Professor Smith had clearly sought him out for another reason altogether.
After leaving the Great Hall, the two of them walked along the corridor toward the Defense Against the Dark Arts Office on the second floor. Once they stepped inside, Professor Smith went straight to the point: "Mr. Serra Harris asked me to pass along an invitation to you, in case you happen to be free during the Christmas holidays."
As he spoke, Professor Smith handed Albert a roll of parchment tied with a purple ribbon.
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