Toad on the Christmas Tree: "They've been hogging the place lately!"
Katrina, who was rushing through her homework in the library, did not forget to complain to Albert about the Defence Association constantly occupying the Room of Requirement.
As Christmas drew closer, Katrina became increasingly busy. Not only did she have to deal with a mountain of holiday homework, she also had to lead the Prefects in helping the professors decorate the castle.
Lately, she had dearly wished she could stay in the Room of Requirement and quietly do her homework instead of being constantly disturbed.
She really did not know why the Student Council President had so much to do. She suspected that part of the reason she was this busy was because the guy beside her often slacked off.
Of course, part of the reason was that Umbridge was still in hospital. The professors all wanted to have a pleasant Christmas; otherwise, they would probably have simply gone through the motions.
"They don't have much time left."
Without looking up from his notebook, Albert said calmly, "Once Umbridge recovers and leaves the hospital, Hogwarts will probably be thrown into chaos again."
"I'm not so sure. Who knows whether Umbridge might fall ill and be hospitalized again?" Katrina glanced at Albert beside her and continued, "Oh, right, I'm planning to stay at school for Christmas, finish my holiday homework while I'm at it, and also..."
"Isobel wants you to come home for Christmas," Albert interrupted.
"I've already signed the list of students staying at school," Katrina reminded him with a pout.
Honestly, she had no interest in making herself unwelcome.
"It's only a small matter. Just speak to Professor McGonagall." Albert could actually guess why Katrina did not want to go home for the Christmas Holiday, but he still