Mister Flibbles stopped and regarded the deserted house with distrust.

"The people who used to live here were not good people." he declared. "The villagers didn't like them much either."

Tabitha considered this, then replied, "It looks like nobody has lived here for a while."

"At least fifty years."

"I see." said Tabitha, "Then there is no danger here."

"I wouldn't be so sure. You'd think the smell of their dogs would have faded by now." growled her companion. "Not to mention the stench of the things that would come to visit at the Solstices."