As Harry
and Ron walked to Transfiguration, they knew something was up.
"Snape
has never been that nice to anyone. Even a Slytherin. I wonder what's up?"
said Ron
Harry
started to speak, but was cut off by a lot of noise coming from the
Transfiguration room. People were shouting and running around the room.
"SILENCE!"
said Professor McGonagall. "What is going on here?"
None said
a word.
"I
asked, what is going on here? If nobody is willing to give me an answer, you
will all have to scrub the Great Hall with toothbrushes after class is over. Do
you understand? I'm waiting for an answer?"
"Uh,
Professor McGonagall, we were, uh, just really happy today. That's it, we were
really happy," stuttered Neville Longbottom.
"Yes,
likely story. Now all of you take out your books and turn to page one hundred
and fifty-two.
"Today's
challenge will be to-"
Professor
McGonagall! Professor McGonagall! Emergency staff meeting NOW!" announced
Professor Flitwick, the charms professor, running into the room. "There is
a huge problem; come quickly!"
Well,
class, I'll have to leave for a moment. I am going to leave Miss Granger in
charge while I'm gone. Miss Granger, please come forward."
"Uh,
Professor McGonagall, she's not here. She wasn't in Potions either. We haven't
seen her all morning. Maybe she's sick," said Ron.
"No,
that can't be," countered Professor Flitwick. "I was just at the
hospital wing informing Madam Pomfrey about the meeting. No one was
there."
"Okay
then, Harry, I'll leave you in charge. NO GOOFING OFF. I mean it."