Chapter 175: The Transformation (1/2)

Harry, Ron and Hermione looked at Chris, startled as Ginny, Luna and Colin sat either side of Chris.

”She refused to teach us anything practical,” Hermione said to Chris before Harry could open his mouth to answer.

”Expected,” Chris replied. ”But that's not the point, I want to know why Harry shouted at her?”

”He called me a liar.” Harry rumbled.

”And you shouted to demonstrate that you're not a liar?” Chris snapped.

”Chris, please, it wasn't Harry's fault. Umbridge was...” Hermione tried to protest.

”Did it work Hermione?” Chris asked cutting her off.

”What?” Hermione said, confused.

”Did Harry telling her--no shouting at her worked? Did she believe that he's not lying? I'm not lying?”

Harry and Hermione didn't reply. Chris glared at them

”No,” Harry said at last through his gritted teeth.

”I know it didn't. In addition, you got detention with her.” Chris said to Harry then turned to Hermione, ”Do you know what can happen in this detention, Hermione? Do you still feel like supporting him?”

”Detentions,” Ron added quietly. ”He got detentions for a week.”

Harry glared at Ron.

”A week?” Ginny almost shouted.

”Yes, and what do you mean by what can happen?” Harry asked. ”You don't think she'll attack me or something, do you?”

Hermione looked at Chris nervously.

”No.” Chris snapped. ”But I've heard about her. She's not very much of a kind person and also she's good at manipulating people.”

”But still we're at school Chris, I don't think she'll be too harsh on Harry.” Hermione tried to look certain but her voice was the most doubtful one.

”What did Professor McGonagall say?” Colin asked Harry.

”She said we should tread carefully around Dolores Umbridge,” Harry said aggressively.

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”Is that mean she can't do anything about this?” Ginny looked at Hermione.

”No, she can't. Umbridge is working under Fudge, of course, no one can stop her, except Dumbledore. But I don't think he wants to stop her.” Chris sighed. ”Please Harry,” Her voice was now a little bit calm. ”Please, don't give her any more chances to convince everyone that you are wrong, that we're wrong. Don't you get it? She's doing it because she's trying to prove that the things the Prophet saying are true.”

There was a long pause. No one of them spoke. The Great Hall was buzzing with the news of Harry and Umbridge.

”So Harry is going to miss the Quidditch trial, isn't he?” Luna said suddenly.

”Er... yes, I guess,” Harry said with a sudden realization.

”When is your first detention?” Chris asked.

”Tomorrow evening,” Harry replied.

Chris sighed deeply.