On June 25, as a Champion, Su Er could skip this final exam and focus on preparing for the competition, but Hermione still had to take her History of Magic exam that morning.
So Hermione hurried through breakfast, then left with her quill and books, agreeing to meet again after the exam.
Professor McGonagall entered the Great Hall just then, said something to Harry, who was chatting with Ron at the Gryffindor table, then walked toward the Hufflepuff table.
"Bones," she said, "after breakfast, gather in the meeting room beside the Great Hall."
"All right, Professor." Su Er nodded.
The Great Hall gradually emptied. Su Er finished his breakfast at a leisurely pace, called to Harry as he passed the Gryffindor table, and walked beside him toward the meeting room next door.
"McGonagall said the Champions' relatives have arrived," Harry said. "But I really can't imagine the Dursleys coming?"
"Don't you have Sirius?" Su Er asked in surprise.
"Sirius can't come. He has things to do." Harry shook his head, looking a little dejected, and reached out to push the door open. "Several days ago, he already..."
Harry's voice cut off the instant he pushed open the door.
"Big brother!" A little girl's delighted cry rang out. Then, just as before, a little cannonball slammed into Su Er's arms.
"Ha, Angel." Beaming, Su Er ruffled the little girl's hair.
"Oh, I spent ages doing that!" Sure enough, Angel began grumbling in displeasure the very next moment. "Good morning, Harry."
Clearly, Angel still recognized Harry Potter, who had stayed at her house for a while.
"Ah, ah, hello, Angel." Harry hastily raised a hand in greeting, but his eyes remained fixed on the group sitting inside the meeting room.
It was Mr. Weasley's family.
"Come in, Harry." Mrs. Weasley was all