The folded newspaper dropped onto Blaise’s desk with a fluttering slap. It was the Saturday edition—thicker than normal with an infamously difficult crossword—and almost upset his teacup when it landed. Former Chief Warlock Bas Rietveld looked up at him from the front page, his expression solemn and serious as he posed for the photographer. It was an old photo, originally taken to accompany a feature on Rietveld’s career in the Wizengamot. A puff piece published upon the announcement of his retirement from the bench. Blaise’s own feature as his replacement had been published a few weeks later.