Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Office of the Deputy Headmaster
Report and Investigation on the Disappearance of Ravenclaw Common Room.
Submitted by: Bodley Crumpet, Deputy Headmaster
Date: 13 October 1856
Subject: Investigation into the disappearance of the Ravenclaw dormitories and the sudden relocation of 83 students to the Sixth Floor Charms Classroom.
Incident Overview: At precisely 7.13 a.m. on the morning of 11th October 1956, A Monday, it was brought to the attention of Hogwarts staff that over 80 students of Ravenclaw( 86 to be precise), had appeared in the abandoned Sixth Floor Charms Classroom. The students were of various ages, gender, and years. The primary assumption was a Out of bounds Party or celebration gone wrong, but on further investigation, it was found that the Ravenclaw Common has disappeared.
Investigation: Upon receiving the information from Caretaker Mr. Marcus Grebley, I, and Professor Albert Werkley of Seventh Year Charms, made our way to the Sixth Floor Classroom where the students were held. The students were dressed in their night clothes, and were confused and frazzled. One young man, whose name is not revealed, was wearing just an oversized Shirt and dragon shaped slippers that let off sparks at each step, which while it was quite interesting to look at, did little to help the situation.
After calming the students (with a mixture of reassurance and a few well-placed cups of hot cocoa from the kitchens), We began the task of gathering statements from the affected individuals. Interrogating them revealed that they had gone to bed at Bedtime( Of dubious confirmation), and woke up in the classroom. They had no memory of coming out of their beds, out of the Common Room, traveling to the Class Room, and sleeping there. Additionally, many students said that their personal items were nowhere to be found. One girl seemed particularly distraught over the disappearance of her favorite stuffed owl, while another was more concerned about the complete vanishing of his Herbology homework (a story I've heard many times before).
Professor Werkley conducted a series of magical scans on the students, and while they showed some minor traces of ambient magical residue, there was no evidence of dark magic, curses, or any external magical influence.
Initially, we were inclined to believe that this entire affair was the result of a celebration that had simply gone spectacularly wrong. This theory was most enthusiastically supported by Mr. Grebley, who insisted that "kids these days always want to turn everything into a party." We had nearly settled on a rather severe punishment: a deduction of 25 points from each student involved and a four-month long detention. However, as we questioned the students further, our doubts grew. For one, none of the students could recall any prior festivities or suspicious gatherings that would suggest a secret celebration. Additionally, even the most mischievous students—those typically associated with pranks and hijinks—seemed genuinely baffled by the situation.
This led us to entertain a second hypothesis: that it was not a house-wide celebration gone wrong but rather a deliberate prank orchestrated by one—or more—of the students. Perhaps a particularly clever Ravenclaw had devised a scheme to trick their fellow housemates, or maybe one of the other three houses had managed to infiltrate the Tower in a bout of inter-house rivalry.
However, just as we began to speculate on potential pranksters, our inquiry was abruptly interrupted by Professor Esmeralda Elder, Head of Ravenclaw House, who burst into the classroom in a state of uncharacteristic disarray. Her panicked words were disturbing.
"The Ravenclaw Common Room—it's gone!"
Our first thoughts were that she was exaggerating, or perhaps the stress of grading papers had gotten to her, which was common in the School. But as she continued to describe the situation, our confusion, and horror(much to my shame) grew. We realized that this was no mere prank.
Assembling the entire Hogwarts Staff, and with the Headmaster Eupraxia Mole, we marched to the place where the Ravenclaw Common Room was located, and were met with a wall. No eagle shaped knocked, no riddle to solve. Just a blank, empty wall. No amount of magical analysis, revelios, or Porpexellis could reveal what happened. And our attempts at breaking the wall only resulted in, well, more walls behind it. It was as if the Ravenclaw Tower had decided to take a Holiday.
This revelation threw all our previous theories into disarray. It was clear now that we were not dealing with a typical student prank or celebration gone awry. Something far more peculiar and powerful was at play.
Further Actions: After realizing the gravity of the situation, immediate steps were taken to ensure the safety and comfort of the displaced Ravenclaw students. The displaced Ravenclaw students have been temporarily relocated to unused fifth-floor classrooms, which have been converted into makeshift dormitories. Requests have been sent for temporary toiletries and clothing to accommodate them. Fortunately, their pets were safely found in a separate classroom on the sixth floor, much to everyone's relief. Upon discussion, it was decided that the parents of these students will not be informed about this until the incident is resolved. To support this, any correspondence outside of Hogwarts has been banned for the Students. Thankfully, no students from the Ravenclaw were reported missing, and all of them were accounted for.
The entirety of Hogwarts staff is now determined to resolve the mystery of the Missing Common Room. Headmistress Mole, with my suggestion, will create a new Missing Common Room Committee (MCRC) tasked specifically with investigating the disappearance of the Ravenclaw Common Room and dormitories.
The Committee will be composed of various Hogwarts Faculty, each well trained in different disciplines. Their investigation will cover:
Conducting a magical analysis of Ravenclaw Tower and Hogwarts.
Interviewing students and staff for any clues about the incident.
Resolving the situation with a delicate touch and grace.
Furthermore, in a rather ambitious move—and upon my insistence for accountability—Headmistress Mole has also agreed to form a secondary committee to oversee the progress of the MCRC. The Committee to Monitor the Investigative Committee (CMIC) will ensure that the investigation remains focused, thorough, and transparent. They will be responsible for:
Regularly review the progress of the MCRC.
Report directly to the Headmistress.
Serve as a consultative body to provide additional resources.
Both the MCRC and the CMIC will ultimately fall under the purview of the Hogwarts Administrative Committee (HAC), which will handle the broader implications of this investigation.
We have already begun drafting the official guidelines for these committees, and we expect to hold the first meeting by the end of the week. The entire faculty is prepared to contribute to the resolution of this strange mystery, and Hogwarts staff remains committed to ensuring the safety, security, and integrity of the School, and its students of course.
Signed,
Bodley Crumpet
Deputy Headmaster
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry