Rumours and lies.

[Melkor 'Alfie' Valenceus]

The Death of Melkor Alphard Valenceus did not come as a shock to fellow Dark Wizard, Gordon Grindelwald. Gordon had already assembled all but one of the things that Alfie had asked. Gordon had a bone from Alfie's father, and the blood of one of his enemies. Gordon breathed in deeply. He had failed to convince one of Melkor's subordinates to donate a part of themselves. He lifted his head from the letter he was writing to a friend slowly. Gordon owed Melkor his life. He would make the sacrifice himself. He had already decided and was now nervous. Could it actually work? A thought came to his mind as a voice could be heard from the next room over.

"Gordon! Quickly, it is a curse being like this! We must get to the graveyard quickly. Before that captive decides to kill himself!" Gordon shook his head, he could not leave his friend for death. He had to keep his word. He breathed deeply again and continued writing.

"A moment, I am notifying Mrs. Ravenclaw of your survival." Alfie could be heard making a choking sound in reply.

Dear Mrs. Ravenclaw,

We have never met in person. I am Gordon Grindelwald, I was in charge of Mr. Valenceus' will and testament. Should his old body perish. I was charged with finding him a replacement. By now, I imagine you are confused. It had been planned that should 'Alfie'(as you call him), be attacked he will survived by binding his soul to this world three times over the body he previously inhabited. The loss of the Elder Wand is regrettable but we have Melkor's(sorry, Alfie's) soul now. We mean to revive him tonight. On the hour of midnight, Alfie will be born anew. We will be at the grave of Alfie's father at the Cathays Cemetery in Cardiff. The area will be warded against Muggles. Alfie insists that you witness his ascension. Nothing is required of you other than your presence.

Your friend and servant,
Gordon Grindelwald

[Rowena Ravenclaw]

It was going to be another sleepless night for Rowena Ravenclaw. She was sitting in her office, drinking tea and looking out the window. An owl was flying towards the school, its white feathers made a perfect contrast to the dark sky. Rowena wondered who was sending a letter in the middle of the night. She was shocked when the owl landed on her window. Rowena opened the window and let the bird in, taking the letter.

The handwriting was unfamiliar to her; she had never seen it before. Rowena read the letter, frowning as her dark eyes flew from one side of the parchment to another. When she was done, Rowena narrowed her eyes, ready to burn the letter. Someone was playing tricks with her, but the joke wasn't funny. Rowena took the letter and was about to throw it in the fire, when she remembered Alfie mentioning Gordon, a friend whom he would trust with his life. She quickly read the letter again and took her quill to write a reply.


Dear Mr Grindelwald,

Lord Valenceus mentioned you a couple of times and I know he trusted you, therefore I feel that I can trust you too. However, your words are confusing me and I find it hard to believe. My curiosity obviously knows no barriers, since I'm willing to come and meet you on the graveyard at midnight. I must warn you, though, that I will not go easy on you if you are trying to trick me.

Rowena Ravenclaw