Harry, Ron, and Hermione notice Hagrid's absence again

PAGES: 224-224

As the trio enters the Great Hall for breakfast, they glance at the staff table and once again note Hagrid's absence, with Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank still filling in for him. Harry voices his frustration at not knowing how long Hagrid will be gone, while Hermione speculates that Dumbledore may not want to draw attention to Hagrid's absence.