When Hector entered the Headmaster's Office, Dumbledore had just finished tying a note to Fawkes's leg. He waved his hand, and the fiery red phoenix transformed into a ball of flame and vanished from the room.
"Sorry to call you up here on the very first night of the term, Hector."
Dumbledore leaned back in his comfortable armchair, a hint of apology on his face. He waved his hand, and a gleaming golden goblet appeared on the long table in front of him.
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