Though they really wanted to eavesdrop outside the Headmaster's Office, the six young wizards all knew it was impossible.
"Why aren't there any useful listening devices?"
"Because there are Animagi."
"But not everyone can do that."
The twins rolled their eyes at the four of them and declared that they would invent an amazing eavesdropping device soon.
"Good luck." Compared to that, Vincent was more interested in Animagi.
"The threshold is very high. At the very least, you need a profound understanding of Human Transfiguration." Rolf briefly explained the process.
Just having to keep a single Mandrake leaf in their mouths for an entire month was enough to discourage the prank-loving twins.
Conditions like a full moon, dew, and rainy weather were comparatively easy.
"What if your will isn't strong enough?"
"Then you'll be trapped in animal form forever and never be able to return to a human body."
Vincent smacked his lips.
Rita, with her vain personality, had actually turned into a very inconspicuous little beetle.
As for McGonagall's tabby cat, it suited her cold exterior and warm heart quite well.
"Snape's gone."
Once he returned to his office in the dungeons, several lights appeared in the Great Hall again.
"Quirrell is too cunning. Can we make him expose himself?"
"I'll bet there'll be plenty of rumors tomorrow that the Old Bat is You-Know-Who."
The confident looks on Fred and George's faces seemed to imply that even if there were no such rumors, there had to be.
"Come on, he's on our side." Vincent felt uncomfortable under their stares.
"Fine, let's call it revenge for taking so many points from us."
"Now that's more like it!"
Hermione shook her head helplessly.
The longer she spent with them, the more she dared to ignore the many school rules that should