The arrival of spring brought new life to the lawns outside Hogwarts Castle, where vast patches of tender green grass swayed gently in the breeze. Students studied in every corner of the castle, while Alistair sat idly by his dorm room window, letting the breeze wash over him.
Today was Saturday, and two weeks had already passed since the start of the term. During these two weeks, Alistair had been asking around everywhere about Percy's hobbies. The consensus was that Percy was a serious and rigid person, entirely dedicated to working at the Ministry of Magic.
Alistair had chatted with him a few times and found that the boy was indeed a devoted follower of the Ministry, believing in it unconditionally. Consequently, Alistair had felt compelled to share many things about the wider world with him.
Chapter 26