Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Chapter 20 Part 1

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Chapter 20 Part 1

Harry and Ron left the hospital wing first thing on Monday morning, restored to full health by the ministrations of Madam Pomfrey and now able to enjoy the benefits of having been knocked out and poisoned, the best of which was that Hermione was friends with Ron again. Hermione even escorted them down to breakfast, bringing with her the news that Ginny had argued with Dean. The drowsing creature in Harry’s chest suddenly raised its head, sniffing the air hopefully. “What did they row about?” he asked, trying to sound casual as they turned onto a seventh-floor corridor that was deserted but for a very small girl who had been examining a tapestry of trolls in tutus. She looked terrified at the sight of the approaching sixth years and dropped the heavy brass scales she was carrying. “It’s all right!” said Hermione kindly, hurrying forward to help her. “Here …” She tapped the broken scales with her wand and said, “ Reparo. ” The girl did not say thank you, but remained rooted to the spot as th…