"Great!" Lavender leapt up and left Julia on the bed and grinned evilly. She knew that the sudden change, after the great shiver, was going make her even more anxious. Good! Lavender was amazed that she was being so controlling but it was fun.
Making her way out, she waited for Julia. She didn't even notice if she took her book with her or not. Studying was the last thing on her mind. "We need to be careful, I think Hermione has rounds tonight."
Leaving Gryffindor Tower, Lavender was happy that the common room had been empty. Sneaking out the portrait, she noticed that Fat Lady gave Julia a weird look. "Shh!" she admonished the picture. "She can be here. Professor Vector sent her."
Creeping along, the tension was nearly unbearable by the time they reached the library. Getting to the door, she wondered how they would get it. "Think Madame Pince has gone back to her room?" she whispered.