Hermione's Plan

Hermione's prestige was beyond question, especially since the other Student Council president, Sean Wallop, rarely involved himself in affairs.

Furthermore, since Professor McGonagall was Hogwarts' current headmistress, she suddenly had far less time to deal with school rules, and the related "business" naturally fell to Hermione.

Within the castle now, Hermione possessed something of Professor McGonagall's old intimidating presence.

After being sternly shouted at, the students who had wanted to go out and provide support lowered their heads sheepishly, not daring to voice any more objections.

Hermione frowned as she swept her gaze across the room, gripping her wand tightly.

Explosions and screams kept coming from outside. Of course she was worried, especially since her two best friends were both fighting out there.

But she knew very well what her duty was. The professors and Sean had entrusted this matter to her, so she had to see it through!

For who knew what time, Hermione raised her hand to check the time. After taking a deep breath, she turned to a prefect and said quietly, "I'm going to check the other Houses' Common Rooms again. I'll be back here in fifteen minutes. If anything happens, contact me using the method we agreed on—if I don't make it back in time, open the bathroom door."

"Yes, President. Understood."

Hermione nodded, then walked toward a bare wall. She pulled open a wooden door that had suddenly appeared and stepped inside. With Sean around, she could naturally use the Room of Requirement to move freely through the castle. That was one of the reasons the professors had asked her to remain in the Common Room and coordinate everything.

A wooden door appeared in the wall of the Gryffindor Common Room, and Hermione pushed it open and stepped out.

"Hermione—" Neville came over. As