Ministry of Magic
Investigative
Reports
Investigated item:
Kettle
Item location:
679
Phantom Drive, Macktonville Shire
Kettle usually kept in kitchen directly under the stove.
Current owner:
Mr & Mrs Smartson (Gerry & Prudence)
Wedding gift 38 years ago
Description of item:
·
one antique caste iron
kettle
·
valued previously at
$4870 now $5400
·
operates on stove
top.
Current Problem:
The old couple reports that every time in the past two years that the
Smartsons have put on the kettle when they have guests, the kettle produces
strange outcomes. Water is put into
the kettle and when it is boiled another substance comes out. For example, curried tulip puree or
tomato and egg soup - stone cold.
The owners are very sentimental about the kettle due to its value and
position as a gift
however, the couple are not opposed to the idea of selling the product
due to the frustration it has caused.
As long as an acceptable price is met the couple will sell, but if it is
not met the couple will not sell due to the value of the antique.
Evaluation:
After a thorough investigation was completed it was determined that the
kettle was originally owned by Dartanyne MacMarthers a wizard from
Mount
Faran. Mr. MacMarthers apparently cursed the
object after he was expelled from
Beauxbatons
Wizardry
School. The kettle was bewitched to disappoint
its owners every time they were serving guests.
Recommendation:
Approach Mr. & Mrs. Smartson suggesting you’re an antiques
dealer. They are already willing to
sell the item. Furthermore it is a
suggestion of the Ministry to then donate the kettle to Hogwarts School of
Witchcraft and Wizardry, as it is closest to the house and the students can
study it in Potions or a similar subject.
