Snape led Ackley outside, walking alongside the edge of Hogwarts, speaking of something lurking under the school.

After a few days, Scarlett's parents had finally arrived.

Ackley sat in his classroom with his final class for the day, going over another writing assignment he had assigned.

"Class dismissed." He said, not bothering to look up from the pile of papers he was grading. The sound of feet shuffling out soon faded and he was left alone in his dim classroom. He let out a sigh, dipping his quill in ink.

The teachers had all gathered in the dining hall to welcome the Doves' family. The students had also been called to the dining hall along with Scarlette. The poor girl was suffering from the anticipation of her parents walking through the doors of Hogwarts.