Nott, Avery, the Lestranges and the Malfoys sat around the long table, defending themselves against their perceived failure of not acquiring the prophecy when Harry entered with Severus by his side and Ron and Hermione flanking him. The moment Hermione had finished her Ancient Runes exam, they had rushed through the hidden corridors towards Honeydukes and apparated to the Manor as soon as they had passed the ward line. Severus had waited for them, robes and masks ready.