A Rookwood's Letters

Where are you?

You're supposed to be here helping with the anti-fidelius potion. There are too many high value targets hiding out and striking at our glorious work. If we can break just one they'll all scramble out like ants when you pour boiling oil down their nest. We let you into our sacred brotherhood on your supposed skills. Why aren't you in the lab utilizing them at all hours?

The new courier, Crainewold is dead. Healer O’Meara reports that upon arrival at Site ε Crainewold was unable to walk without staggering. After an hour of rest she began incoherently babbling. They flooed at ten this morning and were told by the secretary that Kisnah was unavailable. Two hours later convulsions began. You were still unavailable. Where exactly were you today that you were unavailable to consult on your research during its first testing on a witch? Various potions and the usual spells were tried. She died shortly before four.

In reviewing your report on the potion, I note that you say “three rats survived with no lasting effects”. Exactly how many died after being sent across the wards? How many had “lasting effects” and what were they? If your answers don’t satisfy, I’ll meet you at the apparation point with a dose of your ‘new miracle potion’ tomorrow at ten sharp.