"I was summoned to the castle just a few weeks after you left. The Dark Lord had taken a turn. He was weak, unable to use a glamour or even walk. Theodore was there looking very proud of himself. Said it was the perfect night to put his theories into practice. The Dark Lord was pleased. I didn't know what they were talking about, but because he wasn't strong enough to hide his true condition, he didn't want anyone but the two of us there to attend him. Didn't want anyone to see how weak he'd become.