  Before they knew it, the boggart lesson was upon them. The classroom was alive with chatter as they all watched a cabinet at the front of the room jerk and wobble as the creature with it bounced around. To her surprise, James had wordlessly sat beside her. For the first time in over a week. Though he didn’t say a word, his presence was enough. Ellie felt as if the whole class could hear her heart pounding. When it came time to line up, Ellie rushed to the back. There was absolutely nothing that could have prepared her for the boggart; no amount of lessons, or jokes, or conversations of their greatest fears could help her now. 