#culturejournals

ORDER & SUPPORT.

There are five horcruxes, actually. And Sybill's found the fifth at Hogwarts. She's given a prophecy on the matter, as well, which was helpful.

"The hour of the Dark Lord's destruction is at hand. Here, atop an oracle's brow, the final piece of his life. Six of one; he, himself, and fragments five. His lust for life is his undoing. The calf and the lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord yet lives, born to those who have thrice defied him, born to a martyr and his widow spared. Let the child gather fivewise pieces and lure the sixth, the wretched liche, into the depths of Hell. Only there will he be burned. Only by inferno can the world be cleansed. The hour of the Dark Lord's destruction is at hand. Bring the pieces together; lure him close. Five and one, cleansed in hellfire beneath the eyes of a child."

ORDER & SUPPORT.

The DMLE believes one of the reasons Marlene was specifically targeted this time was that she was polyjuiced as Bellatrix on the 30th. Be extra cautious if you were also polyjuiced as a Death Eater.

The cost of victory has always been high for us and this time, in particular, feels especially steep. However, I'm proud to be a part of this group and proud of both our collective and personal triumphs over the Death Eaters. Well done to you all.

CLASS OF 89.

Drinks. I believe they're in order for most of you. Eric, you aren't invited.

ORDER & CAV.

Check in.

ORDER & SUPPORT + PUBLIC ALL MEMBERS OF CAV.

CAV, meet the Order. Order, meet CAV.

ORDER & SUPPORT.

What can we find out about Tristan Roper's capture?

ORDER & SUPPORT.

Which of you are comfortable with CAV knowing you're an Order member? Do you have any concerns you'd like to address before our arrangement with them becomes more formalised? Feel free to repeat yourselves if you've already answered either of these questions.

I'd like for us to give them the benefit of the doubt in regards to their being ex-DMLE. They're no longer a threat to us and they don't intend to be. That said, a concern is still a concern and I'd like to hear them all.

SEVERUS.

What can you tell me about Regulus Black?

In regards to the Death Eater attack on Hogwarts last night: The reports are true. No students were harmed and they've been instructed to contact their parents. If they have not yet and you wish to speak with them, let me know and I'll make sure they do. We are doing everything in our power to ensure they remain safe. Your children's safety has always been and will continue to be our number one priority.

As for the property damage, I believe we can send the bill to the Ministry, yes?

In regards to the Death Eater bearing a resemblance to the Giant Squid: If you're feeling a bit lopsided today, I'm happy to sort out the other side. Myrtle also sends her love.

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ORDER & SUPPORT.

Does anyone remember seeing Rabastan Lestrange at the school last night? Reginald Avery would like to know where he is.

ORDER & SUPPORT.

[ A copy of this bill. ]

ORDER & SUPPORT.

Some details regarding Henry's death have recently come to light. A bug was found on one of his belongings. All of you need sweep your homes and work places for similar listening devices. Those of you with covers to maintain need to be especially careful what you discuss aloud.

Snape reported that the Death Eaters knew he was a member of the Order and that he was behind the attack on the Flint sisters. Which leads me to believe that one or both of the sisters are involved with the Death Eaters and that they're taking our ward tamperings very seriously. Tread with caution.

CAV is currently investigating Henry's death. If you have any information that may be helpful to them, please share it with one of the Alastors.

MCTAVISHES.

Do you have a moment?

ORDER & SUPPORT.

Please join me in welcoming Nina and Henry as our new full-fledged Order members and Beth to Support. Thank you, all three of you. Your help will be invaluable.

If there's any assistance any of us can provide, don't hesitate to ask. Nina has been with us for a while now and will be able to catch you up on any healing protocols.

CLASS OF 89.

Yesterday was strange.

ORDER & SUPPORT.

Tonight is the possible Death Eater attack Dorcas informed you about a few days ago. We've deduced a few likely targets and think the best course of action is to stage a few stakeouts. We have four targets with three of you to a target and a backup team on call when/if they show up. The backup team will notify Dedalus, who will then mark the Lestranges with her latest creation.

Your assignments are:

• Agnes, James and Dirk on Daniel R. at [APPARATION COORDINATES]
  
• Zipporah, Sybill and Lily on Emma W. at [APPARATION COORDINATES]
  
• Octavius, Sirius and myself on Rupert G. at [APPARATION COORDINATES]
  
• Dedalus, Remus and Alastor G. on Jemima S. at [APPARATION COORDINATES]
  
• Dorcas, Gi and Alastor M. on backup

Any questions?

SENIOR ORDER & TED.

What can we do for you, Ted?

In regards to the Dark Mark over Hogsmeade: We at Hogwarts want to assure you your children's safety is our number one priority and we're doing our best to keep them safe and removed from what's unfolding in the village.

SENIOR ORDER & SEVERUS.

Two things, Snape.

1. Why didn't you warn us about last night?
2. I think it's in everyone's best interests if you left your former classmates be.

ORDER & SUPPORT.

I'd like a status update on the bug operation. Do any of our targets warrant further scrutiny? Who did we miss in this round that we should focus on in the next?

This might also be a good opportunity to revisit our suspect list now that we have more information, too.

ORDER & SUPPORT.

I want to make something very clear.

You are a talented group of adults who bring a variety of skills and opinions to the table. It would be impossible to gain a broad consensus on any action one of us might take in the Order's name. And we, as the senior Order, have never expected you to. Nor are we here to tell you what you can and cannot do. We expect you to do what needs to be done in ways that the DMLE cannot and that is the extent of our expectations.

If you have anything with which you require our guidance I or any other member of the senior Order will happily offer it. But we're not in the business of saying yes or no. That is something only Albus can do.

CLASS OF 89.

January is nearly finished. Who else is going to be sorry to change their DMLE charity calendar in a few days? I know I will be.

ORDER & SUPPORT.

I'd like to talk about Christmas. What do we need to work on going forward?

SYBILL.

Sybill.