Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban Book 3 - Chapter 21 Part 5

Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban Book 3 - Chapter 21 Part 5

“ Prongs ,” he whispered. But as his trembling fingertips stretched toward the creature, it vanished. Harry stood there, hand still outstretched. Then, with a great leap of his heart, he heard hooves behind him — he whirled around and saw Hermione dashing toward him, dragging Buckbeak behind her. “ What did you do ?” she said fiercely. “You said you were only going to keep a lookout!” “I just saved all our lives … ,” said Harry. “Get behind here — behind this bush — I’ll explain.” Hermione listened to what had just happened with her mouth open yet again. “Did anyone see you?” “Yes, haven’t you been listening?  I  saw me but I thought I was my dad! It’s okay!” “Harry, I can’t believe it. … You conjured up a Patronus that drove away all those dementors! That’s very,  very  advanced magic. …” “I knew I could do it this time,” said Harry, “because I’d already done it. … Does that make sense?” “I don’t know — Harry, look at Snape!” Together they peered around the bush at the other bank. Snape had regained con…