"I heard about Headmaster Dumbledore," Autumn's mother was making tea again, "It won't be safe out there. Better to stay here, where they can't hurt you." Autumn nodded, her hands in her lap. She could feel the guilt building up inside her heart. She was going to erase herself from her mother's memory, then leave to find Harry and the others. The thought of her mother no longer recognising her was painful. "Mum, I'm just going to take a quick bath. I'll be down for dinner." Her mother nodded, as Autumn made her way up the stairs. She stripped off her clothes, stepping into the bathtub filled with lukewarm water, soaking herself for at least ten minutes. It made her feel so relaxed, and was probably the last time she'd ever bathe in the house she lived in her whole life. She dressed war

