Ernie Macmillan Apologizes to Harry

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In Herbology class, Ernie Macmillan apologizes to Harry Potter for ever suspecting him of the attacks. They shake hands, signaling that the Hufflepuffs no longer blame Harry. Ernie Macmillan also shares his suspicions that Draco Malfoy might be the Heir of Slytherin, but Harry firmly disagrees. During their conversation, Harry spots spiders scuttling toward the Forbidden Forest, sparking a plan to follow them.