Chapter 635: Snape’s Secret
Umbridge had left most tasks to Filch, except perhaps the more cumbersome duty of keeping track of everything, as she simply didn't have the time for it.
This became clear when Kyle and Kanna descended the stone steps of the dungeon to the Potions classroom, only to notice Umbridge sitting in a shadowy corner at the back of the room, the ever-familiar clipboard in hand.
The rest of the class had seen her too, and whispers quickly spread through the room.
"Why is she here again?"
"Do you think she's investigating the professor a second time?"
"I doubt it. She only observed the other classes once."
"Maybe Professor Snape's different. He's not exactly popular."
"Nonsense! Professor Snape is the best!" came an indignant retort, clearly from a Slytherin.
Still, the atmosphere in the classroom was thick with curiosity. After all, Umbridge had already observed Professor Snape's Potions class just two days ago. Why had she returned?
Even Umbridge herself seemed perplexed. As she listened to the murmured speculations and reviewed the notes on her clipboard, a faint frown crossed her face. Why was everyone insisting she had been here before? Her clipboard contained no record of Snape at all.
"Quiet!"