Compared with the warmth of Rose Manor, the atmosphere at Grimmauld Place No. 12 was somewhat heavy and oppressive.
After receiving news that Harry had been attacked, Dumbledore hurried to the Order of the Phoenix headquarters to learn what had happened. He simply could not understand why Harry had been attacked by Dementors when people had been posted to guard and protect him.
"Sirius, write to Harry and tell him not to leave, and under no circumstances 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 asked Minerva to go to Mrs. Figg's to find out what happened. If anyone is free later, have them take over Minerva's position."
"Also, 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 before him. "Don't try to conceal anything."
"I..."
Mundungus hesitantly confessed that he had slipped away to make a big deal. He knew he could not hide it from Dumbledore.
"So you left your post without permission before it was time to change shifts, and as a result, Dementors attacked Harry and his cousin?" Dumbledore's expression darkened further.
"That's what Figg said. She saw it herself." Mundungus shrank back. "I really didn't expect this to happen."
"You've truly disappointed me. I remember Sirius even gave you an allowance." Sharp light flashed in Dumbledore's eyes. He drew his wand and conjured parchment and a 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, lest they throw Harry out of the house.
After finishing the letter, Dumbledore drew his