The letter arrives late afternoon on Monday 28th March. The handwriting is Miranda's usual scruffy scrawl complete with many crossings out and ink smudges. A rushed letter on official St Mungo's headed parchment

Miranda Storm
St Mungo's Hospital
London

Minerval McGonagall
Headmaster's Office
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Dear Headmistress McGonagall,

I am aware that you were notified about an attack on our home in Hogsmeade and that Ignan was injured. Unfortunately He is going to be unable to return to work. His health has deteriorated substantially and will therefore not be back at Hogwarts for an indeterminable amount of time. At present, we are not sure if when he shall recover.

I shall be in touch,

M. Storm

The reply is swift, penned in emerald ink on official Hogwarts parchment.

Minerva McGonagall
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Miranda Storm
St. Mungo's Hospital
London

Mrs. Storm,

Thank you for keeping me informed on your husband's condition. Though Hogwarts doesn't run the same without Ignan, we will be fine until the day he is able to return to us.

If a quicker form of communication is necessary at any time, I've asked Dilys Derwent to keep a vigilant eye on both her portraits here and there.

Hoping for a speedy recovery,