Dark Mark Rising

Attention students, staff, and visitors of Hogwarts,

A reminder that we have little tolerance for magic, especially duels in the hallways. It is strictly forbidden. You will lose house points, freedom, and gain weeks worth of detentions. I implore you not to go around waving your wands in other students' faces. Tempers and emotions are running extremely high at the moment, and there is no telling when or where anyone could potentially snap. Once again, if you awoke with injuries please go to the infirmary. Some of you were lucky and escaped with minor injuries, but we are cataloguing every injury and treatment.

However, this announcement is not strictly to remind you. I would like to bring to all your attention that Rodolphus Lestrange has been expelled this afternoon. He was caught preforming unacceptable magic. His belongings will be collected tomorrow while his housemates are in school, but he has been escorted off the premise. He has an upcoming trial with the Ministry, and will not be allowed on our property until that time. Afterwards, he will need to received a vistor's pass.

- Headmaster Dumbledore.

At breakfast, before the food is served, Headmaster Dumbledore stands and commands attention. He raises his wand to his throat, and begins another of his infamous welcome back speeches.

"Welcome back to Hogwarts, for all those who left. For those who stayed, thank you for making it a rather joyous time. I have a few announcements, and then will let you eat.

To start, the eleven am to four pm rule will continue, for now. We have not had any outside attackers in the past few months, and with the added aurors and student guards, I rather think it is going quite well. In addition, the rumours you have heard about quidditch are true. We will get started with our first game next weekend. I will not bore you with the schedule, but the dates have been posted.

Also, an interest to you all, exams will begin on June 13th, and will run until June 30th. Once again, I cannot stress this enough; if you are feeling unwell or an unexplained injury, please come to the hospital wing.

I believe that is all, for now. Enjoy your second semester.

[To appear in all students' journals. Dumbledore's voice will boom from the pages, and once his message is relayed he will grow quiet and the student will find he or she can now close their journal.]

Dear Students,

A few of you may be aware of the ongoing injuries as of late. I can assure you that I am doing all I can to get to the bottom of this mess. However, it is no secret that a few days ago Mr. Potter of our teaching class came into the hospital wing. He was in a grave condition, but our fantastic Madame Pomfrey was able to revive him. Unfortunately, it seems that before Mr. Potter was scheduled to be released, his conditioned worsened. He has been transferred to St. Mungo's for more precise care. With the mass amounts of students coming to Madame Pomfrey daily, she is simply unequipped to give Mr. Potter all the care he deserves.

I urge any students who have been injured in the last few days to visit the hospital wing. We will be recording any and all injuries in order to serve you better.

( [Private to Alastor Moody, Arthur Weasley, Frank Longbottom, Molly Prewett, Alice Potter, Emmeline Vance, Sirius Black, James Potter, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans, Edgar Bones, Hestia Jones, Amelia Bones (Is that everyone who has previously been invited?)] )