Dinner quickly drew to a close in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere. It was getting late, and it would soon be time for Hogwarts curfew.
Before leaving, Fred and George beat Harry and Ron to the punch, surrounding Hector first. They muttered a long string of secretive words. Ron, trying to eavesdrop from the side, was kicked out of their discussion circle one after another by Fred and George, which left him quite indignant.
"All secretive like that—doesn't look like they're up to any good."
Chapter 33