At breakfast the next morning everyone was talking about how Dumbledore had been sacked by the governors of the school. Other rumors floated around as well. Some said that Hagrid had been part of opening the chamber and had been taken to Azkaban. Others say he'd fought off the Aurors who came for him and escaped into the dark forest.
Tamblin had mixed feelings. While he and Dumbledore had often been at odds this year he also felt a certain pang of worry. There was no doubt that Dumbledore had helped Tamblin, whatever his motives. Without his influence Tamblin would have to be more careful.
He looked over often at the Hufflpuff table. Cascata sometimes looked back. She smiled. Hannah wouldn't meet his eyes. She seemed embarrassed. Susan waved once, quickly, so that neither of the other two noticed.
