Chapter 208: When Something's Wrong, Get the Professor
Near the end of dinner, two figures rose at the far end of the Slytherin table.
Polius Greengrass, the newly appointed Prefect, tapped a silver spoon against his goblet.
"All Slytherin students are to return directly to the common room after dinner."
His gaze swept the hall, lingering on the first-year section. The younger students straightened their spines on instinct.
Veronica Yaxley, the new female Prefect, stood across from him and waited until he'd finished.
"First-years, attendance is mandatory. This is Slytherin tradition."
A murmur rippled down the Slytherin table.
Among the upper years, a cluster of sixth-year boys traded looks. Less of the amused spectator energy from last year. More genuine anticipation.
One dropped his voice. "Think anyone this year can match what Black did?"