Seventh Year
Chapter 1
Roomies
"AAARRGHHH! CURSE THAT STUPID OLD MAN!" Hermione shouted as she paced around the small compartment n the train.
Earlier that day, all Seventh Years were informed about the new house arrangements made by Dumbledore. Even though they were given a letter during the early summer, it only called for a meeting of all parent with the head master to discuss the issues basically on house rivalry of the incoming Seventh Years. The decision of the changes regarding the houses was agreed upon by every parent but they were forbidden to tell their children. The knowledge of "Slyffindor" and "Huffleclaw" only came upon their notice when each was given a parcel containing the information on the new rules, regulations and houses. Thus, each Hogwarts Senior were in a state of hysteria and extreme anger; Especially Hermione Granger.
"THAT STUPID PATHETIC BUMBLE BEE!" Hermione continued while waving her arms up and down franticly.
"I agree 'Mione. Dumbledore has gone from smart- respectable wizard to a looney psycho!" Harry said as he tried to pull Hermione down to her seat but Hermione pulled away and continued walking around and around, frequently stopping by the window to bang her fits upon the glass with such rage.
"HE'S ONE ABSURB BASTARD!" She yelled.
After all this years, who'd be expecting Hermione Granger to use swear words and call Dumbledore such harsh things? Ron thought happily. For once, it was Hermione who was insulting Dumbledore and agreed with Ron that he was koo-koo. But Ron never insulted the Head Master to the extent where he used curses and swear words. If he did, Hermione would have pushed him out of the astronomy tower and cut his body up in to pieces, boil him in his own blood and ship him to Romania to feed Norbert. But alas, Hermione was doing Ron's job of being whiney and mischievous which made Ron ecstatic.
"He's being such a dim witted dick. I mean, he has to ruin our last precious days at Hogwarts doesn't he?" Harry said sarcastically
"Dick-y the Dumbledore. Dumbledore, the dick-y. Tralalalala" Ron sang in a high pitch chipmunk voice to amuse him self
Both the Scar Head and the Beaver cocked their eyebrows at the Weasel.
"What? I'm bored." Ron retorted.
Hermione let out a stressful sigh but still remained standing. "What were the names again of the two new crud-y houses?" she asked.
"Huffleclaw and Slyffindor." Harry cringed as he spoke out the words.
"WHY! WHY! WHY!" Hermione screeched. She wanted to make the most out of her last year and Hogwarts and not only planned to study but also to have a bit more fun. But Dumbledore had to come and ruin her plans.
"I don't know Hermy. But this year will really suck. I mean, each two students will have their own dormitories. One Slyhterin and one Gryffindor will have to practically live together for one whole entire wretched year! Let's just keep our fingers cross and hope that we won't be stuck with Malfoy." Harry said.
"Thanks a lot for reminding me Harry! I feel much better. I'm already pissed as it is and you had to turn on the heat and make my blood boil!" Hermione replied with much sarcasm.
"Sheesh Hermione, don't get your knickers in a twist. Your not the only student who's not happy with the new house- thingy- mabobs." Harry complained. Merlin Harry thought, she's being to damn self absorbent. Looks like we all got our own issues now. Not just lunatic- Dumbledore
Hermione kicked Harry at the shins interrupting his thoughts. "Still not helping Harry!"
Harry charged back and pushed Hermione on to her chair. "Shit!" Hermione muttered as she stood back up. Annoyed she gave Harry a strong slap on his cheek leaving a crimson hand mark on his face. "Why you little-" He said as he quickly grabbed Hermione's book behind her and made his way to the window and stuck his right arm which was holding her book and waved it franticly. "Hit me again and you'll never see your "oh-so-precious" book again!" Harry threatened with a mischievous smirk on his face.
"HARRY!" she said followed by a slap on his shoulder.
"HERMIONE!" he responded as one of his fingers let go of the flap of the book.
"HARRY!" she said and gave Harry another spank.
"HERMIONE!" Harry shouted back loosening his grip on the book.
"GIVE IT BACK TO ME YOU BASTARD!" Hermione screamed at the top of her lungs as she stuck out her middle finger at Harry.
"TAKE THAT BACK!" He shouted.
"GIVE IT BACK!"
"TAKE THAT BACK!"
"CALM DOWN you two! There's nothing we can do about it! Relax for Merlin's sake!" Ron chorused in.
"GIVE IT BACK!"
"TAKE THAT BACK!"
"SILLENCIO!" Ron said as loud as he could.
Unfortunately for him, the two did keep quiet but still kept on fighting using punches and kicks.
He saw that Harry was about to let go of the book. Thinking quickly he annunciated "ACCIO BOOK!" and the book flew in to his arms.
Harry and Hermione were about to prance on him to get the book but luckily for him, his brain was thinking fast and he cast out another spell: "PETRIFICUS TOTALUS!" and the two fell frozen on the floor.
"Much better." Ron said happily to him self. He sat back down on his chair watching his frozen friends on the floor. He felt so much more responsible and smart. He was turning into Hermione! (except for the fact that Hermione was WAY much smarter than him). But still, he was proud of him self. He drummed his fingers on Hermione's book and began singing to him self again. "Dick-y the Dumbledore! Dumbledore the dick-y! TralalalallaLALALALAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
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After about 2 hours on the train Ron decided to break the freezing charm he placed on his friends. But before that, he gave them a long speech about the consequences if they decided to argue again; and also that they should not throw their anger to each other for Dumbledore's mistake. With that red light flashed through out their compartment as Ron cast the spell.
"Finally!" the two chorused as they sat back up.
"Now, where were we before you two started that stupid fight? Oh yes, Dick-y the Dumbledore. It's all his fault isn't it? I mean, he thinks that this whacked stunt of his will promote house unity. He's really gone all koo-koo. " Ron scoffed.
"Ronald's right. It's Dumbledore to blame." Hermione said more calmly than before.
"Yup! He's one pain in the arse! And what I find most unfair is that year 1-6 won't have to have to endure the pathetic new house system! It' so unfair!" Harry complained.
Hermione finally sat down and hunched her shoulders and rubbed her temple with her fingers. "Dumbledore is one down right git! He should know that" Hermione spoke.
"He's a stupid prat!"
"He's a brainless baboon!"
"With a bright red arse!"
"He's a whack-o!"
"He's nuts!"
"He's Ron Weasley the 2nd!"
"HEY!" Ron shouted while punching Harry squarely in the guts.
Hermione was amused and gave in to a hearty laugh.
"What's that suppose to mean Harry? I'm not stupid!" Ron questioned.
"Nothing Ron. Nothing." Harry chuckled.
Ron was not in a mood to have a row with Harry over some petty thing so he slouched back on his chair and grumbled while taking another bit from his chocolate frog.
Finally the train stopped and they arrived at the Hogsmade station. The students departed the train and made their way I to the castle as always.
No Seventh Year was happy with the upcoming changes and all had glum and gloomy looks upon their faces.
When they entered the Great Hall, they were surprised to find out that 2 long tables were added for the Seventh Years. One for Slyffindor and one for Huffleclaw. They were even more shocked to find out that there was a seating arrangement. This angered the seniors even more but they were obliged to follow it any ways because Flinch was keeping a watchful eye on them.
At the Slyffindor table, everybody was unusually quiet. Hermione was seated in front of Draco Malfoy who was beside Harry. Pansy was seated beside Hermione and was sending mischievous smirks to the Scar Head in front of her. Poor old Ron was seated at the far end of the table and Blaise was seated in front of him, constantly looking at him with his eyebrows forming in to a V. Millicent Bulstrode who was at his right glared daggers at him which made Ron whimper who was soon joined by Neville Longbottom beside him.
Finally, the staff and the first years entered and began to take their places at their respective positions. Hermione was surprised to see Professor McGonagall with a bandage on her nose and Dumbledore slowly walking with a walking stick. She assumed that he had broken his spine (which was obvious from the way he walked.) But never the less, she didn't show any remorse for the old man since she was still angered at him and joined the rest of her fellow batch mates to send him death glares.
The Sorting Ceremony took longer than usual. It made all the Slyffindors and Huffleclaws drowsy. Soon, Hermione heard the familiar snore of Ron and a new snore which was louder than Ron's which was coming out from the mouth of Millicent. Draco just casually read his book and would frequently give in to small yawns. Harry was banging his head softly on the table.
Finally the old hat finished sorting all the first years and Dumbledore's booming voice echoed through the hall as he began his "Start-of-the-Year Speech".
"Welcome! Welcome again my fellow students to another year at Hogwarts! Before we begin our start of the year feast I would like to make few announcements. I assume that all of you have noticed that the Seventh Years are dining in separate tables from the rest of you. Well, I am pleased to announce the 2 new houses of Hogwarts which the Seventh Years will be taking part in, SLYFFINDOR and HUFFLECLAW!'
Dumbledore was expecting to hear yells of happiness and approval from his students but instead, he was responded by surprised, shocked and angry gasps and whispers from years 1-6. The seniors remained quiet and continued giving their head master "the look".
Dumbledore cleared his throat nervously but still continued his speech.
'As I was saying, the Seventh Years wont take part in any activities regarding the 4 traditional houses; which means that they will have a separate house cup, quidditch cup, so on and so forth. The head boy and head girl will be taken from the Sixth Years. I am delighted to announce the new head girl Ginny Weasley!'
For the first time during that night, the students, including some Seventh Years gave in to clapping and hooting as Ginny made her way up to Dumbledore and received the head girl badge.
'And our new head boy, Collin Creevy!"
The Gryffindor table sprang up from their seats. All of them clapping and hooting in delight. Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw clapped politely, but the Slytherins on the other hand joined majority of the Seventh Years and started frowning at the old man. Of course most of the Slytherins found it unfair that both head boy and girl came from Gryffindor.
'Lets give one more round of applause to our Head boy and Girl.'
And again the hall was filled with applauding but this time more soft and gentle.
'I would like to make one last announcement before we begin to dine. I am sure that the Seventh Years know that each two students from one house will be given their own dorm which consists of two bed rooms, one bath room and one small common room.'
The Seventh Years were fuming with rage. Ron's ears turned in to a shade of bright crimson, similar to the color on Hermione's cheeks. One Bathroom! What the hell is he thinking!
Despite Dumbledore being the bravest wizard ever known, he was shaking in fright which he found weird because he NEVER shivered. NEVER. McGonagall took notice of this and sent him a telepathic message "looks like we have a new candidate for the office filled with the most undergarments. Maybe even tampons and condoms huh Al?" And for the first time Minerva let out an evil smirk. She liked revenge. Dumbledore shivered more at the thought but decided to continue his speech any way.
'Each new house will have a lounge. The Slyffindor Lounge will be located at the Northern most tower near the Sixth year astronomy classroom while the Huffleclaw Lounge will be at the abandoned Green House beside Green House 32. And I have a feeling that you seniors our wondering who your room mate is going to be. Well, look at the person in front of you and say "HI!" to your new roomie!"
All the heads of the seniors bolted up and looked at the person seated in front of them. The variety of voices chorused in synchrony "YOU!"
Oh no! Oh no no no no no! Hermione shouted in her brain. Granger! G-g-g-granger! My room mate! Live with her for 10 months! NO! Draco thought.
Hermione's cheeks burned scarlet with anger and Draco on the other hand did not turn red but his face was flushed and he became paler than he was before. Harry continued to bang his head on the plate but this time, he banged his head even harder that the ceramic plate cracked and a shattered piece deeply wounded and scratched his fore head. He sat back up straight and Pansy who was in front of him shrieked in horror as blood ran down Harry's face.
Hermione covered her ears in response to Pansy's high pitched screech and turned to look at Harry. She gapped in surprise. "HARRY! YOU HAVE A CERAMIC PIECE OF THE PLATE YOU BROKE STUCK IN YOUR FORE HEAD!" Draco let out a disgusted look.
"Oh my dear Lord!" shouted Promfey as she ran towards Harry. He looked like a unicorn with the broken piece of plate sticking out from his temple. She grabbed Harry from his seat and lead him to the exit of the Great Hall. Hermione could hear her say "Potter, the first day of school hasn't even passed and you managed to get your self injured!"
Ron who was still in a peaceful sleep was awoken by Blaise tapping him on the shoulder. He grunted and wiped the saliva he drooled from his lips. "What Zabini?" he asked wearily. "Weasley, I'm your room mate." He replied.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!" a loud girlish scream filled the room followed by a soft thud on the floor.
All heads in the Great Hall turned to face Pansy expecting that the scream came from her. "What?" she asked in annoyance. "I'm not the one who screamed!" She continued defensively.
"Weasley did." Blaise continued pointing to the unconscious Red Head on the floor.
"Wow…" Hermione said with her mouth hung open.
"I never knew Weasel was a soprano." Draco pointed out.
"Neither did I." Hermione answered.
"And let the School year begin!" Dumbledore shouted out joyfully as if nothing had happened.
A/N: Hehe… Well, thank you sooooooooooooooo much for all your reviews! Luv 'Yall and PLEASE review again. THANKS!
