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The carriage picked up speed on the long, sloping drive up to the castle; Hermione was leaning out of the tiny window, watching the many turrets and towers draw nearer. At last, the carriage swayed to a halt, and Hermione and Ron got out. As Harry stepped Sheam, a drawling, delighted voice sounded in his ear. You fainted, Potter. Is Longbottom telling the truth. You actually fainted. Malfoy elbowed past Hermione to block Harrys way up the stone steps to the castle, his face gleeful and his pale eyes glinting maliciously. Shove off, Malfoy, said Ron, whose jaw was clenched. Did you faint as well, Weasley. said Malfoy loudly. Did the scary old dementor frighten you too, Weasley. Is there a problem. said a mild voice. Professor Lupin had just gotten out of the next carriage. Malfoy gave Professor Lupin an insolent stare, which took in the patches on his robes and the dilapidated suitcase. 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Im fine, he said, I dont need anything - Oh, its you, is it. said Madam Pomfrey, ignoring this and bending down to stare closely at him. I suppose youve been doing something dangerous again. It was a dementor, Poppy, said Professor McGonagall. They exchanged a dark look, and Baldurs gate estate on Pomfrey clucked disapprovingly. Setting dementors around a school, frfe muttered, pushing back Harrys hair and feeling his forehead. He wont be the last one who collapses. Yes, hes all clammy. Terrible things, they are, and the effect they have on people who are already delicate - Im not delicate. said Harry crossly. Of course youre not, said Madam Pomfrey absentmindedly, now taking his pulse. What does he need. said Professor McGonagall crisply. Bed rest. Should he perhaps spend tonight in the hospital wing. Im fine. said Harry, jumping up. The thought of what Draco Malfoy would say if he pu to go to the hospital wing was torture. Well, he should have some chocolate, at the very least, said Madam Pomfrey, who was now trying to peer into Harrys eyes. Ive already had some, said Harry. Professor Lupin gave me some. He gave it to all of us. Did freee, now. said Madam Pomfrey approvingly. So weve finally got a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher who knows his remedies. Are you sure you feel all right, Potter. Professor McGonagall said sharply. Yes, said Harry. Read more well. Kindly wait https://strategygamespc.cloud/pubg/pubg-foto-na.php while I have a quick word with Miss Granger about her course schedule, then we can go down to the feast together. Harry went back into the corridor with Madam Pomfrey, who left for the hospital wing, muttering to herself. He had to wait only a few minutes; then Hermione emerged looking very happy about something, followed by Professor McGonagall, and the three frree them made their way back down the marble fere to the Great Hall. 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He and Hermione sat down on either side of Ron, who had saved them seats. What was all that about. he muttered to Harry. Harry started to explain in a whisper, but at that moment the headmaster stood up to speak, and he broke off. Professor Dumbledore, though very old, always gave an impression of great energy. He had several feet of long silver hair and beard, half-moon spectacles, and an extremely crooked nose. He was often described as the greatest wizard of the age, but that wasnt why Harry respected him. You couldnt help trusting Albus Dumbledore, and as Harry watched him beaming around at the students, he felt really calm for the first time since the dementor had entered the train compartment. Welcome. said Dumbledore, the candlelight shimmering on his beard. Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. I have a few things to say to you all, and as one of them is very serious, I think it best to get it out of the way before you become befuddled by our excellent feast. Dumbledore cleared his throat and continued, As you will all be aware after their search of the Hogwarts Express, our school is presently sjgn host to some of the dementors of Azkaban, who are here on Ministry of Magic business. He paused, and Harry remembered what Mr. Weasley had said about Dumbledore not siggn happy with the dementors guarding the school. They are stationed at every entrance to the grounds, Dumbledore continued, and while they are with us, I must make it plain that nobody is to leave school without permission. Dementors are not to call of warzone download windows 10 fooled by tricks or disguises - or even Invisibility Cloaks, he added blandly, and Harry and Ron glanced at each other. It is not in the nature of a dementor to understand pleading or excuses. I therefore warn each and every one of you just click for source give them no reason to harm you. I look to the prefects, and our new Head Boy and Girl, to make sure that no student runs afoul of the dementors, he said. Percy, who was sitting a few seats down from Harry, puffed out his chest again and stared around impressively. Dumbledore paused again; he looked very seriously around the hall, and nobody moved or made a sound. On a happier note, he continued, I am pleased to welcome two new teachers to our ranks this year. First, Professor Stdam, who has kindly consented to fill the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. There was some scattered, rather unenthusiastic applause. Only those who had been in the compartment on the train with Professor Lupin clapped hard, Harry among them. Professor Lupin looked particularly shabby next to all the other teachers in their best robes. Look at Snape. Ron hissed in Harrys ear. Professor Snape, the Potions master, was staring along the staff table at Professor Lupin. 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Harry leaned forward to see Hagrid, who was ruby-red in the face and staring down at his enormous hands, his wide grin hidden in the tangle of his black beard. We shouldve known. Ron roared, pounding the table. Who else would have assigned us a biting book. Harry, Ron, and Hermione were the last to stop clapping, and as Professor Dumbledore started speaking again, they saw that Hagrid was wiping his eyes on the tablecloth. Well, I think thats everything of importance, said Dumbledore. Let the feast begin. The golden plates and goblets before them filled suddenly with food and drink. Harry, suddenly ravenous, helped himself to everything he could reach and began to eat. It was a Seam feast; the hall echoed with talk, laughter, and the clatter of knives and forks. Harry, Ron, and Hermione, however, were eager for it to finish so that they could talk to Hagrid. They knew how much being made a teacher would mean to him. 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W CHAPTER SIX TALONS AND TEA LEAVES hen Harry, Ron, and Hermione entered the Great Hall for breakfast the next day, the first thing they saw was Draco Malfoy, who seemed to be entertaining a large group of Slytherins with a very funny story. As they passed, Malfoy did a ridiculous impression of a swooning fit and there was a roar of laughter. Ignore him, said Hermione, who was right behind Harry. Just ignore him, its not worth it. Hey, Potter. shrieked Pansy Parkinson, a Slytherin girl with a face like a pug. Potter. The dementors are coming, Potter. Woooooooo. Harry dropped into a seat at the Gryffindor table, next to George Weasley. New third-year course schedules, said George, passing them over. Whats up with you, Harry. Malfoy, said Ron, sitting down on Georges other side and glaring over at the Slytherin table. George sibn up in time to see Malfoy pretending to faint with terror again. That little git, he said calmly. He wasnt so cocky last night when the aign were down at our fee of the train. Came running into our compartment, didnt he, Fred. Nearly wet himself, said Fred, with a contemptuous glance at Malfoy. I wasnt too happy myself, said George. Theyre horrible things, those dementors. Sort of freeze your insides, dont they. said Fred. You didnt pass out, though, did you. said Harry in a low voice. Forget it, Harry, said George bracingly. Dad had to go out to Azkaban one time, remember, Fred. And he said it was the worst place hed ever been, he came back all weak and shaking. They suck the happiness out of a place, dementors. Most of the prisoners go mad in there. Anyway, well see how happy Malfoy looks after our first Quidditch pubg tips and tricks, said Fred. Gryffindor versus Slytherin, first game of the season, remember. The only time Harry and Malfoy had faced each other in a Quidditch match, Malfoy had definitely come off worse. Feeling slightly more cheerful, Harry helped himself to sausages and fried tomatoes. Hermione was examining her new schedule. Ooh, good, were starting some new subjects today, she said happily. Hermione, said Ron, frowning as he looked over her shoulder, theyve messed up your schedule. Look - theyve got you down for about ten subjects a day. There isnt ffree time. Ill manage. Ive fixed it all with Professor McGonagall. But look, said Ron, laughing, see this morning. Nine oclock, Divination. And underneath, nine oclock, Muggle Studies. And - Ron leaned closer to the schedule, disbelieving - look - underneath that, Arithmancy, nine oclock. I mean, I know youre good, Hermione, but no ones that good. Howre you supposed to be in three classes at once. Dont be silly, said Hermione shortly. Of course I wont be in three classes at once. Well, then - Pass the marmalade, said Hermione. But - Oh, Ron, whats it to you if my schedules a bit full. Hermione snapped. 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The shouts of laughter followed Harry into the entrance hall. The journey through the castle to North Tower was a long one. Two years at Hogwarts hadnt taught them everything about the castle, and they had never been inside North Tower before. Theres - got - to - be - a - shortcut, Ron panted as they climbed their seventh long staircase and emerged on an unfamiliar landing, where there was nothing but a large painting of a bare stretch of grass hanging on the stone wall. I think its this way, said Hermione, peering down the empty passage to the right. Cant be, said Ron. Thats south, look, you can see a bit of the lake out of the check this out. Harry was watching the painting.
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