
Before Harry could reply, Ginny carried Teddy up to the door to the inner vault and held him up to it. The moment the baby's flailing fist touched the black iron ring in the door, it swung open. Draco, who had been enjoying his mother's concern, made a surprisingly rapid recovery and moved forwards to discover the contents of the inner vault.
He was disappointed. The vault was empty, but for a black shield, on which was painted a white sword.
'That's it?' said Draco. 'I was almost killed for an empty vault?'
'It isn't empty, Draco,' said Narcissa sharply. That is the Shield of Bienpensant, an enchanted item from Merlin's era. It is priceless. It belonged to the Noble and Ancient House of Lenoir, and then to the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black. Now, it seems, it belongs to the Noble and Most Ancient House of Lupin.
'Mine,' said Teddy, or at least his contented burble sounded close enough to that word to make everyone turn and stare at him.
'He wants to touch it,' said Ginny, as Teddy, the mail coat still held in one fist.
Andromeda took her grandson from Ginny and carried him up to the shield, but despite his struggles, she kept him just out of reach.
'Ababababa,' said Teddy. 'Phthpth.' He wriggled and squirmed and managed to brush the shield with his foot. The deep resounding bell which rang out at his touch was a noise way beyond the force of the blow, and he began to cry.
'There's nothing for us here,' said Draco, we should leave.
'I agree,' said Andromeda, as she attempted to comfort Teddy.
They walked into the outer vault and Harry closed the door. Once back in the outer vault, Teddy dropped the mail coat onto the floor, where it resumed its normal size and appearance. Harry hung it back on the frame and followed the others outside. They were all looking up at the shield above the door. It had changed. The sword and Chevron remained, but the stars had been replaced. The left star was now a wolf's head, the right was ... Harry wasn't certain what it was. Ginny must have sensed his uncertainty
'It's a bouquet of flowers, Harry,' she said quietly. 'Lupins.'
Ron looked around at the assembled group and grinned. 'I do like a happy ending. What about you, Draco?' Ron asked.


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Part of the How They Do It Series (Monthly Contributor)
"If you're feeling stuck, don't stop. Write anything."—Mark David Gerson
I never thought Writer's Block would consume me. It's not that I believe I'm above it, nor do I doubt it exists, I've just always had the opposite problem: too much to say and not enough time to say it. So to be beaten by The Block….?
It's weird.
And I will confess it's downright depressing, and that is part of the irony; writing is my sunshine and solace, so to not be writing depresses me profoundly. And the more depressed I become, the less I can force myself back into the groove, a vicious circle that feeds itself while starving me.
Yet I am starting to pull out of it bit by bit, and in doing so am analyzing it, extracting the problems from the solutions so that I know what to do when The Block bites again.
Here's what I know has derailed me:
My Novel is Finished
The final line edits are finished, the hard work is done, and I'm now kicking it out to agents in batches of 10 queries a go to see if it will sprout wings and fly. This project was an emotional one; it drilled a lot out of me as both a writer and a social worker and while the result may well be the finest piece of fiction I've written thus far, it has nonetheless drained me. I'm spent and also grieving a little—I invested a lot in the lives of these characters and they grew incredibly close to me. I miss them now and it's difficult to write about somebody new.
Solution: I've written a short story featuring my hero and his antagonist, setting aside concern that the piece doesn't really have high stakes or goals. 'Cause who cares? It's a story about characters I love and I'll likely be the only one who reads it—so what does quality matter? My pen is on the page and words are flowing. That's the point.
Emotional Turmoil Has Me Pre-Occupied
Life happens. Tragedies occur. Upsetting events rock everyone's world from time-to-time. Without sharing graphic details, I'll offer an example that's occurring for me: I am a counselor in a very small town that's been hit with rapid succession traumas. A triple murder, a separate homicide, a rape, and armed robberies have all happened within the span of six months. I'm also a parent who is raising two daughters in a clearly troubled environment. These perils and challenges have my imagination so caught up in potential conflicts and catastrophes that it just can't conjure stories.
Solution: Read. Read comedies. Romances. Read wisdom lit or even adventures. Although…I would be remiss as a counselor if I did not toss in a caveat: If you have had recent exposure to trauma, avoid true crime, horror, or graphic grit-lit for now, even if they are your genre of choice. When stressed, the human brain has difficulty differentiating between fact and fiction, and it struggles to compartmentalize when all it is exposed to is trauma after trauma. So be kind to yourself. Fill your mind with images that are the antithesis of the real-life ugliness you are enduring. The balance will be something you're grateful for, and if you require a real-life example look no further than me. On top of all I described, last weekend our community was dealt another murder—this time a 14yr old girl. So whatever possessed me to pull a true-crime book from my to-be-read pile utterly mystifies me. Clearly, a Guiness World Record's worth of nightmares must be on some secret bucket list I don't remember writing. Sigh.
Alternate Solution To Too Much Upheaval: Try writing something funny or light. So what if it's not your genre? I write high-concept supernatural explorations of character and romance, yet confess that right now that genre feels too heavy and burdensome for me. I will return to it again because that's where my passion lives, but for now I am playing with a concept for a rom-com I came up with last summer—a total deviation for me, but who cares? It's got my butt back in the chair and it's making me smile, and that's all that matters.
Maybe You Don't Even Know Why You Have The Block
Solution: Try journaling. Journaling not only gets your pen moving on the page, it also fosters insight and is an emotional purge. And don't worry if you don't know what to write or if it feels awkward to "talk to yourself" in diary form. Just start out stream of consciousness—jot down what you had for dinner, how it tasted, whether the sky held rain, snow, or sun, and see where your head, heart, and pen go. You might surprise yourself with how much you really do have to say and voila! You're writing.
Alternately (And this one's a therapy trick): Journal a few entries from the point-of-view of your Writer's Block. What is it trying to tell you? What insight can you allow it to help you build if you lend it a voice? The Block itself may well know why it exists, and exploring its voice might help you to also know.
Writing is hard. And wonderful. And uplifting and confounding and full of lots of days when we scratch our heads and say "I shoulda been a plumber." But…we're all on this leaky ship together, and I for one am grateful for forums like this to discuss the pinnacles and pitfalls of this craft with people like YOU.
Cheers, all!
Her novel Divinity & The Python, a paranormal romantic thriller, was inspired by a cold day in Edmonton when the exhaust rising in the downtown core appeared to be the buildings, releasing their souls.
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About Divinity and the Python
The Python is the hottest nightclub in freezing Edmonton: all skin, no substance, and definitely no spirituality. Bartender Shaynie Gavin knows better—all things have a soul, and on an evening she's come to call Hellnight, The Python left a dark stain on hers. Now Shaynie's moving into another place that's more than what it seems—Divinity, the old morgue she's refurbished into a Tarot lounge. With all her passion focused on launching the venture, Shaynie is rattled when Divinity appears to orchestrate a connection between her and superstitious hockey star Cameron Weste.
Shaynie's reaction is nothing compared to The Python's. Vandalism, violence, an omniscient stalker—the parallels to her lost, bloody Hellnight in the club are unmistakable. But equally undeniable is the protection emanating from her old morgue.
All things have a soul, and Divinity's seems aligned with Shaynie's own—but whose is twinned with The Python? As Shaynie starts hunting her stalker, it's clear only one soul will survive.


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Facts About The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Created in 1868
to protect the public's right to quality dental services.
dentists regulated by the College in Ontario.
62 per cent
growth in headcount since 2010.
The Challenge
Share knowledge and resources
The College needed a place where employees could find answers to common questions, share knowledge, and find the resources needed to do their job. The portal was also the first step in the organization's shift away from paper processes and physical documents.
Build culture
After years of growth, the portal was seen as way to connect employees with each other, communicate the College's values, and unite people around its mission. The intranet leverages a design that focuses on people and culture, improving the employee experience.
The Solution
The Junction is packed with everything College employees need to collaborate, communicate, and get work done.
The homepage of The Junction features news and events from across the organization, integrated weather, and quick access to the vast knowledge and resources that can be found within the portal.
As the portal is built on the Habanero SharePoint Portal Accelerator it is fully responsive, which ensures employees have a great experience on any device. The Portal Accelerator, in conjunction with a success and measurement framework enables the College to understand how the portal is performing and providing value to the organization.
Habanero partnered with Public Good Social Marketing Communications to craft The Junction's identity and illustrations. The illustrations and branding compliment the College's external identity and support the user experience of this SharePoint 2013 intranet.
People Finder
Searching for colleagues is made easy by the People Finder's instant search capabilities, which immediately displays pictures, phone extensions, and job titles for team members. The People Finder is linked to each employee's profile, which provides more information on each person at the College.
In the Kudos Corner, anyone can write a note recognizing another person for their contributions. Social features enable others to comment on and like each post.
Sharing stories through photography
Sharing photos via the intranet provides a unique way for employees to share what's happening within the College. Anyone can send a photo to an email address that automatically posts the image to the homepage of The Junction.
Knowledge Library
Employees can find college-wide resources including regulatory information and content related to the practice of dentistry in the Knowledge Library. The Library is designed to surface content quickly and easily through a targeted search experience and easy-to-use categorization.
How Do I...?
A staple of a well-designed intranet, the How Do I…? section has answers to any question an employee might have. This section includes information about careers and benefits, assistance with technology, and answers to other common questions.
College Life
Employees can learn about the mission and vision of the College, its history, and what is going on within the organization.
The Outcome
The Junction has been immensely popular with College employees.
This new employee portal has achieved the following outcomes:
- 90 per cent of employees have viewed the Employee Essentials, How Do I...?, and departmental pages
- 85 per cent of employees use the People Finder more than twice a week
- Just a few months after going live, 50 per cent of employees have used the kudos feature to recognize a colleague's contribution
I think Habanero's biggest differentiator is their people. We were impressed by each Hab we worked with and the level of support and guidance they provided throughout the project. I'd definitely recommend them for organizations looking to build a new intranet!
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Implementation Details
- Strategy, visioning, and end-user research
- Detailed measurement and success framework
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Members of Ash Vale St John Ambulance Brigade's adult division were honoured at the group's annual awards ceremony.
Anita Stokes and Jean Edwards were present to receive a bar to their long service medal, representing 17 years of voluntary help to the community. Robin Hoare was also awarded his bar and Fred Hendon his second bar, but neither was able to be present at the ceremony. Liam Spong, one of Ash Vale's Badgers, was presented with a special award in recognition of the first aid assistance he gave at an accident this year. The deputy county Cadet of the Year, Christine Mann, was presented with a memento of her year. The adult division meets every Monday from 8 - 9:15pm and the Badgers and Cadets meet on Friday evenings.


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Jerico Pardosi
First Name: Jerico
Surname: Pardosi
Department Dept of Marketing and Management
Supervisor(s): Associate Professor Nick Parr , Dr. Salut Muhidin
Paper Title
Health Inequity of Early Age Mortality in Ende District, Indonesia
Mortality in early age provides a primary measure of health in a population. Despite falls in early age mortality rates (ie, age less than 5 years) in Indonesia in recent decades, high mortality rates exist in poorer provinces in Eastern Indonesia such as Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). The main challenge for NTT is to obtain valid and reliable early mortality data that can be used for developing appropriate health policy and monitoring. This research aims to provide more reliable and up-to-date measures of early age mortality to the local government in Ende and similar district in NTT. It plans to utilize data from an early age mortality survey conducted in 2010 in Ende, and match reported deaths to recent vital registration system. It also will use data from other similar district. Furthermore, qualitative research would identify more depth information or underlying opinions in the community on child survival program in NTT. The expected outcome of this research would be in the form of publish articles both international and national journals and plan of action for local governments to strengthen child survival program. This study also contributes knowledge and experience on measuring mortality in developing countries for international community.
This study aims to identify health inequities of early age mortality in Ende district.
This study is the first health inequity study of child mortality at district level for Indonesia.
Key literature/theoretical perspective
Most studies in health equity analyse the national level and focus only on horizontal analysis. This study will use the health equity definition proposed by the International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqh). This study will identify the social, economic, demographic and geographic factors related to early age mortality at district level. The challenge for any health equity studies in the literature is to analyse not only horizontal but also vertical analysis. The vertical analysis refers to fairness and social justice for deprived population.
This study will apply mixed methods. For the quantitative approach, this study will use both horizontal and vertical analysis. The 2007 Indonesia Demographic Health Survey, the 2010 Ende Child Mortality Survey and the 2010 National Socio-Economic Survey are the secondary data sources. The primary data of qualitative method will be obtained from in-depth-interview and focus group discussion in Ende.
Research limitations/implications
The foreseeable implication of this study is the sampling issue. This is mainly because the available secondary data sources have a small sample at the district level. However, this study will use the 2010 Ende Child Mortality Survey (ECMS). The 2010 ECMS has a total of 7,454 households with 7,324 births between 2000 and 2009 compared to 2007 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) with total sample of 125 households for Ende.
This study applies a social justice and social determinants of health theory by proposing a framework for investigating health inequity of infant, neonatal and under-five mortality at district level.
Practical and Social implications
The health equity analysis will provide specific child survival strategies for the sub-districts with high child mortality rates and policy to minimize inequities of early age mortality in Ende district.
Health Inequity, child mortality, equity, Ende, Indonesia


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One Crazy Summer
Budding cartoonist Hoops (John Cusack) just finished high school, but still needs to turn in a project for acceptance into art school. So he goes to Nantucket with his pal, George (Joel Murray), for inspiration, which luckily comes in the form of pretty musician Cassandra (Demi Moore). Throw in a spoiled local bully, a sailing race and an evil developer's machinations to build a lobster restaurant, and you've got the makings of one crazy summer.


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Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: European Automakers Increase Incentives Yet Lose Market Share
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — (March 2, 2005) — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the United States was $2,369 per vehicle sold in February 2005, down $90, or 3.7%, from February 2004, and down $39, or 1.6%, from January 2005.
Edmunds.com's monthly True Cost of IncentivesSM (TCISM) report takes into account all of the automakers' various United States incentives programs, including subvented interest rates and lease programs as well as cash rebates to consumers and dealers. To ensure the greatest possible accuracy, Edmunds.com bases its calculations on sales volume, including the mix of vehicle makes and models for each month, as well as on the proportion of vehicles for which each type of incentive was used.
Overall, combined incentives spending for domestic Chrysler, Ford and General Motors nameplates averaged $3,161 per vehicle sold in February, down $125 from January 2005, and gained market share, increasing from 57.0% to 57.6% of the total U.S. market. Chrysler increased incentives spending by $122 to $3,307 per vehicle sold in February and gained 0.9% market share, capturing 14.9% of the U.S. market, the highest since February 2001. In February Ford decreased incentives by $158 to $2,675 per vehicle sold — the fifth consecutive monthly decrease — and grew its market share by 1.5% to 18.8%. General Motors decreased incentives spending by $228 to $3,420 per vehicle sold in February, while its market share dropped by 1.7% to 24.0%, a record low.
In February, Korean automakers increased incentives spending by $50 to an average of $1,617 per vehicle sold, and gained 0.3% market share, reaching 4.4% of the U.S. market. European automakers increased incentives spending by $173 to average $1,989 per vehicle sold, and lost 0.4% market share, falling to 6.0% of the U.S. market, the lowest total since February 2001. Japanese automakers decreased incentives spending by $30 to average $1,049 per vehicle sold in February, and lost 0.4% market share, dropping to 31.9% of the U.S. market.
Comparing all brands, in February Mini spent the least on incentives, $21, while Porsche spent only $78 and Scion spent $116 per vehicle sold. At the other end of the spectrum, Lincoln was the biggest spender at $5,513 in February, followed by Jaguar at $4,657 and Cadillac at $4,599 per vehicle sold. Looking at incentives expenditures as a percentage of MSRP for each brand, Pontiac spent the most, 14.6%, while Porsche and Mini each spent the least, 0.1%.
Among vehicle segments, large SUVs had the highest average incentives, $4,120 per vehicle sold, while sports cars had the lowest average incentives per vehicle, $920. Looking at incentives expenditures as a percentage of MSRP for each segment, midsize cars were the highest at 10.2%, while sports cars were the lowest at 3.2%. Midsize SUVs have lost the most market share since February 2004, decreasing from 12.6% to 11.7%. Large cars have gained the most market share during that period, up from 5.0% to 6.3% of the new vehicle market.
About Edmunds.com True Cost of IncentivesSM (TCISM)
Edmunds.com's TCISM is a comprehensive monthly report that measures automobile automakers' cost of incentives on vehicles sold in the United States. These costs are reported on a per vehicle basis for the industry as a whole, for each manufacturer, for each make sold by each manufacturer and for each model of each make. TCI covers all aspects of automakers' various incentives programs (except volume and similar bonus programs), including dealer cash, manufacturer rebates and consumer savings from subvented APR and lease programs (including subvented lease residual values used in manufacturer leasing programs). Data for the industry, the automakers and the makes are derived using weighted averages and are based on actual monthly sales and financing activity.
About Edmunds.com, Inc.
Edmunds.com is the premier online resource for automotive information. Its comprehensive set of data, tools and services, including Edmunds.com True Market Value� pricing, is generated by Edmunds.com Information Solutions and is licensed to third parties. For example, the company supplies content for the auto sections of NYTimes.com, AOL, About.com, iVillage.com and IGN.com, provides weekly data to Automotive News and delivers monthly data reports to Wall Street analysts. Edmunds.com also publishes a high-speed, on-screen car magazine called Inside Line available free at www.insideline.com. Edmunds.com was named "best car research" site by Forbes ASAP, has been selected by consumers as the "most useful Web site" according to every J.D. Power and Associates New Autoshopper.com StudySM and was ranked first in the Survey of Car-Shopping Web Sites as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif. and maintains a satellite office outside Detroit.


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About Kenya AA Mihuti Microlot
New crop, arrived August 2016, vacuum boxed.
Each year we go through an extensive cupping to select some great Kenya examples which we then import directly. Our selections for the season have just arrived, late August.
This coffee comes from the Mihuti factory located near the town of Mukurweini in Nyeri County at an elevation of 1600 meters. The factory belongs to the Rugi Farmer Cooperative Society which was formed in the wake of a split of another cooperative, with a current membership of 4500 total. Their goal is to increase coffee production through training the farmers, Good Agricultural Practice seminars, and sustainable farming practices. Through the financing the cooperative receives farmers are given monetary assistance for school and farm improvements. The factory manager is trained annually to be at the forefront of sustainable practices and quality control for their increasing production.
Cup Characteristics: Flavors of pipe tobacco, maple and raisin. Clean and nicely balanced with red apple and winey acidity. Juicy, succulent with a nice finish.
Roasting Notes: Kenya can be roasted successfully to various roast levels due to the bean density and high elevations where grown. Light roasting, midway between 1st and 2nd crack will produce a more acidic, delicate and flavorful cup; taken to 2nd crack the body becomes considerably more emphasized and the acidity plays a lesser role. But Kenya AA can also be roasted beyond 2nd crack to dark roasted, caramelized levels because there is considerable inherit natural sugar, acidity and bean hardness.
Kenya coffee facts:
Population (2006): 34.7 million People
Coffee Production: 880,000 bags (60 kg)
Country bag capacity: 132 pounds - 60 kg
Domestic Consumption: 50,000 bags
Coffee Export: 850,000 bags
Cultivated Area: 127,000 Hectares (314,000 acres)
Harvests: 2 per year
- Main crop October to December
- Fly crop June to August
Arabica Introduced: Introduced from Ethiopia via Yemen at the end of the 19th century, by the Fathers of the Holy Spirit Congregation. Bourbon varietal introduced from Reunion in 1901 by missionaries. Kent varietal introduced early 20th century from the Indies.
Specialty Coffee Regions: North and northeast of Nairobi; high plateaus surrounding Mt. Kenya. Soil is volcanic.
Grades: AA Plus, AA, peaberry
Farms: About 350,000 farms with an average of 0.2 hectares (about 1/2 acre). 8 major preparation cooperatives.
Botanical Varietals: Bourbon, Kent, various hybrids (SL-28, SL-34, Riuru 11), Blue Mountain (from Jamaica).
One of the great coffee producers. Coffee accounts for 27% of the country's exports and half of their agricultural output. Shading, by banana trees, is a common practice.
Kenya has a weekly auction system that has been in place for many years. It does not provide transparency of revenues to growers and the system is said to be flawed by a complex web of middlemen. There are allegations of corruption as well. The government is working to develop a more direct model whereby growers can offer their coffees more directly to foreign buyers thus reaping a better price.


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Surrounded by acres of moorlands, mountains, lochs and glens, Stalkers Lodge is an attractive larch clad lodge on the Ledgowan Estate in Achnasheen offering free off road parking and striking contemporary interior.
Built and presented to an exceptionally high standard, with tiled flooring, generously sized bedrooms and large picture windows enjoying magnificent surrounding views, Stalkers Lodge is the perfect family base for exploring the wild Highlands.
Dogs are very welcome to join you on your holiday and there is a private patio area to the rear of the lodge with outdoor seating.
Our charming lodge is set on one level with generously sized rooms and hallways – making it ideal for those with limited mobility.
The kitchen diner is spacious and modern with solid wood worktops, a double oven, hobs, a dishwasher and a large family dining table with seating for eight.
An archway leads into the lounge with its comfortable leather sofas, country home decor and striking views from the large picture windows. There is a wood burning stove with logs provided and entertainment facilities including a flat screen TV with Satellite TV.
All of the four bedrooms in Stalkers Lodge have laminate wooden flooring and bedroom furniture and are individually themed.
The master super king bedroom has private en-suite shower facilities and there is a further two double bedrooms and twin room. There is an additional family bathroom and shower room.
Patio doors from the kitchen diner open out to a large patio area with outdoor furniture to the back of the property. The front is paved in grey stone providing further seating and ample off road parking.
Bed linen and towels are provided for your arrival and the lodge has central heating throughout. All bills are included in the property rental price.
Stalkers Lodge is pet friendly and we welcome a maximum of two well behaved dogs to join you on your holiday at an additional £30 per dog.
Please note that the lodge is strictly non-smoking.
Check in is available from 4pm and the lodge must be vacated by 10am on the day of departure. Early check in and late check out (additions of 2 hours on either side) are available for a small additional cost on booking.
Short breaks are available throughout the year but may be limited in the high season. Please contact us for further information.
Stalkers Lodge (Sleeps 8) can be rented alongside neighbouring country house, Ledgowan Lodge (Sleeps 12) for a total of 20 people.
Located on the Ledgowan Estate in the North West Highlands, Stalkers Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore the Achnasheen mountain ranges and West coast – perfect for walkers and cyclists.
The estate itself covers thousands of acres of land and is home to a wealth of bird and wild life and is surrounded by nature reserves – Beinn Eighe, Torridon Countryside Centre and the Loch Maree Islands.
The coastline of Wesser Ross offers a range of activities and attractions including whale watching trips, sail cruises and the fantastic Gairloch Marine Life Centre. Wild Trout and salmon fishing is available onsite by prior arrangement.
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