After the Easter holiday began, Albert stayed at Rose Manor, enjoying some time alone with Isabelle.
As for why he had not remained in Hogsmeade Village, it was mainly because, as the Secret Keeper, Albert's prolonged stay there could easily pose a security risk.
As for the upcoming N.E.W.T. exams, Albert was not particularly concerned. Isabelle had experienced them herself, and her exam experience could be of great help to him. Besides, Albert was not afraid of exams in the first place. Given his own abilities, there would certainly be no problem with the practical portion. As for the written exams, he had the Status Panel to thank for his powerful memory.
Still, Albert was not as relaxed as he appeared. He had never underestimated The Dark Lord or the Death Eaters, nor did he want to become an unlucky victim like the Potter couple.
There was never anything wrong with keeping himself alive.
"What are you busy with?"
Having just emerged from the laboratory, Albert saw Isabelle directing the house-elves in the kitchen. They seemed to be making Easter Eggs, their chocolate-and-icing shells resembling dragon eggs.
"Easter Eggs!"
Isabelle displayed the results of her morning's work before Albert, wearing an expression that clearly said, Come on, praise me.
"They look great."
Albert examined the Easter Eggs, picked up a scrap from the edge and chewed it. Smiling, he wrapped an arm around the girl's slender waist. "Still, having you make Easter Eggs for me feels a little strange."
"Strange?" Isabelle tilted her head at him. "No one should be sending you Easter Eggs this year, right?"
"That's true, but you sending me Easter Eggs makes me feel like I'm still some little kid who needs Easter Eggs." Albert crunched through the icing and suggested, "How about we send this