Compared with the warmth of Rose Manor, the atmosphere at 12 Grimmauld Place was rather heavy and oppressive.
After receiving news that Harry had been attacked, Dumbledore hurried to the Order of the Phoenix headquarters to find out what had happened. He simply could not understand why Harry had still been attacked by Dementors when someone had been posted to watch over him.
"Sirius, write to Harry and tell him not to leave, and especially not to hand over his wand." Dumbledore rapidly made arrangements, then turned to Mrs. Weasley. "Molly, have Hermione and Ron write to Harry and calm him down. I've already sent Минерва to Mrs. Figg's to learn what happened. If anyone is free later, have them take over from Минерва."
"And who was on watch tonight?"
"Me."
Mundungus hunched his neck and answered weakly.
"Mundungus, what happened?" Dumbledore strode into the dining room and stared at the guilty-looking old man. "Do not try to hide anything."
"I..."
Mundungus haltingly admitted that he had slipped away to make a big deal. He knew he could not hide it from Dumbledore.
"So you left without permission before your shift was over, and as a result, Dementors attacked Harry and his cousin?" Dumbledore's face darkened further.
"That's what Figg said. She saw it with her own eyes." Mundungus hunched his neck. "I really didn't think this would happen."
"You have truly disappointed me. I remember Sirius even gave you an allowance." Dumbledore's eyes flashed sharply. He drew his wand and summoned a parchment and quill out of thin air, then began writing a letter.
Since this involved Harry's cousin Dudley, he had to write to Harry's Aunt Petunia to keep them from throwing Harry out of the house.
After finishing the letter, Dumbledore drew his wand again and cast