Inside the Great Hall, students were still arriving in a steady stream. On the stage, Professor Flitwick was using magic to guide the students of each year to their seats in an orderly fashion. The atmosphere was lively yet well-organized.
Hermione sat clutching a thick book on dueling techniques, still cramming at the very last minute. Just before entering, she had been telling Devereux about the tricks inside, while Ron constantly bantered with her, "Knowledge isn't going to block a spell for you!"
Gryffindor was as enthusiastic as ever, with almost everyone waving flags to cheer for Harris. As the Head Boy, his popularity was naturally through the roof.
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