Albert's relationship with Potter and the others was merely ordinary, and he had no interest in staying behind to watch Ron throw up slugs. He soon got up and left Hagrid's hunting lodge, planning to head back to the Castle and ask the ghosts about Lockhart's exploits.
Halfway back, Albert ran into Fred, who was jogging toward him out of breath. The fellow was clutching the Marauder's Map and seemed to have come looking for him on purpose. Catching sight of Albert, Fred hurried over, panting heavily, and blurted out, "Lee Jordan is in trouble!"
"What's going on?" Albert paused, frowning slightly as he looked at the breathless Fred. "Take your time, tell me slowly."
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