I'm certain that what's going on with Mother is much worse than what was reported in the Prophet. They're both telling me not to worry too much for it to not be.

I'm almost used to people trying to hurt Harry (I feel like rubbish, writing that, but it's true), but this is different. And this time is bad for her too, you know. Because of him.

I wonder what it must be like to have a really, really boring life. You know, to be someone who's really thick and barely has any emotions - like Bulstrode. Sometimes I think it might be peaceful.