On the Floating City, the figures of several wizards who had just returned from the Muggle world rippled in the Black Lake, spreading rings of waves.
"Harry, remember to write to your godfather and let him know you can prepare rooms for your aunt's family," Allen said, dispelling the illusions from everyone and changing them out of their Muggle clothing and back to normal.
Beside him, Harry, his head drooping and displeasure written all over his face, replied, "We'll give up one side..."
"After Christmas, I'll hold a showcase event at the university and Gellert-ri to welcome the Muggle Prime Minister... He was a little overlooked last time when the Ministry of Magic was burned." Allen's expression carried none of the burden on Harry's face. "When the time comes, bring the Dursley family along for a proper visit, too. It should turn around the mistaken ideas these new members who are about to join the Magical World used to have about us wizards..."
Seeing that this almost farcical task had been completed, Snape's heart was as unsettled as the Black Lake, which was churning over there because of the Giant Squid, but his many years as a triple spy let him control his expression perfectly.
The Potions Professor first addressed Harry, who stood to the side with his head hanging and displeasure written all over his face. "Potter, what are you still standing here for? Don't think that leaving my class early means you can avoid finishing your Potions homework... unless Mr. Potter has already grown so arrogant that he believes he can master magical knowledge without studying."
Harry, already conflicted because he had to live with the Dursley family again, was inexplicably scolded by Snape as well. He glared back at Snape in anger, but because of what had