Laughing once more, Malfoy beckoned to Crabbe and Goyle, and the three of them disappeared.
Ron got to his feet and slammed the sliding compartment door so hard behind them that the glass shattered.
“Ron!” said Hermione reproachfully, and she pulled out her wand, muttered “Reparo!”, and the glass shards flew back into a single pane, and back into the door.
“Well…making it look like he knows everything and we don’t…” Ron snarled. “Father”s always associated with the top people at the Ministry…Dad could’ve got promotion any time…he just likes it where he is…”
“Of course he does,” said Hermione quietly. “Don’t let Malfoy get to you, Ron -”
“Him! Get to me! As if!” said Ron, picking up one of the remaining Cauldron Cakes and squashing it into a pulp.



