The Dark Magic Defense Group, R.B., was officially established, with Harry as its temporary leader-the "temporary" part was something Harry had insisted on adding himself. Everyone else maintained that he was the best choice.
Of course, some might not have felt that way, but everyone had just improved considerably at the Patronus Charm under Harry's guidance, so they were rather too embarrassed to say so.
At the end, Hermione went over the details of how information about the next meeting would be passed along. Everyone had already been told, but she explained it once again. Nobody paid much attention.
Harry opened the door of the Room of Requirement again, once more placing it somewhere relatively secluded but fairly close to the Hufflepuff Common Room.
Cedric said goodbye to Harry and the others, then led the Hufflepuff students out.
Afterward, Harry opened the door beneath the towers. Gryffindor and Ravenclaw were close together, so there was no need to open it twice more. Of course, this also made it easier for him to spend a little more time being affectionate with Qiu.
After all, he had been busy pointing out minor mistakes people might make while casting the Patronus Charm and had not had a chance to properly spend any intimate time with Qiu.
Everyone else returned to their Common Rooms. Ron, Hermione, and Marietta each gave Harry and Qiu a knowing look before returning to their own Common Rooms.
"You did really well tonight, Harry," Qiu praised him sincerely.
"Right? I was actually a little worried. But I really am pretty good at the Patronus Charm." Harry chuckled, looking rather pleased with himself. He was very satisfied with his performance, too.
"Have you decided what spell to practice at the next meeting?" Qiu asked.
"Cedric or Ron should be running