Dear Harry,

We're so glad Ron's ok! It's a good thing you remembered the bezoar and that it was in the room.

Good job keeping your head. It's not easy to do and will be invaluable when you're an auror.

I think your logic is sound. I don't believe for a second that the two incidents are unrelated.

Definitely the same culprit. But who's the intended victim?

It's a pretty interesting coincidence that Harry was around for both of them.

But if it had been him, Katie would have just turned around and given him the necklace. And no one would be able to predict Harry would be the one Slughorn decided to have a drink with. Besides, all the information the Order has points to Voldemort wanting to kill you himself. I don't think you're the intended target, Harry.

Which leaves Slughorn and Dumbledore.

Or someone else entirely.

My money's on Dumbledore. Slughorn said that the mead was supposed to be for him, right?

Definitely possible, but not conclusive. There are too many mysteries around here. As for Snape and Dumbledore, everyone gets tired of Snape after a while.

James!

I'm just saying Dumbledore getting a little sharp with Snape does not equal traitor.

Please be careful, Harry. There is definitely an attempted murderer on the loose. Maybe they're from Hogwarts, maybe from Hogsmeade.

You might be onto something there, Lily. Katie got the necklace in Hogsmeade, and the mead came from Rosmerta. Hey! Both incidents were involved with the Three Broomstick's in some way. Maybe it's some kind of railway stop for the assassin. His ticket into Hogwarts.

Loads of people go into the Three Broomsticks; even if you're right, I don't know how that will help anything.

Anyway, be careful. Watch yourself. Don't go looking for trouble, Harry.

You're mother's right. Stay safe, son.

Love,

Dad and Mum

Dear Mum and Dad,

So, these past days have been annoying. First off, Lavender is constantly coming up to me trying to talk about Ron's feelings. No, it isn't funny, Dad. It's annoying, and Ron keeps pretending to be asleep when she comes to visit him. Although, on the plus side, Hermione and Ron are speaking again.

Also, Cormac McLaggen is temporary keeper while Ron's out. He is the worst! He's always dropping not so subtle hints that he makes a better keeper than Ron. Besides that, he criticizes the other players and work on team strategy, so I have to remind him more than once who's the Captain! I can't wait to be rid of him.

This all came to a head yesterday's match. McLaggen kept getting distracted shouting at the rest of the team, until he got hold of Peakes' bat, trying to demonstrate how to hit a bludger. He mishit and knocked me out. Git! We lost 320 to 60. I've got a cracked skull, but Madam Pomfrey says it's nothing to worry about. I stayed overnight in the hospital, but now I'm out.

Speaking of which, remember how I told you that Malfoy keeps disappearing off the map at weird times? I've come up with a way to find out where. I summoned Kreacher to the Hospital wing last night. Dobby came too; they were having a fight. Apparently, Kreacher has no trouble breaking the house-elf rule of not speaking ill of their masters.

Anyway, I asked them to tale Malfoy for me and tell me where he goes. Don't worry; I made sure to order Kreacher in such a way that he can't let anyone know what he's up to.

I'll let you know what they find out,

Love,

Harry

P.S. Luna announced this Quidditch match. Ron loved it.

Dear Harry,

Find McLaggen and kill him!

James!

No, Lily! You don't understand. No one messes up a Quidditch match like that! And stealing a beaters bat! What in the name of Merlin was he thinking?!

I'm glad Hermione and Ron are speaking to each other again, although I wish it hadn't taken Ron getting poisoned to do it.

You should definitely hex him with something. Something embarrassing.

Hopefully, Ron will break up with Lavender soon, and she'll be out of your hair.

I know! Use . . .

James! That's enough!

I don't think you should have told Kreacher and Dobby to follow Malfoy. It feels wrong. Like an invasion of privacy or something.

Well, there is inconclusive evidence of his being a murderer.

I thought you didn't think he was a Death Eater?

I don't, really. I'm keeping the options open. He's definitely up to something.

Stay safe, Harry.

Love,

Mum and Dad

P.S. I wish I could have heard that. It must have been hysterical! Still, she should probably only do it this once. Wouldn't want to give the greatest game ever a bad name.