Harry and Ron, who had been dragged onto the lakeshore by the Octopus's tentacles, were quickly surrounded by other students and professors. Hermione, who had been waiting anxiously on the bank, ran up and wrapped towels around both of them. After making sure all the champions were safe, Dumbledore walked down to the water's edge to converse with the mermish chieftain who had surfaced, discussing what had happened at the bottom of the lake.
At first, Dumbledore managed to maintain his composure, but after a torrent of complaints from the mermish chieftain, the old man seemed to gain a few more wrinkles on his face.
Once out of the water, the magical membrane wrapping around Ron instantly vanished, and he came to. He stared blankly around him at first, then breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Harry beside him.
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