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Hello all.
I don't know if I've said something to all of you about our growing numbers within our ranks. To those who haven't heard, Gideon and Fabian Prewett have agreed to join us. To Gideon and Fabian, I cannot write a list of those you're joining, I will trust them to make themselves known to you.
Recently Alastor Moody and myself have asked certain members favours. Though it pains me to admit it, I believe all of you will be asked to contribute one way or another, fairly shortly at that. Moody and myself have reason to believe a man who calls himself Lord Voldemort is behind many of the recent murders and mob gatherings, and though we cannot not be completely sure, we suspect that the Ministry of Magic may be infiltrated by those who follow Voldemort. The man is an anti-Muggle extremist, and a powerful wizard and speaker at that.
More information shall be given to you regarding him when we have a meeting, which I am having here at the castle before Christmas holiday. I will let you know when the exact date is.
I want all of you to keep your eyes particularly wide and aware from now on. If the Ministry is not safe, then our school most certainly isn't. Keep in touch with one another, keep close.
A.D.
P.S. I believe all of you know Emmeline Vance. I will be asking her to join our Order. If she accepts, I'll send out an owl. If not, you are all to keep quiet and not mention The Order with respect to her wishes, whatever they be.
Miss Vance,
I would like to speak with you. Before you begin to panic, no, it is not regarding yourself being in any sort of trouble. When you get the chance I'm available any time in the morning before breakfast. The password is "licorice wands", when you get the chance.
Headmaster Dumbledore