Back to School

This holiday had been destined to be a heavy one, but with Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes around, it had not been entirely awful.

When the new term began, students gradually arrived at the station.

There were many more Aurors patrolling with Wands in hand.

Clearly, under Scrimgeour's leadership, the Ministry of Magic had been extremely proactive in its fight against Voldemort.

Even the Hogwarts Express had designated Aurors accompanying it for protection.

Eli, Hermione Granger, and Harry entered a compartment first, followed by Ron Weasley and Ginny Weasley.

Ron Weasley strode into the compartment with his head held high and sat down grandly.

The others all noticed something unusual about Ron Weasley.

"Do you have hemorrhoids?" Eli asked, looking at how stiffly Ron Weasley was sitting.

"Tch, looks like none of you know yet." Ron Weasley pursed his lips.

Ginny Weasley shot him a glance and smiled slyly. "He was appointed boys' prefect. He's been showing off about it at home for ages."

"Prefect? Then Duomilan..." Hermione Granger asked in confusion.

"Have you forgotten? That Gryffindor traitor joined that old toad Umbridge's Inquisitorial Squad last term. He gave plenty of students a hard time," Ron Weasley said.

"You're only telling us now?" Eli said irritably. Given Ron Weasley's personality, it was surprising that he had kept it in until now.

Ron Weasley spread his hands. "The last time Professor McGonagall called me away, I wanted to tell Harry when I came back, but he was being all awkward and didn't give me a chance to say it. I only got Professor McGonagall's letter during the holiday."

At the mention of last time, Harry immediately remembered what had happened in the Hospital Wing that day. He quickly glanced at Ginny Weasley, his heart pounding wildly.

Ginny Weasley gave Harry an unreadable look