Announcement

[oh_earwax]

Students and staff, I regret to inform you that we have a serious predicament on our hands.

I recieved word from the Ministry today that there has been a report of the use of an Unforgivable Curse by a minor, within the Hogwarts grounds.

While we do not yet know the identity of the individual that cast the curse, I can assure you that we will be doing everything we can to discover them, and anyone who may have had a hand in the affair. The safety of my students is my utmost concern.

Until the culprit or culprits are caught, I must insist that students take great care in the corridors. You shall be accompanied to and from classes by your professors, and I would ask that any free time is spent in your respective common rooms, rather than roaming the castle. Prefects, I must ask you your cooperation as well, to see that these rules are upheld.

I am truly sorry that such a thing should happen during what should be a time of peace and celebration.

I would like to request all staff members meet in my office at your earliest convenience.

((OOC: Feel free to comment to this post like you would any other! Teacher characters, please join in on the staff meeting :3))

Comments

[cleancuffs]

[ Balthier doesn't sit as he rightfully should--rather, he leans back against a shelf and appears to be more of an observer than participant in this discussion. Or perhaps he's just waiting for the right time to chime in. ]

[angelic_soldier]

Do we know who the victim was? Are they okay?

[oh_earwax]

It was indeed the Cruciatus Curse that was used, and unfortunately no, at this time, we do not know who the victim was.

If the victim was in fact a student, they may have understandable concerns about coming forward; I encourage all of you to make yourselves open and available to any student who claims to have information about the incident.