Chapter 2 - Dumbledore's Letter
Dear Mrs Longbottom,
I am writing to inform you of a little miscreant activity of your Grandson's. He recently broke several of our new school rules, instigated by our acting Headmistress, Dolores Umbridge (who has now regrettably stepped down, not only from this position but also from that of Hogwarts High Inquisitor and Defence Against The Dark Arts Teacher). For his behaviour over the past few months, I believe he deserves much praise and perhaps a little reward.
Of course, I am in no way trying to force your hand. In fact, the only reason I feel comfortable in mentioning such matters is my confidence that this would have been the course of action you would have taken on your own initiative.
It might interest you to know that during his rule-breaking, Neville travelled to the Ministry of Magic where he and five classmates bravely fought several Death Eaters, some of whom had freshly escaped from Azkaban. This group included a Mrs Bellatrix Lestrange. He also helped to ruin a plan of Lord Voldemort's and ensure that the aforementioned Death Eaters were returned to their rightful place.
However, his wand was unfortunately broken and I know how expensive they are. Nonetheless, I am certain that with a new wand, his abilities can only increase. He has certainly lived up to your family name and done you proud.
Albus Percival Wulfic Brian Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Order of Merlin, First Class.
