Authors note: not much to say. Yes I realize headwig is saposed to be dead but Idc I like her so I kept her in my story. This chapter is a large chunk of training and lots of progression in their friendship. Not too exciting but still necessary. Not sure what I want their case or first problem when the graduate... so give me some ideas!

The rest of the evening was spent around the fire talking and becoming friends. Harry found out that Danny was from a big family in wales. Richard was a large man from a celtic school of magic in the north of ireland. Bobby was the only one to attended hogwarts, he was from central london and was muggle born. Harry was fascinated by Melanie though she was from a small magical community in northern england and attended a small magical school. He could already tell Melanie Danny and him would be good friends rivaling the golden trio in closeness. He was most thankful for the fact that they treated him like a normal being not the savior of the wizarding world. He was also relieved that they didn't seem to resent him for joining the class when its almost over.

"come on guys its time for dinner and I'm starving!" Melanie stated as she jumped up out of her seat. We all followed her into the cafeteria which had partly filled of other cadets from their class. They sat at a round table that fit five and like at the ball in harrys fourth year he was able to ask from whatever he wanted, ordered the smoked salmon. They ate joking about the timid and in awed looks people gave him as soon as people realized he was "The Harry Potter".

"Uh oh here comes Max, this could get enteresting." Commented Bobby as a guy with short cropped hair started to walk towards them followed by three goons. Harry emedietly didn't like him. He radiated an arrogant cockynes that rivaled Malfoy. It was clear by the way he walked and looked down at everyone that he thought he was the best one here.

"Well well what do we have here? The famous boy-who-lived I didn't know we started letting people in on fame alone." He sneered down at Harry.

"Actually its the man-who-won to you." Harry comented to the snorts of laughter from his friends. Max's face instantly turning a nice shade of red that Vernon Dearsely would of been proud of.

"Why you little brat, you just wait. Ill put you in your place soon and ill enjoy every second of you fail tomorrow. My guess is you fail or drop out in a week." He said obviously thinking it would have an effect on him.

"Well its been a true pleasure to meet you, have a nice night now." Harry turned not caring for or wanting a reply. The five at the table laughed while Max and his goons stormed away.

"that was brilliant mate! Nobody has stood up to him sense we started training. He's been top dog for the last two and a half years." Bobby spoke excitedly,

"Oh it was nothing I'v delt with people like him all my life."

"It was pretty great Harry." Melanie flashed him a smile to go with the compliment. Harry just smile back but couldnt help but be worried about the four people staring dagers at him. 'Good job harry three hours in and you've already made an enemy' was all he could think.

"so harry are you excited for starting training tomorrow?" Questioned Richard

"Ya a bit nervous though, I don't really know what to expect. I've never really beem prepared before normally I just jump head first into things and fly by the seat of your pants." Harry said glumly but soon joined in the others laughs.

"You'll do fine Harry its worked pretty well for you so far. Now come on boys I think its bed time." Melanie stood as shewas talking and we all joined her on the way to the comen room.

"Night mel" Harry called to her before he followed the boys into their dorms. The lights were already off but there was enough light to see beds lining the wall most being filled already.

"You can have that one he droped out about a year ago." Danny said and motioned towards an empty bed near the door. Before he could thank him Harry saw Danny already climing into a bed across the room. After changing and casting a quick cleaning charm on his mouth Harry laid down in his new bed. He tried to fall asleep honestly he di but he could only try for so long before even he woukd give up. Eventually he just got up and snuck out to the fire which was lower but still burning away. He flopped down on the two seat couch and stared into the fire.

"Couldn't sleep Harry?" He was shocked out of his trance as Melanie flopped down beside him with a slightly worried expression on her face.

"Oh, hey Melanie. Ya I guess I just have to much on my mind; it's okay though I'm used to not getting much sleep."

"You have nothing to worry about! It can't be anything worse then what you've faced already; and don't worry about Max he's alot of bark but no bite." She laughed at the idea of Harry being nervous.

"Thanks, but its not just that." Harry pauses looking unsure of himself, but after seeing her face that showed that she cares and wanted to know he continued. "I'm afraid if two things, not meeting everyone's expectations; I've always been the boy-who-lived or what not and everyone always expects more and more out of me and I'm worried I won't be able to keep up." He ment to keep going but was quickly interrupted.

"You have nothing to prove Harry! You've done more than anyone could ask of you. Just do your best and I have no doubt your be better than the rest of us." She flashed him a rare smile. Harry didn't understand why his heart gave a quick flutter. 'Focus Potter' he reminded himself. "What's the second thing you fear?" She asked with the smile still fixed to her face.

"If I don't make it as an auror," he rushed to stop her from interrupting him, "what do I do then? Fighting is all I know. If I can't do that than ill just be the famous Harry Potter living off his fame." He looked down undable to imagine that life.

"I've heared you could easily make a professional quiditch team, but you won't need it! You'll do fine even if I have to train you myself" she was so sincere he only managed a meager reply.

"Thank you Melanie." She flashed that damn smile again sending his heart into overdrive again. His heart suddenly stopped when he felt her lean against him laying her head on his shoulder. He didn't move or breath until the need became to much and he took a big breath and relaxed against her. They just sat there enjoying eachothers company. Atleast that's what Harry thought he soon realized she was out cold asleep. At first he panicked but soon have up and figured he could rest for a little. He was positive he'd would be up for a while still. He closed his eyes enjoying the feeling of the warm body resting against him. But soon Harry was asleep to.

End note: I Realized Melanie is nothing like Tonks but oh well! Haha sorry it took so long the beginning of the chapter was hard and awkward. I think i ralied and did better by the end. Thanks for reading!