To get back into Hogwarts? No doubt. Only the Ministry could persuade Professor Madeldore to let him near the school.

[He slumps back in his booth, rubbing his eyes.]

I get the feeling he's connected to the animals showing up mutilated in the Forest, too. Even the Centaurs are worried. They say nothing living there naturally can do that. You said he was Care of Magical Creatures.

[Another drink]

That's my theory.