It's been ten days since Aubrey failed to show up at school. At first I had thought that she'd decided not to attend, but the owl I recieved from her friend, Cho, has left me with a cold feeling inside.

I always knew that things were becoming more dangerous, and there have been many disappearances from the Hogsmeade area. I had hoped that it would never be so close to home, but in war who is safe?

I fear that I've become even more reclusive since Aubrey disappeared left was taken. Surely my sorrow is showing in my classes as usually rowdy students sit quietly, and although classes continue as normal I know that I have been less than attentive. Albus Jane must have noticed, and I await a calling to her office.

I should talk with Moody, I know there is another raid to be had soon and I need to be there. I need to stop sulking and do something, be proactive. Search for her and take down those responsible for the loss so many families are feeling.

I wish I could sleep. I wish I could find her. I wish I could teach with a clear mind.

Darn it, I even wish I knew where Zach was.