Scott and the Weasley Twins clasped hands and exchanged smiles.
Fred and George were both a little excited. They clearly saw this as an unprecedentedly significant undertaking.
"We're going to find the 'Heir of Slytherin' hiding at Hogwarts. This is obviously a real challenge."
George was the first to let go. He propped his chin on his hand, putting on a thoughtful expression.
"That so-called 'Heir' must be hiding very well."
Fred let go too, then pretended to push up a pair of glasses that weren't there.
"We have to come up with a clever way to make the hidden 'Heir' give himself away!"
"Taking the initiative—that's what I had in mind too," Scott said with a smile. "We can't wait until the so-called 'Heir' strikes again, then run around after him looking for clues."
"Looks like you've already got some ideas?" Fred immediately caught on and grinned.
"I have a few."
Scott nodded, then took out his Pocket Watch and checked the time.
"But first, we need to get back to our House Common Rooms. After tonight, the professors might make their rounds." He turned to the Twins. "We'd better meet a little later. Let's say one in the morning, back in this classroom."
"It's already past nine."
George glanced down at the Pocket Watch in Scott's hand, then patted Fred on the shoulder.
"We need to get back to Gryffindor Tower first, so Percy can see us before he goes to bed."
Fred immediately looked uncomfortable. "Or he'll write to Mum and complain? Oh! He absolutely will!"
"See you at one, then, Scott." George leaned in and spoke to him mysteriously. "You don't know this yet, but we've got a huge advantage over everyone else when it comes to this. A secret weapon!"
Fred put on a serious