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Part 104

Chapter 104: Bad Press

Notes:

I don't own Harry Potter

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text

Everyone came back from their short strolls or from their trips to the restrooms and settled back in their chairs. Several of the girls chatted excitedly about the Yule Ball, exchanging fond memories.

Harry meanwhile was stretching in the bowl slowly. It had been a long day, they had to deal with the first task and then the Yule Ball. This was a bit much to swallow all in one day and it was no wonder Dumbledore said they should stop early that day.

But he couldn't help feeling antsy, tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow is the day that this book comes to an end, and the unknown starts coming to light. He looked down at his hands, they were beginning to shake...

"Who'd like to read the last chapter of the day?" said Dumbledore cheerfully.

"I'll take it." said Remus with a smile. He had noticed Harry's hands as well as everyone else in the bowl. Best get the chapter over with.

"Sir..." said Harry softly.

"Yes dear boy?" asked Dumbledore as he handed the book over to his old student.

"Could you...I mean...can I cook while you lot read?" asked Harry looking over to the Headmaster.

Dumbledore looked at Harry questioningly, but then he smiled. "I'll get the ovens and such up here if that's what you want."

"Sure, that'll be fine." said Harry with a faint smile. He reached into his knapsack and pulled out a large black pouch. The kitchen that Hagrid had been learning how to cook reappeared and Harry walked towards it.

"What are you going to make?" asked George.

"I haven't decided yet." said Harry.

"Well, at least we get to taste whatever you cook!" said Fred excitedly.

Harry smirked.

"What's in the bag?" asked Lavender.

Harry reached in and pulled out a large knife and twirled it around on his fingers. "Just my knives."

Lavender and Parvati looked at Harry in shock.

Remus smiled, "Well, let's get this chapter started, while Harry enjoys himself. Rita Skeeter's Scoop."

"Do we have to read about her?" said Hannah.

"'Fraid so." said Sirius.

First paragraph, third sentence, first comma.

"That's stuff's a godsend." said Rudolph, Sirius and Nightstrike.

"Especially when a bad hair day comes." said Sirius.

End of first paragraph.

"I'd rather save that stuff for special occasions." said Hermione with a smile.

Second paragraph, first sentence.

"It's like I'm living in a talk show story." said Harry shaking his head as he poured a glass jar's content into a saucepan.

"You're making your spaghetti again?" asked Ginny excitedly.