A blinding glow exploded in the attic, followed by a brief but intense jolt that shook the furniture. When it subsided, Dylan, Aster, Stella, Lavinia, Caius, and Caleb appeared in a circle in front of Scorpius. Confused, they screamed and clung to each other in panic. But when they realized what had happened and who had forcefully transported them to London through the Dark Magic, they screamed even louder.