"He makes the time to appear for meals. It wouldn’t do if the Headmaster is away all the time. Plus, he does all his planning in his office. That’s why it’s been a mess all year." Except for my recent visit. "War doesn’t always happen on the battlefield, Harry. There’s a lot of planning to be done, training to be had, research to conduct. As much as Albus likes to appear on the battlefield, it was always for dramatic appearances and to face Voldemort." 