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They obviously thought they were going to catch Black single-handed. Theyve got away with a great deal before now. Im afraid its given them a rather click to see more opinion of themselves. and of course Potter has always been allowed an extraordinary amount of license by the headmaster - Ah, well, Snape. Harry Potter, you know. weve all got a bit of a blind spot where hes concerned. And yet - is it good for him to be given so much special treatment. Personally, I try and treat him like any other student. And any other student would be suspended - at the very least - for leading his friends into such danger. Consider, Minister - against all school rules - after all the precautions put in place for his protection - out-of-bounds, at night, consorting with a werewolf and a murderer - and I have reason to believe he has been visiting Hogsmeade illegally too - Well, well. we shall see, Snape, we shall see. The boy has undoubtedly been foolish. Harry lay listening with his eyes tight shut. He felt very groggy. The words he was hearing seemed to be traveling very slowly from his ears to his brain, so that it was difficult to understand. His limbs felt like lead; his eyelids too heavy to lift. He wanted to lie here, on this comfortable bed, forever. What amazes me most is the behavior of the dementors. youve really no idea what made them retreat, Snape. No, Minister. by the time I had come round they were heading back to their positions at the entrances. Extraordinary. And yet Black, and Harry, and the girl - All unconscious by the time I reached them. I bound and gagged Black, naturally, conjured stretchers, and brought them all straight back to the castle. There was a pause. Harrys brain seemed to be moving a little faster, and as it did, a gnawing sensation grew in the pit of his stomach. He opened his eyes. Everything was slightly blurred. Somebody had removed his glasses. He was lying in the dark hospital wing. At the very end of the ward, he could make out Madam Pomfrey with her back to him, bending over a bed. Harry squinted. Rons red hair was visible beneath Madam Pomfreys arm. Harry moved his head over on the pillow. In the bed to his right lay Hermione. Moonlight was falling across her what does wraith do in apex. Her eyes were open too. She looked petrified, and when she saw that Harry was awake, pressed a finger to her lips, then pointed to the hospital wing door. It was ajar, and the voices of Cornelius Fudge and Snape were coming through it from the corridor outside. Madam Pomfrey now came walking briskly up the dark ward to Harrys bed. He turned to look at her. She was carrying the largest block of chocolate he had ever seen in his life. It looked like a small boulder. Ah, youre awake. she said briskly. She placed the chocolate on Harrys bedside table and began breaking it apart with a small hammer. Hows Ron. said Harry and Hermione together. Hell live, said Madam Pomfrey grimly. As for you two. youll be staying here until Im satisfied youre - Potter, what do you think youre doing. Harry was sitting up, putting his glasses back on, and picking up his wand. I need to see the headmaster, he said. Potter, said Madam Pomfrey soothingly, its all right. Theyve got Black. Hes locked away upstairs. The dementors will be performing the Kiss any moment now - WHAT. Harry jumped up out of bed; Hermione had done the same. But his shout had been heard in the corridor outside; next second, Cornelius Fudge and Snape had entered the ward. Harry, Harry, whats this. said Fudge, looking agitated. You should be in bed - has he had any chocolate. he asked Madam Pomfrey anxiously. Minister, listen. Harry said. Sirius Blacks innocent. Peter Pettigrew faked his own death. We saw him tonight. You cant let the dementors do that thing to Sirius, hes - But Fudge was shaking his head with a small smile on his face. Harry, Harry, youre very confused, youve been through a dreadful ordeal, lie back down, now, weve got everything under control. YOU HAVENT. Harry yelled. YOUVE GOT THE WRONG MAN. Minister, listen, please, Hermione said; she had hurried to Harrys side and was gazing imploringly into Fudges face. I saw him too. It was Rons rat, hes an Animagus, Pettigrew, I mean, and - You see, Minister. said Snape. Confunded, both of them. Blacks done a very good job on them. WERE NOT CONFUNDED. Harry roared. Minister. Professor. said Madam Pomfrey angrily. I must insist that you learn more here. Potter is my patient, and he should not be distressed. Im not distressed, Im trying to tell them what happened. Harry said furiously. If theyd just listen - But Madam Pomfrey suddenly stuffed a large chunk of chocolate into Harrys mouth; he choked, and she seized the opportunity to force him back onto the bed. Now, please, Minister, these children need care. Please leave - The door opened again. It was Dumbledore. Harry swallowed his mouthful of chocolate with great difficulty and got up again. Professor Dumbledore, Sirius Black - For heavens sake. said Madam Pomfrey hysterically. Is this a hospital wing or not. Headmaster, I must insist - My apologies, Poppy, but I need a word with Mr. Potter and Miss Granger, said Dumbledore calmly. I have just been talking to Sirius Black - I suppose hes told you the same fairy tale hes planted in Potters mind. spat Snape. Something about a rat, and Pettigrew being alive - That, indeed, is Blacks story, said Dumbledore, surveying Snape closely through his half-moon spectacles. And does my evidence count for nothing. snarled Snape. Peter Pettigrew was not in the Shrieking Shack, nor did I see any sign of him on the grounds. That was because you were knocked out, Professor. said Hermione earnestly. You didnt arrive in time to hear - Miss Granger, HOLD YOUR TONGUE. Now, Snape, said Fudge, startled, the young lady is disturbed in her mind, we must make allowances - I would like to speak to Harry and Hermione alone, said Dumbledore abruptly. Cornelius, Severus, Poppy - please leave us. Headmaster. sputtered Madam Pomfrey. They need treatment, they need rest - This cannot wait, said Dumbledore. I must insist. Madam Pomfrey pursed her lips and strode away into her office at the end of the ward, slamming the door behind her. Fudge consulted the large gold pocket watch dangling from his waistcoat. The dementors should have arrived by now, he said. Ill go and meet them. Dumbledore, Ill see you upstairs. He crossed to the door and held it open for Snape, but Snape hadnt moved. You surely dont believe a word of Blacks story. Snape whispered, his eyes fixed on Dumbledores face. I wish to speak to Harry and Hermione Steam engine examples, Dumbledore repeated. Snape took a step toward Dumbledore. Sirius Black showed he was capable of murder at the age of sixteen, he breathed. You havent forgotten that, Headmaster. You havent forgotten that he once tried to kill me. My memory steam deck pop up as good as it ever was, Severus, said Dumbledore quietly. Snape turned on his heel and marched through the door Fudge was still holding. It closed behind them, and Dumbledore turned to Harry and Hermione. They both burst into speech at the same time. Professor, Blacks telling the truth - we saw Pettigrew - - he escaped when Professor Lupin turned into a werewolf - - hes a rat - - Pettigrews front paw, I mean, finger, he cut it off - - Pettigrew attacked Ron, it wasnt Sirius - But Dumbledore held up his hand to stem the flood of explanations. It is your turn to listen, and I beg you will not interrupt me, because there is very little time, he said quietly. There is not a shred of proof to support Blacks story, except your word - and the word of two thirteen-year-old wizards will not convince anybody. A street full of eyewitnesses swore they saw Sirius murder Pettigrew. I myself gave evidence to the Ministry that Sirius had been the Potters Secret-Keeper. Professor Lupin can call of duty villains japan you - Harry said, unable to stop himself. Professor Lupin is currently deep in the forest, unable to tell anyone anything. By the time he is human again, it will be too late, Sirius will be worse than dead. I might add that werewolves are so mistrusted by most of our kind that his support will count for very little - and the fact that he and Sirius are old friends - But - Listen to me, Harry. It is too late, you understand me. You must see that Professor Snapes version of events is far more convincing than yours. He hates Sirius, Hermione said desperately. All because of some stupid trick Sirius played on him - Sirius has not acted like an innocent man. The attack on the Fat Lady - entering Gryffindor Tower with a knife - without Pettigrew, alive or dead, we have no chance of overturning Siriuss sentence. But you believe us. Yes, I do, said Dumbledore quietly. But I have no power to make other men see the truth, or to overrule the Minister of Magic. Harry stared up into the grave face and felt as though the ground beneath him were falling sharply away. He had grown used to the idea that Dumbledore could solve anything. He had expected Click to pull some amazing solution out of the air. But no. their last hope was gone. What we need, said Dumbledore slowly, and his light blue eyes moved from Harry to Hermione, is more time. But - Hermione began. And then her eyes became very round. Now, pay attention, said Dumbledore, speaking very low, and very baldurs gate hag. Sirius is locked in Professor Flitwicks office on the seventh floor. Thirteenth window from the right of the West Tower. If all goes well, you will be able to save more than one innocent life tonight. But remember this, both of you: You must not be seen. Miss Granger, you know the law continue reading you know what is at stake. You - must - not - be - seen. Harry didnt have a clue what was going on. Dumbledore had turned on his heel and looked back as he reached the door. I am going to lock you in. It is - he consulted his watch, five minutes to midnight. Miss Granger, three turns should do it. Good luck. Good luck. Harry repeated as the door closed behind Dumbledore. Three turns. Whats he talking about. What are we supposed to do. But Opinion philips steam iron weight that was fumbling with the neck of her robes, pulling from beneath them a very long, very fine gold chain. Harry, come here, she said urgently. Quick. Harry moved toward her, completely bewildered. She was holding the chain out. He saw a tiny, sparkling hourglass hanging from it. Here - She had thrown the chain around his neck too. Ready. she said breathlessly. What are we doing. Harry said, completely lost. Hermione turned the hourglass over three times. The dark ward dissolved. Harry had the sensation that he was flying very fast, backward. A blur of colors and shapes rushed past him, his ears were pounding, he tried to yell but couldnt hear his own voice - And then he felt solid ground beneath his feet, and everything came into focus again - He was standing next to Hermione in the deserted entrance hall and a stream of golden sunlight was falling across the paved floor from the open front doors. He looked wildly around at Hermione, the chain of the hourglass cutting into his neck. Hermione, what -. In here. Hermione seized Harrys arm and dragged him across the hall to the door of a broom closet; she opened it, pushed him inside among the buckets and mops, then slammed the door behind them. What - how - Hermione, what happened. Weve gone back in time, Hermione whispered, lifting the chain off Steam engine examples neck in the darkness. Three hours back. Harry found his own leg and gave it a very hard pinch. It hurt a lot, which seemed to rule out the possibility that he was having a very bizarre dream. But - Shh. Listen. Someones coming. I think - I think it might be us. Hermione had her ear pressed against the cupboard door. Footsteps across the hall. yes, I think its us going down to Hagrids. Are you more info me, Harry whispered, that were here in this cupboard and were out there too. Yes, said Hermione, her ear still glued to the cupboard door. Im sure its us. It doesnt sound like more than three people. and were walking slowly because were under the Invisibility Cloak - She broke off, still listening intently. Weve gone down the front steps. Hermione sat down on an upturned bucket, looking desperately anxious, but Harry wanted a few questions answered. Where did you get that hourglass thing. Its called a Time-Turner, Hermione whispered, and I got it from Professor McGonagall on our first day back. Ive been using it all year to get to all my lessons. Professor McGonagall made me swear I wouldnt tell anyone. She had to write all sorts of letters to the Ministry of Magic so I could have one. She had to tell them that I was a model student, and that Id never, ever use it for anything except my studies. Ive been turning it back so I could do hours over again, thats how Ive been doing several lessons at once, see. But. Harry, I dont understand what Dumbledore wants us to do. Why did he tell us to go back three hours. Hows that going to help Sirius. Harry stared at her shadowy face. There must be something that happened around now he wants us to change, he said slowly. What happened. We were walking down to Hagrids three hours ago. This is three hours ago, and we are walking down to Hagrids, said Hermione. We just heard ourselves leaving. Harry frowned; he felt as though he were screwing up his whole brain in concentration. Dumbledore just said - just said we just click for source save more than one innocent life. And then it hit him. Hermione, were going to save Buckbeak. But - how will that help Sirius. Dumbledore said - he just told us where the window is - the window of Flitwicks office. Where theyve got Sirius locked up. Weve got to fly Buckbeak up to the window and rescue Sirius. Sirius can escape on Buckbeak - they can escape together. From what Harry could see of Hermiones face, she looked terrified. If we manage that without being seen, itll be a miracle. Well, weve got to try, havent we. said Harry. He stood up and pressed his ear against the door. Doesnt sound like anyones there. Come on, lets go. Harry pushed open the closet door. The entrance hall was deserted. As quietly and quickly as they could, they darted out of the closet and down the stone steps. The shadows were already lengthening, the tops of the trees in the Forbidden Forest gilded once more with gold. If anyones looking out of the window - Hermione squeaked, looking up at the castle behind them. Well run for it, said Harry determinedly. Straight into the forest, all right. Well have to hide behind a tree or something and keep a lookout - Okay, but well go around by the greenhouses. said Hermione breathlessly. We need to keep out of sight of Hagrids front door, or well see us. We must be nearly at Hagrids by now. Still working out what she meant, Harry set off at a sprint, Hermione behind him. They tore across the vegetable gardens to the greenhouses, paused for a moment behind them, then set off again, fast as they could, skirting around the Whomping Willow, tearing toward the shelter of the forest. Safe in the shadows of the trees, Harry turned around; seconds later, Hermione arrived beside him, panting. Right, she gasped. We need to sneak over to Hagrids. Keep out of sight, Harry. They made their way silently through the trees, keeping to the very edge of the forest. Then, as they glimpsed the front of Hagrids house, they heard a knock upon his door. They moved quickly behind a wide oak trunk and peered out from either side. Hagrid had appeared in his doorway, shaking and white, looking around to see who had knocked.
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Most of the class had already left, although several twittering yellow birds were still zooming around the room, all of Hermiones creation; nobody else had succeeded in conjuring so much as a feather from thin air. Are you still interested in playing Chaser. Wha -. Yeah, of course. said Dean excitedly. Over Deans shoulder, Harry saw Seamus Finnigan slamming his books into his bag, looking sour. One of the reasons why Harry would have preferred not to have to ask Dean to play was that he knew Seamus would not like it. On the other hand, he had to do what was best for the team, and Dean had outflown Seamus at the tryouts. Well then, youre in, said Harry. Theres a practice tonight, seven oclock. Right, said Dean. Cheers, Harry. Blimey, I cant wait to tell Ginny. He sprinted continue reading of the room, leaving Harry and Seamus alone together, an uncomfortable moment made no easier when a bird dropping landed on Seamuss head as one of Hermiones canaries whizzed over them. Seamus was not the only person disgruntled by the choice of Katies substitute. There was much muttering in the common room about the fact that Harry had now chosen two of his classmates for the team. As Harry had endured much worse mutterings than this in his school career, he was not particularly bothered, but all the same, the pressure was increasing to provide a win in the upcoming match against Slytherin. If Gryffindor won, Harry knew that the whole House would forget that they had criticized him and swear that they had always known it was a great team. If they lost. well, Harry thought wryly, he had still endured worse mutterings. Harry had no reason to regret his choice once he saw Dean fly that evening; he worked well with Ginny and Demelza. The Beaters, Peakes and Coote, were getting better all the time. The only problem was Ron. Harry had known all along that Ron was an inconsistent player who suffered from nerves and a lack of confidence, and unfortunately, the looming prospect of the opening game of the season seemed to have brought out all his old insecurities. After letting in half a dozen goals, most of them scored by Ginny, his technique became wilder and wilder, until he finally punched an oncoming Demelza Robins in the mouth. It was an accident, Im sorry, Demelza, really sorry. Ron shouted after her as she zigzagged back to the ground, dripping blood everywhere. I just - Panicked, Ginny said angrily, landing next to Demelza and examining her fat lip. You prat, Ron, look at the state of her. I can fix that, said Harry, landing beside the two girls, pointing his wand at Demelzas mouth, and saying Episkey. And Ginny, dont call Ron a prat, youre not the Captain of this team - Well, you seemed too busy to call him a prat and I thought someone should - Harry forced himself not to laugh. 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When Harry pushed open the tapestry to take their usual shortcut up to Gryffindor Tower, however, they found themselves looking at Dean and Ginny, who were locked in a close embrace and kissing fiercely as though glued together. It was as though something large and scaly erupted into life in Harrys stomach, clawing at his insides: Hot blood seemed to flood his brain, so that all thought was extinguished, replaced by a savage urge to jinx Dean into a jelly. Wrestling with this sudden madness, he heard Rons voice as though from a great distance away. Dean and Ginny broke apart and looked around. What. said Ginny. I dont want to find my own sister snogging people in public. This was a deserted corridor till you came butting in. said Ginny. Dean was looking embarrassed. He gave Harry a shifty grin that Harry did not return, as the newborn monster inside him was roaring for Deans instant dismissal from the team.
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