Hermione Weasley was sitting down to lunch when an unfamiliar owl flew into the house and dropped her a note. It read:

Mrs. Weasley:

We are sorry to inform you that you're husband Ronald was killed
in an automobile accident. We have his body at the police
station for you to come and collect. Again, we are sorry for
your loss.

Sincerely,

The London Police Department

Hermione's eyes widened as she finished reading the note. Ron? Killed? This wasn't happening.