Chapter 765: Six-Time Champion
"Have you heard? Malfoy’s been picked up!"
Harry burst through the door of the Gryffindor common room as if he’d just discovered treasure. Hermione and Ron, who were doing their homework, looked up in surprise as he practically radiated excitement.
"What are you talking about?" they asked in unison.
"Malfoy’s been pulled from school—he’s dropped out," Harry repeated. "I just saw the Slytherin Quidditch team; they’re picking a new Seeker."
"That’s impossible," Hermione said, barely glancing up from Advanced Transfiguration Guide. She added matter-of-factly, "There’s no reason for Malfoy to drop out."
"Isn’t it obvious? He must’ve been caught doing something," Ron said, looking just as thrilled as Harry. "I’ve always wondered how the Death Eaters managed to get into the school without being noticed. Someone had to have helped them, and who else but Malfoy?"
Harry silently applauded Ron. He had promised Dumbledore he wouldn’t tell anyone what had happened in the tower, but he hadn’t expected Ron to figure it out on his own.
"Yeah, that’s what I think too," Harry said firmly. "Now that the school’s investigating, he had no choice but to run. I really should’ve told the professors earlier and had them keep an eye on him."
"It doesn’t matter. At least we won’t have to see him anymore," Ron said cheerfully. "I can’t even imagine how great Hogwarts will be without Malfoy."
"Is that so?"
Hermione still looked doubtful, but seeing the expressions on Harry and Ron’s faces—like they had just gotten an early Christmas gift—she chose not to argue further.