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We always knew that. But Dumbledore swore he was on our side. whispered Tonks. I always thought Dumbledore must know something about Snape that we didnt. He always hinted that he had an ironclad reason for trusting Snape, muttered Professor McGonagall, now dabbing at the corners of her leaking eyes with a tartan-edged handkerchief. I mean. with Snapes history. of course people were bound to wonder. but Dumbledore told me explicitly that Snapes repentance was absolutely genuine. Wouldnt hear a word against him. Id love to know what Snape told him to convince him, said Tonks. I know, said Harry, and they all turned to look at him. Snape passed Voldemort the information that made Voldemort hunt down my mum and dad. Then Snape told Dumbledore he hadnt realized what he was doing, he was really sorry hed done it, sorry that they were dead. They all stared at him. And Dumbledore believed that. said Lupin incredulously. Dumbledore believed Snape was sorry James was dead. Snape hated James. And he didnt think my mother was worth a damn either, said Harry, because she was Muggle-born. Mudblood, he called her. Nobody asked how Harry knew this. All of them seemed to be lost in horrified shock, trying to digest the monstrous truth of what had happened. This is all my fault, said Professor McGonagall suddenly. She looked disoriented, twisting her wet handkerchief in her hands. My fault. I sent Filius to fetch Snape tonight, I actually sent for him to come and help us. If I hadnt alerted Snape to what was going on, he might never have joined forces with the Death Eaters. I dont think he knew they were there before Filius told him, I dont think he knew they were coming. It isnt your source, Minerva, said Lupin firmly. We all wanted more help, we were glad to think Snape was on his way. So when he arrived at the fight, he joined in on the Death Eaters side. asked Harry, who wanted every detail of Snapes duplicity and infamy, feverishly collecting more reasons to hate him, to swear vengeance. I dont know exactly how it happened, said Professor McGonagall distractedly. Its all so confusing. Dumbledore had told us that he would be leaving the school for a few hours and that we were to patrol the corridors just in case. Remus, Bill, and Nymphadora were to join us. and so we patrolled. All seemed quiet. Every secret passageway out of the school was covered. We knew nobody could fly read more. There were powerful enchantments on every entrance into the castle. I still dont know how the Death Eaters can possibly have entered. I do, said Harry, and he explained, briefly, about the pair of Vanishing Cabinets and the magical pathway they formed. So they got in through the Room of Requirement. Almost against his will he glanced from Ron to Hermione, both of whom looked devastated. I messed up, Harry, said Ron bleakly. We did like you told us: We checked the Marauders Map and we couldnt see Malfoy on it, so we thought he must be in the Room of Requirement, so me, Ginny, and Neville went to keep watch on it. but Malfoy got past us. He came out of the room about an hour after we started keeping watch, said Ginny. He was on his own, clutching that awful shriveled arm - His Hand of Glory, said Ron. Gives light only to the holder, remember. Anyway, Ginny went on, he must have been checking whether the coast was clear to let the Death Eaters out, because the moment he saw us he threw something into the air and it all went pitch-black - - Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder, said Ron bitterly. Fred and Georges. Im going to be having a word with them about who they let buy their products. We tried everything, Lumos, Incendio, said Ginny. Nothing would penetrate the darkness; all we could do was grope our way out of the corridor again, and meanwhile we could hear people rushing past us. Obviously Malfoy could see because of that hand thing and was guiding them, but we didnt dare use any curses or anything in case we hit each other, and by the time wed reached a corridor that was light, theyd gone. Luckily, said Lupin hoarsely, Ron, Ginny, and Neville ran into us almost immediately and told us what had happened. We found the Death Eaters minutes later, heading in the direction of the Astronomy Tower. Malfoy obviously hadnt expected more people to be on the watch; he seemed to have exhausted his supply of Darkness Powder, at any rate. A fight broke out, they scattered and we gave chase. One of them, Gibbon, broke away and headed up the tower stairs - To set off the Mark. asked Harry. He must have done, yes, they must have arranged that before they left the Room of Requirement, said Lupin. But I dont think Gibbon liked the idea of waiting up there alone for Dumbledore, because he came running back downstairs to rejoin the fight and was hit by a Killing Curse that just missed me. So if Ron was watching the Room of Requirement with Ginny and Neville, said Harry, turning to Hermione, were you -. Outside Snapes office, yes, whispered Hermione, her eyes sparkling with tears, with Luna. We hung around for ages outside it and nothing happened. We didnt know what was going on upstairs, Ron had taken the map. It was nearly midnight when Professor Flitwick came sprinting down into the dungeons. He was shouting about Death Eaters in the castle, I dont think he really registered that Luna and I were there at all, he just burst his way into Snapes office and we heard him saying that Snape had to go back with him and help and then we heard a loud thump and Snape came hurtling out of his room and he saw us and - and - What. Harry urged her. I was so stupid, Harry. said Hermione in a high-pitched whisper. He said Professor Flitwick had collapsed and that we should go and take care of him while he - while he went to help fight the Death Eaters - She covered her face in shame and continued to talk into her fingers, so that her voice was muffled. We went into his office to see if we could help Professor Flitwick and found him unconscious on the floor. and oh, its so obvious now, Snape must have Stupefied Flitwick, but we didnt realize, Harry, we didnt realize, we just let Snape go. Its not your fault, said Lupin firmly. Hermione, had you not obeyed Snape and got out of the way, he probably would have killed you and Luna. So then he came upstairs, said Harry, who was watching Snape running up the marble staircase in his minds eye, his black robes billowing behind him as ever, pulling his wand from under his cloak as he ascended, and he found the place where you were all fighting. We were in trouble, we were losing, said Tonks in a low voice. Gibbon was down, but the rest of the Death Eaters seemed ready to fight to the death. Neville had been hurt, Bill had been savaged by Greyback. It was all dark. curses flying everywhere. The Malfoy boy had vanished, he must have slipped past, up the stairs. then more of them ran after him, but one of them blocked the stair behind them with some kind of curse. Neville ran at it and got thrown up into the air - None of us could break through, said Ron, and that massive Death Eater was still firing off jinxes all over the place, they were bouncing off the walls and barely missing us. And then Snape was there, said Tonks, and then he wasnt - I saw him running toward us, but that huge Death Eaters jinx just missed me right afterward and I ducked and lost track of things, said Ginny. I saw him run straight through the cursed barrier as though it wasnt there, said Lupin. I tried to follow him, but was thrown back just like Neville. He must have known a spell we didnt, whispered McGonagall. After all - he was the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. I just assumed that he was in a hurry to chase Counter strike beta 7.1 the Death Eaters whod escaped up to the tower. He was, said Harry savagely, but 4 ps5 review help them, not to stop them. and Ill bet you had to have a Dark Mark to get through that barrier - so what happened when he came back down. Well, the big Death Eater had just fired off a hex that caused half the ceiling to fall in, and also broke the curse blocking the stairs, said Lupin. We all ran forward - those of us who were still standing anyway - and then Snape and the boy emerged out of the dust - obviously, none of us attacked them - We just let them pass, said Tonks in a hollow voice. We thought they were being chased by the Death Eaters - and next thing, the other Death Eaters and Greyback were back and we were fighting again - I thought I heard Snape shout something, but I dont know what - He shouted, Its over, said Harry. Hed done what hed meant to do. They all fell silent. Fawkess lament was still echoing over the dark grounds outside. As the music reverberated upon the air, unbidden, unwelcome thoughts slunk into Harrys mind. Had they taken Dumbledores body from the foot of the tower yet. What would happen to it next. Where would it rest. He clenched his fists tightly in his pockets. He could feel the small cold lump of the fake Horcrux against the knuckles of his right hand. The doors of the hospital wing burst open, making them all jump: Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were striding up the ward, Fleur just behind them, her beautiful face terrified. Molly - Arthur - said Professor McGonagall, jumping up and hurrying to greet them. I am so sorry - Bill, whispered Mrs. Weasley, darting past Professor McGonagall as she caught sight of Bills mangled face. Oh, Bill. Lupin and Tonks had got up hastily and retreated so that Mr. and Mrs. Weasley could get nearer to the bed. Mrs. Weasley bent over her son and pressed her lips to his bloody forehead. You said Greyback attacked him. Weasley asked Professor McGonagall distractedly. But he hadnt transformed. So what does that mean. What will happen to Bill. We dont yet know, said Professor McGonagall, looking helplessly at Lupin. There will probably be some contamination, Arthur, said Lupin. It is an odd case, possibly unique. We dont know what his behavior might be like when he awakens. Mrs. Weasley took the nasty-smelling ointment from Madam Pomfrey and began dabbing at Bills wounds. Counter strike beta 7.1 Dumbledore. said Mr. Weasley. Minerva, is it true. Is he really. As Professor McGonagall nodded, Harry felt Ginny move beside him and looked at her. Her slightly narrowed eyes were fixed upon Fleur, who was gazing down at Bill with a frozen expression on her face. Dumbledore gone, whispered Mr. Weasley, but Mrs. Weasley had eyes only for her eldest son; she began to sob, tears falling onto Bills mutilated face. Of course, it doesnt matter how he looks. Its not r-really important. but he was a very handsome little b-boy. always very handsome. and he was g-going to be married. And what do you mean by zat. said Fleur suddenly and loudly. What do continue reading mean, e was going to be married. Mrs. Weasley raised her tear-stained face, looking startled. Well - only that - You theenk Bill will not wish to marry me anymore. demanded Fleur. You theenk, because of these bites, he will not love me. No, thats not what I - Because e will. said Fleur, drawing herself up to her full height and throwing back her long mane of silver hair. It would take more zan a werewolf to stop Bill loving me. Well, yes, Im sure, said Mrs. Weasley, but I thought perhaps - given how - think, pubg nicknames download right! he - You thought I would not weesh to marry him. Or peraps, you hoped. said Fleur, her nostrils flaring. What do I care how he looks. I am goodlooking enough for both of us, I theenk. All these scars show is zat my husband is brave. And I shall do zat. she added fiercely, pushing Mrs. Weasley aside and snatching the ointment from her. Mrs. Weasley fell back against her husband and watched Fleur mopping up Bills wounds with a most curious expression upon her face. Nobody said anything; Harry did not dare move. Like everybody else, he was waiting for the explosion. Our Great-Auntie Muriel, said Mrs. Weasley after a long pause, has a very beautiful tiara - goblin-made - which I am sure I could persuade her to lend you for the wedding. She is very fond of Bill, you know, and it would look lovely with your hair. Thank you, said Fleur stiffly. I am sure zat will be lovely. And then, Harry did not quite see how it happened, both women were crying and hugging each other. Completely bewildered, wondering whether the world had gone mad, he turned around: Ron looked as stunned as he felt and Ginny and Hermione were exchanging startled looks. You see. said a strained voice. Tonks was glaring at Lupin. She still wants to marry him, even though hes been bitten. She doesnt care. Its different, said Lupin, barely moving his lips and looking suddenly tense. Bill will not be a full werewolf. The cases are completely - But I dont care either, I dont care. said Tonks, seizing the front of Lupins robes and shaking them. Ive told you a million times. And the meaning of Tonkss Patronus and her mouse-colored hair, and the reason she had come running to find Dumbledore when she had heard a rumor someone had been attacked by Greyback, all suddenly became clear to Harry; it had not been Sirius that Tonks had fallen in love with after all. And Ive told you a million times, said Lupin, refusing to meet her eyes, staring at the floor, that I am too old for you, too poor. too dangerous. Ive said all along youre taking a ridiculous line on this, Remus, said Mrs. Weasley over Fleurs shoulder as she patted her on the back. I am not being ridiculous, said Lupin steadily. Tonks deserves somebody young and whole. But she wants you, said Mr. Weasley, with a small smile. And after all, Remus, young and whole men do not necessarily remain so. He gestured sadly at his son, lying between them. This is. not the moment to discuss it, said Lupin, avoiding everybodys eyes as he looked around distractedly. Dumbledore is dead. Dumbledore would have been happier than anybody to think that there was a little more love in the world, said Professor McGonagall curtly, just as the click the following article doors opened again and Hagrid walked in. The little of his face that was not obscured by hair or beard was soaking and swollen; he was shaking with tears, a vast, spotted handkerchief in his hand. Ive. Ive done it, Professor, he choked. M-moved him. Professor Sprouts got the kids back in bed. Professor Flitwicks lyin down, but he says hell be all righ in a jiffy, an Professor Slughorn says the Ministrys bin informed. Thank you, Hagrid, said Professor McGonagall, standing up at once and turning to look at the group around Bills bed. I shall have to see the Ministry when they get here. Hagrid, please tell the Heads of Houses - Slughorn can represent Slytherin - that I want to see them in my office forthwith. I would like you to join us too. As Hagrid nodded, turned, and shuffled out of the room again, she looked down at Harry. Before I meet them I would like a quick word with you, Harry. If youll come with me. Harry stood up, murmured See you in a bit to Ron, Hermione, and Ginny, and followed Professor McGonagall back down the ward. The corridors outside were deserted and the only sound was the distant phoenix song. It was several minutes before Harry became aware that they were not heading for Professor McGonagalls office, but for Dumbledores, and another few seconds to laptop windows pc pubg how download in game he realized that of course, she had been deputy headmistress. Apparently she was now headmistress. so the room behind the gargoyle was now hers. In silence they ascended the moving spiral staircase and entered the circular office. He did not know what he had expected: that the room would be draped in black, perhaps, or even that Dumbledores body might be lying there. In fact, it looked almost exactly as it had done when he and Dumbledore had left it mere hours previously: the silver instruments whirring and puffing on their spindle-legged tables, Gryffindors sword in its glass case gleaming in the moonlight, the Sorting Hat on a shelf behind the desk. But Fawkess perch stood empty, he was still crying his lament to the grounds. And a new portrait had joined the ranks of the dead headmasters and headmistresses of Hogwarts: Dumbledore was slumbering in a golden frame over the desk, his half-moon spectacles perched upon his crooked nose, looking peaceful and untroubled. After glancing once at this portrait, Professor McGonagall made an odd movement as though steeling herself, then rounded the desk to look at Harry, her face taut and lined. Harry, she said, I would like to know what you and Professor Dumbledore were doing this evening when you left the school. I cant tell you that, Professor, said Harry. He had expected the question and had his answer ready. It had been here, in this very room, that Dumbledore had told him that he was to confide the contents of their lessons to nobody but Ron and Hermione. Harry, it might be important, said Professor McGonagall. It is, said Harry, very, but he didnt want me to tell anyone. Professor McGonagall glared at him. Potter - Harry registered the renewed use of his surname - in the light of Professor Dumbledores death, I think you must see that the situation has changed somewhat - I dont think so, said Harry, shrugging. Professor Dumbledore never told me to stop following his orders if he died. But - Theres one thing you should know before the Ministry gets here, though. Madam Rosmertas under the Imperius Curse, she was helping Malfoy and the Death Eaters, thats how the necklace and the poisoned mead - Click the following article. said Professor McGonagall incredulously, but before she could go on, there was a knock on the door behind them and Professors Sprout, Flitwick, and Slughorn traipsed into the room, followed by Hagrid, who was still weeping copiously, his huge frame trembling with grief. Snape. ejaculated Slughorn, who looked the most shaken, pale and sweating. Snape. I taught him. I thought I knew him. But before any of them Counter strike beta 7.1 respond to this, a sharp voice spoke from high on the wall: A sallow-faced wizard with a short black fringe had just walked back into his empty canvas. Minerva, the Minister will be here within seconds, he has just Disapparated from the Ministry. Thank you, Everard, said Professor McGonagall, and she turned quickly to her teachers. I want to talk about what happens to Hogwarts before he gets here, she said quickly. Personally, I am not convinced that the school should reopen next year. The death of the headmaster at the hands of one of our colleagues is a terrible stain upon Hogwartss history. It is horrible. I am sure Dumbledore would have wanted the school to remain open, said Professor Sprout. I feel that if a single pupil wants to come, then the school ought to remain open for that pupil. But will we have a single pupil after this. said Slughorn, now dabbing his sweating brow with a silken handkerchief. Parents will want to keep their children at home and I cant say I blame them. Personally, I dont think were in more danger at Hogwarts than we are anywhere else, but you cant expect mothers to think like that. Theyll want to keep their families together, its only natural. I agree, said Professor McGonagall. And in any case, it is not true to say that Dumbledore never envisaged a situation in which Hogwarts might close. When the Chamber of Secrets reopened he considered the closure of the school - and I must say that Professor Dumbledores murder is more disturbing to me than the idea of Slytherins monster living undetected in the bowels of the castle. We must consult the governors, said Professor Flitwick in his squeaky little voice; he had a large bruise on his forehead but seemed otherwise unscathed by his collapse in Snapes office. We must follow the established procedures. A decision should not be made hastily. Hagrid, you havent said anything, said Professor McGonagall. What are your views, ought Hogwarts to remain open. Hagrid, who had been weeping silently into his large, spotted handkerchief throughout this conversation, now raised puffy red eyes and croaked, I dunno, Professor. thats fer the Heads of House an the headmistress ter decide. Professor Dumbledore always valued your views, said Professor McGonagall kindly, and so do I.

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Tonight, however, there were black drapes on the wall behind the teachers table. Harry knew instantly that they were there as a mark of respect to Cedric. The real Mad-Eye Moody was at the staff table now, his wooden leg and his magical eye back in place. He was extremely twitchy, jumping every time someone spoke to him. Harry couldnt blame him; Moodys fear of attack was bound to have been increased by his ten-month imprisonment in his own trunk. Professor Karkaroffs chair was empty. Harry wondered, as he sat down with the other Gryffindors, where Karkaroff was now, and whether Voldemort had caught up with him. Madame Maxime was still there. She was sitting next to Hagrid. They were talking quietly together. Further along the table, sitting next to Professor McGonagall, was Snape. His eyes lingered on Harry for a moment as Harry looked at him. His expression was difficult to read. He looked as sour and unpleasant as ever. Harry continued to watch him, long after Snape had looked away. 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Theirs had been the most subdued table before he had gotten to his feet, and theirs were still the saddest and palest faces in the Hall. There is much that I would like to say to you all tonight, said Dumbledore, but I must first acknowledge the loss of a very fine person, who should be sitting here, he gestured toward the Hufflepuffs, enjoying our feast with us. I would like you all, please, to stand, and raise your glasses, to Cedric Diggory. They did it, all of them; the benches scraped as everyone in the Hall stood, and raised their goblets, and echoed, in one loud, low, rumbling voice, Cedric Diggory. Harry caught a glimpse of Cho through Rust game cross platform with xbox crowd. There were tears pouring silently down her face. He looked down at the table as they all sat down again. Cedric was a person who exemplified many of the qualities that distinguish Hufflepuff House, Dumbledore continued. He was a good and loyal friend, a hard worker, he valued fair play. His death has affected you all, whether you knew him well or not. I think that you have the right, therefore, to know exactly how it came about. Harry raised his head and stared at Dumbledore. Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort. A panicked whisper swept the Great Hall. People were staring at Article source in disbelief, in horror. He looked perfectly calm as he watched them mutter themselves into silence. The Ministry of Magic, Dumbledore continued, does not wish me to tell you this. It is possible that some of your parents will be horrified that I have done so - either because they will not believe that Lord Voldemort has returned, or because they think I should not tell you so, young as you are. It is my belief, however, that the truth is generally preferable to lies, and that any attempt to pretend that Cedric died as the result of an accident, or some sort of blunder of his own, is an insult to his memory. 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Every guest in this Hall, said Dumbledore, and his eyes lingered upon the Durmstrang students, will be welcomed back here at any time, should they wish to come. I say to you all, once again - in the light of Lord Voldemorts return, we are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided. Lord Voldemorts gift for spreading discord and enmity is very great. We can fight it only by showing an equally strong bond of friendship and trust. Differences of habit and language are nothing at click if our aims are identical and our hearts are open. It is my belief - and never have I so hoped that I am mistaken - that we are all facing dark and difficult times. Some of you in this Hall have already suffered directly at the hands of Lord Voldemort. Many of your families have been torn asunder. A week ago, a student was taken from our midst. Remember Cedric.