"Susan Bones", called the O.W.L.s invigilation officer. Susan exhaled; she knew that her academic career was at stake. Much more importantly, Justin (Finch-Fletchly, of course) would mock her relentlessly if she didn't get 5 O(utstandings). Susan walked to her desk and sat down. The paper read "Elementary Charms – Two hours". Susan sighed braggadociously, and drew her quill. This was a Herculean task, not one for mere mortals. The pendulum swung; and the exam begun.

2 hours later, Susan closed the paper, satisfied that she had given it her best shot. She swaggered out of the Great Hall-come-Exam Hall, and bumped right into the pleasant, albeit full, chin of Justin Finch-Fletchly.

"Oh, Justin, hi!" said Susan, with a grin akin to that of a shark.

"Hi Susan! How did you enjoy THAT?" asked Justin. His demeanour was always one of a young schoolboy, and Susan had spent many a fond hour imagining Justin sporting Knickerbockers and high-socks, playing pleasantly away at his French Horn.

"Terrible, just terrible; I shouldn't like to think of it. How was Ancient Runes?" Susan asked.

"Ghastly. That insufferable know-it-all Hermione Granger was there. I imagine she'll weep if she doesn't get 100%" Justin sighed. The rivalry between Justin and Hermione in Ancient Runes would become Hogwarts legend. "Anyway, exams are over now, and I have something special to show you".

"Oh, what is it?" enquired Susan. Justin had a habit of unleashing surprises upon people. He once surprised Bem, the Nigerian exchange, by bewitching a Pumpkin Pasty to sing him the time.

Justin smiled mischievously – "Wait and see. Meet at the GreatLake after the post-Exam feast, and I'll show you."

"Ok! I'm intrigued, Justin." Susan smiled.

And with that, they went their separate ways.