Thomas stayed quiet and listened to the people talking. They seemed to know what was going on and he was quickly overruled, it seemed. His idea made sense but he’d go with the crowd. He did not like this one bit. So, instead of disagreeing, Thomas shrugged and walked past the group – toward where he’d presumed the outskirts were to be – speaking as he passed Mr. Umbridge, “Let’s go then, I don’t wanna get eaten by bugs by standin’ around.”

Truth be told, he was terrified. Why on earth had he even signed up to this? Thomas inhaled and slowed a little before stopping altogether – turning to the group and waiting for them incase they followed.

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