I apologize for writing again so soon. I've addressed this to you to avoid burdening and further upsetting the King. I would very much appreciate an audience with the king to discuss and try to resolve these matters with him, but thought it would be best to get your opinions on it all first as you seem to understand the King and his choices better then anyone else could.
The first is Tom Riddle. While it was very important to remove him from the care of the Lestrange pair for his own safety, in my haste I neglected to think past his immediate danger. He has made public that the arrangements made for him were not something he appreciated. The noise of the family he was placed with, and it appears he feels to be a burden on guardians who already have children in their care, and may have unpleasant history with them. It appears he has sent a letter to the king on the matter already. I am not aware if he has suggested any alternative, but have sent a letter to him as well on the matter. If it is decided he will stay with the Potters, might I suggest a separate room near by to allow for a sense of privacy and peace for the boy. If he would like a new guardian and there are no others available, if he approves of it I will offer myself. I have a home outside the town he is welcome to share, or if he would prefer his own rooms in the palace as well that would be fine as well.
The imprisonment of seemingly random individuals is my second concern, especially when the most violent of our number, who has been the cause of much concern this past week, has been left free. While I am unaware of how the king has chosen them, or what evidence he has against them, I feel very strongly that the imprisonment of children is terribly uncalled for. As a professor, I cannot help but be protective of the children I teach. I know the young Miss Granger better then the other children, but I can't imagine any of them being guilty of a crime worthy of being arrested and placed in dungeons. Taking the adults, even for a short while will cause anger and will upset their children in some cases, but in taking the children the King risks inciting a riot. He can't honestly believe that the majority of the people in the town will just sit quietly, and allow this to happen.
I am doing my best to be reasonable, and try to appease both sides in this matter. I won't deny I am not pleased with the idea of the arrest, but I try to avoid acting rashly and cause more trouble. If I could see the prisoners, see to it that they are being properly tended, I could help calm the others. The best way to avoid real violence, however, would be to first release the children from the dungeons as they couldn't have possibly been guilty of anything. If releasing them to their guardians immediately is absolutely not an option for His Highness, perhaps he could release them to my care. I could continue their lessons in the meantime, see to it that they are properly cared for, and would remain in the castle in whatever rooms are provided until the King deems it time to free the children. I believe that would at least calm the families enough to avoid immediate violence.
I thank you very much for your time and consideration, Lena. I only hope to offer my assistance to the King, and provide solutions that would appease everyone so as to keep the peace in already tense times.
Sincerely, Albus Dumbledore
Tom,
My name is Albus Dumbledore. While we have not met before, I felt it was important I write to you now. As you know, in concern for your safety, many wrote the the King in the hopes that you would be placed with different guardians after Mrs. Lestrange's made such violent remarks against another child on the journals. I admit, I was one of them, and must apologize for not considering anything beyond getting you safe. It was noted on the journals that you have already written to the King on your new arrangements, and have expressed that they are not to your liking.
If you have suggested to the King more suitable arrangements, I hope that he accepts your request. If not, as your situation is in part my fault, and I do wish for you to be as happy and safe in this place as possible -- I could be your guardian if would be acceptable to you. I have a house outside this town you are welcome to, or if you would prefer to keep rooms in the palace that I would be fine with that as well.
Whatever you decide, I also wish to let you know that my door is always open if there is ever any way I can help.