Ron and Hermione Struggle With Prefect Duties as Christmas Approaches

PAGES: 451-452

December arrives, bringing more snow and an overwhelming workload for the fifth years. Ron and Hermione find themselves burdened with their prefect duties, from supervising younger students to decorating the castle. Peeves the Poltergeist makes their tasks more difficult, while Argus Filch's obsession with preventing holiday-related mischief adds to the stress. Despite the workload, Hermione worries about her unfinished elf hats, while Harry focuses on his History of Magic essay.