Tenses

“‘Nothing there!’ said Peter, and they all trooped out again – all except Lucy. She stayed behind because she thought it would be worthwhile to try the door of the wardrobe, even though she felt almost sure it would be locked. It Surprised her, when it opened quite easily, and two moth balls dropped out

1 They turn right. The hedge curbing into them. The interest around the table was sharp, palpable: Some were stiff, others fidgeting, all gazing at Snape and Voldemort.

2 They are picking up the main road again It’s a little after 10 o’clock. The sky was clouding over, the little warmth of the January sun is fading. But inside the volvo it is like summer. For the second time ben turned down the heating while his mother’s gaze was elsewhere, and for the second time Justine cranked it right back up.

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4 From the safety of his pick up truck, John watches as his beloved house burns to the ground. His face blank, he drives away.