The neighbours
Marvolo has invited his girlfriend Gormlaith over.
Gormlaith asked, "Why did you call me here today, Marv?"
Marvolo told her, "I just wanted to tell you what I said to my neighbours, that's all."
Gormlaith raised an eyebrow. "About us?"
Marvolo nodded. "Yes, about us, my dear."
Gormlaith insisted, "Do tell me then."
Marvolo grinned. "I thought you might say that, Gorm. I walked right out to the middle of the street and as loudly as I could, I said; 'My dear friends and neighbours, I have something that I wish to say to all of you.' They came out from their houses, I turned towards them and told them; 'I have had enough of all of these... rumours about my relationship with a distant deceased ancestor of mine. Yes, it's true. I am dating Gormlaith Gaunt who is distantly and I mean very distantly, a relation of mine. If any of you have a problem with that, then say so to my face, not behind my back.' I turned on my heel and came home."
Gormlaith gasped. "You truly said all of that to your fellow wizards and witches?"
Marvolo smiled. "Every word."
Gormlaith inquired, "What did they say?"
Marvolo shrugged. "Merlin knows, I didn't stick around to hear it."
Gormlaith smirked. "That is my man, way to go."
Marvolo laughed. "They are probably scheming in their houses, plotting to kill me perhaps."
Gormlaith beamed, "I doubt that any of them could so much as lay a finger on you, Marv. You are a powerful wizard after all."
Marvolo said, "I suppose so."