The Inheritance Method of Durmstrang

When Harry and Draco left, it was clear that both of them were walking much more lightly.

As Wizet walked along the corridor, he saw Dumbledore clutching something in his arms as he nimbly jumped out of a doorway.

As Dumbledore landed, the doorway spun rapidly and reverted to its original form as a landscape painting.

This was a secret passage that had not appeared on the Marauder's Map, though that was only natural. Perhaps, like the prefects' bathroom, it was a "headmaster-only passage."

Sirius Black and Remus Lupin had been unable to enter such "headmaster-only passages" because of their identities, so they had not included them on the Marauder's Map.

Dumbledore seemed to have spotted Wizet as well and waved in his direction.

Wizet looked closely and discovered that Dumbledore was holding a small tray containing several fragrant cakes, while his other hand held half a cake.

If Wizet was not mistaken, it was that lemon cake.

He hurried over and greeted him. "Good morning, Headmaster Dumbledore!"

"Good morning... Would you like one?" Dumbledore offered, spreading his arms slightly so that the small tray was closer to Wizet.

"Thank you, but no..." Wizet waved a hand. "Headmaster Dumbledore, did the judges' meeting run very late last night?"

"Not particularly late, in my view..." Dumbledore shook his head as he recalled it. "Though perhaps it was a little taxing for Mr. Bagman."

"While we were discussing the plan, Mr. Bagman lay alone in an armchair and must have fallen asleep two or three times, at least."

"Still, he was very alert. The moment our discussion grew quieter, he would wake up immediately. That was quite an impressive skill in its own way."

Wizet kept a straight face and did not laugh. He blinked, then continued in a controlled voice, "Headmaster