visible entry than necessary. Minerva warned us about the demonstration the P.E. types were planning.

It took James a moment to realize his dad was talking about the Progressive Element. She knows about those guys? he asked, surprised. His dad put a finger to his lips, nodding slightly toward Sacarhina and Recreant, who were ahead of them, talking in low voices as they walked. Later, Harry mouthed. After a few turns, Mr. Recreant opened a large door and stepped out into sunlight, the rest following. They descended a broad stone stairway which led down to a grassy area bordered by the Forbidden Forest on one side and a low stone wall on the other. Neville Longbottom and Professor Slughorn were standing near the wall, talking. They both looked up as the group approached. Hi, Harry! Neville said, grinning and coming forward to meet him. Thanks for inviting me and Horace along for this. Ive been curious about it ever since the Americans got here.