The little ones, apparently eager to regain their dignity and save face after the incident on the Hogwarts Express, raised their wands and shouted "Expecto Patronum," though their silver light flashed and vanished instantly.
They mocked the retreating Slytherins mercilessly. A few who had gotten entirely too full of themselves even stood on higher ground, put their hands on their hips, and flashed an internationally recognized friendly gesture at the other students in the Great Hall.
Naturally, the proud little snakes could not stomach this. A few of them immediately bolted forward to teach those stupid lions a lesson.
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