Party

All afternoon, the Gryffindor students were unusually excited, as though they had not merely defeated the Ravenclaw team but already won this year's Quidditch House Cup.

After returning to the Common Room, Lee Jordan mysteriously shared some news he had overheard with everyone.

The Slytherin team members who had tried to plot against Harry had been punished. They had to serve detention with Filch.

Apparently, Draco Malfoy had to go to the Hospital Wing tomorrow to scrub chamber pots.

This good news undoubtedly put Harry and Ron in even better spirits.

No one knew who had taken the opportunity to enchant a recent issue of the Daily Prophet, making the paper loudly read out Rita Skeeter's article. It gave everyone another introduction to the terrifying creatures known as Dementors, while also mocking the ignorance and stupidity of those Slytherin students who had tried to frame Harry.

Dressing up as Dementors to scare people?

Everyone was nearly amused to death by what those Slytherin students had done.

The Common Room immediately erupted in cheerful laughter.

Wood pushed through the crowded room and hurried over to Albert by the fireplace. He looked around as though searching for someone. "Do you know where Fred and George went?"

Before Albert could answer, Wood continued rambling. "Those two said they could help get the snacks and drinks for the party. They took the money I collected and vanished who knows where."

"Don't worry, Wood. I'm sure Fred and George won't run off with the money," Albert reassured him softly. "You should have more faith in them."

"I'm just worried they won't be able to get the snacks and drinks." Wood was a little frustrated. After all, he had already collected money for the party. If he could not get the food and drinks, it would