Chapter 27

Harry’s POV

I couldn’t help but sigh in relief as I stepped out of Selene’s house. It felt so uncomfortable to me, so when I finally got outside, it was like a weight had been lifted from my chest.

I was invited by Aunt Cel to have a meal, and since I couldn’t refuse, I had no choice but to stay and eat. While we were having pizza and mojos that Ginny brought, she asked me about The Fall Café. At first, I thought that would be our only topic, but suddenly, she asked if Autumn had been there.

I couldn’t answer, and that’s when she jumped to conclusions.

“Has she been there, Harry? Maybe that’s why… maybe that’s why you’ve said she’s very different from Selene.” Aunt Cel nodded. After a few seconds, she held my hand, and I couldn’t help but glance at her teary eyes. “How is she different from Selene, Harry? Is there really no hope that she might be my only daughter?”

Tears started streaming down her face. I averted my gaze because if I looked at he