The crowd in front parted to make way as Lockhart emerged from behind the long table, grabbed Harry by the arm, and marched off. As for Ron, who had just shouted out, Lockhart didn't even deign to give him a proper glance.
A short man clutching a black camera followed right behind Lockhart and Harry. The moment they passed, the narrow path quickly closed up again as the witches and wizards in Flourish and Blotts pressed forward in a dense crush. Everyone was desperate to catch a glimpse of the "Boy Who Lived" and the young "Successor to Dumbledore," who already enjoyed such a towering reputation across the wizarding world.
The already deafeningly noisy bookshop grew even more boisterous now, with nearly everyone whispering among themselves, though Lockhart's voice still cut through the din with remarkable clarity.
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