McGonagall Prepares the Students for Evacuation and Battle

PAGES: 608-610

In the Great Hall, under a starry enchanted ceiling, Professor Minerva McGonagall addresses the students, preparing them for evacuation. She informs them that prefects will guide their Houses to safety, while those of age may choose to stay and fight. There are concerns from students about leaving behind possessions, and a girl from Slytherin asks about Professor Snape's whereabouts. McGonagall explains that Snape has fled. As the students listen, Lord Voldemort's voice suddenly echoes through the Hall, offering to spare the school if Harry Potter is handed over. The tension in the Hall rises as all eyes turn to Harry Potter.