At Prince Manor, accusations give way to truth and careful healing. Harry confronts Snape about Draco’s curse and hears a hard denial, plus a revelation about godfathers, Unforgivables, and consequences. Snape explains why wizards once refused to speak Voldemort’s name and how the Mirror of Erised and Harry’s cloak set up a dangerous first year. The night ends in quiet triage as Snape treats the scars on Harry’s back, reads the cupboard addressed Hogwarts letter, and begins to understand the Dursleys’ abuse for what it was. This is tense, character driven guardianship with real answers and first steps toward trust.