On the eighth floor of Hogwarts, a DA meeting was underway in the Room of Requirement.
Harry had gradually adapted to the role he played at the gatherings. He moved through the crowd, helping students who still had not mastered the Patronus Charm.
"Quiet, everyone."
Harry stepped away from the crowd and pointed his wand at his throat as he addressed them.
Everyone's attention was drawn to Harry's voice. The few Patronuses that had been summoned gradually faded into silvery mist, and the Room of Requirement became much darker than before.
"Final exams are approaching, so the DA activities should come to an end." Harry had barely opened his mouth before delivering bad news.
"Will we still hold DA meetings next term, Harry?" Luna asked. She was one of the few students who had successfully conjured a Patronus.
"I don't know. Maybe we will, maybe we won't." Harry hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "After all, we'll definitely be rid of Dolores Umbridge next term. Maybe the school will get an excellent Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor. If that happens, there'll be no need to keep holding meetings, right? And you don't need to worry—Albert's Self-Defense Guide will be officially published soon. When that happens, you can all buy a copy and learn the material yourselves."
"I like DA meetings. You can learn so much here!" Neville's face was filled with disappointment. He truly liked these meetings, and there was never any harm in learning more useful things.
"Harry, I think the DA meetings should continue," Hermione urged.
Many people agreed with Hermione. Everyone began persuading Harry to keep the DA meetings going.
"Don't reject it so quickly, Harry," Ron advised.
"I'll think about it," Harry said, not refusing outright. "But even if we keep the DA