A Walk with the Headmaster

After a series of complicated examinations, Madam Pomfrey finally announced that Wade had fully recovered. The magic that had turned him back into a child had caused him no irreversible harm.

His friends immediately swarmed around the hospital bed. Some tugged at Wade's sleeves, while others touched his arms, as though they were seeing him for the first time.

But under the watchful eyes of the Headmaster and Wade's parents, they had no chance to express their surging emotions. Once they had confirmed that Wade was all right, they left one after another—

Even at a magic school, students generally did not like staying under the Headmaster's nose, even if that Headmaster was Dumbledore.

Then it was time for Mr. and Mrs. Gray to say goodbye as well.

Reluctantly, Fiona helped Wade straighten his collar and said, "When you come home in a few days, we'll sit down and have a proper talk."

"Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere this holiday." Wade took her hand and said, "We'll see each other again soon."

Fiona nodded and wrapped her scarf around herself. Ferdinand put an arm around her shoulders and led her out.

After walking a few steps, Wade saw his father stop again and turn back.

"If there's something you have to do, then go and do it. Don't let worrying about us affect your plans."

The man's voice was lower than usual. Sunlight brushed over the fine lines at the corners of his eyes and those eyes full of complicated emotions.

"You know, Wade... your mother and I only want you to be safe."

Wade straightened his school robes, wiped down his Wand and spare Wand, then put them away. The instant he pushed open the hospital ward door, summer sunlight flowed in like honey, spreading warm patches of