Harry had only taken a few steps when he felt someone grab him. He turned and saw Ernie Macmillan at the Hufflepuff table, one hand clutching him, the other already gripping Neville, who had also risen. That forced Ginny and Flag to stop as well.
Still sitting in his chair, Ernie Macmillan tugged at both their arms. "...Harry, your godfather is on Dumbledore's side, and Neville, your uncle is up there too. In this situation, even if you go, it won't do any good. Don't go over and make things messier..." Ernie glanced at Flag again. "Also, Mr. Brown, I think you'd better not get involved in this kind of struggle among the higher-ups. At most, Professor Harris will be forced to resign and leave the school. There won't be any major problem..."
"Thank you, Macmillan, but I want to make my position clear. I support Allen." Flag thanked Ernie gratefully. He knew the other boy was one of the few Pureblood Wizards at Hogwarts who did not hold much prejudice against Muggle-born wizards.
"Thank you, Ernie, but my godfather has always been teaching me how to become a true Gryffindor... Real courage isn't only dying in a blaze of glory for something. It's also being willing to go through fire and water for your friends, and even more, holding on to the goal you believe in until the very end..." Harry's voice was very calm, and very firm. "I've thought it through these past few days... I've thought my position on this matter through very clearly. Though it looks like Sirius Black and I disagree this time, he'll be proud of me... because what I'm doing now is exactly what he's always tried to teach me."
Ginny tucked her hair back and followed Harry, who had already turned and