When Alistair returned to the Gryffindor Dormitory, the first thing he did was write a letter to Ventel, vaguely hinting at the Soul Magic Array to inform him.
The second thing was to write a letter to Dumbledore, explaining that some terrible things might happen next—he just hoped Dumbledore would receive it and make preparations in advance.
After Alistair handed all the letters to the owl Lakley to be sent off, he changed into a high-necked garment to hide the scars on his neck and got back into bed. Staring at the book about the soul on his bedside table, he bit his lip, consumed by anxiety and pain.
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