Гарри Поттер и Принц-полукровка
Hermione’s helping hand
"Listen,it’snotmyfaultSlughorninvitedHermioneandmetohisstupidparty,neitherofuswantedtogo,youknow!"saidHarry,firingup.
"Well,asI’mnotinvitedtoanyparties,"saidRon,gettingtohisfeetagain,"IthinkI’llgotobed."
Hestompedofftowardthedoortotheboys’dormitories,leavingHarryandHermionestaringafterhim.
"Harry?"saidthenewChaser,DemelzaRobins,appearingsuddenlyathisshoulder."I’vegotamessageforyou."
"FromProfessorSlughorn?"askedHarry,sittinguphopefully.
"No...fromProfessorSnape,"saidDemelza.Harry’sheartsank."Hesaysyou’retocometohisofficeathalfpasteighttonighttodoyourdetention—er—nomatterhowmanypartyinvitationsyou’vereceived.Andhewantedyoutoknowyou’llbesortingoutrottenflobberwormsfromgoodones,touseinPotionsand—andhesaysthere’snoneedtobringprotectivegloves."
"Right,"saidHarrygrimly."Thanksalot,Demelza."