The answer is none of the above. It was another trick question. Sir Edmundus Gloopinbottom is the greatest author mentioned in this book. He won't show up again, because his overpowering character would take away from the heart of this story. But just know he was there, all along, at the Winter Solstice party, at the New Year's Night celebration, and stayed in town for quite a while before setting off for the horizon and more adventures.
