Chapters 30 through 36 Summary

In Chapter Thirty, Stanley reveals his message to "ex-ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand." The message indicates Marcia is to come to the castle at a specific time of night, is "by proxy" and is signed, Silas Heap. The message indicates Silas will be waiting for her each night until she shows up. Marcia wants to go immediately but waits until the middle of the night. She disappears from the cottage and appears at the castle gates, believing she'll be safe because of a spell. But she's miscalculated the time and is caught upon arrival.

In Chapter Thirty-one, Aunt Zelda is upset that Marcia left. Stanley decides he's strong enough to make the return trip. Jenna wants to send a message to Silas but Aunt Zelda refuses, sensing something is wrong with the entire process. He's in serious trouble because he's been away...