"So you mean the stone is only safe as long as Quirrel stands up to Snape?"
"It'll be gone by next Tuesday." Ron lamented, and Harry, as horrified as he is to do so, agrees.
"On another note, Harry. Is that bet of ours still on?" Mayumi commented nonchalantly, "On second thoughts—"
"So you are agreeing that Snape's trying to steal it!"
"— I don't want your broomstick, just get me a new one— Nothing fancy or top of the line— maybe a one of the newest Clean Sweeps? I bet it's not Snape." She paused, "If you win, I'll get you a phone."
Harry stared at her for a few long seconds. "I'm almost afraid to take that bet, but, yeah, deal."
