24 August 1998,
England.
Status : Official
From the Office of Minister for Magic,
To,
Amelia Bones, Chief Warlock
Wizengamot.
To,
Charles Karrnign,
Head of Department of Mysteries.
Dear Charles & Amelia,
The recent events have given me great concern. I have had my most trusted Aurors investigate the happenings rigorously (despite the emotional trauma they would endure). It seems very true. It looks like people can really get up from dead. These events do not make any sense however. I am struggling to find a explanation or a solution to this problem. Twenty five people have come back from the dead (for lack of a better term) and twelve of them were trusted members of the XXXXXXXXX and have lost their lives in the war. The other thirteen were confirmed Death Eaters and were dangerous while they were active in the first war. It should be noted that all those who have come back, died at the hands of Lord Voldermort with the exception of Mr. Sirius Black.
To investigate these unprecedented events, I have sent a dual team of Ms. Hermione Ganger, Special Council, Department of Mysteries and Ms. Evangaline Sawyer, Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement. They have left on the trail of definite clues two days prior. I hope to hear from them in a week's time.
Meanwhile I have left the arrangements for these twenty five's stay and medical facilities in Emma Dougton, Head Healer's capable hands. Do let me know if there are any suggestions you have on the matter and keep me updated on any breakthroughs you may have. Needless to say, please maintain utmost discretion regarding these events.
Signed,
Kingsley Shackelbolt, OMFC
Interim Minister for Magic