think what a guy could do with an Invisibility Cloak. Is it steam-resistant, do you think? James rolled his eyes.

I dont think that the wizard who spent his lifetime creating the worlds most perfect invisible garment did it to sneak into the girls showers. But you dont know that, do you? Zane said, undeterred. Ralph chewed slowly, thinking. So Franklyn told your dad that there were wizards in the States who were pushing for the same thing as the Progressive Element? Muggle and wizard equality and all that? James nodded. Yeah, but its all just a sham, isnt it? I mean, since when have Slytherins really wanted anything nice for the Muggle world? All the old pureblood Slytherin houses have always been for going public, but just so they can take over the Muggle world and rule it. They think Muggles are an inferior species, not equals. Ralph looked oddly troubled. Well, maybe. I dont know. Most of the people out in the courtyard the other day werent even Slytherins, though. Did you notice that?

James hadnt, actually. Doesnt really matter. It was the Slytherins that got the whole thing started, with the Progressive Element slogans and badges and stuff. You said so yourself, Ralph. Tabitha Corsica was handing the badges out to all the Slytherins. Shes behind the whole thing.

I dont think shes in on it like you think she is, Ralph said, with this whole bringing-Merlinback-from-the-dead plot and all that. She just thinks we should be fair to everybody, Muggle and wizard alike. Shes not trying to start a war or anything stupid. I mean, really, it doesnt seem fair that we shouldnt be able to work in the Muggle world, does it? Or compete in Muggle games and sports? Just because we have magic on our side, doesnt make us outcasts. You sound just like one of them, James said angrily.