[Warded Private]

Names.

And dates. And anything that has been discussed outside of Inner Circle wards.

I suppose it is time to ensure that every alibi is air tight.

[Inner Circle]

We have the potential for a serious problem. The largest of which is that Barty is aware of names. I should like to think that the young man is serious in his devotion to the Dark Lod and his cause, and I have, I confess, never been given reason to suspect otherwise, but I believe if we are to be safe, we must assume that he may be cracked.

Outside of names, he knows that we were monitoring the senior Aurors and DMLE - and of course anything that has been spoken of outside of Inner Circle wards.

I believe Caracatus is correct that we can do little more than monitor the situation, but I wonder if we ought not say something to the ranks as Augustus warded to them all. I should hate to see one of them do something stupid, out of fear or uncertainty.

In the meantime, I suggest that we tighten how we give orders to our Outer Circle. In other words, they know only what they need to know - we trust our own devotion to the dark Lord, yes, but there are some among our outer ranks that I would not trust so willingly. If the know only what they are involved with, they can share less, should it come to it.

I also, more than ever, should like to see Bones brought to his knees. And perhaps Longbottom too, while we are at it.

I should like to encourage the implementation of these neighbourhood watch groups. With the unfortunate attack in Diagon Alley last night, it seems that such a group is timely and well needed. We are stronger together than separate.

Christmas holiday is always one of my favourite times of the year - perhaps because of how many traditions are associated with the time. Despite the losses that many of us have felt this year - members of our family that will not be able to be with us - it is still time to be grateful for those things we do have in our lives. I look forward to the parties and gatherings of both family and friends.

( Warded to Inner Circle )

( Warded to Lucia )

( Warded to Mina )

My deepest sympathies to the Avery family. I hope the DMLE will be able to find their daughter and son-in-law. I have two daughters of my own and know that if either of them were missing I would leave no stone unturned in pursuit of their safe return.

The entire situation is disturbing. Considering Mr Avery's dedication to the Ministry, I am certain that the DMLE must have had incontrovertible evidence his son was a confirmed Death Eater although the article listed none. It is certainly a terrible situation for all involved and the family is in my thoughts.

( Warded to Regulus )

( Warded Private )