The lavish feast and array of delicious food gradually loosened up the previously reserved first-years.
Laughter echoed through the Great Hall, along with the clatter of knives and forks.
As for the intimidation brought by the Dementors, perhaps they ought to respectfully follow the rules and refrain from leaving the school without permission.
Other than the first-years, the other students were not truly afraid of Dementors.
With the Elemental Magic Dueling Club open, Hogwarts students had become increasingly bold and courageous.
So what the hell were Dementors?
If they had the chance, they would definitely give the Dementors a harsh lesson.
The feast ended when Dumbledore announced that it was over and told everyone to return to their dormitories to sleep.
"Hagrid, congratulations. You're a professor now."
Harry looked at the smug Hagrid and smiled happily for him.
"I need to thank you as well. You helped clear my name. Of course, I was involved in the whole matter too," Hagrid said with a delighted laugh.
"It was an interesting matter," Harry said with a smile.
Hermione and Ron Weasley exchanged a glance and burst out laughing.
"Don't linger here. Hurry back to sleep and prepare for the new term that begins tomorrow."
Professor McGonagall walked over and warned the three of them.
Harry and the others fell silent, exchanging a look with Hagrid.
Hagrid grinned soundlessly and gestured that there was nothing he could do either.
Following the crowd, Harry and the others headed toward the Gryffindor Common Room. It was a rather long walk, and today's shifting staircases made it feel as though they were heading into the unknown.
"Neville, what are you doing?" Harry asked curiously when he saw Neville Longbottom standing motionless some distance away.
"Maybe his old problem is acting up again," Ron said with