Excusing himself for a moment, Harry went up to Ron's room and walked inside. Sliding his wand from his sleeve, he pointed it at Scabbers and said "Hello Wormtail" The rat jerked as if shocked, and started frantically trying to get out of his cage. "Stupefy!" The red beam struck the rat and he collapsed. Walking downstairs, he looked at Hermione and nodded his head. Hermione's eyes lit up with excitement and she forced herself to stay still. Harry then tapped Remus on the shoulder and asked if he could see him in private. Remus shrugged and followed Harry up the stairs.