GILDEROY LOCKHART
Hermione raised a trembling hand.
“Excellent!” beamed Lockhart. “Quite excellent! Take ten points
for Gryffindor! And so — to business —”
He bent down behind his desk and lifted a large, covered cage
onto it.
“Now — be warned! It is my job to arm you against the foulest
creatures known to wizardkind! You may find yourselves facing
your worst fears in this room. Know only that no harm can befall
you whilst I am here. All I ask is that you remain calm.”
In spite of himself, Harry leaned around his p