30 July 2002, England.
Status : Personal
From the Office of Secretary of Affairs,
To,
Harry Potter,
Head Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
Dear Harry,
First of all, congratulations on the new baby. I was glad to hear that little James Sirius Potter was born in sound health. I heard from Remus that James and Sirius were crying at the hospital although Sirius did try to convince me that "those were manly tears Evie because Prongs and I only do manly things". Didn't quite work. It is however a pity to know that Ginny will not be playing any more. I was always her fan, you know.
As much as I hate to burst your happy bubble, I have some less than pleasant news for you. The Auror office is dealing with a new crisis. We always thought the number of people who the revival spell hit was only twenty five. However, it seems that we were wrong. Two of the former Death Eaters have resurfaced only now. And you won't be liking this – they are Regulus Black and Peter Pettigrew. I am well aware of the details around Pettigrew's files. Both of them were captured two days ago and are under high security cell since then.
I am more concerned about how many others we have missed Harry. I have sent DMLE squad on a scout. Not that it will give any solid lead. Squad is always inexperienced and they don't have the full details of the case. But with you on medical leave, Ron off on his honeymoon with Hermione, and rest of them busy with the security details for International Summit on Magical Regulations, I am forced to rely on DMLE squad for this.
Another thing, apart from you and Authur no one else knows about this. Let us keep it that way for now. I'll fill in more details tomorrow at your birthday party.
And you will never guess what gift Sirius has got for you! It will be hilarious, as long as Ginny doesn't throw you out of the house.
Signed,
Evangaline Sawyer,
Secretary of Affairs.