Re: Howlers to Al and Severus
Snape had made advance preparations for Howlers, having expected a positive flock of them. So when only one arrived, Snape was actually rather relieved at the unexpectedly low proportion. The red letter detonated behind protective shields, Muffliato lowering the volume to bearable levels.
The identity of the sender was unsurprising, though disappointing. Salazar knew that Snape himself could hardly have cared less about the harpy for her own sake, but he was concerned about how her reaction would affect Al.