There was a rush of planning and preparations. Hermione, Harry, and Ron touched base with various members, having lightning-quick discussions and reviewing details. Hermione used the time to get up-to-date on what had been happening in her absence. She also gained permission to tell Draco and the others about Pansy and filled in Minerva about Bartholomew. The men rushed through delegating their tasks at Wentworth to others and asking for messages to be passed back. 