On the Eighth Floor of Hogwarts, a DA Meeting was underway in the Room of Requirement.
Harry had gradually adapted to the role he played at the meetings. He moved through the crowd, helping students who still weren't familiar with the Patronus Charm.
"Quiet, everyone."
Harry stepped outside the crowd, pointed his wand at his throat, and addressed them.
Everyone's attention was drawn to Harry's voice. The few Patronuses that had been summoned gradually faded into silvery mist, leaving the Room of Requirement much darker than before.
"Final Exams are approaching, so the DA activities should come to an end." Harry's first words brought everyone some bad news.
"Will there still be DA Meetings next semester, Harry?" Luna asked. She was one of the few students who had successfully summoned a Patronus.
"I don't know. Maybe yes, maybe no." Harry hesitated briefly, then shook his head. "After all, we'll definitely be rid of Umbridge next semester. Maybe the school will get a capable Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor. If that happens, there'll be no need to keep holding meetings, right? You don't need to worry, either. Albert's Self-Defense Guide will be officially published soon. Everyone can buy a copy and learn the material on their own."
"I like DA Meetings. We can learn so much here!" Neville's face was filled with disappointment. He loved these gatherings, and learning more useful things could only be good.
"Harry, I think the DA Meetings should continue," Hermione urged.
Hermione's words won the approval of many people, and everyone began persuading Harry to keep the DA Meetings going.
"Don't reject it so quickly, Harry," Ron urged.
"I'll think about it again." Harry did not refuse outright. "But even if we keep the DA Meetings next semester, they can't be as frequent as they