The chamber was empty except for a large ornate mirror in its centre. The mirror felt significant, but Astor could not account for why. There were fires blocking several other passages out of the chamber, again controlled to remain as an obstacle without spreading to the rest of the room. The mirror and Lord were a few feet lower in the chamber, and Astor stepped down to get closer to them; as he did, the footsteps echoed around the room. If he was not certain that Albus knew of his presence, he was certain that the Lord of the castle was now aware of Astor, the intruder.