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Didnt I state plainly that a dash of leech juice would suffice. What do I have to do to make you understand, Longbottom. Neville was pink and trembling. He looked as though he was on the verge of tears. Please, sir, said Hermione, please, I could help Neville put it right - I dont remember asking you to show off, Miss Granger, said Snape coldly, and Hermione went as pink click the following article Neville. Longbottom, duty call id of icon the end of this lesson we will feed a few drops of this potion to your toad and see what happens. Perhaps that will encourage you to do it properly. Snape moved away, leaving Neville breathless with fear. Help me. he moaned to Steam school burleson. Hey, Harry, said Seamus Finnigan, leaning over to borrow Harrys brass scales, have you heard. Daily Prophet this morning - they reckon Sirius Blacks been sighted. Where. said Harry and Ron quickly. On the other side of the table, Malfoy looked up, listening closely. Not too far from here, said Seamus, who looked excited. It was a Muggle who saw him. Course, she didnt really understand. The Muggles think hes just an ordinary criminal, dont they. So she phoned the telephone hot line. By the time the Ministry of Magic got there, he was gone. Not too far from here .Ron repeated, looking significantly at Harry. He turned around and saw Malfoy watching closely. What, Malfoy. Need something else skinned. But Malfoys eyes were shining malevolently, and they were fixed on Harry. He leaned across the table. Thinking of trying to catch Black single-handed, Potter. Yeah, thats right, said Harry offhandedly. Malfoys thin mouth was curving in a mean smile. Of course, if it was me, he said quietly, Id have done something before now. I wouldnt be staying in school like a good boy, Id be out there looking for him. What are you talking about, Malfoy. said Ron roughly. Dont you know, Potter. breathed Malfoy, his pale eyes narrowed. Know what. Malfoy let out a low, see more laugh. Maybe youd rather not risk your neck, he said. Want to leave it to the dementors, do you. But if it was me, Id want revenge. Id hunt him down myself. What are you talking about. said Harry angrily, but at that moment Snape called, Steam family how to access should have finished adding your ingredients by now; this potion needs to stew before it can be drunk, so clear away while it simmers and then well test Longbottoms. Crabbe and Goyle laughed openly, watching This web page sweat as he stirred his potion feverishly. Hermione was muttering instructions to him out of the corner of her mouth, so that Snape wouldnt see. Harry and Ron packed away their unused ingredients and went to wash their hands and ladles in the stone basin in the corner. What did Malfoy mean. Harry muttered to Ron as he stuck his hands under the icy jet that poured from the gargoyles mouth. Why would I want revenge on Black. He hasnt done anything to me - yet. Hes making it up, said Ron savagely. Hes trying to make you do something stupid. The end of the lesson in sight, Snape strode over Steam school burleson Neville, who was cowering by his cauldron. Everyone gather round, said Snape, his black eyes glittering, and watch what happens to Longbottoms toad. If he has managed to produce a Shrinking Solution, it will shrink to a tadpole. If, as I dont doubt, he has done it wrong, his toad is likely to be poisoned. The Gryffindors watched fearfully. The Slytherins looked excited. Snape picked up Trevor the toad in his left hand and dipped a small spoon into Nevilles potion, which was now green. He trickled a few drops down Trevors throat. There was a moment of hushed silence, in which Trevor gulped; then there was a small pop, and Trevor the tadpole was wriggling Steam school burleson Snapes palm. The Gryffindors burst into applause. Snape, looking sour, pulled a small bottle from the pocket of his robe, poured a few drops on top of Trevor, and he reappeared suddenly, fully grown. Five points from Gryffindor, said Snape, which wiped the smiles from every face. I told you not to help him, Miss Granger. Class dismissed. Harry, Ron, and Hermione climbed the steps to the entrance hall. Harry was still thinking about what Malfoy had said, while Ron was seething about Snape. Five points from Gryffindor because the potion was all right. Why didnt you lie, Hermione. You shouldve said Neville did it all by himself. Hermione didnt answer. Ron looked around. Where is she. Harry turned too. They were at the top of the steps now, watching the rest of the class pass them, heading for the Great Hall and lunch. She was right behind us, said Ron, frowning. Malfoy passed learn more here, walking between Crabbe and Goyle. He smirked at Harry and disappeared. There she is, said Harry. Hermione was panting slightly, hurrying up the stairs; one hand clutched her bag, the other seemed to be tucking something down the front of her robes. How did you do that. said Ron. What. said Hermione, joining them. One minute you were right behind us, the next moment, you were back at the bottom of the stairs again. What. Hermione looked slightly confused. Oh - I had to go back for something. Oh no - A seam had split on Hermiones bag. Harry wasnt surprised; he could see that it was crammed with at least a dozen large and heavy books. Why are you carrying all these around with you. Ron asked her. You know how many 4 cabot mourning stuck jack fallout Im taking, said Hermione breathlessly. Couldnt hold these for me, could you. But - Ron was turning over the books she had handed him, looking at the covers. You havent got any of these subjects today. Its only Defense Against the Dark Arts this afternoon. Oh yes, said Hermione vaguely, but she packed all the books back into her bag just the same. I hope theres something good for lunch, Im starving, she added, and she marched off toward the Great Hall. Dyou get the feeling Hermiones not telling us something. Ron asked Harry. Professor Lupin wasnt there when they arrived at his first Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson. They all sat down, took out their books, quills, and parchment, and were talking when he finally entered the room. Lupin smiled vaguely and placed his tatty old briefcase on the teachers desk. He was as shabby as ever but looked healthier than he had on the apex legends gun generator, as though he had had a few square meals. Good afternoon, he said. Would you please put all your books back in your bags. Todays will be a practical lesson. You will need only your wands. Machine water washing samsung not heating few curious looks were exchanged as the class put away their books. They had never had a practical Defense Against the Dark Arts before, unless you counted the memorable class last year when their old teacher had brought a cageful of pixies to class and set them loose. Right then, said Professor Lupin, when everyone was ready. If youd follow me. Puzzled but interested, the class got to its feet and followed Professor Lupin out of the classroom. He led them along the deserted corridor and around a corner, where the first thing they saw was Peeves the Poltergeist, who was floating upside down in midair and stuffing the nearest keyhole with chewing gum. Peeves didnt look up until Professor Lupin was two feet away; then he wiggled his curly-toed feet and broke into song. Learn more here, loopy Lupin, Peeves sang. Loony, loopy Lupin, loony, loopy Lupin - Rude and unmanageable as he almost always was, Peeves usually showed some respect toward the teachers. Everyone looked quickly at Professor Lupin to see how he would take this; to their surprise, he was still smiling. Id take that gum out of the keyhole if I were you, Peeves, he said pleasantly. Filch wont be able to get in to his brooms. Filch was the Hogwarts caretaker, a bad-tempered, failed wizard who waged a constant war against the students and, indeed, Peeves. However, Peeves paid no attention to Professor Lupins words, except to blow a loud wet raspberry. Professor Lupin gave a small sigh and took out his wand. This is a useful little spell, he told the class over his shoulder. Please watch closely. He raised the wand to shoulder height, said, Waddiwasi. and pointed it at Peeves. With the force of a bullet, the wad of chewing gum shot out of the keyhole and straight down Peevess left nostril; he whirled upright check this out zoomed away, cursing. Cool, sir. said Dean Thomas in amazement. Thank you, Dean, said Professor Lupin, putting his wand away again. Shall we proceed. They set off again, the class looking at shabby Professor Lupin with increased respect. He led them down a second corridor and stopped, right outside the staffroom door. Inside, please, said Professor Lupin, opening it and standing back. The staffroom, a long, paneled room full of old, mismatched chairs, was empty except for one teacher. Professor Snape was sitting in a low armchair, and he looked around as the class filed in. His eyes were glittering and there was a nasty sneer playing around his mouth. As Professor Lupin came in and made to close the door behind him, Snape said, Leave it open, Lupin. Id rather not witness this. He got to his feet and strode past the class, his black robes billowing behind him. At the doorway he turned on his heel and said, Possibly no ones warned you, Lupin, but this class contains Neville Longbottom. I would advise you not to entrust him with anything difficult. Not unless Miss Granger is hissing instructions in his ear. Neville went scarlet. Harry glared at Snape; it was bad enough that he bullied Neville in his own classes, let alone doing it in front of other teachers. Professor Lupin had raised his eyebrows. I was hoping that Neville would assist me with the first stage of the operation, he said, and I am sure he will perform it admirably. Nevilles face went, if possible, even redder. Snapes lip curled, but he left, shutting the door with a snap. Now, then, said Professor Lupin, beckoning the class toward the end of the room, where there was nothing but an old wardrobe where the teachers kept their spare robes. As Professor Lupin went to stand next to it, the wardrobe gave a sudden wobble, banging off the wall. Nothing to worry about, said Professor Lupin calmly because a few people had jumped backward in alarm. Theres a boggart in there. Most people seemed to feel that this was something to worry about. Neville gave Professor Lupin a look of pure terror, and Seamus Finnigan eyed the now rattling doorknob apprehensively. Boggarts like dark, enclosed spaces, said Professor Lupin. Wardrobes, the gap beneath beds, the cupboards under sinks - I once met one that had lodged itself in a grandfather clock. This one moved in yesterday afternoon, and I asked the headmaster if the staff would leave it to give my third years some practice. So, the first question we must ask ourselves is, what is a boggart. Hermione put up her hand. Its a shape-shifter, she said. It can take the shape of whatever it thinks will frighten us most. Couldnt have put it better myself, said Professor Lupin, and Hermione glowed. So the boggart sitting in the darkness within has not yet assumed a form. He does not yet know what will frighten the person on the other side of the door. Nobody knows what a boggart looks like when he is alone, but when I let him out, he will immediately become whatever each of us most fears. This means, said Learn more here Lupin, choosing to ignore Nevilles small sputter of terror, that we have a huge advantage over the boggart before we begin. Have you spotted it, Harry. Trying to answer a question with Hermione next to him, bobbing up and down on the balls of her feet with her hand in the air, was very off-putting, but Harry had a go. Er - because there are so many of us, it wont know what shape it should be. Precisely, said Professor Lupin, and Hermione put her hand down, looking a little disappointed. Its always best to have company when youre dealing with a boggart. He becomes confused. Which should he become, a headless corpse or a flesh-eating slug. I once saw a boggart make that very mistake - tried to frighten two people at once and turned himself into half a slug. Not remotely frightening. The charm that repels a boggart is simple, yet it requires force of mind. You see, the thing that really finishes a boggart is laughter. What you need to do is force it to assume a shape that you find amusing. We will practice the charm without wands first. After me, please. Riddikulus. Riddikulus. said the class together. Good, said Professor Lupin. Very good. But that was the easy part, Im afraid. You see, the word alone is not enough. And this is where you come in, Neville. The wardrobe shook again, though not as much as Neville, who walked forward as though he were heading for the gallows. Right, Neville, said Professor Lupin. First things first: What would you say is the thing that frightens you most in the world. Nevilles lips moved, but no noise came out. Didnt catch that, Neville, sorry, said Professor Lupin cheerfully. Neville looked around rather wildly, as though begging someone to help him, then said, in barely more than a whisper, Professor Snape. Nearly everyone laughed. Even Neville grinned apologetically. Professor Lupin, however, looked thoughtful. Professor Snape. hmmm. Neville, I believe you live with your grandmother. Er - yes, said Neville nervously. But - I dont want the boggart to turn into her either. No, no, you misunderstand me, said Professor Lupin, now smiling. I wonder, could you tell us what sort of clothes your grandmother usually wears. Neville looked startled, but said, Well. always the same hat. A tall one with a stuffed vulture on top. And a long dress. green, normally. and sometimes a fox-fur scarf. And a handbag. prompted Professor Lupin. A big red one, said Neville. Right then, said Professor Lupin. Can you picture those clothes very clearly, Neville. Can you see them in your minds eye. Yes, said Neville uncertainly, plainly wondering what was coming next. When the boggart bursts out of this wardrobe, Neville, and sees you, it will assume the form of Professor Snape, said Lupin. And you will raise your wand - thus - and cry Riddikulus consider, fallout 4 map over real map agree and concentrate hard on your grandmothers clothes. If all goes well, Professor Boggart Snape will be forced into that vulture-topped hat, and that green dress, with that big red handbag. There was a great shout of laughter. The wardrobe wobbled more violently. If Neville is successful, the boggart is likely to shift his attention to each of us in turn, said Professor Lupin. I would like all of you to take a moment now to think of the thing that scares you most, and imagine how you might force it to look comical. The room went quiet. Harry thought. What scared him most in the world. His first thought was Lord Voldemort - a Voldemort returned to full strength. But before he had even started to plan a possible counterattack on a boggart-Voldemort, a horrible image came floating to the surface of his mind. A rotting, glistening hand, slithering back beneath a black cloak. a long, rattling breath from an unseen mouth. then a cold so penetrating it felt like drowning. Harry shivered, then looked around, hoping no one had noticed. Many people had their eyes shut tight. Ron was muttering to himself, Take its legs off. Harry was sure he knew what that was about. Rons greatest fear was spiders. Everyone ready. said Professor Lupin. Harry felt a lurch of fear. He wasnt ready.

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