More security? I hope it's a very discreet distance, Barty. We tried so hard not to have to bother with all that, for Draco and Harry's sake.

Bella hasn't answered, which is not at all unusual; I would not be surprised if Mrs Baylock turned up with Hydra and Rigel in tow, nor if we did not see any of them the whole week.

As for Razzer, I gather that Aurora has taken on the burden of their social calendar. Yes, we shall see a little of them toward the weekend.

Surely we don't need them to cancel their plans together so he can stay closer to Harry? If Lucius came tomorrow we'd have all the wands we need.