“Nothing there!” said Peter, and they all trooped out again – all except Lucy. She stayed behind because she thought it would be worth while trying the door of the wardrobe, even though she felt almost sure that it would be locked. It surprised her when it opened quite easily, and two moth-balls dropped out.
They turn right. The high hedge curves into them. the interest around the table sharpens palpably: Some stiffen, others start to fidget, all of them gaze at snape and Voldemort.
They pick up the main road a little after 10 o’clock. the sky has clouded over now and the little warmth there had been in the January sun has all gone. But inside the Volvo, it is like summer. Ben has turned down the heating when his mother isn’t looking twice, and twice Justine has cranked it right back up.