14. Horn Tongue

Harry walked into Transfiguration, not caring what was going on in class. He was lost in his own thoughts, and his gloominess made it apparent to everyone that he just wanted to be alone with his thoughts. He slumped into his chair between Hermione and Ron. Harry knew they were glancing between themselves and him wondering what to say, but at that moment McGonagall shut the door and began the lesson.

Hermione began to get caught up in the lesson. Ron was pretending to pay attention to the lesson but seemed to be more interested in Hermione. Harry mindless flipped open his copy of Guide to Advanced Transfiguration and distracted by his own thoughts.

“Potter, What is the incantation for the Horn Tongue Charm?” McGonagall asked aware that Harry had not been paying attention.

“Well. Well…” Harry mumbled, trying to think of an answer.

“5 points from Gryffindor” McGonagall said with a sigh, “Now please pay attention.”

Harry looked over to see Malfoy and bunch of his Slytherin groupies snickering and pointing at his direction. And Harry wished he knew the Horn Tongue Charm just so he could use it on Malfoy and his little gang of Slytherins.