The explosion from the Astronomy Tower was like a tolling bell, dealing a heavy blow to Allie’s wavering heart.
Allie hurried out of the Divination classroom. As she passed the staircase, she caught a distant glimpse through a window of the three figures riding on Buckbeak’s back. Her brows furrowed, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, and an indescribably complex expression flickered across her face.
Everything was going exactly as she had foreseen. Hermione was taking Harry—the only one capable of defeating Voldemort according to the prophecy—to rescue Sirius. This would spare him from the kiss of the Dementors and the agony of having his soul sucked out after his re-arrest.
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