They were at their worst at the beginning of the school year last year, I remember. Something about being back at Hogwarts does something to the twins in particular, bringing out the worst of their prankish streak. Maybe it's being back with all their friends. They were just about unbearable for a couple of weeks, and then things simmered down a bit. Tonnes of homework will steady them all a bit, too.

No, I wouldn't undermine you that way. Good for you for being smart enough to realise it.

Miss you, too, although probably it's a good thing you're off at school again so you can't get cross at me for neglecting you. I've been putting in tremendous hours, but then of course this is really a sort of emergency situation. Even Crispin never faced anything like this. I am handling it all right, I think. At least no one at the Ministry has called for my head yet.

That isn't a very funny joke, now that I think about it. Especially after what has happened to Hooper's family.

Never mind. I'm tired and not thinking straight.

I have to get back to synopsising these reports.