Private Message to Minerva McGonagall and Rabastan Lestrange

Minerva, I've just been in conference with Mafalda Hopkirk on the sighting in Hogsmeade this evening. We were informed by Crockford that the girl's interrogation was routine. Nonetheless, Mafalda has asked and I have agreed on behalf of the Governors that Mr Marvolo ought to be kept within the grounds for the time being. Crockford is moving the Dementors closer to the village and given the boy's reaction on the train, it would be doubly wise for him to remain within the protection of the castle.

Raz, Crockford also reports a certain pamphlet that was recovered in the village, which he'll pass on to Barty's team. More prognostication of Marvolo's untimely demise. Keep him close if you please.

If you require anything prior to the Governors' meeting next week, let me know.

Private Message to Draco Malfoy and Pansy Parkinson

Sending you both additional chocolate.

Draco, Harry will not be allowed to go to Hogsmeade next week-end. There is good reason to believe the village unsafe for him. I leave it to you to decide whether you will remain in the castle with him or go with your year-mates. But if you do choose to exercise your privileges, I trust you will also take extreme caution. Keep Crabbe or Goyle with you at least, and by no means venture away from the high street alone. We have reason to believe our enemies would not hesitate to gain access to Harry through you. Be careful. Above all, do not allow Harry to escape your uncle's surveillance or convince him to accompany you both into the village - I do not think your uncle would leave you unprotected but there are many distractions and he is but one warlock.

Pansy, believe you will be in need of cheering charms, so here is one: Your friend Mr Tenebridge has asked to hear that little song you wrote. He may have in mind arranging for one of the groups on his label to produce it. Have promised to ask if you would come at Christmas to give him a sample.

And if that is not enough, as I said, Valerian will be there by morning with parcels for you both.