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Half an hour later, each of them had been given a complicated circular chart, and was attempting to fill in the position of the planets at their moment of birth. It was dull work, requiring much consultation of timetables and calculation of angles. Ive got two Neptunes here, said Harry after a while, frowning down at his piece of parchment, that cant be right, can it. Aaaaah, said Ron, imitating Professor Trelawneys mystical whisper, when two Neptunes appear in the sky, it is a sure sign that a midget in glasses is being born, Harry. Seamus and Dean, who were working nearby, sniggered loudly, though not loudly enough to mask the excited squeals from Lavender Brown - Oh Professor, look. I think Ive got an unaspected planet. Oooh, which ones that, Professor. It is Uranus, my dear, said Professor Trelawney, peering down at the chart. Can I have a look at Uranus too, Lavender. said Ron. Most unfortunately, Professor Trelawney heard him, and it was this, perhaps, that made her give them so much homework at the end of the class. A detailed analysis of the way the planetary movements in the coming month will affect you, with reference to your personal chart, she snapped, sounding much more like Professor McGonagall than her usual airy-fairy self. I want it ready to hand in next Monday, and no excuses. Miserable old bat, said Ron bitterly as they joined the crowds descending the staircases back to the Great Hall and dinner. Thatll take all weekend, that will. Lots of homework. said Hermione brightly, catching up with them. Professor Vector didnt give us any at all. Well, bully for Professor Vector, said Ron moodily. They reached the entrance hall, which was packed with people queuing for dinner. They had just joined the end of the line, when a loud voice rang out behind them. Weasley. Hey, Weasley. Harry, Ron, and Hermione turned. Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle were standing there, each looking thoroughly pleased about something. What. said Ron shortly. Your dads in the paper, Weasley. said Malfoy, brandishing a copy of the Daily Prophet and speaking very loudly, so that everyone in the packed entrance hall could hear. Listen to this. FURTHER MISTAKES AT THE MINISTRY OF MAGIC It seems as though the Ministry of Magics troubles are not yet at an end, writes Rita Skeeter, Special Correspondent. Recently under fire for its poor crowd control at the Quidditch World Cup, and still unable to account for the disappearance of one of its witches, the Ministry was plunged into fresh embarrassment yesterday by the antics of Arnold Weasley, of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office. Malfoy looked up. Imagine them not even getting his name right, Weasley. Its almost as though hes a complete nonentity, isnt it. he crowed. Everyone in the entrance hall was listening now. Malfoy straightened the paper with a flourish and read on: Arnold Weasley, who was charged with possession of a flying car two years ago, was yesterday involved in a tussle with several Muggle law-keepers (policemen) over a number of highly aggressive dustbins. Weasley appears to have rushed to the aid of Mad-Eye Moody, the aged ex-Auror who retired from the Ministry when no longer able to tell the difference between a handshake and read article murder. Unsurprisingly, Mr. Weasley found, upon arrival at Mr. Moodys heavily guarded house, that Mr. Moody had once again raised a false alarm. Weasley was forced to modify several memories before he could escape from the policemen, but refused to answer Daily Prophet questions about why he had involved the Ministry in such an undignified and potentially embarrassing scene. And theres a picture, Weasley. said Malfoy, flipping the paper over and holding it please click for source. A picture of your parents outside their house - if you can call it a house. Your mother could do with losing a bit of weight, couldnt she. Ron was shaking with fury. Everyone was staring at him. Get stuffed, Malfoy, said Harry. Cmon, Ron. Oh yeah, you were staying with them this summer, werent you, Potter. sneered Malfoy. So tell me, is his mother really that porky, or is it just the picture. You know your mother, Malfoy. said Harry - both he and Hermione had grabbed the back of Rons robes to stop him from launching himself at Malfoy - that expression shes got, like shes got dung under her nose. Has she always looked like that, or was it just because you were with her. Malfoys pale face went slightly pink. Dont you dare insult my mother, Potter. Keep your fat mouth shut, then, said Harry, turning away. BANG. 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Professor McGonagall was coming down the marble staircase with her arms full of books. Hello, Professor McGonagall, said Moody calmly, bouncing the ferret still higher. What - what are you doing. said Professor McGonagall, her eyes following the bouncing ferrets progress through the air. Teaching, said Moody. Teach - Moody, is that a student. shrieked Professor McGonagall, the books spilling out of her arms. Yep, said Moody. cried Professor McGonagall, running down the stairs and pulling out her wand; a moment later, with a loud snapping noise, Draco Malfoy had reappeared, lying in a heap on the floor with his sleek blond hair all over his now brilliantly pink face. He got to his feet, wincing. Moody, we never Apex focus group scam Transfiguration as a punishment. said Professor McGonagall weakly. Surely Professor Dumbledore told you that. He mightve mentioned it, yeah, said Moody, scratching his chin unconcernedly, but I thought a good sharp shock - We give detentions, Moody. 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Dont talk to me, Ron said quietly to Harry and Hermione as they sat down at the Gryffindor table a few minutes later, surrounded by excited talk on all sides about what had just happened. Why not. said Hermione in surprise. Because I want to fix that in my memory forever, said Ron, his eyes closed and an uplifted expression on his face. Draco Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret. Harry and Hermione both laughed, and Hermione began doling beef casserole onto each of their plates. He could have really hurt Malfoy, though, she said. It was good, really, that Professor McGonagall stopped it - Hermione. said Ron furiously, his eyes snapping open again, youre ruining the best moment of my life. Hermione made an impatient noise and began to eat at top speed again. Dont tell me youre going back to the library this evening. said Harry, watching her. Got to, said Hermione thickly. Loads to do. But you told us Professor Vector - Its not schoolwork, she said. Within five minutes, she had cleared her plate and departed. No sooner had she gone than her seat was taken by Fred Weasley. Moody. he said. How cool is he. Beyond cool, said George, sitting down opposite Fred. Supercool, said the twins best friend, Lee Jordan, sliding into the seat beside George. We had him this afternoon, he told Harry and Ron. What was it like. said Harry eagerly. Fred, George, and Lee exchanged looks full of meaning. Never had a lesson like it, said Fred. He knows, man, said Lee. Knows what. said Ron, leaning forward. Knows what its like to be out there doing it, said George impressively. Doing what. said Harry. Fighting the Dark Arts, said Fred. Hes seen it all, said George. Mazing, said Lee. Ron dived into his bag for his schedule. We havent got him till Thursday. he said in a disappointed voice. T CHAPTER FOURTEEN THE UNFORGIVABLE CURSES he next two days check this out without great incident, unless you counted Neville melting his sixth cauldron in Potions. Professor Snape, who seemed to have attained new levels of vindictiveness over the summer, gave Neville detention, and Neville returned from it in a state of nervous collapse, having been made to disembowel a barrel full of horned toads. You know why Snapes in such a foul mood, dont you. said Ron to Harry as they watched Hermione teaching Neville a Scouring Charm to remove the toad guts from under his fingernails. Yeah, said Harry. Moody. It was common knowledge that Snape really wanted the Dark Arts job, and he had now failed to get it for the fourth year running. Snape had disliked all of their previous Dark Arts teachers, and shown it - but he seemed strangely wary of displaying overt animosity to Mad-Eye Moody. Indeed, whenever Harry saw the two of them together - at mealtimes, or when they passed in the corridors - he had the distinct impression that Snape was avoiding Moodys eye, whether magical or normal. I reckon Snapes a bit scared of him, you know, Harry said thoughtfully. 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You can put those away, he growled, stumping over to his desk and sitting down, those books. You wont need them. They returned the books to their bags, Ron looking excited. Moody took out a register, shook his long mane of grizzled gray hair out of his twisted and scarred face, and began to call out names, his normal eye moving steadily down the list while his magical eye swiveled around, fixing upon each student as he or she answered. Right then, he said, when the last person had declared themselves present, Ive had a letter from Professor Lupin about this class. Seems youve had a pretty thorough grounding in tackling Dark creatures - youve covered boggarts, Red Caps, hinkypunks, grindylows, Kappas, and werewolves, is that right. There was a general murmur of assent. But youre behind - very behind - on dealing with curses, said Moody.
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