"W-with you?"
On the grounds before the Entrance Hall, Harry, who had just received the terrible news, was so flustered by Professor Breen's order that he could barely speak coherently.
"But... where? My luggage... there are still a few days left in the term, Professor?"
Could Voldemort be gathering his newly returned followers to attack Hogwarts?
Sirius and Remus stared at Amosta in uncertainty.
"I'm taking you back to the Dursleys, Harry."
Amosta knew that his stern tone had frightened Harry, so he slightly softened his expression.
"We need to spend one night at your aunt and uncle's house. Early tomorrow morning, we'll go to 12 Grimmauld Place. You'll spend this summer there."
Spending the summer at Sirius's house.
The sudden surprise instantly washed away Harry's fear.
"Then why don't we go straight to Grimmauld Place, Professor?"
"Well, they are your aunt and uncle after all, aren't they, Harry?"
Amosta said mildly.
"You spent every previous summer there. Since I intend to take you away this summer, I think I should give them an explanation."
"Is it because the Death Eaters escaped from prison, Professor?"
Hermione's face went pale as she blurted out.
"You're worried Harry won't be safe at his aunt and uncle's house?"
"Oh, I can write them a letter. The Dursleys will be delighted to see that I won't be 'bothering' them this summer!"
Overwhelmed by the good news, Harry grinned, even casting aside the terrible fact that Voldemort's power had expanded greatly today.
"It would be more polite to explain in person, Harry."
Amosta looked steadily at Harry.
"After all, they are your guardians."
Harry muttered something under his breath.
Before Sirius had returned to the wizarding world, that had indeed been true. But now his godfather was back, wasn't he?
Sirius, who had been listening