Ever since his fainting spell in the corridor, Alistair had been terrified of another inexplicable blackout, making a point to take wide detours whenever he spotted The Bloody Baron wandering the castle.
Fortunately, The Bloody Baron was not fond of roaming the halls either, and Alistair had only run into him once all week. Throughout that time, neither magical flare-ups nor fainting spells had recurred.
One evening, after dinner, Alistair watched Professor Snape follow Dumbledore out of the Great Hall, seemingly absorbed in serious conversation. He lingered in place, gazing after their retreating figures in deep thought.
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