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“This egg was in your office. Professor?”

“Well said,” squeaked Professor Flitwick. “Well said indeed! Our students should pay tribute, it is fitting. We can arrange transport home afterward.”

“That was a really good lesson,” said Hermione as they entered the Great Hall. “I didn't know half the things Professor Grubbly-Plank told us about uni -”

“That was wrong, Miss Jane.”

“That is all. He wishes to have a messenger at hand. This is to

“The incantation is this —” Lupin cleared his throat. “Expecto patronum!”

“Where's Buckbeak, Hagrid?” said Hermione hesitantly.

“What would your head have been doing in Hogsmeade, Potter?” said Snape softly. “Your head is not allowed in Hogsmeade. No part of your body has permission to be in Hogsmeade.”

“This match has been cancelled,” Professor McGonagall called through the megaphone, addressing the packed stadium. There were boos and shouts. Oliver Wood, looking devastated, landed and ran toward Professor McGonagall without getting off his broomstick.