Phineas Nigellus Black Delivers Dumbledore's Message to Harry

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As Harry prepares to leave Grimmauld Place, Phineas Nigellus Black appears in his portrait and relays a message from Dumbledore: “Stay where you are.” Harry, frustrated by the lack of explanation and Dumbledore's continued distance, lashes out, feeling like he is being treated like a child. Phineas responds by criticizing Harry's arrogance and impatience, reminding him that Dumbledore's orders have always kept him safe, but offers no further information.