Private message to Harry Marvolo and Ernie Macmillan

Rather than cancelling all classes today, I'm going to have the two of you cover the younger years (pre-OWL). The students should be able to tell you what we've been working on, but don't feel that you need to duplicate whatever lesson I would have given; just use the time productively. Do try not to send anyone to the Hospital Wing, please.

I don't have your schedules to hand; if your own lessons would be an obstacle, see if you can find a substitute -- someone responsible, good at Defence, and possessed of the common sense they were born with.

Private message to Padma Patil and Ron Weasley

You both did extremely well. I was proud to call both of you my students.

Padma, I could see how hard you've been working recently. You really shone.

Ron, you were extremely helpful both in the field, and working on the support team.

Sleep as late as you'd like tomorrow. You've earned it. The elves will bring you breakfast whenever you wake up, and your teachers will be told to excuse you from all classes. (Work, obviously, can be handed in when you've had the opportunity to complete it.)