By the time Hector stepped out of Professor Flitwick's office with a weary body, it was already pitch dark.
It was dinnertime, but Professor Flitwick had no concept of time whenever he got busy, only snapping back to reality after Hector dropped several heavy hints. Professor Flitwick told Hector to go on ahead while he finished preparing tomorrow's lesson plans before heading down to enjoy the feast.
"I am certainly looking forward to this banquet, but first I simply must finish the matters at hand," he had said.
Chapter 24