Condolences

[alt_draco]

Unfortunate news in the Prophet today. It seems that Julius Avery, former head boy and current council member, fell victim to a wand cleaning mishap that took his life. Avery was an upstanding citizen of the Protectorate and would have surely shaped the future of Britain in numerous beneficial ways. His death is a tragic loss to us all, and I offer my sympathies to his surviving family and friends.

Of course, for those of you who were sponsored by Avery in the council challenge, this must be a particularly painful loss that strikes close to your hearts. No doubt the other sponsors are, at this very moment, devising a plan to keep you in contention for council membership.

On a personal note, Avery was a Slytherin role-model to all in our house, and in my younger years I frequently consulted him for advice and guidance on all manner of things. I am sure to feel the loss of his association in the years to come, and I know others of you will, as well.

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Private message to Raz

[alt_draco]

I've been wondering... you see, I'm well aware that "wand cleaning accidents" are often code for death-by-duel. Any idea what actually happened to Avery?

To say nothing of some of the other high-profile deaths of late. Glendower, Bode...

Is there anything I should know? Normally, I would ask my father, but things being what they are with his situation, that doesn't strike me as the best source to turn to.

Order Only - Private message to Hermione

[alt_draco]

Can I borrow a book from you?

[alt_daphne]

It really is a tragedy. I'll never forget how helpful and kind he was to me when Barney was... well, when I needed assistance with a difficult matter.

So thoughtful of you to write this, Draco. Perhaps we ought to all have a moment of silence in the common room tonight?