Ron and Hermione Argue About Harry's Trip to Hogsmeade

PAGES: 275-276

After learning about another upcoming Hogsmeade visit, Ron Weasley suggests Harry sneak out again using the secret passage. Hermione Granger overhears their conversation and threatens to report them to Professor McGonagall if Harry goes. An argument ensues, with Ron accusing Hermione of trying to get Harry expelled, and Hermione retreating to the girls' dormitory with Crookshanks.