The Dungeons

Dear Professor Dolohov-Snape

I realise that love's young dream is a wonderful thing, but one has responsibilities as well. And as you are a professor at Hogwarts as indicated by your title, it behooves one to appear at one's classes. Or, if that is not possible, to send notice of one's necessary and unfortunate absence.

I shall remain silent upon your absence this weekend, as my friend and I were able to remain in at Hogwarts and thus, while discommoded, managed to enjoy ourselves very well despite the curtailment of our plans.

Really, Marcellus. I did not expect this of you. I am most disappointed.


Horace Slughorn

Deputy Headmaster
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

You're awake. Good.

I need you to write a letter.

My Vi,

Something's come up--I can't share the details at the moment--and I need to be on the Continent. I don't know how long it will take to clear matters, but if you don't hear from me for a week or two, don't be alarmed. I'm fine.

I've no time to explain or to leave word for Father or Hogwarts. Would you share this owl with them? I'll return as soon as I'm able. Kiss my babies for me.

I love you, Nymphadora. With all my heart.

Always,
Marik