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The first person to answer correctly will get a point to their house
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If a house is winning by 5+ pts, the extra points they receive will be given to another house of the solver’s choice (for fairness)
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Today’s riddle:
I retired from an important, yet dangerous job
And was always willing to help another
However, I carried out some cruel orders
Being unknowingly loved by someone else
Who am I?
Hint: This character is male and was mentioned in PoA, although he didn’t have a speaking part, and the person who loved him was his neighbor. There's a possibility he could still be alive.
Big hint- this guy is a Muggle.
Leaderboard:
Ravenclaw: 9
Gryffindor: 6
Hufflepuff: 4
Slytherin: 3
Suggested by @Thesewingsaremadetofly