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Parvati decided to visit her sister that afternoon, after their classes, and the rest of the sixth year Gryffindors went with her for support. Ginny stayed behind, so she could work on her Transfiguration homework. "Go on without me," she reassured Harry. So, he left her hard at work and hurried to catch up with Hermione and Ron.

They were absorbed in a debate on what might have happend to Ernie, Padma, Malfoy, and Neville.

"It's obvious that it's not some kind of House deal this time, Ron," Hermione was saying, "A student from each House already has been attacked."

"Well, I don't know," said Ron, "If I was Salazar Slytherin, I would want to get rid of Malfoy, too."

"Ron!" Hermione shook her head.

The reached the Hospital Wing, where a bunch of Hufflepuffs were already standing near Ernie and Padma. A lot of them were holding flowers, as if they were at a memorial service.

"Do you think Ernie and Padma have messages in their shoes, too?" Ron asked Hermione. She shrugged, staring down at the two sixth years.

"We can only hope," she said, "That's the only kind of clues we have until one more week, when the potions ready. Hopefully, we can put two and two together, and figure out who's responsible."

"I can check Neville," Harry whispered. "Hermione, you visit Padma, and Ron, Ernie." They nodded, and split up.

Harry rushed over to where Neville was lying. The plump boy was lying on the bed in the very back.

"Hi, Neville," Harry said to the unconscious boy. "I'm just...gonna, you know. Search around your shoe, okay?" The boy obviously didn't say anything, but Harry went ahead and pulled his shoe off.

There was nothing in it, except for some strange odor, so Harry pulled off his other shoe. Nothing. Determined, Harry examined his pockets, until his noticed a piece of paper hastily stuffed in his jacket pocket. He pulled it immediately, and carefully unfolded it. He wasn't surprised when the same spikey, red handwriting was revealed.

"'I'm serious - stop the show'?" Harry read in confusion. This message didn't seem like threats, as the other two messages were. This message was pleading for the play to end.

Before Harry could do anything else, Madam Pomfrey appeared in front of Harry, her eyes narrowed and her lips in a straight, stern line. "What are you doing over here, boy?"

"Erm -" Harry said, but Madam Pomfrey interrupted him.

"Sadly, Mr. Longbottom isn't ready for visitors," said Madam Pomfrey, shaking her head. "He's out cold. I might even have to let St. Mungo's take care of the victims."

"Oh." Harry couldn't think of anything else to say. He had nothing else to say. "Erm..."

Madam Pomfrey shook her head. "All I'm asking is for you to stay out of trouble."

"I can do that," Harry said quickly. Clutching the piece of paper, he scooted away from Madam Pomfrey, and joined Ron, who was holding a piece of paper as well.

"Got clues?" Hermione asked them hurriedly. She held up a piece of parchment bearing the same writing identical to the other messages.

Ron and Harry nodded, handing Hermione the messages they found. Hermione grinned. "Awesome."

She stored them in her pocket as Madam Pomfrey interrupted their visit. "I'm sorry, but none of these students are up for any visits at the moment."

The Hufflepuffs broke into hysterics, and Parvati tried desperately to force flowers in Padma's limp fingers.

Madam Pomfrey snatched the flowers from Parvati. "I'll make sure she'll get your flowers in a nice vase, Miss Patil," she said annoyed.

So one by one, the Hufflepuffs and Gryffindors left the Hospital Wing.

They met up with Ginny once they were back in the Common Room.