When he heard that the two of them had stuffed him into a cabinet and then sauntered off, Lockhart nearly exploded with rage.
"Fred, George, well done, you two! Playing tricks on people is fun, is it? I'll put your misdeeds in my books and make everyone despise you! I'll also write to the Ministry of Magic and let them know just how rotten the children raised by the Weasley family are!"
Has the Show-Off lost his mind from anger? Luo Bin thought. Shouldn't he be figuring out how to explain the Muggle-born Student List? Hasn't he noticed the murderous looks Snape keeps throwing at him?
"Gilderoy Lockhart, sorry for the trouble, but would you explain the student list?"
Snape rolled up his sleeves and drew his wand.
Oh no!
How could I have forgotten about that?
Lockhart turned around, an awkward, ingratiating smile plastered on his face. "W-well... a-actually, I... I can explain. It... it's like this. I... I wanted to set... set up a Muggle... yes, a Muggle-born Wizards Mutual Aid Association."
"I... I need some fresh blood in the association, and aren't the students of Hogwarts the ideal candidates?"
"Ah, actually, last night, the moment that deep, hoarse voice came from behind the partition, I knew it was Fred disguising his voice. The only reason I didn't expose them was... was that I didn't want to discourage my students' creativity. Yes, creativity!"
"I spoke first, not Fred. Besides, you were leaking yellow liquid. That certainly didn't look like an act!"
George spoke up.
"Er, you must understand, you two are twins. Your looks, builds, and even your voices are remarkably alike. I imagine even Mrs. Molly sometimes has trouble telling you apart!"
"Gilderoy, not a single word out of your mouth is true. Once Veritaserum is exposed