XVII

[alt_bellatrix]

Rodolphus, Cissy, Lucius...

Do any of you have an inkling as to what's happening at the school today? From what I can piece together it's something to do with a dangerous incident, as all students have been recalled to their Houses. And since the incident must surely be more than a flooded loo, it would be helpful if those in charge at the school could say more instead of leaving journal-reading parents in the dark.

Also, the Bulstrode girl said that Hydra was initially missing. Surely someone at the school will at least have the courtesy to let her parents know that she was found.

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[alt_rodolphus]

I must have missed it, I've been going at a project all day.

But having caught up now, maybe it's another of those petrification incidents? And oh...I see that someone found a dead rabbit. Do you suppose it was Duckie's?

[alt_bellatrix]

Didn't you have your journal nearby? It ought to have alerted you, if you've charmed it like I requested.

What's a dead rabbit to do with anything? A cat probably got it.

[alt_rodolphus]

I confess I haven't the foggiest where my journal was until I thought to have a look at it while fetching my tea. Or having my tea fetched, as it were.

If her rabbit's dead she's probably tucked away having a good cry somewhere - maybe she ever wore herself out and fell asleep, and so they missed her during the head count.

[alt_bellatrix]

There is no such thing as a good cry, and if that's what she was doing then she's a silly girl, and I shall let her know it.

I knew that rabbit was a foolish gift. And you will not be getting her a replacement.

[alt_rodolphus]

Ah well, I'll get her a hedgehog next time. Should be more to your liking, love?

If no one from the school updates soon, I shall venture there myself.

[alt_bellatrix]

And I'll be coming with you.

[alt_lucius]

Minerva had the wherewithal to send owls to the Governors, though sadly lacking in details. Mine found me at tea with Ari.

It is not another Petrification, but more than that I could not currently say.

I am planning to go up myself, if she does not offer better explanation soon.

[alt_bellatrix]

I think that it would be good if we joined you.

[alt_lucius]

Of course, if you wish it.

[alt_narcissa]

Oh, dear.

Bella, it's not possible that this has anything to do with

Well, with, er - No.

I'm sure you and Lucius can sort everything out.