Stuck
By CJ
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to J.K Rowling
Chapter 3: Potions
Harry, Ron and Hermione walked silently towards the Great Hall. As they turned the last corner, the scent of mashed potatoes, creamed corn and roasted turkey filled their lungs. They breathed in the heavenly scent as they continued walking to the Hall.
As they reached the Gryffindor table, they met up with their other friends. Neville Longbottom, Seamus Finnigan, Dean Thomas, Ginny Weasley and Parvati Patil were some of the many friends that they had made during their time at Hogwarts.
Harry sat himself beside Ginny who began to blush profusely. Hermione smiled at Ginny. Hermione knew of Ginny's HUGE crush on Harry and found it quite entertaining. But Hermione could tell why Ginny liked Harry. Harry was courageous, funny, intelligent and a total sweetheart.
Last year, the Gryffindor girls got together to do a little poll on the boys. Seamus won the award for most cuddly. Dean got the award for best sweet talker. Ron got the award for the most adorable. Neville got the award for most amusing. Harry won the Gryffindor Boy of the Year Award and also won 4 other awards (I just can't remember what they were). All of the girls agreed that Harry had to be the most charming boy they had ever met. Hermione grinned as the memory came flowing back to her. Suddenly, Hermione's day dreaming was cut off by someone bumping into her as he/she sat down. Hermione looked to her right to see who the intruder was.
"RON!" shouted Hermione as she playfully shoved him. "Watch it! 'You're going to ruin my robes.'" She started laughing hysterically. Ron gave her a confused look but finally understood what she was laughing about. She was mocking Draco and how he had reacted when Ron had pulled him earlier that day. He started to turn red, and was about to make a comeback when his voice was cut off by a majestic voice ringing throughout the hall.
"I would just like to start the year, by welcoming all students to Hogwarts, both old and new. I hope your holidays were as enjoyable as my own," began Professor Dumbledore. He continued speaking about the teachers, school rules and events that were to happen later in the year. Finally, he came to the part of his speech that everyone was waiting for. "And with that, I would like to begin our feast. Enjoy." The students cheered and began to reach for the many delicacies.
*~*~*~*~*
After dinner, Harry, Ron and Hermione returned to the Gryffindor common room. Classes would commence the next morning and they had to prepare their many school materials. After having all their things organized, they finally got some shuteye.
*~*~*~*~*
The next morning, after they had eaten their breakfasts, they headed towards their classes. For first sessions, Harry had Divination, Ron had Transfiguration and Hermione had Herbology. But for second session, they would survive that class together. For it was none other than Potions with Professor Snape.
After their first classes, they walked precariously towards the Potions classroom. They took their normal seats and pulled out their parchments, quills, inkbottles and textbooks. Soon enough, Snape entered the classroom. Right on time as usual and not one second later.
"For our first class, we shall be concocting a love potion. Do not ask me why but it is required for your exams later in the year so pay attention," said Professor Snape. "This potion is created individually and the results will be known to you only. If it is not taken properly, it will not work so you must be careful. It indicates the person you love and what will happen to both of you. If the person you love is someone you know now, they will be shown to you. If not, it will only show a bright light. Whether you are destined to be with the person or not, it will show your future together. But, in some cases, it will show the person you love, but your future together will not be shown. It is rare but it only means true love and that the bond between you two will never be broken. So, let's begin."
Snape continued to explain the ingredients and the method of making the potion. After about half an hour, the potions were made and ready to drink. Everyone looked around, all nervous about what was about to be shown to him or her.
Ron began to drink the potion but choked and started coughing. He began to reach out for anything he could find to help him out. His arms swung around and hit Hermione on the back. She spat out the drink as she too began to cough. The glass hit the floor and shattered in a hundred pieces. She tried to regain her breath but fell to the floor unconscious. Ron finally began to breathe normally and looked around to see who he hit.
"HERMIONE!" Ron screamed as he ran towards her. "Professor Snape! Hermione's fainted." Professor Snape walked calmly passed the desks and bent down to check on Hermione.
"Miss Granger," said Professor Snape. "Miss Granger can you hear me?" There was no response. The professor checked her pulse. "She has to be taken to Madame Pomfrey's. Mister Weasley and Mister Thomas please escort Miss Granger to the hospital wing."
Ron and Dean picked Hermione up and carried her towards the hospital. Most of the other students were unaware of what was happening for they had drunken their potions without a problem and were seeing images in their heads. Among them was Harry. Harry had his eyes closed with an obstruct look on his face. What he saw surprised him. He slowly opened his eyes and looked around. He saw some students with faceless expressions. Some with grief and pain stricken in their faces and some with overly expressed joy. Some had confused looks and others were satisfied with what they had seen. He looked around to find Ron and Hermione and ask them how they felt, but they weren't there.
"Where's Hermione and Ron?" Harry asked Professor Snape. "They had a little accident. They'll be fine though. They're in the hospital wing."
"What happened?"
"Mister Weasley knocked into Miss Granger while drinking the potion and she began to sputter and fainted."
"Is she ok?" Snape could tell that Harry was concerned and worried for his friend's well being. Snape gave him a reassuring smile.
"They'll be fine. Class ends in fifteen minutes so you can visit the wing then."
"Yes sir," Harry said while walking back to his seat.
*~*~*~*~*
After Potions ended, Harry walked hurriedly through the many passage ways of Hogwarts to get to the hospital wing. He finally reached his destination and knocked lightly on the old wooden door.
"Harry," Madame Pomfrey said as she opened the door for Harry to come in. "You're here to see Miss Granger I presume?"
"Yeah, is she ok?"
"She's fine. Just had a little problem breathing. She needs some rest but she'll be better by afternoon classes. I told her she had to stay in bed but she refuses to miss class. Understandable but health comes before education you know. How are you suppose to learn if you're not healthy?"
"Quite comprehendible Madame Pomfrey but I was wondering if I could see her now?"
"Oh," said Madame Pomfrey. "Of course. She's resting on the furthest bed to the left. Ron and Dean are here too."
"Thank you," Harry said walking down the hall.
"Oh Harry," Madame Pomfrey called. Harry stopped and turned around.
"Yes," Harry said a little annoyed and anxious to see Hermione.
"Can you bring Miss Granger some lunch please? There are other students I must attend to and I have no time to go to the Great Hall."
"Of course," smiled Harry and turned to walk down the corridor once again.
Harry turned the last corner and saw a glimpse of Hermione lying on a cot with Ron and Dean sitting nearby. Thoughts rushed through his head. What he had seen when he had consumed the potion still confused him. He wanted to tell his friends but it would be too awkward. He would have to keep it to himself for a while. Sooner or later the truth would have to come out. But for now, all he could do was pretend that nothing was wrong.
Ron looked up and saw Harry walking towards them. He got up slowly and sauntered up to his friend. Ron looked scared.
"She ok?" asked Harry.
"Yeah," replied Ron. "She'll be fine." He looked away in disgust. "None of this would have happened if it weren't for me." Harry looked at his friend. Ron was on the brink of crying. Harry enclosed his arms around his friend.
"It's ok Ron. It wasn't your fault," Harry said reassuringly.
"But still, none of it would have happened if it weren't for me."
"It's ok Ron. Everything's fine." Harry looked at Hermione and turned Ron towards her. "Look. She's sleeping peacefully. She'll be fine. Madame Pomfrey says she'll be up by afternoon classes." Harry chuckled lightly. "Let's head down to the Great Hall. I have to get Hermione some food and bring it back up." "Ok," Ron said trying to cheer up.
Harry, Ron and Dean then left. Ron and Dean sat down at the Gryffindor table and began devouring their food. Harry took a plate of food for himself and one for Hermione and headed back to the hospital wing. As he walked, the visions of the potion returned to him. He still couldn't believe what he saw. All he could do was wait and see what would happen next.
A/N: Well, there's Chapter Three. Sorry it took so long to write but I was in Chicago. Hope you enjoyed it and DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW! Reviews mean a lot to me. Well, Happy New Year everyone and I'll be posting up soon. Bye.
By CJ
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to J.K Rowling
Chapter 3: Potions
Harry, Ron and Hermione walked silently towards the Great Hall. As they turned the last corner, the scent of mashed potatoes, creamed corn and roasted turkey filled their lungs. They breathed in the heavenly scent as they continued walking to the Hall.
As they reached the Gryffindor table, they met up with their other friends. Neville Longbottom, Seamus Finnigan, Dean Thomas, Ginny Weasley and Parvati Patil were some of the many friends that they had made during their time at Hogwarts.
Harry sat himself beside Ginny who began to blush profusely. Hermione smiled at Ginny. Hermione knew of Ginny's HUGE crush on Harry and found it quite entertaining. But Hermione could tell why Ginny liked Harry. Harry was courageous, funny, intelligent and a total sweetheart.
Last year, the Gryffindor girls got together to do a little poll on the boys. Seamus won the award for most cuddly. Dean got the award for best sweet talker. Ron got the award for the most adorable. Neville got the award for most amusing. Harry won the Gryffindor Boy of the Year Award and also won 4 other awards (I just can't remember what they were). All of the girls agreed that Harry had to be the most charming boy they had ever met. Hermione grinned as the memory came flowing back to her. Suddenly, Hermione's day dreaming was cut off by someone bumping into her as he/she sat down. Hermione looked to her right to see who the intruder was.
"RON!" shouted Hermione as she playfully shoved him. "Watch it! 'You're going to ruin my robes.'" She started laughing hysterically. Ron gave her a confused look but finally understood what she was laughing about. She was mocking Draco and how he had reacted when Ron had pulled him earlier that day. He started to turn red, and was about to make a comeback when his voice was cut off by a majestic voice ringing throughout the hall.
"I would just like to start the year, by welcoming all students to Hogwarts, both old and new. I hope your holidays were as enjoyable as my own," began Professor Dumbledore. He continued speaking about the teachers, school rules and events that were to happen later in the year. Finally, he came to the part of his speech that everyone was waiting for. "And with that, I would like to begin our feast. Enjoy." The students cheered and began to reach for the many delicacies.
*~*~*~*~*
After dinner, Harry, Ron and Hermione returned to the Gryffindor common room. Classes would commence the next morning and they had to prepare their many school materials. After having all their things organized, they finally got some shuteye.
*~*~*~*~*
The next morning, after they had eaten their breakfasts, they headed towards their classes. For first sessions, Harry had Divination, Ron had Transfiguration and Hermione had Herbology. But for second session, they would survive that class together. For it was none other than Potions with Professor Snape.
After their first classes, they walked precariously towards the Potions classroom. They took their normal seats and pulled out their parchments, quills, inkbottles and textbooks. Soon enough, Snape entered the classroom. Right on time as usual and not one second later.
"For our first class, we shall be concocting a love potion. Do not ask me why but it is required for your exams later in the year so pay attention," said Professor Snape. "This potion is created individually and the results will be known to you only. If it is not taken properly, it will not work so you must be careful. It indicates the person you love and what will happen to both of you. If the person you love is someone you know now, they will be shown to you. If not, it will only show a bright light. Whether you are destined to be with the person or not, it will show your future together. But, in some cases, it will show the person you love, but your future together will not be shown. It is rare but it only means true love and that the bond between you two will never be broken. So, let's begin."
Snape continued to explain the ingredients and the method of making the potion. After about half an hour, the potions were made and ready to drink. Everyone looked around, all nervous about what was about to be shown to him or her.
Ron began to drink the potion but choked and started coughing. He began to reach out for anything he could find to help him out. His arms swung around and hit Hermione on the back. She spat out the drink as she too began to cough. The glass hit the floor and shattered in a hundred pieces. She tried to regain her breath but fell to the floor unconscious. Ron finally began to breathe normally and looked around to see who he hit.
"HERMIONE!" Ron screamed as he ran towards her. "Professor Snape! Hermione's fainted." Professor Snape walked calmly passed the desks and bent down to check on Hermione.
"Miss Granger," said Professor Snape. "Miss Granger can you hear me?" There was no response. The professor checked her pulse. "She has to be taken to Madame Pomfrey's. Mister Weasley and Mister Thomas please escort Miss Granger to the hospital wing."
Ron and Dean picked Hermione up and carried her towards the hospital. Most of the other students were unaware of what was happening for they had drunken their potions without a problem and were seeing images in their heads. Among them was Harry. Harry had his eyes closed with an obstruct look on his face. What he saw surprised him. He slowly opened his eyes and looked around. He saw some students with faceless expressions. Some with grief and pain stricken in their faces and some with overly expressed joy. Some had confused looks and others were satisfied with what they had seen. He looked around to find Ron and Hermione and ask them how they felt, but they weren't there.
"Where's Hermione and Ron?" Harry asked Professor Snape. "They had a little accident. They'll be fine though. They're in the hospital wing."
"What happened?"
"Mister Weasley knocked into Miss Granger while drinking the potion and she began to sputter and fainted."
"Is she ok?" Snape could tell that Harry was concerned and worried for his friend's well being. Snape gave him a reassuring smile.
"They'll be fine. Class ends in fifteen minutes so you can visit the wing then."
"Yes sir," Harry said while walking back to his seat.
*~*~*~*~*
After Potions ended, Harry walked hurriedly through the many passage ways of Hogwarts to get to the hospital wing. He finally reached his destination and knocked lightly on the old wooden door.
"Harry," Madame Pomfrey said as she opened the door for Harry to come in. "You're here to see Miss Granger I presume?"
"Yeah, is she ok?"
"She's fine. Just had a little problem breathing. She needs some rest but she'll be better by afternoon classes. I told her she had to stay in bed but she refuses to miss class. Understandable but health comes before education you know. How are you suppose to learn if you're not healthy?"
"Quite comprehendible Madame Pomfrey but I was wondering if I could see her now?"
"Oh," said Madame Pomfrey. "Of course. She's resting on the furthest bed to the left. Ron and Dean are here too."
"Thank you," Harry said walking down the hall.
"Oh Harry," Madame Pomfrey called. Harry stopped and turned around.
"Yes," Harry said a little annoyed and anxious to see Hermione.
"Can you bring Miss Granger some lunch please? There are other students I must attend to and I have no time to go to the Great Hall."
"Of course," smiled Harry and turned to walk down the corridor once again.
Harry turned the last corner and saw a glimpse of Hermione lying on a cot with Ron and Dean sitting nearby. Thoughts rushed through his head. What he had seen when he had consumed the potion still confused him. He wanted to tell his friends but it would be too awkward. He would have to keep it to himself for a while. Sooner or later the truth would have to come out. But for now, all he could do was pretend that nothing was wrong.
Ron looked up and saw Harry walking towards them. He got up slowly and sauntered up to his friend. Ron looked scared.
"She ok?" asked Harry.
"Yeah," replied Ron. "She'll be fine." He looked away in disgust. "None of this would have happened if it weren't for me." Harry looked at his friend. Ron was on the brink of crying. Harry enclosed his arms around his friend.
"It's ok Ron. It wasn't your fault," Harry said reassuringly.
"But still, none of it would have happened if it weren't for me."
"It's ok Ron. Everything's fine." Harry looked at Hermione and turned Ron towards her. "Look. She's sleeping peacefully. She'll be fine. Madame Pomfrey says she'll be up by afternoon classes." Harry chuckled lightly. "Let's head down to the Great Hall. I have to get Hermione some food and bring it back up." "Ok," Ron said trying to cheer up.
Harry, Ron and Dean then left. Ron and Dean sat down at the Gryffindor table and began devouring their food. Harry took a plate of food for himself and one for Hermione and headed back to the hospital wing. As he walked, the visions of the potion returned to him. He still couldn't believe what he saw. All he could do was wait and see what would happen next.
A/N: Well, there's Chapter Three. Sorry it took so long to write but I was in Chicago. Hope you enjoyed it and DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW! Reviews mean a lot to me. Well, Happy New Year everyone and I'll be posting up soon. Bye.