I will be attempting to engage in negotiation with Bellatrix. I'm choosing to do it where you can see, because I'd rather you learn about the options available directly than second hand through her. Please know we're exploring what limited options there are available to us, and this is one of them.

This bargaining will not be pleasant to read, I can imagine. I am sorry for causing you and your family more pain in the process. She will attempt to use whatever we give her, because she is desperate and an utter stranger to empathy, decency, and honour.