Hoare didn't pursue the matter of the wooden box any further, knowing that old Dumbledore could handle it.

Sirius carefully held onto the wooden box. He had already contacted Dumbledore through the fireplace, and Dumbledore said he'd be there soon.

When Dumbledore said "soon," he meant it.

Hoare joined Ron and Harry in a game of Quidditch, Gryffindor against Slytherin, two against one. It was very unfair, but in a way, it was also very fair.