The atmosphere in the Great Hall was gloomy. Harry Potter, Hermione Weasley, and Shacklebolt sat in the central position at the teachers" table. They were all gathered, and among them stood out Hagrid, for his immense presence, and Kettleburn, young but with a prematurely aged appearance. The anxiety with which he looked around, clutching his wand, would be enough to frighten even the most confident teenager.