Only Ron was gullible enough to believe Su Er's story, and he even went to ask George and Fred.
George and Fred then solemnly explained to Ron what they planned to do. When Ron secretly revealed the plan to Harry and Hermione during Charms, Hermione all but rolled her eyes to the heavens.
"Oh, how can a young wizard be so gullible?"
"Wise up, Ron. Su Er was obviously joking with us." Harry couldn't help laughing either as he patted his friend's shoulder.
When Ron looked blankly at Su Er, who was waving his wand along with Professor Flitwick, Su Er shrugged at him, looking utterly innocent.
But Ron and Harry were still extremely curious about what Su Er was going to do with Fred and George, and urged Hermione to ask.
"If you really have nothing to do, you could read your textbooks or finish your Astronomy homework. It's due tomorrow."
Hermione actually knew what Su Er planned to do, because he had already told her secretly during a break in Herbology earlier.
Given Su Er's skill with the Patronus Charm, she wasn't particularly worried about them encountering Dementors.
"Do whatever you want. You don't have to report to me. It's not as though I'm anyone to you." Although Hermione was very pleased with Su Er's honesty, she still raised her chin with a charming little air.
"If you get caught, it'll be Hufflepuff losing points anyway. Hmph."
Speaking of which, Hermione was no longer as opposed to breaking school rules as she had been in her first year. This was mainly because Su Er kept drilling into her the idea that it didn't count as breaking the rules if you weren't caught, while Harry went out for a wander under the Invisibility Cloak every so often.
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