Following on from the Werewolf Games plot, Edwin Glass meets Ira Almasy for lunch. Together the pair form a new alliance, and the early stages of the attack on the Leaky Cauldron are discussed.
A belated warning arrives at Edward Pratt's desk at the Ministry, accompanied by an exploding cauldron. Along with auror trainee Eha Farro and auror Adelebert Hughes, he rushes to the Leaky Cauldron - too late.
The explosions at the Leaky Cauldron happen twice in succession during the festivities and fireworks of Bonfire Night celebrations. Following the second explosion, the aurors appear and are followed by the arrival of Healer Flynn Hughes, as well as Deputy Head of the Improper Use of Magic Office Sameera Taylor.
Meanwhile in Hogwarts, the wireless is broadcasting news to the students of the explosions. They are keen to help, but are cautioned for their high spirits by Felinus. Professor Strangely instructs them to assist, tasking Lydie Patil with writing to various locations.
Elsewhere, at The Gallivanting Bard, Lawrence Musgrave recovers from injuries received as he was instigating the explosions at the Leaky Cauldron. He is refused healing from his niece Hannah Bombay, who has received instructions from Ira Almasy to patch up her criminal recruits.
At breakfast, Saturday morning, Lydie Patil is quiet, awaiting the time she can go to London to visit Jai Patil who is yet to wake up in St Mungo's after the explosion the previous night. Jordyn Dimbleby has yet to hear the news.
Very late, late enough to be considered November 7th, the Haunting Hour broadcasts. Maiko Biladeau-Yukawa calls in. Balfour Spectre under his alter-ego guides her through an interview regarding the explosion and the Ministry's reaction while Johann Storm silently observes.
The explosion has hospital staff burning the candle at both ends, including the Head Healer. Ignan makes a surprise visit to the hospital in the wake of Remember, Remember plot. He lets himself into Miranda's office, concerned she is run ragged.
“Tell me, wise one,” An eyebrow rose as the witch strained her neck to look him dead in the eye at such close proximity. “Would you sleep if your job was on the line and your school at risk of being blown up?”
It was immediately after she said this that Miranda’s lips twisted into a smirk and she shook her head. “Like a baby, no doubt. You’re not the biggest fan of children.”Miranda Storm
Sameera Taylor of the Improper Use of Magic Office has been digging in relation to the Leaky Cauldron attack. She approaches Head of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes, Edwin Glass about the unusual events preceding the attack. How in October 2010, his Department ran an exercise for a very similar event, like a rehearsal.
"So what 'looks dodgy' about the exercise I authorised for the Leaky Cauldron breach? Have you found much need to probe my Department's exercises lately?"Edwin Glass