Explanation

More than an hour later, when Harry and Ron of Gryffindor House, Cho Chang of Ravenclaw House, and Fleur's younger sister Gabrielle were brought to the Great Hall, the horizon had already taken on a dark green glow, and the world was gradually awakening to the crisp songs of birds.

As he came down the steps from the Entrance Hall, Harry was still drowsy. But when he saw all these people gathered in the Great Hall—the headmaster of Durmstrang, Professor Dumbledore, Professor Breen, and the others—he shivered, and the fatigue swiftly vanished from his mind. Beside him, Ron drew in his neck and widened his eyes as well.

"What do you think happened?"

Ron asked quietly, but Professor McGonagall, who was in a foul mood, immediately turned back to glance at the two of them, successfully making the boys behave themselves.

"I've brought them, Albus, Amosta."

After arriving at the spot usually occupied by the staff table, Professor McGonagall stepped aside and pushed Harry and Ron forward. Judging by their expressions, they probably thought they had landed themselves in terrible trouble.

"To avoid explaining things twice, please wait a moment—"

Harry heard Professor Breen say with a smile, while Professor Dumbledore beside him smiled at him too, his expression carrying a hint of encouragement.

So it doesn't seem to be anything bad. Harry secretly looked around and was startled to discover that Cho Chang was here as well. She stood weakly in the shadow of a pillar, one hand clasping the arm that hung naturally at her side. In the dim Great Hall, Harry had not noticed her at once.

Cho also seemed not to know what was happening. Her eyes held confusion and fear. When she noticed Harry looking at her, her feet shifted, as though she wanted to