August 26, 1895
Dear Mr. [Head of the Department of Magical Education]*,In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I must tender my resignation. Due to the regrettable actions of one otherwise esteemed and highly respected employee, our Ministry and society at large have conducted in what amounts to a witch-hunt. Rumors have already circulated because I failed to attend a party when I chose to stay by my ill son's side as a concerned father over frivolous gossip. Note that many who faced the flames of a witch-hunt were muggles themselves throughout history. I shall no longer continue to entertain such frivolity in our day and age as I work towards giving stability to what remains of my family. Should you wish to verify my lack of lycanthropy further, you are invited to dine at my estate during the next full moon**.
Mr. Ace Lukeson
Former Assistant Head of the Department of Magical Education
*CCed: Minister Ozymandias Dempsey
**If either party wishes to take Ace up on this offer, a polyjuiced sibling in the know will be covering for him. Whether they can 'play the part' will remain to be seen.
