Justin was waiting for all of the other students to clear out of the common room. He sat in front of the fireplace as it was a bit chilly this morning. And why shouldn't it be cold it was , after all , mid November. After having to wait twenty minutes or so , finally the room was empty and every on else had gone to the great hall for breakfast. Just as he was about to lose hope that the letter wasn't going to come, the letter appeared before his eyes.



Justin,

You are required to report to Professor Snapes office today. You are to be no later than ten thirtythis morning. you need nothing except your wand. Tell no one of this appointment. We will know if you speak to anyone about this arrangement.


Justin became a bit nervous as he read the last sentence of the letter. ' Could there be someone who is following me? Besides, who would I even tell? ', he thought to himself. As he walked out of the common room he began to look behind him. Now the poor boy was becoming paranoid. Just as Justin had begun to lose his mind he heard a familiar voice calling to him.

" Hey, Just, what's taken you so long. I've been saving you a seat !" Called out Josh.


' Yeah, I thought I forgot my Potions Kit. So, I went back for it , only to find it here in my stupid bag." answered Justin. He didn't like having to lie to his friends, but he didn't want to get into worse trouble.