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Foundables related to Grim Fawley. Mystery explain about the Calamity, and acquiring said Confoundables got members of SOS Task Force closer to solving the Calamity.[1]

The Foundables Spell[]

Images Name Description Remarks
DailyProphetWU
Daily Prophet A clipping from a very old edition of the Daily Prophet:

“The victim, Hamish Steed, was under Ministry protection at the time of Flannery's murderous rampage. After several hours of interrogation, Flannery admitted that he used an ancient spell to track down his greatest desire - which happened to be the location of the late Steed”.
"Someone really used a spell to track down their murder victim?"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"That seems impossible... And one must not forget that the Prophet has a long history of exaggeration.
Funny, we keep records of all their issues, but this one appears to be missing from our archives.
"
Sage Bragnam
Head Curator, Department of Magical Artefacts[src]
Incident report WU
Incident Report An incident report filed with the Ministry of Magic. A wizarding library in Prague reports that several ancient spell books have gone missing. The librarian believes the thief was a recent visitor.
<span title="Source: Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic">"Constance Pickering"
— I'll eat my wand if this thief wasn't Grim Fawley. I wonder if the library has records of its visitors from the day those books went missing.[[Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic|[src]]]
"My sources in Prague tell me they did an internal investigation and have no leads.
And since the Calamity they've become extremely territorial... If they do know the thief, they aren't sharing with us.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
Arcane Tome WU
Arcane Tome An ancient, dusty tome, hand stitched together and covered in stiff, worn leather. Its contents are written, arcane, faded runes. There are pages ripped from the centre of the book.
"My word. This is an extraordinary book. See how it's been bound by hand? These spells are centuries old."
Sage Bragnam
Head Curator, Department of Magical Artefacts[src]
"Do you think this might be where Grim Fawley discovered the Foundables spell?"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"It's impossible to be sure - there's an entire section of this book that's been ripped out. But, it cannot be ruled out. "
Sage Bragnam
Head Curator, Department of Magical Artefacts[src]
Amorette Deneuve's letter WU
Amorette Deneuve A handwritten letter from Amorette Deneuve to Grim Fawley:

"What makes us yearn for the comfort of others? Why does a broken heart hurt so? Love imbues itself into our very bones, our very souls. I believe that love is the greatest and most dangerous magic in the world."

Along the margin, in cramped writing, reads: "-imbued into our very bones. Use to find her?"

"Amorette Deneuve's the foremost expert on love potions and spells. I've read all of her books - I've even got a signed copy of First Love, First Loss!
Grim used to tease me for "putting my faith in such sentimental blather".
Strange that he would contact her like this…
"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
Ministry memos WU
Ministry Memos
RE: The Love Room
A memo from Grim Fawley addressed to Gareth Greengrass, requesting access to the Love Room within the Department of Mysteries. The request was granted.
"Yes, I remember this. Prior to his wife's disappearance, Grim never showed an interest in the Love Room.
Poor man, he was completely beside himself when Penelope went missing. I think he just wanted to... feel closer to her.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
"After his wife disappeared with the rest of the London Five, right?"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"Yes. Dreadful thing, what happened to her."
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
Ministry memos WU
Ministry Memos
Ingredients Invoice
An order form from Grim Fawley to the Ministry of Magic Remittance Office, requesting a number of potion ingredients, including Baneberry, Jobberknoll feathers, and Unicorn hair.
"Hmph. Shows what Mr Fawley knew. There's no known potion that uses all of these ingredients. "
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
"Is it possible that Grim was trying to create his own potion? Something completely new?"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"Invent his own potion? Grim Fawley?? Hogwash. Potions are a delicate art. A simpleton can't just throw together whatever's in the pantry and expect results.
If potion mastery was simple, everyone would do it.
"
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
Ministry memos WU
Ministry Memos
RE: Portkey
A memo from Grim Fawley, requesting the use of a Portkey. Travel destination: a library in Prague. The request was approved.
"Grim was extremely adamant about travelling to Prague. I never understood why he would need a Portkey. Why not just Apparate?"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
"What happened to the portkey?"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"We still have it. One never knows when one will need a quick jump to Prague.
He never told me what he was looking for in that library. Well, now we know.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
Ministry memos WU
Ministry Memos
Inter-Library Loan
Request filed by Grim Fawley for an inter-library loan for an Ancient Tome.
Request denied.
Appeal filed.
Appeal also denied.
"It is unusual for a request to be rejected, but the paperwork here is so very vague...
I've never heard of this book. Some special research for the Unspeakables, perhaps?
"
Sage Bragnam
Head Curator, Department of Magical Artefacts[src]
"Not to my knowledge. He shared nothing with me. Grim was very secretive..."
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
"Given that he was the obvious source of the Calamity, that is unsurprising. "
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
Grim Fawley’s Journal WU
Grim Fawley's Journal
Finding the Spell
A journal entry written in the small, cramped handwriting of Grim Fawley:

"There's rumour of a very old, outlawed spell meant to find what one desires most... and I may have found it.

I don't believe it will bring Penelope back. Not on its own. But maybe I can combine it…"
"Combining spells to bring back a loved one. It's genius, in a mad sort of way. Daft, but brilliant."
Myra Curio
Officer, Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office[src]
"I can't believe Grim would risk the entire wizarding world just for one person!"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"He'd lost his wife, Constance. Of course he'd do anything."
Myra Curio
Officer, Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office[src]
Grim Fawley’s Journal WU
Grim Fawley's Journal
The Love Room
Grim's handwriting is cramped and frantic in a page of his journal:

"I don't know if it's the Love Room that's causing it, but I feel closer to you here, Nel. When I'm in here, I KNOW you're alive. It's as if you're just on the other side of a door, and all I have to do is open it. Is this spell the key?"
"It's possible his mind was affected by the Love Room."
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
"Is that room dangerous?"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"We cannot know. There's a reason we aren't called "The Department of Things We Know Completely"...
He spent many hours in that room. I got complaints. I can't help but feel responsible. I gave Grim permission to use the room in the first place. Maybe I should've kept a closer watch on him.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
Grim Fawley’s Journal WU
Grim Fawley's Journal
Regina Rowle Note
A note written in swirling handwriting:

"Now, what would Greengrass think if I told him that his protege was skulking about the Love Room after hours? I didn't think you'd be so quick to move on... but...Your secret's safe with me. Remember to be careful. Grim. The next time it may not be me who finds you in there sleeping. ~ Regina"
"Regina Rowle is an Unspeakable. She's also, paradoxically, one of the Ministry's greatest gossips.
She's implying that he was using the Love Room to move on from Penelope. But that doesn't seem like Grim.
"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
Grim Fawley’s Journal WU
Grim Fawley's Journal
Penelope’s Disappearance
An entry in Grim's journal:

"Nel. It's killing me. You always said I was stronger than I knew, but I don't know how to be strong without you. Harry told me to trust in the Aurors, but they are failing. Miserably. And they are staying so safe... Everything is by the book. If there was something I could do... some kind of magic to bring you back, I'd use it in a heartbeat."
"Grim was desperate - especially after the investigation was called off. He had all kinds of ideas...
We tried everything to track down Penelope and the other members of the London Five. Followed every lead we could.
People don't just disappear like that, there's always some explanation. But this time... there was nothing.
We're still looking for them - it's unofficial, please don't mention it - but I'll look for them until I find them.
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
Grim Fawley’s Journal WU
Grim Fawley's Journal
Coded Message
An entry of letters nonsensically strung together:

"BPM GZM EIB KPQ VOM DMZ GBP QVO QVM MLB WJM UZM KIZ MNC T"

Written at the bottom of the page:

"Remember: Dinner at 8"
"Oh yes! I've seen these before. It's some sort of Muggle puzzle game. You find the words in a book or something."
Myra Curio
Officer, Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office[src]
"Why would Grim be using a Muggle puzzle game?"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"Well, it seems that he and Penelope used it with each other - he must have written this note for her.
Whatever's on it, isn't meant to be easily read, that's for certain.
"
Myra Curio
Officer, Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office[src]

Grim Fawley - Motives[]

Images Name Description Remarks
Penelope's Scarf WU
Penelope's Scarf An old scarf in Slytherin's House colours. The edges are frayed and tattered, and there are several holes in the scarf.
"This was Penelope's scarf. After she went missing, Grim would wear it everyday. Even in the summer.
I always found it a bit sad. He missed her so much...
But it also started feeling a bit pathetic, if I'm honest.
"
Mathilda Grimblehawk
Magizoologist, Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
Daily Prophet Clipping WU
Daily Prophet Clipping An issue of the Daily Prophet, regarding the Ministry's decision to end its investigation into the London Five:

"After failing to come up with any evidence regarding the London Five, the Ministry has shuttered the investigation, leaving families of the missing distraught. Surely an investigation helmed by the famous Harry Potter should have been able to find something?"
"It had gone on for months, with no results. A lot of people thought it was time to try different avenues. "
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
"There was no trace of them. No leads... Poor Harry had tried everything - even borrowed some of my creatures."
Mathilda Grimblehawk
Magizoologist, Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
"Penelope was a good friend to me... But even I had to admit, it was time for the investigation to end. "
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
Grim's Grief WU
Grim's Grief A page of a Grim's neatly kept journal:

"Melody has your nose. I never noticed before now, but tonight I came home and realised. And I know you said Addison takes after me, but I swear he has your stubborness."

There's a water stain on the page, some letters smudged.

"I'm going to bring you home, Nel. Even if it kills me. Our kids will not grow up like I did."

"I knew Grim. I worked with him when he first joined the Ministry. Brilliant lad, shy but he had a wit about him. We got on well.
When I heard Penelope went missing I was there in case he needed anything... But he had changed a bit...
He was dark. Humourless. Just wanted to talk about the search for his wife and complain about the investigation. We had a falling out.
The Grim Fawley I knew couldn't have caused the Calamity, but that Grim? He wasn't someone I knew.
"
Ronald Weasley
Proprietor, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes[src]
Wand-foundable
Penelope's Wand The wand is willow, twelve and a half inches long with a dragon heartstring core. There's a large, spindling crack down the middle.
"That's Penelope Fawley's wand. It was the only thing that was left behind after her disappearance.
She was an incredibly skilled Auror. One of the best I've ever seen.
When we found out that Penelope was one of the Five that went missing... it didn't seem possible that anyone could catch her off guard.
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
London Five Transcript WU
London Five Transcript Transcript of the Public Hearing given by the Ministry to discuss a motion to terminate the London Five investigation. Grim Fawley gives us a stirring monologue urging the Ministry to keep the investigation open.
"Grim was very passionate that night. He was escorted from the chamber following the vote. "
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
"He didn't agree with the council's decision and he acted very inappropriately. It was a shameful, embarassing display.
As I recall, Mr Potter, you also disagreed with our decision.
"
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Ministry Memos
Re: Investigation's Closure
A memo from Grim Fawley, addressed to Harry Potter:

"I've never asked anything of you before. But this is Penelope. If you aren't willing to bend the rules for yourself, then do it for her. Harry, I'm begging you. She's out there. I know it. Please."
"Grim started as a researcher - that's where he met Penelope. He was quiet, but had a wicked sense of humour.
But when she went missing he changed... I think a piece of him broke.
In this letter he was asking me to break Ministry protocol - to break the law. I wasn't willing to do that.
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Ministry Memos
Re: Council Decision
A memo addressed to Gareth Greengrass from Grim Fawley:

"You promised me you'd do everything in your power to find Penelope. 'No expense spared', you said. But the council's closed the investigation. You're on the bloody council! Please, convince them to re-open the investigation. If not for me, then for Nel."
"I broke the news to Grim about the investigation's closure about an hour before it was public. He did not take it well.
Honestly, it hurt me. I saw Penelope as something of a daughter... She was smart, ambitious, stubborn... Delightful.
Her disappearance nearly destroyed me with grief, but it had been years.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Ministry Memos
Re: Penelope's File
A Ministry memo addressed to Harry Potter, from Grim Fawley:

"Potter,
My request to obtain my wife's file has been denied. It is my right to have access to that information. Is this how your Department treats its fellow Aurors? Ignore they even existed? Barring a grieving husband from the closure he deserves is low, even for you, Potter."
"Grim couldn't leave it alone. He blamed me for the investigation's failure... And he had a point... "
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
"You did the best you could, Harry."
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"It wasn't good enough, was it? Regardless, the whole investigation became very political.
The files he wanted have been sealed by decree and kept from everyone.
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Ministry Memos
Re: Leave of Absence
A note from Gareth Greengrass, addressed to Grim Fawley:

"Grim, I've put in a recommendation that you take time off from work. No one is expecting you to go about your day as if nothing has happened. You need time to grieve. We all do. You know. Penelope would want you to take care of yourself, for the kids.
-Gareth"
"I had to go to the Minister myself to get Grim's leave of absense approved. But it had to be done.
His grief was causing problems at work. I was fielding complaints.
I had hoped the time off would let him grieve. Help him heal.
Apparently it just gave him more time to focus on his obsession.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Ministry Memos
Re: Investigation's Cost
Filed with the Accounting Department, a memo written by Grim:

"...that bugdetary concerns were the reason behind closing the 'London Five' investigation. As you can see in the attached, itemised list, the cited reason does not correlate to the actual spending costs. Is this just intentional or accidental stupidity?"

No reply to the memo was sent.
"There were many unseen reasons that the council took into account before we made our decision. "
Sage Bragnam
Head Curator, Department of Magical Artefacts[src]
"Grim Fawley attempted to appeal the council's ruling eight different times. Eight!"
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
"And each time there was a new reason, a new conspiracy... "
Myra Curio
Officer, Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office
"Not quite the kind of temprement we expect from an Unspeakable, I'm afraid. "
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]

Grim Fawley - Background[]

Images Name Description Remarks
Silver Locket WU
Silver Locket A small silver locket, slightly tarnished from wear; on the inside of the locket is an inscription:
"My strength. My heart. My life. G & P"
"I remember the two of them were very private about their relationship, at first.
It was a bit scandalous, actually. A workplace romance... Penelope was older than Grim. Several years, if I recall.
But it turns out that they were both more compatible than any of us gave them credit for.
"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
Fawley Urn WU
Fawley Urn A porcelain urn, covered in a thin layer of dust. The lid is slightly chipped, with an inscription: "Lucretia and Marshall Fawley. Loving mother and father."
"Mr Fawley's parents were killed during the Second Wizarding War, while he was a student at Hogwarts. He was in my Transfiguration class.
He was a second year when we were forced to defend the school against Lord Voldemort. He was too young and was sent away.
I have always feared he had a very personal lesson in the horrors of war.
"
Minerva McGonagall
Headmistress, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry[src]
Grim's Suitcase WU
Grim's Suitcase An old, tattered suitcase, the leather on the edges scuffed down to reveal the stretched canvas underneath. The worn nameplate on the top of the case reads "G. M. Fawley". The case is empty inside.
"Grim never talked much about his childhood.
I can't imagine what that must have been like, living in orphanages.
Seems like a horrible way to grow up, but he never seemed affected by anything... Until he lost Penelope.
"
Ronald Weasley
Proprietor, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes[src]
Grim's School Record WU
Grim's School Record A listing of Grim Fawley's achievements as a student at Hogwarts, probably once attached to his CV. It details Fawley's excellent work as a student, receiving five Outstandings and one Exceeds Expectations on his N.E.W.T.s.
"Grim Fawley was an outstanding student. A Hufflepuff through and through.
He applied to the Ministry's research wing. If I recall correctly, I wrote him a glowing recommendation.
"
Minerva McGonagall
Headmistress, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry[src]
"He had qualified to be an Auror if he wanted, but I think he preferred more academic problem solving."
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
Daily Prophet-foundable 1
Wedding Announcement Daily Prophet, dated June of 2006:

"Miss Penelope Padgett and Mr Grim Fawley were wed this past Sunday in West Bromwich. Both Pagdett and Fawley work within the Department of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic."

Attached is a picture of Penelope and Grim - Penelope enthusiastically kissing Grim's cheek while he blushes and looks away from the camera.
"Grim was pleasant, but painfully quiet, and Penelope was... well, ambition's always been a priority amongst Slytherins, hasn't it?
And then, suddenly they had two children! I love that photo in the Prophet. They look so happy.
"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
Note From Grim WU
Note From Grim A hand written note in Grim's writing, addressed to Penelope:

"I've always been the one on the side, looking in on everyone else's adventures. But you're right... I have a lot to offer. So I'm going to do it... I'm going to apply to be an Unspeakable. You've got me convinced. I am bloody qualified! It's time to get in the game, right? It's time I had an adventure of my own."
"When he told me he was going to apply to be an Unspeakable I thought it was brilliant. He was perfect for it. "
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
"I knew Penelope well and when she mentioned it I thought she was daft... But then, I thought about it...
Grim Fawley has more magical talent in his little finger than most of us do in our whole bodies. He was a fit.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]

Grim Fawley - Ministry Record[]

Images Name Description Remarks
Unspeakables Badge WU
Unspeakables Badge A Ministry Identity Card, featuring a photograph of Grim Fawley. The credentials list Fawley as an Unspeakable, with clearance for the Department of Mysteries.
"I remember when the rumours started circulating that Grim Fawley was up for promotion to Unspeakable.
It seemed like an odd fit - he was so quiet unless you knew him. Being an Unspeakable felt like it was... almost above him?
I know that sounds harsh but, you had to know him. It was such a jump.
"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
Arcane Tome WU
Transcribed Tome An ancient tome, meticulously cleaned and stored. There are several loose sheafs of paper tucked into the book, scribed in Grim Fawley's small, precise handwriting.
"Fawley was incredibly skilled in rune translation and ancient languages. This particular tome had never been translated. Too difficult, apparently.
But Fawley ran through it like it was nothing. He was being wasted with the Aurors...
I tried to transfer him into my department, but his wife wanted him to be an Unspeakable. And he wanted whatever she wanted...
In light of recent events, it appears I got very lucky.
"
Sage Bragnam
Head Curator, Department of Magical Artefacts[src]
Quibbler-Spectrospecs
Unspeakables Expanding! An Issue of the Quibbler, it's headline reading "The Unspeakables Expand in Secret! What Are They Hiding?" The issue is dated around the time Grim Fawley was promoted.
" Can I tell you a secret? Sometimes the Quibbler gets it right. This was not one of those cases.
We had a 143 year old retire because he kept forgetting everything - literally, everything.
Another member wanted to go and write novels. So, we replaced them both - with Grim and Regina Rowle. Simple.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
Skeleton Key WU
Skeleton Key A mysterious gold key, worn from use.
"That's the key Grim was given upon his promotion to Unspeakable.
All Unspeakables are given keys to the Department of Mysteries, and we're the only ones who are allowed into the Department.
If this key that you found had somehow gotten into the wrong hands... it could have been catastrophic.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
Incident report WU
Redacted Report Highly redacted official incident report. A thorough reading of the report show that Grim Fawley appears to have come to the rescue of Ministry Watchwizard Eric Munch in the Department of Mysteries' Brain Room.
" I remember this. Grim hadn't been an Unspeakable more than a few weeks when he saved Eric Munch's life.
Obviously I cannot go into details, but poor Mr Munch had foolishly wandered into the Brain Room and was very fortunate Grim happened upon him when he did.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
"That sounds absolutely heroic."
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"It was. That night Grim Fawley put his own life at risk to save Eric. If it hadn't happened in our department, more certainly would have been made of it. "
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Grim's Work
List of New Hires
An internal Ministry Memo, listing new appointments to the Ministry of Magic. Grim Fawley is assigned to the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
"Grim was assigned to my Department when he first entered the Ministry. I didn't know much about him.
He was a research assistant, compiling and fact-checking evidence for the Aurors working in the Department.
It's not an easy job, most Aurors don't want to do the paperwork. But Grim was meticulous. He was brilliant.
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Grim's Work
Grim's Promotion
A memo written in Gareth Greengrass's elaborate script, announcing the promotion of one Grim Fawley to the role of Unspeakable.
"There were some rumours going around that Gareth Greengrass was showing favouritism to Grim because he was close to Penelope.
That's not fair to Grim. He worked very hard. Transferring into that Department is like nothing else. The secrecy, the magical accumen...
Perhaps Penelope inspired him to pursue the transfer, but the work to get the job? That was all Fawley.
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Grim's Work
Internal Evaluation
An evaluation written by Gareth Greengrass and co-signed by Mordecai Berrycloth:
"Fawley has shown incredible growth within the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and has been vital to the apprehension of several Dark wizards. I believe his talents would be an incredible asset to the Department of Mysteries, and I have recommended Fawley to be promoted to Unspeakable"
Gareth Greengrass
"Mordecai Berrycloth is not just any Auror. His co-signing is probably what pushed Grim's application over the top. "
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"Mordecai wanted to write his own letter, but he settled for a co-signature. That's how much he respected Grim."
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Grim's Work
Year End Evaluation
An official Ministry evaluation, dated a year after Grim Fawley joined the Department of Mysteries:
"Despite personal misgivings regarding Mr Fawley's commitment to the role, he has surpassed all expectations during his trial period."
Albert Sallow[src]
"Sallow didn't trust me, when I recommended Grim for his promotion.
He thought he was too young, too green. Lacked in passion. He didn't see the talent.
But eventually Albert saw what I did the year before, and perhaps what we're all seeing now. Grim Fawley is not to be underestimated.
"
Gareth Greengrass
Senior Unspeakable, Department of Mysteries[src]
MinistryMemosWU
Grim's Work
Penelope End Grim
An Incident report filed with the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, detailing the apprehension of a Dark wizard. The lead Auror on the case was Penelope Padgett, and Grim Fawley was the Head research assistant.
"One year, at a Christmas party, Grim told me that he and Penelope had been going out a year before they told anyone.
He was afraid of being transferred out of the department, so they kept it secret. It is quite romantic if you think about it...
Falling in love as you're solving crimes. The whole thing is like a novel with a bad ending.
"
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]

Penelope Fawley - Background[]

Images Name Description Remarks
Penelope's Prefect Badge WU
Penelope's Prefect Badge A Prefect Badge in Slytherin's house colours. The metal badge is tarnished and the colours have begun to fade, as if it hasn't been cared for in a while.
"Everyone was worried about Penelope Padgett. It wasn't because she was from Slytherin, mind you.
Her parents were open supporters of You-Know-Who... Her mum's in Azkaban. There was some reason for a bit of caution.
"
Ronald Weasley
Proprietor, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes
"Penelope Padgett was one of the finest candidates I've ever seen. No matter who her parents were, she was qualified.
And she proved it by becoming a full-fledged Auror within two years of joining our department.
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
Campaign to discredit Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter
The London Five An issue of the Daily Prophet. The headline reads:

"FIVE GO MISSING IN LONDON -- INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY"
The Prophet lists the missing: Riya Patel, Timothy Hale, Kit Gerrard, Genevieve Bladt, and Penelope Fawley.
"The London Five. The Ministry never had an event quite like this before - five disappearances all within a few hours, with no evidence, and no witnesses.
Someone was capable of making Aurors disappear without a trace... The story took hold across the entire wizarding world.
"
Mathilda Grimblehawk
Magizoologist, Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
Penelope's Promotion WU
Penelope's Promotion An Internal Ministry Memo written by Harry Potter, announcing Penelope Padgett's promotion to the rank of Auror. The memo details her accomplishments within the Department of Magical Law Enforcement as reason behind the promotion.
"There was no argument - Penelope excelled in her work within the Department. There was an opening and she was the best candidate.
But she was never a rule follower.
This isn't an uncommon point of view amongst Aurors. Many prefer doing things their own way, and her work was outstanding...
But when she went missing there wasn't much for me follow. She was SO secretive...
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
Coded Message WU
Coded Message An encrypted note in Penelope's precise script. It reads:

"Ur'k t ssl!"
"This is another of those Muggle puzzles. Unless you know the code, it's useless. She should have just used magic like a normal person.
Apparently she and Fawley liked to communicate in secret.
How romantic.
"
Myra Curio
Officer, Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office[src]
Comet290
Penelope's Broom A Comet 290, made by Comet Trading Company. The handle has been worn with age, and "If lost, return to Penelope Padgett" has been magically carved into the wood, near the base of the broom.
"Penelope and I used to talk about Quidditch all the time in the office. She was a huge fan of the Pride of Portree.
She told me that her Comet was the last thing she received from her mother before she was sent to Azkaban. It's the only thing she has to remember her by.
Penelope favoured her broom to travel with during field work instead of Apparating. She said it was because of her motion sickness...
Now I wonder if she was telling me the whole story..."
"
Harry Potter
Auror, Department of Magical Law Enforcement[src]
Gethsemane's Warning WU
Gethsemane's Warning A Ministry memo addressed to Harry Potter, from Gethsemane Prickle:

"Be careful with that Padgett woman, Potter. Her parents were followers of You-Know-Who, and you know the apple rarely falls far from the tree. She's trouble, mark my words."
"I warned them about her then, and now I have been proven correct. A dirgible plum doesn't just float away from the bush."
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]
"Penelope has been missing for years."
Constance Pickering
Junior Undersecretary, Ministry of Magic[src]
"Exactly. Totally gone. Even Potter can't find her. And now, coincidently, her husband has caused the Calamity.
If you think the Calamity isn't tied to her disappearance, you are naive.
"
Gethsemane Prickle
Head of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures[src]

Behind the scenes[]

  • Although it might have been the result of a glitch in the game, it is interesting to note that while the word “open” was used in the preview of the "London Five Transcript" in the player's Registry, if the player clicked to see more, that word was replaced with “active”.

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