Chapter 97: The Forbidden Forest
"Detention?" Kyle asked innocently, standing in Professor McGonagall's office. "But Professor McGonagall, we only sold a few things. We didn't break any school rules."
"This is at the Headmaster's request," Professor McGonagall replied sternly. "He believes you should be focusing more on your studies or practicing your wand techniques in preparation for exams, rather than diverting your energy elsewhere."
"Well... alright, I understand," Kyle sighed, deciding not to argue further.
It was only detention, and as long as they weren't being asked to refund anyone, things could have been worse.
After leaving McGonagall's office, the six students exchanged resigned looks and sighed.
"Cheer up, everyone," said Fred and George, who were well-acquainted with detention and the first to regain their spirits.
"With Professor McGonagall, it's a blessing she didn't ask for a refund or dock points from us," Fred said with a grin. "That's pretty rare."
"Yeah," George chimed in, clapping Cedric on the shoulder. "For you guys, this is a great chance to experience detention for the first time."
"By Merlin's beard!" Fred gasped, feigning shock. "George, I just realized—apart from us, everyone here is a model student!"
"Indeed, Fred," George replied, squeezing out a pretend tear. "Compared to them, we who frequent detention must seem quite out of place."
"They won't look down on us, will they?"