On Monday morning, Alistair noticed that there were even fewer students in the Great Hall than before. Professor McGonagall wore a grim expression at the staff table, and the other professors did not look well either.
Around him, people were discussing the reasons why those students had left the school. Many had left because the Ministry of Magic had captured their family members, while others had been withdrawn or transferred by parents who felt the current situation was no longer safe.
Alistair withdrew his gaze, swallowed the last mouthful of food on his plate, and stood up.
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