At dusk, the shops on both sides of Hogsmeade’s main street were preparing to close.
Every day after sunset, Dementors patrolled the streets; closing shop early was the wisest choice to avoid running into these dark creatures.
Albert strolled alone down the deserted street. Just as he was about to head toward the Three Broomsticks, a loud crack of Apparition suddenly echoed ahead, and Morg McDougal materialized out of thin air without warning. He pulled a pocket watch from his pocket, glanced at the time, and then looked up at Albert walking toward him.
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