Black Manor

As Tom's story went on, Muya gradually drifted off to sleep.

Tom got to his feet, looked over the room's furnishings, gave a soft laugh, and vanished from the spot.

The next day, Muya thought Tom would teach her Dark Magic right away after she got up. Instead, after breakfast, Tom took her back to Hogwarts.

Dumbledore and Grindelwald were there to greet them.

"Welcome back, Ya Ya. Tom."

Grindelwald could not even be bothered to look up at them. "Your timing was just right."

"What timing?"

Tom rubbed his forehead. "You should be heading to the Great Hall."

By the time Muya reached the Great Hall, students from all four houses had already filled the place. Sean, conspicuous as ever in a new hat, waved at her.

The Great Hall had been decorated in Hufflepuff's style. Muya smiled. No wonder Sean looked so delighted.

A few minutes after she sat down beside Sean, Dumbledore entered the Great Hall.

After briefly summarizing the year, he announced that Hufflepuff had taken first place among the houses.

Tom did not rush to teach Muya Dark Magic. On the day they left school, Muya saw Sirius Black come to pick Harry up. After waving goodbye to them, she followed Snape back to Spinner's End.

"Where do you want to go during the summer holiday?" Snape asked casually.

"Um..." Muya thought carefully before testing the waters. "Black Manor?"

Snape fell silent. He had originally planned to take Muya to watch some Quidditch matches, but the moment he heard the word "Black," he frowned.

He spoke with difficulty. "Fine."

Muya's eyes widened at those two words from Snape. "Really?"

Snape stiffly nodded again.

So, two days later, Snape led Muya to the entrance of 12 Grimmauld Place—Black Manor.

Muya looked at the empty stretch of