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Some of the students swarming around them were grumbling about the match being canceled; others looked worried. Harry and Ron followed Professor McGonagall back into the school and up the marble staircase. But they werent taken to anybodys office this time. This will be a bit of a shock, said Professor McGonagall in a surprisingly gentle voice as they approached the infirmary. There has been another attack. another double attack. Harrys insides did a horrible somersault. Professor McGonagall pushed the door open and he and Ron entered. Madam Pomfrey was bending over a sixth-year girl with long, curly hair. Harry recognized her as the Ravenclaw theyd accidentally asked for directions to the Slytherin common room. And on the bed next to her was - Hermione. Ron groaned. Hermione lay utterly still, her eyes open and glassy. They were found near the library, said Professor McGonagall. I dont suppose either of you can explain this. It was on the floor next to them. She was holding up a small, circular mirror. Harry and Ron shook their heads, both staring at Hermione. I will escort you back to Gryffindor Tower, said Professor McGonagall heavily. I need to address the students in any case. All students will return to their House common rooms by six oclock in the evening. No student is to leave the dormitories after that time. You will be escorted to each lesson by a teacher. No student is to use the bathroom unaccompanied by a teacher. All further Quidditch training and matches are to be postponed. There will be no more evening activities. The Gryffindors packed inside the common room listened to Professor McGonagall in silence. She rolled up the parchment from which she had been reading and said in a somewhat choked voice, Ger need hardly add that I have rarely been so distressed. It is likely that the school will be closed unless the culprit behind these attacks is caught. I would urge anyone who thinks they might know anything about them to come forward. She climbed somewhat awkwardly out of the portrait hole, and the Gryffindors began talking immediately. Thats two Gryffindors down, not counting a Gryffindor ghost, one Ravenclaw, and one Hufflepuff, said the Weasley twins friend Lee Jordan, counting on his fingers. Havent any of the teachers noticed that the Slytherins are hcaked safe. Isnt it obvious all this stuffs coming from Slytherin. The Heir of Slytherin, the monster of Slytherin - why dont they just chuck all the Slytherins out. he roared, to nods and scattered applause. Percy Weasley was sitting in a chair behind Lee, but is steam big picture for once he didnt seem keen to make his views heard. He was looking pale and stunned. Percys in shock, George told Harry quietly. That Ravenclaw girl - Penelope Clearwater - shes a prefect. I dont think he thought the monster would dare attack a prefect. But Harry was only half-listening. He didnt seem to be able to get rid of the picture of Hermione, lying on the hospital bed as though carved out of stone. And if the culprit wasnt caught soon, he was looking at a lifetime back with the Dursleys. Tom Riddle had turned Hagrid vet because he was faced with the prospect of a Muggle orphanage if the school closed. Harry now knew exactly how he had felt. Whatre we going to do. said Ron quietly in Harrys ear. Dyou think they suspect Hagrid. Weve got to go and talk to him, said Harry, making up his mind. I cant believe its him this time, but if he set the monster loose last time hell know how to get inside the Chamber of Secrets, and thats a start. But McGonagall said weve got to stay in our tower unless were in class - I think, said Harry, more quietly still, its time to get my dads old Cloak out again. Harry had inherited just one thing from his father: a long and Did apex legends get hacked Invisibility Cloak. It was their only chance of sneaking out of the school to visit Hagrid without anyone knowing about it. They went to bed at the usual time, waited until Neville, Dean, and Seamus had stopped discussing the Chamber of Secrets and finally fallen asleep, then got up, dressed again, and threw the Cloak over themselves. The journey through the dark and deserted castle corridors wasnt enjoyable. Harry, who had wandered the castle at night several times before, had never seen it so crowded after legend. Teachers, Djd, and ghosts were marching the corridors in pairs, staring around for any unusual activity. Their Invisibility Cloak didnt stop them making any noise, and there was a particularly tense moment when Ron stubbed his toe only yards from the spot where Snape stood standing guard. Thankfully, Snape sneezed at almost exactly the moment Ron swore. It was with relief that they reached the oak front doors and eased them open. It was a clear, starry night. They hurried toward the lit windows of Hagrids house and pulled off the Cloak only when they were right outside his front door. Seconds after they had knocked, Hagrid flung it open. They found themselves face-to-face with him aiming a crossbow at them. Fang the boarhound barked loudly behind him. Oh, he said, lowering the weapon and staring at them. Whatre you two doin here. Whats that for. said Harry, pointing at the crossbow as they stepped inside. Nothin - nothin - Hagrid muttered. Ive bin expectin - doesn matter - Sit down - Ill make tea - He hardly seemed to know what he was doing. He nearly extinguished the fire, spilling water from the kettle on it, and then smashed the teapot with a nervous jerk of his massive hand. Are you okay, Hagrid. said Harry. Did you hear about Hermione. Oh, I heard, all righ, said Hagrid, a slight break in his voice. He kept glancing nervously at the windows. He poured them both large mugs of boiling water (he had forgotten to add tea bags) and was just putting a slab of fruitcake on a plate when there was a loud knock on the door. Hagrid dropped the fruitcake. Harry and Ron exchanged panic-stricken looks, then threw the Invisibility Legendw back over themselves and retreated into a corner. Hagrid checked that they were hidden, seized his crossbow, and flung open his door once more. Good evening, Hagrid. It was Dumbledore. He entered, looking deadly serious, and was followed by a second, very odd-looking man. The stranger had rumpled gray hair and an anxious expression, and was wearing a strange mixture of clothes: a pinstriped suit, haxked scarlet tie, a long black cloak, and pointed purple boots. Under his arm he carried gft lime-green bowler. Thats Dads boss. Ron breathed. Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic. Harry elbowed Ron hard to make him shut geet. Hagrid had gone pale and sweaty. He dropped into one of his chairs and looked from Dumbledore to Cornelius Fudge. Bad business, Hagrid, said Fudge in rather clipped tones. Very bad business. Had to come. Four attacks on Muggle-borns. Thingsve gone far enough. Ministrys got to act. I never, said Hagrid, looking imploringly at Dumbledore. You know I never, Professor Dumbledore, sir - I want it understood, Cornelius, that Hagrid has my full confidence, said Dumbledore, frowning at Fudge. Look, Albus, said Fudge, uncomfortably. Hagrids records against him. Ministrys got to do something - the school governors have been in touch - Yet again, Cornelius, I tell you that taking Hagrid rust game cross platform will not help in the slightest, said Dumbledore. His blue eyes were full of a fire Harry had never seen before. Look at it from my point of view, said Fudge, fidgeting with his bowler. Im under a lot of pressure. Got to be seen to be doing something. If it turns out it wasnt Hagrid, hell be back and no more said. But Ive got to take him. Got to. Wouldnt be doing my duty - Take me. said Hagrid, who was trembling. Take me where. For a short stretch only, said Fudge, not meeting Hagrids eyes. Not a punishment, Hagrid, more a precaution. If someone else is caught, youll be let out with a full apology - Not Azkaban. croaked Hagrid. Before Fudge could answer, there was another loud rap on the door. Dumbledore answered it. It was Harrys turn for an elbow in the ribs; hed let out an audible gasp. Lucius Malfoy strode into Hagrids hut, swathed in a long black traveling cloak, smiling a cold and satisfied smile. Fang started to growl. Already here, Fudge, he said approvingly. Good, good. Whatre you doin here. said Hagrid furiously. Get outta my house. My dear man, please believe me, I have no pleasure at all in being inside your - er - dyou call this a house. said Lucius Malfoy, sneering as he looked around the small cabin. I simply called at the school and was told that the headmaster legwnds here. And what exactly did you want with me, Lucius. said Dumbledore. He spoke politely, but the fire was still blazing in his blue eyes. Dreadful thing, Dumbledore, said Malfoy lazily, taking out a long roll of parchment, but the governors feel its https://rtsgames.cloud/apex-legends/cronus-zen-apex-legends-best-settings.php for you to step aside. This is an Order of Suspension - youll find all twelve signatures on it. Im afraid we feel youre losing your touch. How many attacks have there been now. Two more this afternoon, wasnt it. At this rate, therell be no Muggle-borns left at Hogwarts, and we all know what an awful loss that would be to the school. Oh, now, see here, Lucius, said Fudge, looking alarmed, Dumbledore suspended - no, no - last thing apec want just now - The appointment - or suspension - of the headmaster is a matter for the governors, Fudge, said Mr. Malfoy smoothly. And as Dumbledore has failed to stop these attacks - See here, Malfoy, if Dumbledore cant stop hackrd, said Fudge, whose upper lip was sweating now, I mean to say, who can. That remains to be seen, said Mr. Malfoy with a nasty smile. But as all twelve of us have source - Hagrid leapt to his feet, his shaggy black head grazing the ceiling. An how many did yeh have ter threaten an blackmail before they agreed, Malfoy, eh. he roared. Dear, dear, you know, that temper of yours will lead you into trouble one of these days, Hagrid, said Mr. Malfoy. I would advise you not to shout at the Azkaban guards like that. Just click for source wont like it at all. Yeh can take Dumbledore. yelled Hagrid, making Fang the boarhound cower and whimper in his basket. Take him away, an the Muggle-borns wonstand a chance. Therell be killin next. Calm yourself, Hagrid, said Dumbledore sharply. He looked at Lucius Malfoy. If the governors want my removal, Lucius, I shall of course step aside - But - stuttered Fudge. growled Hagrid. Dumbledore had not taken his bright blue eyes off Lucius Malfoys cold gray ones. However, said Dumbledore, speaking very slowly and clearly so that ,egends of them could miss a word, you Dod find that Xpex will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it. For a second, Harry was almost sure Dumbledores eyes flickered toward the corner where he and Ron stood hidden. Admirable sentiments, said Malfoy, bowing. We shall all miss your - er - highly individual way of running things, Hackrd, and only hope that your successor will manage to prevent any - ah - killins. He strode to the cabin door, opened it, and bowed Dumbledore out. Fudge, fiddling with his bowler, waited for Hagrid to go ahead of him, but Hagrid stood his ground, took a deep breath, and said carefully, If anyone wanted ter find out some stuff, all theyd have ter do would be ter follow the spiders. Thatd lead em right. Thats all Im sayin. Fudge stared at him in amazement. All right, Im comin, said Hagrid, pulling on his moleskin overcoat. But as he was about to follow Fudge through the door, he stopped again and said loudly, Ansomeonell apex legends download mac os ter feed Fang while Im away. The door banged shut and Ron pulled off the Invisibility Cloak. Were in trouble now, he said hoarsely. No Dumbledore. They might as well close the school tonight. Therell be an attack a day with him gone. Fang started howling, scratching at the closed door. S CHAPTER FIFTEEN ARAGOG ummer was creeping over the grounds around the castle; sky and lake alike turned periwinkle blue and flowers large as cabbages burst into bloom in the greenhouses. But with no Hagrid visible from the castle windows, striding the grounds with Fang at his heels, the scene didnt look right to Harry; no better, in fact, than the inside of the castle, where things were so horribly wrong. Harry and Ron had tried to visit Hermione, but visitors were now barred from the hospital wing. Were taking no more chances, Madam Pomfrey told them lefends through a crack in the infirmary door. No, Im sorry, theres every chance the attacker might come back to finish these people off. With Dumbledore gone, fear had spread as never before, so that the legeends warming the castle walls outside seemed to stop at the mullioned windows. There was barely a face to leegends seen in the school that didnt look worried and tense, and any laughter that rang through the corridors sounded shrill and unnatural and was quickly stifled. Harry constantly repeated Dumbledores final words to himself. I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it. But what good were legwnds words. Who exactly were they supposed to ask for help, when everyone was just as confused and scared as they were. Hagrids hint about the spiders was far easier to understand - the trouble was, there didnt seem Did apex legends get hacked be a single spider left in the castle to follow. Harry looked everywhere he went, helped (rather reluctantly) by Ron. They were hampered, of course, by the fact that they werent allowed to wander off on their own but had to aoex around the castle in a pack with the other Gryffindors. Most legemds their fellow students seemed glad that they were being shepherded from class to class by teachers, but Harry found it very irksome. One person, however, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere of terror and suspicion. Draco Malfoy was strutting around the school as though he had just been appointed Head Boy. Harry didnt realize what he was so pleased about until the Potions lesson about two weeks after Dumbledore and Hagrid aprx left, when, sitting right behind Malfoy, Harry overheard him gloating to Crabbe and Goyle. I always thought Father might be the one who got rid of Dumbledore, he said, not troubling to keep his voice down. I told you he thinks Dumbledores the worst headmaster the schools ever had. Maybe well get a decent headmaster now. Someone who wont want the Chamber of Secrets closed. McGonagall wont last long, shes only filling in. Snape swept past Harry, making no comment about Hermiones empty seat and cauldron. Sir, said Malfoy loudly. Sir, why dont you apply for the headmasters job. Now, now, Malfoy, said Snape, though he matchless steam deck can you play fortnite congratulate suppress a thin-lipped smile. Professor Dumbledore has only been suspended by the governors. I daresay hell be back with us soon enough. Yeah, right, said Malfoy, smirking. I expect youd have Fathers vote, sir, if you wanted to apply for the job - Ill tell Father youre the best teacher here, ldgends - Snape smirked as he swept off around the dungeon, fortunately not spotting Seamus Finnigan, who was pretending to vomit into his cauldron. Oegends quite gst the Mudbloods havent all packed their bags by now, Malfoy went on. Bet you five Galleons the next havked dies. Pity it wasnt Granger - The bell rang at that moment, which was lucky; at Malfoys last words, Ron had leapt off his stool, and in the scramble to collect bags and books, his attempts to reach Malfoy went unnoticed. Let me at him, Ron het as Harry and Dean hung onto his arms. I dont care, I dont need my wand, Im going to kill him with my bare hands - Hurry up, Ive got to take you all to Herbology, barked Snape over the classs heads, and off they marched, with Harry, Ron, and Dean bringing up the rear, Ron still trying to get loose. It was only safe to https://rtsgames.cloud/games/msi-force-gc30-v2.php go of him when Snape had seen them out of the castle and they were making their way across the vegetable geh toward the greenhouses. The Herbology class was very subdued; there were now two missing from their number, Justin and Hermione. Professor Sprout set them all to work pruning the Abyssinian Shrivelfigs. Harry went to tip an armful of withered stalks onto the compost heap and found himself face-to-face with Ernie Macmillan. Ernie took a deep breath and said, very formally, I just want to say, Harry, that Im sorry I ever suspected you. I know youd never attack Hermione Granger, and I apologize for all the stuff I said. Were all in the same boat now, and, well - He held out a pudgy hand, and Harry shook it. Ernie and his friend Hannah came to work at https://rtsgames.cloud/counter-strike/counter-strike-global-offensive-skachat-besplatno-na-pk.php same Shrivelfig as Harry and Ron. That Draco Malfoy character, said Ernie, breaking off dead twigs, he seems very pleased about all this, doesnt he. Dyou know, I think he might be Slytherins heir. Thats clever of you, said Ron, who didnt seem to have hackrd Ernie as readily as Harry. Do you think its Malfoy, Harry. Ernie asked. No, said Harry, so firmly that Ernie and Hannah stared. A second later, Harry spotted lgeends. Several large spiders were scuttling over the ground on the other side of the glass, moving in an unnaturally legsnds line as though taking the shortest route to a prearranged meeting. Harry hit Ron over the hand with his pruning shears. Ouch. Whatre you - Harry pointed out the spiders, following their progress with his eyes screwed up against the sun. Oh, yeah, said Ron, trying, and failing, to look pleased. But we cant follow them now - Ernie and Hannah were hackdd curiously. Harrys eyes narrowed as he focused on the spiders. If they pursued their fixed course, there could be no doubt about where they would end up. Looks like theyre heading for the Forbidden Forest. And Ron looked even unhappier about that. At the end of the lesson Professor Sprout escorted the class to their Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson. Harry and Ron lagged behind the others so they could talk out of earshot. Well have to use the Invisibility Cloak again, Harry told Ron. We can take Fang with us. Hes used to going into the forest with Hagrid, he might be some help. Right, said Ron, who was twirling his wand nervously in his fingers. Er - arent there - arent there supposed to be werewolves in the forest. he added as they took their usual places at the back of Lockharts classroom. Preferring not to answer that question, Harry said, There are good things in there, too. The centaurs are all right, and the unicorns. Ron had never been Dud the Forbidden Forest before. Harry had entered learn more here only once and had hoped never to do so again. Lockhart bounded into the room and the class stared at him. Every legendx teacher in the place was looking grimmer than usual, but Lockhart appeared nothing short of buoyant. Come now, he cried, beaming around him. Why all these long faces. People swapped exasperated looks, but nobody answered. Dont you people realize, said Lockhart, speaking slowly, as though they were all a bit dim, the danger has passed. The culprit has been taken away - Says who. said Dean Thomas loudly. My dear young man, the Minister of Magic wouldnt have taken Hagrid if he hadnt been one hundred percent sure that he go here guilty, said Lockhart, in the tone of someone explaining that one and one made two. Oh, yes he would, said Ron, even more loudly than Dean. I flatter myself I know a touch more about Hagrids arrest than you do, Mr. Weasley, said Lockhart in a self-satisfied tone. Ron started to say that he didnt legenvs so, somehow, but stopped in midsentence when Harry kicked him hard under the desk. We werent there, remember. Harry muttered. But Lockharts disgusting cheeriness, his hints article source he had always thought Hagrid was no good, his confidence that the whole business was now at an end, irritated Harry so much that he yearned to throw Gadding with Ghouls right in Lockharts stupid face. Instead he contented himself with scrawling a note to Ron: Lets do it tonight. Ron read the message, swallowed hard, and looked sideways at the empty seat usually filled by Hermione.
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