Another tip: the topic of Lucius Malfoy can be a touchy one, too, by the way. Apparently Lucius Malfoy does not look kindly on his clerk chattering about his affairs to anyone else, so Percy is scrupulously careful about what he says about the man.

I had one other thought, and you may tell me I'm crazy, but what do you think?

You mentioned that the dragons were getting tetchier than usual, and you think it might have something to do with the wards?

Do you think...could whatever it is be affecting people, too?

a4.