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GRYFFINDORS. They were always trying to be the center of attention, but this was getting out of hand. Irithel rolled her eyes as another older student spoke in a deep loud voice, making her jump. Fortunately, she did not upend a box of snakes or anything. Now it looked like her partner was going to have a conversation with Professor Kitridge, and she would be left alone with the snake. She hoped they would be able to figure out what is going on with the treasure business - the professor seemed more reasonable and empathetic than the Headmaster. "I'll take our snake around then," she told Ashley, trying not to sound dejected that she was alone again.
Allowing the little snake to slither onto her arm, she walked away from the lake to find a different spot.
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