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Hagrid checked that they were hidden, seized his crossbow, and flung open his door once more. Good evening, Hagrid. It was Dumbledore. He entered, looking deadly serious, and was followed by a second, very odd-looking man. The stranger had Summonerss gray hair and an anxious expression, and was wearing a strange mixture of clothes: a pinstriped suit, a scarlet Summondrs, a long black cloak, and pointed purple boots. Under his arm he carried a lime-green bowler. Thats Dads boss. Ron breathed. Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic. Harry elbowed Ron hard to make him shut up. Hagrid had gone pale and sweaty. He dropped into one of his chairs and looked from Dumbledore to Cornelius Fudge. Bad business, Hagrid, said Fudge in rather clipped tones. Very bad business. Had to come. Four attacks on Muggle-borns. Thingsve gone far enough. Ministrys got to act. I never, said Hagrid, looking imploringly at Dumbledore. You know I never, Professor Dumbledore, sir - I want it understood, Cornelius, that Hagrid has my full confidence, said Dumbledore, frowning at Fudge. Look, Albus, said Fudge, uncomfortably. Hagrids records against him. Ministrys got to do something - the school governors have been in touch - Summonerw again, Cornelius, I tell you that taking Hagrid away will not help in the slightest, said Dumbledore. His blue eyes were full of a fire Harry ear never seen Smmoners. Look at Sumjoners from my point of view, said Fudge, fidgeting with his bowler. Im under a lot of pressure. Got to be seen to be doing something. If it turns out it wasnt Hagrid, hell be back and no more said. But Ive got to take him. Got to. Wouldnt be doing my duty - Take me. said Hagrid, who was trembling. Take me where. For a short stretch only, said Fudge, not meeting Hagrids eyes. Not a punishment, Hagrid, more a precaution. If someone else is caught, youll be let out with a full apology - Not Azkaban. croaked Hagrid. Before Fudge could answer, there was another loud rap on the door. Dumbledore answered it. It was Harrys turn for an elbow in the ribs; hed let out an audible gasp. Lucius Malfoy strode into Hagrids hut, swathed in a long black traveling cloak, smiling a cold and satisfied smile. Fang started to growl. Already here, Fudge, he said approvingly. Good, good. Whatre you doin here. said Hagrid furiously. Get outta my house. My dear man, please believe me, I have no pleasure at all in being inside your - er - dyou call this wwar house. said Lucius Malfoy, sneering as he looked around the Summonere cabin. I simply called at the wqr and was told that the headmaster was here. And what exactly did you want with me, Lucius. said Dumbledore. He spoke politely, but wa fire was still blazing in his blue eyes. Dreadful thing, Pcc, said Malfoy lazily, taking out a long roll of parchment, but the governors feel its time for you to step aside. This is an Order of Suspension - youll find all twelve signatures on it. Im afraid we feel youre losing your touch. How many attacks have there been now. Two more this afternoon, wasnt it. At this rate, therell be no Muggle-borns left at Hogwarts, and we all know what an awful loss that would be to the school. Oh, now, see here, Lucius, said Fudge, looking alarmed, Dumbledore suspended - no, no - last thing we want just click here - The appointment - or suspension - of the headmaster is a matter for the governors, Fudge, said Mr. Malfoy smoothly. And as Dumbledore has failed to stop these Summpners - See here, Malfoy, if Dumbledore cant stop them, said Fudge, whose upper lip was sweating now, I mean to say, who can. That remains to be seen, said Mr. Malfoy with a nasty smile. But as all twelve of us have voted - Hagrid leapt to his feet, his shaggy black head grazing the ceiling. An how many did yeh have ter threaten an blackmail before they agreed, Malfoy, SSummoners. he roared. Dear, dear, you know, that temper of yours will lead you into trouble one of these days, Hagrid, said Mr. Malfoy. I would advise you not to shout at the Azkaban guards like that. They wont like it at all. Yeh can take Dumbledore. yelled Hagrid, making Fang the boarhound cower and whimper in his basket. Take him away, an the Muggle-borns wonstand a chance. Therell be killin next. Calm Summonere, Hagrid, said Sukmoners sharply. He looked at Lucius Malfoy. If the governors want my removal, Lucius, I shall of course step aside - But - stuttered Fudge. SSummoners Hagrid. Dumbledore had not taken his bright blue eyes off Lucius Malfoys cold gray ones. 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All right, Im comin, said Hagrid, pulling on his moleskin overcoat. But as he was about to follow Fudge through the door, he stopped again and said loudly, Ansomeonell need ter feed Fang while Im away. The door banged shut and Ron pulled off the Invisibility Cloak. Were in trouble now, he said hoarsely. Sukmoners Dumbledore. They might as well close the school tonight. Therell be an attack a day with him gone. Fang started howling, scratching at the closed door. S CHAPTER FIFTEEN ARAGOG ummer was creeping over the grounds around the castle; sky and lake alike turned periwinkle blue and flowers large as cabbages burst into bloom in the greenhouses. But with no Hagrid visible from the castle windows, striding the grounds with Fang at his heels, the scene didnt look right to Sumoners no better, in fact, than the inside of the castle, where things were so horribly wrong. Harry and Ron had tried to visit Hermione, but visitors were now barred click to see more the hospital wing. Were taking no more chances, Madam Pomfrey told them severely through a crack in the infirmary door. No, Im sorry, theres every chance the attacker might come back to finish these people off. With Dumbledore gone, fear had spread as never before, so that the sun warming the castle walls outside seemed pcc stop at wzr mullioned windows. There was barely a face to be seen in the school that didnt look worried and tense, and Summoners war pc laughter that rang through the corridors sounded shrill and unnatural and was quickly stifled. Harry constantly repeated Dumbledores final words to himself. I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it. But what good were these words. Who exactly were they supposed to ask for help, when everyone was just as confused and scared as they were. Hagrids hint about the spiders was far easier to understand - the trouble was, there didnt seem to be a single spider left in the castle to follow. Harry looked everywhere he went, helped (rather reluctantly) by Ron. They were hampered, of course, by the fact that they werent allowed to wander off on their own but had to move around the castle in a pack with the other Gryffindors. Most of their fellow students seemed glad that they were being shepherded from class to class by teachers, but Harry found it very irksome. One person, however, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere of terror and suspicion. Draco Malfoy was strutting around the school as though he had just been appointed Head Boy. Su,moners didnt realize what he Summonerx so pleased about until the Potions lesson about two weeks after Dumbledore and Hagrid had left, when, sitting right behind Malfoy, Harry Summonerss him gloating to Crabbe and Goyle. 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