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Angry David Colvin attacked his former partner's new boyfriend after driving his BMW convertible into the back of his car.
Colvin, 47, from Bushey, used a wheel brace to smash the side window of Paul Clark's Toyota MR2, telling him: "I am going to kill you."
When Mr Clark got out of the car in Waldegrave Park, Harpenden, he was hit by Colvin with a T bar Allen key, causing a three inch wound to the left side of his waist.
Tettah Turkson, prosecuting at St Albans crown court on Tuesday, said Mr Clark, who lives in Harpenden, was chased around his car by Colvin, before he ran off into nearby trees for shelter.
"The defendant got back in his car and drove at Mr Clark. Tyre tracks could be seen across the verge," said the prosecutor.
Julie Pearce, Colvin's ex and Mr Clark's new partner, had been in the Toyota when Colvin had smashed into it at speed. The police were called and Colvin drove off at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. He was eventually stopped when a police car blocked his path and another came up from behind.
Colvin, of Friars Way, Bushey, appeared for sentence via a prison video link from Bedford jail, where he had been held for three weeks.
He admitted dangerous driving, causing actual bodily harm to Paul Clark, criminal damage, having an offensive weapon and failing to stop. The offences happened at 1.45pm on March 7 this year.
He did not answer police questions, but had pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, the prosecutor said.
Stephen Moore, defending, gave the judge letters from Ms Pearce and her parents Jill and John Pearce, who said he had an inability to cope with emotional issues. In the past he had made suicide attempts. They said he had depression, but his calls for help had been ignored. Ms Pearce said Colvin needed help to move on.
Mr Moore said: "He is extremely remorseful for his actions. He was driving in the area and saw the two parties together and felt himself snap. He has been seeing a counsellor about abandonment and rage."
He said he was suffering ongoing pain and stress from a back injury and had made two suicide attempts since January.
Judge John Plumstead said: "He needs help. What he did was very serious. He used a car as a weapon. He then got the Allen key from the boot of the car. It is pure luck only minor injuries were caused to his love rival. His driving put complete strangers at risk."
The judge passed a total sentence of 12 months, but said he was suspending it for two years as "an act of mercy" having read a well thought out probation report, the fact that he had sought help from a counseller and because his former partner and her parents spoke so well of him.
Colvin will be supervised for 2 years by probation officers and will have to attend an Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme. He was also banned from driving for a year.
The judge ordered that his car, which had personalised number plates, should be forfeited to the Chief Constable of Hertfordshire. After hearing that the car was now kept at Ms Pearce's house, the judge said she had seven days to request to keep it.
He also banned Colvin from contacting Mr Clark.


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April 29, 1992.
The officers charged with the beating of Rodney King are acquitted. Los Angeles erupts in flame.
For the first night I watched with horror, fear and fascination as the city burned on my television set and on all my horizons. There were columns of smoke as far as the eye could see. All directions except west; there lay only the ocean.
The next morning I resolved to see what was left, in the neighborhoods where my friends and loved ones lived, ran businesses, and until a short time before, had hopeful, promising futures.
In the previous 2 years, 1990-92, I photographed the day and night life in the South Central Area, focusing on the emerging jazz scene and artists communities. Much of what good and strong and positive in the community was lost.
These images are from the 4 days immediately after the acquittal, April 30 - May 3.
On May 4th, I put down my camera, and for the next 7 days, gave what I could to those in need.

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Type of Document Dissertation Author Hrincevich, Adam Wayne Author's Email Address email@example.com URN etd-0120102-223858 Title Patterns of Nucleotide Substitution within and among Mitochondrial Gene Regions in Sea Stars (Leptasterias Spp). Degree Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Department Zoology (Biological Sciences) Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title David Foltz Committee Chair Dorothy Prowell Committee Member Joseph Siebenaller Committee Member Terrence Tiersch Committee Member Thomas Bidner Dean's Representative Keywords
- codon usage
- dn/ds ratio
- mfold
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- rnaviz
- molecular evolution
- secondary structure
Date of Defense 2001-12-19 Availability unrestricted AbstractIn this study, 23 molecular lineages within the species-rich sea star genus Leptasterias subgenus Hexasterias section Camtschatica and an outgroup Leptasterias polaris were examined for patterns of mtDNA nucleotide sequence variation and evolution. Two separate regions of the mitochondrial genome were sequenced. The first region (549-bp) spanned the partial 3' ends of the 12s rRNA and 16s rRNA genes, complete tRNAs for glutamic acid and threonine, and complete putative control region. The second region (1644-bp) spanned approximately 85% of the 3' end of the cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene, complete tRNA for arginine and approximately 85% of the 5' end of the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase subunit 4L gene. Methods utilizing a non-phylogenetic approach, such as principal components and log-linear analyses, indicated that nucleotide composition varied by gene or gene region, with no obvious clustering of structurally or functionally similar genes. Intra-haplotypic nucleotide sequence variation within the 23 molecular lineages was minor (less than 1%), even from geographically distant locations. Phylogenetic-based analyses using maximum likelihood indicated that there were differences in transition and transversion rate ratios (b/a, mean value = 0.1241) and proportion of invariable sites (I, mean value = 0.7049) for the different domains analyzed. The ratio of non-synonymous substitutions to synonymous substitutions (dN/dS, mean value = 0.0416) was estimated separately by maximum likelihood for between-species and within-species branches, but no significant differences were found. Results of this study reinforce previous findings that the 23 molecular lineages consistently form five phylogenetically distinct groups which are proposed to represent separate species or species complexes. Files
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Role of Interferon-Alfa in NHL: Still Controversial?
Role of Interferon-Alfa in NHL: Still Controversial?
Interferon-alpha is a naturally occurring
protein with antiviral and anti-proliferative properties. Clinical
studies using the relatively pure, naturally occurring
interferon-alpha product in patients with non-Hodgkins lymphoma
(NHL) were initiated in the 1970s and suggested potential therapeutic
value.[1,2] The number and size of clinical studies evaluating this
agent increased significantly in the 1980s following the development
of recombinant technology that allowed for the pure, relatively
rapid, and substantially increased production of therapeutic
quantities of the protein (interferon-alfa [Intron A, Roferon-A]).
The therapeutic administration of interferon-alfa has been shown to
be safe and tolerable, although it produces, in a dose-related
fashion, flu-like symptoms and myelosuppression that can be
bothersome to the patient. Interferon-alfa has been shown to be
therapeutically efficacious in patients with NHL, particularly
follicular lymphoma and cutaneous T-cell disorders, but its role in
the treatment of these malignancies has not been established. This
agent may be effective in other varieties of NHL as well, but its use
has not been widely studied in most other NHL subtypes.
Controversy therefore exists as to the value of interferon-alfa in
the overall therapeutic approach to NHLs. Studies are difficult to
compare because of differences in the chemotherapy regimens, the
included NHL subtypes, the definition of disease types, and
interferon-alfa schedules and doses.
Classification of the NHLs
The classification of the NHLs has evolved over the years. Introduced
in the 1960s, the Rappaport classification is histologically
oriented.[3] The Kiel and updated Kiel classifications, devised in
the 1970s and 80s, are histologically and immunologically
oriented[4,5] and are widely used throughout Europe.
The International Working Formulation (IWF) incorporated clinical
parameters in addition to histologic criteria and by doing so
attempted to achieve a common ground for clinicians and pathologists
and to consolidate the existing systems.[6] The IWF introduced the
concepts of low-grade and intermediate-grade
into its classification; both are clinically based terms that take
into consideration the natural history of the disease and the likely
response to treatment as available in the 1970s.
The IWF is used extensively in North America. Because the Kiel and
IWF classifications are based on different variables, it is difficult
to interpret and compare the outcomes of clinical trials based on one
or the other system. Also, although most of the randomized trials
evaluating the use of interferon-alfa have used the IWF as the basis
for eligibility, the concepts of low- and intermediate-grade lymphoma
may no longer be useful as the primary basis for defining treatment
of this clinically broad, histologically diverse group of disorders.
Lastly, treatment (both cytotoxic and biological) has evolved since
the IWF was defined, and treatment approaches need to be reevaluated
in light of current knowledge.
Revised European-American Lymphoma Classification
In 1994, the Revised European-American Lymphoma (REAL) classification
was introduced to address newer knowledge about and better
understanding of NHL.[7] It uses known mol-
ecular characteristics, phenotype, morphology, and clinical aspects
of the various lymphomas. This classification places the three
follicular lymphomasfollicular small-cleaved cell, follicular
mixed cell, and follicular large-cell lymphomainto one
category. Previously, in the IWF classification, follicular large
cell had been classified as an intermediate-grade lymphoma.
In addition, currently recognized subtypes, such as mantle cell
lymphoma, had not been defined in the early 1980s, and these subtypes
were scattered throughout the low- and intermediate-grade disorders
in the IWF. Mantle cell lymphoma and other subtypes, including
monocytoid lymphomas and marginal zone B-cell lymphomas, are
well-defined entities in the REAL classification and have been
separated from the follicular lymphomas.
The follicular lymphomas, as defined in the REAL classification,
appear to be a relatively homogeneous group of disorders involving
the malignant transformation of a relatively mature B-cell. It may no
longer be justified to separate them clinically and therapeutically
into low- and intermediate-grade lymphomas.[8] These disorders share
a unique, but not universally demonstrable, chromosome abnormality.
Subsequent, mainly retrospective, evaluations have agreed that the
REAL classification offers significant promise as a means of defining
lymphoma subtypes that are pathologically consistent and
prognostically useful.[8-11] However, it should be recognized that
since all of the clinical studies to date have been based on either
the Kiel or IWF system, the results of these studies may be biased,
either positively or negatively, by the inclusion of disease types
that are recognized as independent disorders by the REAL classification.
In this article, we will attempt to add REAL classification terms to
study descriptions, where appropriate. However, it is often
impossible to retrospectively apply these terms, as disease
histologies varied within the respective studies and were not always
specifically reported.
Follicular Lymphoma
Follicular lymphoma, as defined by the REAL classification, is the
second most commonly occurring B-cell lymphoma.[12] The disorder has
a B-cell immunophenotype, a t(14;18) chromosome translocation, and a
follicular growth pattern.
Follicular lymphoma is usually indolent in nature, with a median
survival of 5 years; although some patients live 10 years or more,
all patients eventually die of their disease. There appears to be no
plateau on the survival curves of any of the three follicular
subtypes. This suggests the current inability to achieve a cure, at
least with the cytotoxic drug combination CHOP (cyclophosphamide,
doxorubicin HCl, Oncovin, and prednisone).[8]
Initial studies with recombinant interferon-alfa as a single agent in
the mid-1980s confirmed that this agent had antiproliferative and
antitumor effects against both low- and intermediate-grade lymphomas;
an objective response rate of 30% to 50% (depending on the degree of
previous treatment) was achieved in early phase II studies.[13-16] At
about the same time, in vivo studies performed in mice carrying human
cell lines suggested that there might be a synergistic
antiproliferative effect between interferon-alfa and the cytotoxic
agents cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar) and doxorubicin.[17]
Clinical trials incorporating the combination of interferon-alfa and
cytotoxic agents then commenced.
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
To date, several cytotoxic agents have been shown to be efficacious
in the treatment of follicular NHL. Single-agent therapy with an
alkylating agent, either cyclophosphamide or chlorambucil (Leukeran),
controls symptoms and shrinks bothersome lymphadenopathy but has not
been shown to prolong survival.
Many treating physicians add vin-cristine (Oncovin) and prednisone to
single-agent alkylating therapy (eg, cyclophosphamide) since these
two agents have independent antitumor activity and do not add
marrow-suppressing effects. Although the resulting
combinationCOPincreases complete response rate and
prolongs time to progression, it does not affect overall survival.[18,19]
Watch-and-Wait ApproachThis inability to
beneficially influence overall survival with either single-agent
alkylator or COP therapy led, in the mid-1980s, to a conservative
therapeutic approach, at least with regard to patients with the low-grade
disorders. The concept of watch and wait emerged as a
reasonable approach to managing early, basically asymptomatic
disease. The Stanford group demonstrated that withholding treatment
in the early stages of the low-grade lymphomas did not
have a detrimental effect on survival; on the contrary, initiating
therapy early, prior to the development of symptoms, failed to
improve a patients survival.[20]
Patients presenting with follicular mixed lymphoma, a
low-grade lymphoma in the IWF classification, or with
follicular large-cell lymphoma, an intermediate-grade
lymphoma, usually receive moderately aggressive combination cytotoxic
therapy once the diagnosis has been established. It is generally
accepted, although it has never been proven, that patients with these
two subtypes do better with more aggressive therapy.
CHOPInitial reports that these subtypes might be curable
with combination chemotherapy have not been confirmed. Recent
retrospective evaluations do not demonstrate a plateau in the
survival curves of patients treated with CHOP, suggesting that this
therapeutic approach is not curative. Likewise, still more aggressive
chemotherapy approaches have not improved on the survival results
achieved with CHOP.[21] The CHOP regimen, which includes the addition
of doxorubicin (60 mg/m²) to COP, is probably the most common
chemotherapeutic combination used for clinically or histologically
aggressive low- or intermediate-grade lymphoma. It is cycled every 21
days for 6 to 8 months.
Studies comparing the relative merits of CHOP with COP or
single-agent therapy have never been performed. Thus, it has never
been shown that CHOP has a beneficial effect on survival and, if so,
in which clinical or histologic subtype.
New Agents and CombinationsRecently, newer agents and
combinations using them have become available. The purine analogs
fludarabine (Fludara) and cladribine (Leustatin) have each been shown
to be efficacious, but their effect on survival has not been determined.
Combination approaches, including alternating triple
therapy (ATT), which includes steroids and interferon-alfa plus
up to nine cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents that are cycled based on
the Goldie-Coldman hypothesis, can eliminate the malignant clone (as
manifested by the translocated chromosome marker) in a high
percentage of a small group of patients with low-grade lymphoma.[22]
A combination using fludarabine and mitoxantrone (Novantrone), an
anthracycline, plus dexamethasone (FMD) has also been evaluated in
patients with refractory or relapsed disease and has generated
interest and excitement.[23]
In addition to defining appropriate cytotoxic chemotherapeutic
approaches for patients with follicular lymphoma, the place of the
biological agents, including interferon-alfa and the recently
introduced monoclonal antibody, rituximab (Rituxan), needs to be
defined. To date, it has not been possible to consider cure in these
disorders, although the elimination of the translocated chromosome by
rituximab plus CHOP,[24] ATT, and high-dose chemotherapy followed by
the administration of a purged bone marrow transplant[25]
may offer such a possibility. Studies of new approaches to the
treatment of the two common histologic subtypes, follicular lymphoma
and diffuse large-cell lymphoma, using biological agents and a
variety of new and old cytotoxic drugs are warranted.


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The authority plans to spend $6.8 million to clean and paint exposed steel surfaces, repair drainage troughs and make other repairs at the Key Bridge. The work is expected to be finished in summer 2013.
Another $3 million will go toward underwater repairs and other maintenance work on the Interstate 895 bridge over the Patapsco River -- about 2 1/2 miles south of the Harbor Tunnel. According to the agency, there has been some erosion in the bridge structure in the river. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2013.
The projects are financed with toll revenue collected at the authority's eight highways, bridges and tunnels. The agency said the work may involve lane closings at off-peak travel times, but not on days leading up to or following major holidays.


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The lesson that some are drawing from the results of the Republican presidential voting to date is that the race for the party's nomination is wide open. The deeper lesson is that the race for the GOP agenda is anything but wide open. The Republican caucus and primary contests to date prove incontrovertibly what we and others… have been saying all along….
The simple truth is that the conservative coalition – a three-legged stool – stands when social, economic and defense conservatives work together on an interlocking agenda. The coalition collapses when any of the legs is missing. [Dick] Armey and others, especially the early enthusiasts for Rudy Giuliani, suggested the social conservative leg of the stool is dispensable, or at least that it can be appreciably shortened without impact on the greater stability of the coalition. This thesis is not only false in theory, it now has been decisively shown not to represent what the conservative coalition actually believes. The three winners of the contests to date are each emblematic of one of the legs of the stool, and each is attempting to shore up his standing with the other two "legs":
… Mike Huckabee: Social leg
… John McCain: Defense leg
… Mitt Romney: Economic leg
In Michigan, these three individuals, now leading their party's nomination race, won more than 85% of the vote….
The remainder went to Ron Paul (who represents the small, doctrinaire libertarian portion of the coalition), Fred Thompson (who has all three legs but is struggling to interest voters in them when his manner suggests his own lack of passion for them), and Rudy Giuliani (now trailing badly because each leg of the coalition has a much better option than he is). Giuliani's crushing last-place finish in Michigan only underscores the larger point: the GOP coalition is looking for coherence on all three parts of the message and the base constituency of the party is fairly evenly split among those who hold each of these legs highest when forced to choose among them.
Somehow or other, if the conservative coalition is to re-form, these three legs need their favorites to unite around the strongest themes of each, to wit: 1) the surge worked, and it is no longer business-as-usual against radical Islamic terrorism – we will take the fight to them and win for our values (McCain); 2) the government is run with all the efficiency of a bar room brawl where the sailors are bad enough but it's actually the drunken captains doing the damage, and someone with business acumen has to clean it up (Romney); and 3) moral values are indispensable to a free nation that hopes to have and keep small government, and we can't get there without some Old-Time Religion, and those old-timers, our nation's almost uniformly Christian founders, knew it (Huckabee).
Obviously, each of the three leading Republicans can lay some claim to the other two themes that are not their primary ones…. There is probably nothing they could do that would be more unifying than to rally now around a platform that embodies the coalition in full.
The message: the GOP electorate is asking its leaders to reassemble the stool, plant it firmly in the cockpit of the party, and get the plane fast down the runway and off the ground. The message to Rudy? The tailwinds have passed you by, and the party you want to lead is moving on. The race is not wide open. A unified agenda beckons the GOP to a surge of its own.


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Support helps Parkinson's patients, caregivers to forge ahead
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
The serenity prayer brings comfort and focus to Shirley and Tom Haley as they face each day.
The Haleys are not spending their golden years the way they had planned. They had wished to travel around the country, visiting their children and grandchildren, and to continue the active social life they once enjoyed.
Instead, the Washington Township couple looks forward to Fridays, when Shirley has her weekly appointment at a beauty salon while Tom runs errands.
Friday provides a break in the routine that came with Shirley's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
Shirley, 77, was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease in 1994. Parkinson's disease occurs when the neurons within the brain that are responsible for producing the chemical dopamine become impaired or die. Dopamine is essential for the smooth control and coordination of the movement of voluntary muscle groups.
There currently is no cure for Parkinson's, but symptoms can be alleviated through medications, therapies, and, in more advanced stages, surgery.
The Haleys' day-to-day life revolves around Shirley's medication schedule. She takes four separate medications to manage her Parkinson's, some as often as every five hours.
"Every day is 24 hours when you're taking care of someone with Parkinson's," says Tom, 78, Shirley's primary caregiver. One day and two mornings each week, a neighbor gives Tom relief by acting as Shirley's nurse.
Sleep comes in small increments, a few hours at a time. He administers medicine to Shirley in the middle of the night, and also helps her to the restroom a few times during the night.
Tom helps Shirley get situated when she rises at 5:30 each morning and her medications have started taking effect. Shirley fixes herself a simple breakfast and reads or works crosswords puzzles while Tom tries to catch a couple more hours of sleep before their long day begins.
Between doses of medications, Tom leads Shirley through the exercises she has learned in physical- and occupational-therapy sessions.
Shirley still performs some of the activities she's enjoyed during their 57-year marriage. She loves to cook and bake, and does so now with Tom's help.
Her all-time favorite activity, though, is ironing. Tom adjusts the ironing board to a low level so that Shirley can sit on the sofa in her favorite room — a Steelers-theme TV room.
"I get set up there, and I can see both televisions, the one in the Steelers room and the one in the living room, and I just iron," Shirley says with a twinkle in her eye.
"I like to work; I don't like to just sit," she says.
Shirley is able to move around their ranch-style home, with railings installed along the hallway connecting the bedroom to the living room and kitchen area. Tom's always is near, in case she turns too suddenly and loses her balance.
"She isn't supposed to walk with anything in her hands so that she can grab onto a railing if she needs to for stability," Tom says.
One day a few years ago in their former home, a four-level home in Allegheny Township, Shirley lost her balance on a staircase, fell down the steps backward and hit her head on a door jamb. She had a concussion.
The Haleys promptly found their current home in an over-55 community.
The doorways are wide enough for a wheelchair, if the need ever arises.
Tom has made modifications to the home. In addition to installing the hallway railing, some extra handrails were placed in the bathroom and at the one step leading up to their porch. He lowered the shelves in their closets, so Shirley doesn't need to stretch to reach items and would be able to access them if she ever needs to be in a wheelchair.
Balance is the biggest challenge Parkinson's has brought, and Shirley still falls from time to time. She has learned a technique to fall more safely, landing on her derriere.
The physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease are sometimes almost undetectable to people who don't know Shirley, Tom says.
The tremors associated with the disease were unnoticed during a recent visit with a reporter.
"We've been able to slow down the effects of Parkinson's with the right medications and the right physical and occupational therapies," Tom says.
The rate at which the disease progresses varies from person to person.
Carolyn Stanisauskis, 65, of O'Hara was diagnosed with the Parkinson's four years ago.
Her first symptom was the tell-tale hand tremors.
"I never even thought that it would be Parkinson's," she says.
She was at her doctor's office for a routine visit when he suggested she go to a neurologist to be checked.
"As soon as he saw me walk down the hallway, he could tell it was Parkinson's," Stanisauskis says.
People with Parkinson's often walk leaning forward.
She was started on Sinemet, a drug for Parkinson's patients that serves as a substitute for natural dopamine in the brain, easing movement.
"My Parkinson's has had very slow progress — I'm really fortunate," she says.
Stanisauskis has lost her balance and fallen a few times, and uses a cane when she's out of her house.
It takes a lot of effort to get dressed, to put her arms into blouses and jackets.
Her biggest complaint is with her fine motor skills. Tasks like stuffing papers into envelopes are daunting.
"I used to have beautiful handwriting — people would compliment me on it," she says. "Now, by the end of the day, my handwriting is horrible."
Stanisauskis is a cancer survivor and had double bypass surgery last year. She had been the caretaker for her ill husband, Clement, but he died within weeks of her heart surgery.
Although devastated by his passing, she is now able to fully focus on her health. She plans to sell her two-story home and move into a small apartment this summer.
Still able to drive, Stanisauskis travels to HealthSouth Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital for Parkinson's support-group meetings once a month.
The Haleys attend the same meetings, coordinated by HealthSouth registered nurse Pat McGreal.
"Parkinson's is a difficult disease to deal with, and the support group gives patients a chance to socialize with other people dealing with common issues and symptoms," McGreal says. "It's good to share and find out how others are coping with it."
Support groups offer educational talks from guest speakers including David Von Hofen, director of Programs and Outreach at the National Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania in the North Hills. He says the foundation sponsors a number of support groups in the Pittsburgh region, as well as exercise programs and classes for those with Parkinson's.
The Parkinson Primer is a four-week class for patients who were recently diagnosed. "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" is a six-week program designed for families and friends of Parkinson's patients that will teach caregivers how to take care of themselves.
The Haleys attend the HealthSouth support group together, and Tom was the coordinator.
The patient and the caregiver have to learn as much as they can about the disease, he says, and play an active role in figuring out which medications and therapies work best for them.
"There is no cure, so you have to learn to live better with Parkinson's," he says.
Jill Henry Szish is a contributing writer to Trib Total Media.


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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Fans
Fans Show Harry Potter Love at Deathly Hallows Screenings
Witch and wizard hopefuls around the world have put on their best Gryffindor gear, grabbed their wands, and waited in long lines for the midnight screenings of the eighth and last Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Some of the fans, like this girl with her face in a giant Harry Potter book, used some creative magic to get in the spirit of things.
It's inspiring to see female fans of the franchise pay tribute to the heroines of Harry Potter, since many of the female characters — especially smart and strong Hermione Granger — act as great role models for girls. There's Luna Lovegood, who isn't afraid to be her quirky self; brave witches like Tonks and Ginny Weasley, who fight with the best of them; and older badass witches Minerva McGonagall and Molly Weasley, who really get to shine in this last film. See more decked-out Potterheads from Australia to Los Angeles now!


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Full Court Press: Show 6 (Feb 14)
It's the final night of the high school boys basketball regular season. Big 5 Champion Fortuna was looking to finish undefeated in league play. Eureka meanwhile was trying to hold on to second place in the standings. From the Little 4, South Fork hosted St. Bernard's. Humboldt State was on the road at San Francisco and College of the Redwoods makes its final home appearance. First place is on the line with the CR women's basketball team taking on Siskiyous.


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I don't Own any of the characters in this story. All rights go to J.K. Rowling.
Chapter 1
Ginny Weasley yawned before taking a deep sip of her luke warm coffee. She placed the mug on the table as Ron and Hermione entered the large kitchen of the Burrow, each pouring themselves a cup of coffee.
"Good morning." Hermione brightly greeted Ginny and Mrs. Weasley, who was busy preparing breakfast for everyone.
"Good morning dear! Did you sleep well last night?" Mrs. Weasley cheerfully questioned Hermione. The both of them had always been very cheerful in the mornings. Ron and Ginny, neither of which being morning people, found this utterly irritating until around 10 a.m.
"Yes ma'am, better than I expected with all the excitement!" Hermione and Ron were to be wed tomorrow, and everyone was going to be very busy with last minute details in addition to preparing for the rehearsal dinner tonight.
"Good morning to you as well son!" Mrs. Weasley addressed Ron with a slightly mocking manner.
"Humph." Ron groaned. He knew his mother found his desire to avoid socializing in the mornings humorous.
"Hermione, Arthur has gone to fetch your parents. He should be returning shortly, and you mother will be bringing your dress with her. We should have plenty of time for last minute alterations before the wedding tomorrow." Mrs. Weasley informed her.
Ginny perked up with a twinge of excitement. "Oh Hermione! I can't wait to see your dress! I bet you will look amazing in it! You know your father is going to cry when he walks you down the aisle in the same dress you mother wore!"
Hermione smiled. "He better not! If he does then I know I will cry. I would hate to ruin my make up."
"There are spells for that Hermione." Mrs. Weasley stated matter-of-factley as Harry entered the room.
"Good morning gang." Harry nodded to everyone, quickly diverting his eyes from Ginny. They had dated for a short while after the war ended, but soon found they did not have as much in common as they had originally thought. Ginny, not unlike Hermione, was book smart. She enjoyed studying and valued a certain level of intelligence in a man. Not saying that Harry was not intelligent, he only possessed a different type of intelligence. Ginny enjoyed discussing magical histories and had a keen interest in healing spells, potions, and herbs. Their relationship had become boring after a year and a half of Harry showing a complete disregard to her interests in conversations, always diverting the subject to the latest news with the auror department or quidditch. Ginny had ended the relationship gently, explaining this to him. Harry protested at first, but then realized she had been right. This did not mean that he didn't care for her or have the occasional erotic dream about her. He understood that she needed someone in her life who could provide a more intellectual stimulus if they were to keep her happy for years to come.
After the break up with Harry, Ginny could see how difficult it was for him to move on, especially with him being at the Burrow so much since the war ended. Harry had taken the responsibility of raising the orphan Teddy Lupin, and he desperately needed Mrs. Weasley's help. Partially in an effort to ease him pain and to satisfy her own curiosities of the muggle world, Ginny had moved out of the burrow into a rural village outside London. Professor McGonagall had pulled some strings to get her enrolled in a muggle university to become a Paramedic. The education, although strenuous, had only taken her about a year to complete. Ginny now worked with an ambulance service in the rural town and loved every minute of it. She was now near completion of her studies as a mediwitch in the magical world, and felt that her knowledge and experiences as a paramedic in the muggle world would make her a stronger mediwitch. Witches and Wizards were still human, and their clocks ticked in much the same manner. Ginny had originally planned to cease her practices as a paramedic once she reached the end of her mediwitch training, but now she was torn. She loved her job. She loved being the person who showed up to ease the pain and fear of the muggles in their darkest times of need. She had seen some horrid sights in her line of work, which helped her realize that pain and suffering happened every day. Making it easier to deal with the things she had witnessed during the war. Although she was beginning to worry that she was becoming cold and insensitive, gradually losing her compassion. It was quite the conundrum for her!
Ginny's mind returned to reality when she heard the fireplace crackle and the thud of her father arriving with Hermione's parents through the floor. Ginny rose to greet the company, hugging Hermione's mother and shaking her father's hand.
"Are you okay?" Hermione asked her mother who was very pale and breathing heavily.
"Yes, I'm… I'm fine. It's just this fireplace traveling stuff makes me queasy." Mrs. Granger responded weakly. Harry and Ron laughed as they helped Mrs. Granger into a chair beside the fireplace.
"Y'all arrived just in time for breakfast!" Mrs. Weasley announced cheerfully kissing her husband on the cheek and greeting the Granger's with motherly hugs.
"Ginny dear, would you take Hermione's dress up to her room for safe keeping?" Mr. Weasley asked politely.
"Yes sir." Ginny took the dress from her father and headed up the stairs. Once in Hermione's room Ginny Hung the dress on a coat rack in the corner. Her fingers grasped the zipper of the garment bag thoughtfully. She wanted to take a peek at the dress, but withdrew her hand remembering that alterations had been made to the style of the dress to more suit Hermione's style unbeknownst to the bride. Ginny decided to wait to see the dress when Hermione was present. She let out a dreamy sigh before returning to have breakfast with her family and the guests.
After breakfast the men retreated to the gardens to set up for the rehearsal dinner that night. The women set to preparing their wardrobes. Ironing, steaming, and polishing shoes for both themselves and the men. This did not take long with the help of a little magic. The women then met in the den to discuss further tasks to be completed.
"I would like to review the guest list once more to ensure we have enough seating. I don't want to be ill prepared and resort to conjuring chairs minutes before the start of the ceremony." Mrs. Weasley expressed. Ginny could tell this wedding meant a lot to her mother, and judging by the look on Mrs. Granger's face this was just as important to her as well. Mrs. Granger, however, had never planned a wizardly wedding before and was lost as to what she needed to do.
Ginny took the stack of returned invites that had been arriving over the past several weeks and began marking the guests that had R.S.V.P.'d for the fourth time. She also began counting off the wedding party verifying that each of them had attire in a designated room at the burrow. "All the groomsmen, Bill, George, and Harry, all have their tuxedo's together and ready to go. Neville and Hagrid, ushers, have their tuxedo's ready as well. I have my dress. Luna and Fluer both have their, as well as shoes and jewelry. Professor McGonagall is wearing her dress robes to perform the ceremony."
"So this isn't going to be too much unlike a normal person's wedding then?" Mrs. Granger observed. She then blushed and, becoming flustered at her possible insult, tried to explain. "I mean.. I didn't.. not normal…" she sputtered.
Mrs. Weasley put a hand on Mrs. Granger's knee. "It's okay honey! We know what you mean. We refer to non magical people as muggles, so we won't be upset with you if you would like to refer to us as abnormal." Mrs. Weasley said sweetly before letting out a relaxing chuckle. Mrs. Granger sighed.
"How many guests are we expecting?"
Ginny began filtering through the initiations again. "It looks like we are expecting nearly everyone. Only three of the twenty invitations have not been returned." No sooner than she said it, an owl landed on the window sill. Ginny arose and took the invitation from the owl before handing him a treat. The owl hooted a soft thank you before flying off. Ginny opened the invitation, her mouth falling open as she read the R.S.V.P.
"Ginny dear, what is it?" Mrs. Weasley questioned, not hiding her concern.
"Professor Snape? Mum? This is from Professor Snape! He said he would be attending!"
"Ah! Yes, I am delighted he has decided to come. This will be quite beneficial for him after everything." Mrs. Weasley sighed with pleasure.
"But mum! He is dead!"
"What?" Mrs. Granger looked utterly confused, glancing between the two women.
"No dear, he did not die. He has been lying low since the war, waiting for the right time to resurface. His trial with the ministry was last month. They ruled in his favor. Not to mention, it has taken him quite a while to recover from his near death experience."
"But mum! I saw him die! I was in the hospital ward at Hogwarts when Hermione and Ron had brought him in! I fought so hard to keep him alive, only to attend his funeral a week later!" Memories washed back over Ginny. She remembered Hermione and Ron arriving at the hospital ward with the nearly dead professor. She had stayed by his side for hours applying balms to his puncture wounds and pouring potion after potion down his throat, only to have Madam Promfrey come rushing in when she heard Ginny yelling hysterically at the professor when he finally took his last ragged breath. Madam Pomfrey ignored Ginny's protests as she closed Professor Snape's eyes, crossed his arms and drug the girl outside the wing. Ginny remembered the casket remaining closed at the funeral, but was having a hard time piecing together how he could possibly have lived.
"It's none of your worry now child. It was a long planned process. One day you may learn, but now is not the time for explanations." Ginny could tell by the tone of her mother's voice that she was to not push the topic.
Seeing the tension between the mother and her daughter, Mrs. Granger spoke up. "Ginny, I found the pearl necklace that my father had given me on my wedding day. It was considered beyond restoration by the jewelers in my world, but your father assured me he knew a man who could restore it. He dropped it off at a shop in a magical alley or something. I was wondering if you could accompany me to retrieve it today?"
"Yes ma'am. I would be glad to."
"Okay then. Let me gather my things and we may leave. Once you are ready."
That night the rehearsal dinner went without a hitch. Luna stood in as the bride, which was very entertaining to witness. After the rehearsal everyone had a nice dinner, laughing and catching up on the latest details of each other's lives. After dinner, everyone gradually retired to their rooms, preparing for a good night's rest much needed for tomorrow's events.
The next morning everyone rose early. The men took great care to keep Ron preoccupied until Hermione finished her meal and retreated to her room. Wizards apparently also believed it was bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding. At breakfast Mrs. Weasley had to practically force Ron to eat. He was a nervous wreck. He pushed his food around, staring wide-eyed at his plate. "Ron, why are you so nervous? You have loved Hermione for six years. The whole time Hermione was in University and we were training to become aurors all you could talk about was how you wish she wasn't making you wait until she finished school to get married." Harry pointed out, hoping to take the nervous edge off Ron.
"I know mate. I don't know why I am so bloody nervous. I guess I am afraid that I won't be able to keep her happy for the rest of our lives."
"What a git! That's nonsense Ron, and you are a fool if you can't see how much she adores you!"
"Ginevra Weasley! Watch your mouth! Young ladies don't use language like that!" Mrs. Weasley chastised. The 22 year old blushed in frustration. Yet another reason I have my own flat.
"Yes ma'am." Ginny knew better than to say otherwise. "I am going to start helping Hermione get dressed." She retreated to Hermione's room.
She found Mrs. Granger laying Hermione's undergarments out on the bed. Ginny was embarrassed for Hermione at the thought of her own mother laying out her sexy little wedding knickers. She would avoid that at all costs when her time came. Ginny started setting out make up and hair products on the dressing table. She heard the faucet turn off and Hermione emerged from the bathroom a few minutes after. She had her hair wrapped in a towel and a pink fluffy robe secured around her. She didn't seem at all bothered that her mother had been handling her wedding knickers. Ginny and Mrs. Granger retreated down the hall to the Garden where the men were now transforming the setting for a wedding. Mrs. Weasley and Mrs. Granger had provided strict instructions as to how they desired the final setting to look. They waved their wands and conjured items here, levitated them to there, and vanishing other items according to the instructions they received. After a few hours of changing minor details the women were happy. The garden was beautiful. The ceremonial area was facing the west so as to capture the setting sun behind the happy couple. Chairs covered in white adorned with black and pink bows were set in rows on either side of the aisle, which had a stream of white cloth with scalloped white lace edges. Lillies and pink roses were on each inner chair. A spray of Lillies, pink roses, baby's breath, and Queen Anne's lace was laid on the altar. Ivory grew on the tent, interlaced with lace and tule. Little tea lights floated above them. A line of candles floated behind the altar. This scene made Ginny yearn for the day of her own wedding.
Professor McGonagall followed shortly after by Bill, Fluer, Luna, and Neville. Luna and Neville brought their daughter Emilia with them. Her and Teddy were to be the flower girl and ring bearer. Ginny showed Luna and Fleur where the Bride's room was, instructing them they could dress there. She found Mrs. Granger and her own mother sitting in the den sipping on tea.
"Do you believe now would be a good time to do Hermione's hair and make up?"
"Yes, Ginny. I believe now would be a good time to start." The women headed up the stairs to assist the bride.
In the room they found the girls sitting around chatting nervously. Ginny could tell Hermione was a nervous wreck like Ron, only she did a better job of hiding it. "Come on Hermione. It's time to start taming those curls." Ginny announced with excitement. Hermione retreated to the dressing table. Ginny began brushing Hermione's hair and separating it into sections with clips.
"I can't believe this is finally happening!" Hermione squealed with delight. "Ron and I are finally starting our life together."
"The next step is grand babies!" Mrs. Weasley teased, causing Mrs. Granger to chuckle.
"My baby girl is all grown up now." Mrs. Granger said, her voice cracking.
"Mum! You can't be getting emotional already! I haven't even seen my dress yet!"
"Oh yes! Let's see the dress!" Luna coaxed.
Mrs. Granger walked over to the coat rack and unzipped the garment bag. She levitated the dress to the middle of the room and all the women gasped.
"Oh! Mummy! Look how pretty it is! Do I get to wear one!" Little three year old Emilia exclaimed at the site of the beautiful white dress.
"Yes, Emilia. One day you will get to wear one. That is, if your father ever allows it." Luna ran her fingers through the child's platinum blonde her, tugging at the tips of her ringlets. Ginny watched them spring back to place and wondered what her children would one day look like.
Hermione sat there with her lips parted and her eyes watering. She stood and wrapped her arms around her mother, suppressing a sob. "Mum, It's beautiful. Thank you!" Hermione's mother stroked her hair and kissed her on the cheek.
Ginny gazed at the beautiful dress longingly. The dress was sleeveless with white lace across the bodice. The skirt was trim, but flowed. Ginny liked how it was a large puff of tulle. Buttons lined the low back of the dress with a long train that flowed from beneath a bow under the last button. Scalloped lace accented the edge of the train. The long veil, also with scalloped lace edges, flowed from a small comb adorned with pearls.
Mrs. Weasley smiled before returning the dress to the coat rack. Hermione sat back down and Ginny began rolling her ringlets around her wand to smooth and preserve the curls. She pulled Hermione's hair half back and secured it with a pearl accented beret. As Ginny was finishing Hermione's hair, Mrs. Granger began her makeup. Ginny then began working on Luna's hair as Fleur in turn worked on Ginny's. Fleur's hair did not require too much attention. She placed two braids, one at beginning at each temple and braided them together where they met in the back. The group then finished their makeup and helped each other put on their jewelry. As the women worked they gossiped about the latest news. The conversation soon turned to Ginny.
"Ginny, do you have any romantic prospects?" Fleur innocently inquired.
Ginny blushed. "No, actually I don't." Her response was just above a whisper.
Sensing her disappointment and discomfort Fleur smiled and patted her on the shoulder. "It's okay. One day some lucky brave knight will come sweep you off your feet." Ginny tried to refrain from rolling her eyes. She did get lonely, but she was in no hurry to start a relationship. She wasn't sure what she really wanted anymore. Each day she felt more and more like the man she hoped for simply didn't exist. She was afraid her standards may be too high, but she didn't want to settle either.
"Your time will come Ginerva. I know it is frustrating seeing all your friends marrying their schoolmate sweet hearts, but you are a special breed of woman. You need more than just loyalty. You need someone who is powerful and stimulating on the mental level. There are wizards out there such as that." Mrs. Weasley encouraged.
"And… what did you say you call us.. Muggles?" Mrs. Granger asked tentatively. She continued when no one corrected her. "I don't know how you feel about marrying outside the wizard world, but there are many muggle men out there who are intelligent and would swoon over you."
Ginny thought about the paramedics she worked with. They were fun. Very fun. They were just as much of a tight knit "family" as many of the Griffyndors were in school. They loved each other, fought each other, and protected each other to no end. She couldn't see herself marrying any of them though. She looked upon them as being brothers, and some sisters, and they look upon her as being a sister. She let out an exasperated sigh, standing to put on her gown. She slipped on her heels and excused herself from the room. She had had enough gossiping and gushing compliments characteristic of a group of women in a celebratory mood. She did enjoy the company of other women, but having grown up around so many brothers and even preferred the platonic company of more men than women as she grew. This is also why she felt so comfortable as a paramedic. It would take some getting used to being around the finicky hen-like women when she began her work as a mediwitch.
She slinked down the hallway and knocked on the library door. She wished to see her brother, the groom, before the ceremony. "Come in!" She heard Harry call from the other side of the door. The men were sitting around sipping on firewhiskey talking politics when they weren't teasing Ron about his last few hours as a bachelor. She kissed her father on the head before walking over to her brother. He stumbled to his feet and sloppily wrapped his arms around her. She stumbled under his sudden unbalanced weight, causing her to roll her ankle as she lost her balance on her heels. She howled at the pain and felt herself falling. Harry jumped to his feet and caught her just before she hit. He set her upright and she winced as she tried to put weight on her right foot.
"Ron! You bloody git! What the hell is wrong with you!" Ginny fussed.
"I'm.. ss.. sorry Gin." Ron slurred.
"Oh my god's Ron! You are drunk! I can't believe this!" Ginny, leaning against Harry, stared her father down. He glanced at his feet and picked at his tuxedo. He knew he should have kept a closer eye on Ron, but he was drunk before anyone realized. They were hoping there was enough time for him to sober before the ceremony.
Harry helped Ginny to a lounger where she sat back and elevated her foot. "Crap! How am I supposed to walk down the aisle like this!" Her mediwitch skills were superb, but due to the pain she knew would be inflicted she didn't have the courage to heal herself.
"I will go fetch Professor McGonagall. Certainly she can heal you." Bill rose and exited the room. Ginny conjured a cold pack and placed it on her ankle. She was pretty sure that her ankle wasn't fractured, just sprained. If there was a fracture, it wasn't displaced so it should be an easier heal. Harry continuously pushed one glass of water after the other onto Ron, hoping to speed him up to sobriety. He knew that Hermione and Ginny both would kill him if Ron was still drunk during the ceremony.
After what seemed like hours to Ginny, Bill reappeared at the door of the library. He glanced at Ginny and explained "Professor McGonagall was very busy settling guests."
Ginny groaned in protest. "Did you tell her what is going on? I won't be in the wedding!"
"Miss Weasley… Perhaps I may be of some assistance to you?" A silky familiar voice purred. Professor Snape stepped past Bill in the doorway. Ginny's breath caught in her throat. He was… handsome! She had always had a little bit of a school girl crush on Professor Snape, but she was very certain that he was unaware of her existence. She was a good student. She made above average marks, but was not as impressive as Hermione. She didn't ask a lot of questions in class either. Why subject her to his degrading comments when Hermione could answer any questions she had about the material? Her eyes raked over her former potions master. He looked relatively healthy. He was still pale, but he had made several changes since she last saw him dead. His new haircut was the most obvious change. He was also wearing a tuxedo with shiny dress shoes, a bow tie and a cumber bun. His coat flattered his broad chest and narrow waist, and his slacks accented his long legs. She blushed when she realized her mouth was hanging open, and he smirked at her. Her heart fluttered in her chest.
"Well, Miss Weasley, would you care for my assistance in your unfortunate predicament or would you rather suffer?"
"Um.. yes.. yes sir. Thank you." Ginny stammered. God this is so embarrassing!
The professor strode across the room in a fluid motion and kneeled on the floor beside Ginny. He removed his wand from his sleeve and pointed it at Ginny's ankle. "May I?" He asked as his left hand hovered over her ankle. Ginny nodded permission and Professor Snape slid his hand under Ginny's bare calf to elevate it off the pillow on which it was resting. He muttered some words just under his breath and a soft white light wrapped around her ankle. "It's not broken, simply sprained. This will only take a second." Ginny felt a sudden pinch of pain shoot up her leg into her hip. She groaned and threw her head back, biting her lower lip to keep from crying. She tried to jerk her leg back, but Professor Snape threw his elbow across her knee preventing it from bending. The sharp pain dissolved into a dull ache before fading completely. She relaxed and let out a deep breath. She looked at Professor Snape to thank him, but her breath caught as she met his eyes. She had never seen a man look at her like that. His eyes seemed to be filled with longing. He had a slight curve to the corner of his lips, hinting at a smile. She thought she saw a blush before he broke eye contact and suddenly stood.
He offered his hand out to her. "Let's test out my skills as a mediwitch Miss Weasley." He purred smoothly. She took his hand and stood. She winced in expectation of pain, but was surprised when she had none. Not even a residual ache. She grinned up at him.
"Thank you!" She nodded and restrained herself from throwing her arms around him. She knew he would disprove if she had.
Get a hold of yourself Severus! What is wrong with you? You are an old man. She is a young woman! A very beautiful young woman, but still. Severus chastised himself internally for responding to Ginny as he did. He hoped she hadn't seen him gazing lustfully at her body. She had definitely matured into a woman opposed to the thin little girl he remembered. She had become a little thick. She wasn't necessarily fat, but had filled out. She had developed some nice round breasts that were accented by the black halter dress she wore. She had a nice round ass with thick hips to compliment it. She has a thin layer of fat that covered obviously muscular arms and a long elegant neck. He briefly pictured her naked, imagining the portrait of Marie-Louise O'Murphy, mistress of Louis XV of France. She looked like the type of girl who could hold her own. Severus liked that, not many young women accepted themselves as they were if it meant they had a little extra meat on their bones. He was not a fan of the most recent fad of women starving themselves to death in the effort to remain as thin as possible. Severus shifted uncomfortably as he hoped his arousal was not obvious to the room full of men. He glanced at the now snoring groom and snorted.
"Mr. Weasley over indulged himself in firewhiskey in an effort to calm his nerves, has he not?"
"Yes." Ginny growled in exasperation. Severus smirked and pulled a potion from his coat pocket.
"This will help restore his sobriety." He handed the potion to Harry, who still looked as if he had seen a ghost. Harry shook his head, deciding it best to keep his questions to himself. He had seen so much in his short life. He knew better than to think anything was impossible now. He shook Ron awake and handed him the potion.
"Is this more fire whiskey? I don't think I really want anymore…" Ron slurred.
"Mr. Weasley, it is not more firewhiskey. In fact it is to help reverse the exceeding amount of firewhiskey you have so selfishly partaken just hours before you are to give you life to the woman you love the most. Unless you feel as if she will be amused by your current ridiculous state I firmly suggest you drink the potion." Snape seethed through clenched teeth.
"Bloody hell! I am drunk! Harry this bloke sounds just like that greasy dungeon bat Snape!" He downed the potion. Harry cleared his throat.
Ron shook his head at the bitter tasting potion. He looked up at Professor Snape handing the empty vial back. "Thanks bloke. I am feeling better alre… Bloody Hell! Harry! It is Professor Snape!" Ron jumped up. He wasn't sure whether he should shake his hand or run. Snape sneered.
Professor McGonagall saved the day as she entered the library. "Gentleman, time has come for you to take your places down stairs accordingly." The men stood and exited the library patting each other on the back. Ginny Returned to the ladies dressing room, stealing one last glance at the potions master.
Back in the room with the other ladies Hermione sat on the edge of the bed listening to the chatter. Mrs. Weasley and Mrs. Granger had left to be ushered to their designated seats as the pre-ceremonial circumstance. Fleur, Luna, and Hermione chattered together and took turns chasing little Emilia around. Ginny drifted off into thought. Her mind returned to Snape. He had gotten so sexy. She had felt herself moisten when he grasped her leg, and even despite the pain she felt a pang of arousal when he threw his arm across her leg to hold her still as he healed her. She knew she was going batty.
"What's wrong Ginny? You seem puzzled. Is something bothering you?" Luna, ever observant, knew something was up.
"Yes. I'm fine. I just saw Professor Snape though." Ginny admitted.
"It's okay Ginny. I see ghosts too sometimes. It isn't anything to worry about." Luna explained.
"Well, actually, he wasn't a ghost."
Hermione gasped. "What? How did he survive? We were at his funeral!"
"I don't know. Mum said it had been planned all along, but she wouldn't explain how."
A knock on the door and the presence of Hagrid announced it was time for the girls to line up down stairs in preparation to walk down the aisle.
A few minutes later Ginny was doing her best to walk gracefully down the aisle with a boquet of pink roses and white lilies. She was nervous with everyone staring at her. She reached her place at the altar and turned to watch Hermione make her way down the aisle. Everyone stood and turned towards the bride. She smiled when she saw her brother's reaction to seeing his bride for the first time that day. She glanced back towards Hermione, but her eyes stopped suddenly when she locked her gaze on Professor Snape. He was watching her. She felt herself flush again. Her knees went a little weak and her belly filled with desire. He smirked at her and gave her a wink before returning his gaze to the bride. Oh my god's! Did he just wink at me? I need to pinch myself because I think I have awoken in an alternate universe. I would love to see him naked, feel his hands on me. Running up my thigh and entering my wet core… feeling his breath in my ear and his lips on my neck. Pressing his hard cock against me. I would run my hand up his chest and kiss his nipple.
Professor Snape kicked himself. You fool! She is going to think you are a creep! You have got to quit drooling over her. Although, she looked as if she had enjoyed it. I wonder what she is thinking? Hmmm.. "Legilimens," He quietly murmered. He swam into her mind quietly reaching for her present thoughts.
His head seared with pain as his hit a proverbial brick wall. Oh no you don't Professor Snape! Are you really trying to read my thoughts?
How the bloody hell did you know? You prevented me from getting in your mind! I have never met anyone who could prevent me from entering their mind, aside from Albus.
Well professor, I myself have had quite a bit of time to study occlumency and legilimency myself.
I am impressed Miss Weasley.
McGonagall was speaking now. The ceremony had started.
Well if it means anything to you, you look absolutely stunning Miss Weasley. You have grown into quite an impressive young woman.
Uh… Well… Thank you Professor. You look rather nice yourself. Now get out of my head, and stop distracting me from my brother's wedding if you don't mind.
I will get out of your head, but I'm not promising I won't distract you.. She could hear the implications in his tone.
Ouch! Bloody Hell! Was the last she heard before she threw him out of her head.


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When you think of the drought and famine plaguing the Horn of Africa, it's hard to imagine how to alleviate the suffering. At the foundation our focus is on addressing long term solutions that support small-holder farmers (or "small farmers"). Small farmers are, in fact, leading the way towards change.
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Even knowing what we do about small samples, it's often all too tempting to hope that a player who has seen ups and downs in his career is back for real based on a good April. With that caveat, today we will look at a few cases of players who struggled in 2010—either due to injuries, bad luck, or just general ineffectiveness—who have started out hitting well in 2011, in order to see if what they are doing is realistically sustainable.
Ben Zobrist, Tampa Bay Rays
Things didn't turn out as expected, though, and Zobrist, after two great seasons, had merely an above-average one. He followed up his .298 and .336 TAv campaigns with a .268 season—above-average at second, but not the beastly season we expected back in the spring.
I covered some of the reasons why back in September of 2010: the ball wasn't carrying off of Zobrist's bat as well, meaning a lot of his flyballs were landing short of home run country. This was due to his swing, as there was too much loft in it, causing flyballs not to travel as far, and also resulting in too many popups for Zobrist's own good; his back troubles also didn't help the issue.
Things seem to be back in order to start 2011, though. Zobrist is hitting .260/.318/.590, with seven homers, eight doubles, a pair of triples, and even five stolen bases without a caught stealing. He is also driving the ball to the warning track and beyond with authority, something he had a problem with for much of last season. All of that is good for a .318 TAv, and while it is just one month—and he had a pretty similar month last May before the rest of his season got derailed—Zobrist is eligible at a position where he is worth the risk of collapse.
Second base isn't exactly overflowing with high-powered offensive options, and Zobrist's floor seems to be that of an above-average second baseman. When the ceiling is as high as this—and look no further than his 2008 and 2009 seasons or his start to 2011 for evidence of just how lofty it is—then he is worth holding on to or acquiring. Don't think of selling high on him unless you get an offer that completely blows you away—a healthy and productive Zobrist is a fantasy jewel.
Justin Smoak, Seattle Mariners
You don't have to be a math whiz to know that stats like that won't translate well to fantasy, but Smoak has done his best to fix the problem to start 2011. Despite playing in Safeco, a park that is difficult for hitters, he has hit .284/.393/.527 for a TAv of .344. Expecting that TAv or line to last the season may be asking a bit much given his park, but PECOTA pegged him for a 90th percentile slash line of .273/.382/.431 (for a Safeco-adjusted .301 TAv), and last year when he was called up he was referred to as something akin to a "switch-hitting Justin Morneau," so a quality season is not out of the question for the 24-year-old.
Smoak is a must-own in AL-only leagues, and has worked his way in to the mixed league conversation as well—he is owned in 68 percent of mixed CBS leagues (a contingent you can count me among) and is started in 49 percent of them. Those figures are up from 45 percent and 18 percent to start the year, so people are starting to take notice of the young slugger. You may want to do the same before it's too late, once everyone else notices that Seattle isn't entirely bereft of offense anymore.
Curtis Granderson, New York Yankees
This, to paraphrase Conker, is a context-sensitive situation. Those two lines, lines that appear similar on the surface, are anything but when you bring stadiums into the equation. Comerica is neutral, as it has a three-year park factor of 100. Yankee Stadium, on the other hand, has a two-year park factor of 104—we can't go three years for that one, as it hasn't existed that long yet.
Granderson should have, in theory, killed it in Yankee Stadium. Those park factors above are just general adjustments, but Granderson is left-handed, and the new Yankee Stadium was built with the idea of making any and all lefties look far more powerful than they actually are. He did take advantage of his home park, at least more so than the road ones, hitting .262/.336/.511, but injuries shortened his season and kept him from producing year round.
Things have started off well in 2011, with a (mostly) healthy Granderson putting up an early-season TAv of .324, compliments of a .273/.333/.620 line. That .348 Isolated Power won't survive the season, but there is no reason why he can't get the same kind of boost out of Yankee Stadium that other lefties and switch-hitters have in the park's short history. He has suffered some injuries in his career, but he's just a moderate risk to hit the disabled list according to CHIPPER, so don't be scared off by that.
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My fantasy team is in the smoaking section. I hope he can be a nice pick up in a two utility mixed league.
May 04, 2011 13:52 PM
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Speaking of morneau in a standard 10 team espn 5x5 mixed league who is the better option at this point smoak or morneau?
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Have you ever stood in a field of migrating butterflies watching thousands of delicate, colorful creatures flit around you? I haven't either. It's on my bucket list, but it isn't in my budget to travel to an exotic locale. Maybe I can do the next best thing. Residents of the Dallas/Fort Worth area are in luck this weekend as the Kiwanis Club of Northeast Tarrant County holds it's Butterfly Festival in Southlake. After I get my coffee, that's where I am heading.
OK, so it's only "hundreds of butterflies," and it's in a 600 square foot tent … but that beats a kick in the pants! The press release says that there will be watermelon on hand so that folks can "feed and interact" with the butterflies. Those people aren't ready for me, because I won't need watermelon. I try to "interact" with every critter I meet. At least this time I won't be the only person talking to insects (I hope).
It doesn't cost much to go there (certainly it is cheaper than a trip to Mexico). Tickets for adults are $7, children's tickets $5, but if your young'un is under 3 years old the child can go for free. Of course, being a festival, there are all kinds of things for you and the kids to do there, including an African Safari (whatever that might be), a Fighter Jet Ride, Hot Air Balloon Rides, and a silent auction. If it suits you, you can even buy
dead butterflies "exotic mounted and framed butterflies." All the proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network and Kiwanis Children's Charities.
The festival website states that it is open "Rain or Shine." Please don't make me laugh! It is not going to rain. It is open from 9-6 on Saturday and from 9-5 on Sunday (September 10th-11th, 2011). On Sunday at 5:00 p.m., the butterflies will be released.
Stand in the middle of that (using your imagination) and maybe you can believe that you are in a field filled with Monarchs in the mountains of Mexico. Or, simply watch the beauty of these delicate butterflies taking flight on September 11th and remember the fragility and miracle of the cycle of life.