29. March 17, 1971

Father is pushing Durmstrang, but that's all the way on the continent, and Sirius can't imagine not living in Britain, where he can still go home every break. And Mother supports going to Hogwarts, anyway, just like every other Black has done (except for Marius, but they don't talk about him).

"I'm just saying," Father continues, "Hogwarts has a much higher Mudblood to wizard ratio, and the headmaster isn't doing anything to counter it."

"Hogwarts still has much better classes and a higher NEWT rate!" Mother reminds them. "Not to mention, it was the Dark Lord's school. But what do you think, Sirius?"

Both of them turn to Sirius, who swallows.

"Hogwarts."