Yesterday at 11 o'clock, the sun stopped reaching Irvingly and Hogsmeade. Not because of clouds - no, a Ministry employee was able to fly high enough to observe the fog from the side and confirm that conditions have not changed. Instead, it appears that whatever magic is at work within the fog has also blotted out the sun, moon, and stars.

This raises concerns within the fog for several creature-related reasons. Vampires, which already appreciated apparent freedom of movement within the fog, will now be even better protected from within the sun. In addition, the full moon transformations begin tonight, June 22. Previously, the Ministry had operated under the assumption that werewolves would transform, as the fog does not cause physiological changes. However, with the moon, stars, and sun completely negated - will they turn, or not?

Obviously most people hope 'not,' especially as these communities are so vulnerable to creature attacks without magic.

The Department of Magical Accidents & Catastrophes is reporting that the fog stopped spreading when the darkness began. It has not expanded further in the hours since, leaving its final range to encompass Irvingly, Hogsmeade, and much of the Forbidden Forest. Those of us outside can breathe a sigh of relief.

But what about the communities still trapped, when the full moon rises?