So Snape and his students are learning discrecion. At least some of them might make it through this transition. Of course, Malfoy, Snape and Parkinson will test the boundaries at some point. I wonder who will deal with them, Harry and Hermione, or McGonagall and company? If the're lucky it will be the teachers. If not their world view will be fractured even more. The talk between Osiris and Dumbles was interesting, and an excellent explanation of the Brotherhood's lack of action during the Grindelwald/Voldemort period. Will they rebuild their information network even if they refrain from direct action? Is Malfoy Sr. considering how to ride out this upheval without becoming the next hot story in the Daily Prophet? He might like photo ops, but ending up like Crabbe and Goyle Seniors wouldn't be on his list of things to do. At least so far Snape seems to be keeping a low profile, but he really hasn't learned very much, has he? Trying to do an end run into what's going on with Harry via his friends could cost him dearly. Ah well, I'm sure Dumbles and Malfoy Sr. will give him a nice funeral. It's also nice to see the other students gaining a respite from Snape and his pack of bullies, and approaching the Druids and others to get a greater understanding of the world. Many thanks for this chapter Dr T, and I look ahead to the next!