It was lunchtime by the time Hugo finished his Herbology homework in the library

"Perfect timing to visit Hagrid for tea" he thought t himself.

Hugo slowly packed away his books but noticed that no'one else was moving with him

"are you guys coming with me to Hagrid's Hut or not?" he asked indignantly,

Bilius just looked up from his homework and responded "I told you I don't want to be seen with a teacher".

Gary and Martin nodded their heads in approval of this, however Lily and Fiona rolled their eyes,

"Come on so we'll go and see Hagrid with you" Fiona sighed giving the evil eye to the boys for entrapping her.

when the three of them reached the Covered Bridge leading out to Hagrid's Hut, Hugo heard a familiar voice call out his name

"Hugo, hey Hugo",

turning around Hugo was greeted by his sister who once more had Scorpius Malfoy standing by her side.

"I'll make this short because what I'm doing is breaking school rules" she whispered shoving a Fanged Frisbee into his bag, "Happy Birthday little brother!".

Hugo watched his sister stalk off with Malfoy and for a second he swore that they were going out by the way Malfoy had his arm around her shoulder.

"Are you coming or not?" Lily asked sternly and Hugo whipped around remembering where he was.

"Sorry" he replied meekly.

Before they could get to the hut the already dark sky began to rain and the three of them had to sprint to the hut to avoid being soaked. Knocking hard on the hut door they waited a minute out in the rain gradually becoming soaked before Hagrid swung the door open.

"'Ello Hugo, 'Appy Birthday".

The hut was warm and comfortable thanks to a log fire dancing away in the fireplace and Hagrid proceeded in bringing down four teacups and a plate of buns.

"I'm glad ye brough' friends with ye" Hagrid beamed noticing Fiona and Lily standing behind Hugo looking nervously around the hut.

"This is Fiona" Hugo said introducing Fiona who was relatively short to the giant figure of Hagrid "Pleased to meet you" she stammered but after half an hour she warmed upto Hagrid.

"Sorry that I lef' this visit off for so long" Hagrid apologized "I 'ad a bit o' trouble with some Bowtruckles for the Fifth Years"

"That's okay Hagrid" reassured Hugo as he reached for one of the buns on the table, however when he tried to bite into the bun he felt as if his teeth had shattered. Lily who was just about to eat one herself quickly changed her mind and Fiona tried in vain to soften hers with her tea.

After what seemed like ages but in truth was only a an hour the trio left the hut and headed back into the school but before they could get there they met Bilius, Gary and Martin heading towards the Quiddich pitch.

"Where are you three going?" Hugo called over to them

"Quiddich trials for Gryffindor" Martin roared back.

Hugo's interest was spiked at this and he knew that his sister wanted to play Keeper again this year so he headed over to the pitch with the boys while the girls continued on heading into the school. Hugo watched his sister in her trial as several Quaffles were thrown at her and she effortlessly blocked them preventing any from getting into her rings, all those hours of practice during the Summer payed off and her opposition for the position had a spot more trouble when he failed to block two of his shots. James Potter also got to continue his position as Beater despite a clumsy mistake when his one of the Bludgers nearly collided with the spectators and Albus finally go on the Quiddich team securing the position of Chaser along with the Prefect Dean Thomas.

"I think we have a good chance of winning the Quiddich Cup this year" proclaimed Bilius as they headed back to the Common Room,

"I agree although they say that Ravenclaw put out a really good side as well this could be tough" Martin answered.

When the boys had reached the fifth floor they heard voices from behind them on the staircase belittling the Gryffindor Quiddich Team.

"They always were a bit full of themselves Gryffindors" sneered the voice of an all too familiar Slytherin who had a large group surrounding him

"Well Slytherin havn't won in five years" retorted Gary despite his nervous demeanor.

An argument ensued on the staircase with insults flying everywhere

"There must be troll blood somewhere in your family"

"You slick git"

"I hope you fall off a broom".

"Lets settle this so" Selwyn suddenly boomed silencing everyone, "What about it Weasley are you up to it?",

Hugo remembering his birthday gift of Jinxes for the Jinxed".

"Pick your second, mines Abraxas" Selwyn said pointing to a short pudgy boy with curly black hair and a freckled face.

"Bilius, do you want to be my second in the duel" Hugo asked turning around to see a very disgruntled looking Bilius staring at Selwyn.

"Certainly" was the quick response.

"Then the duel will take place on Hallowe'en after the feat in the Great Hall don't be late" sneered Selwyn but before he turned around to leave he added a quick sarcastic "Happy Birthday Hugo" which brought howling laughter to the Slytherins.

Going straight into the Common Room Hugo took out his new book and glanced over the curses and jinxes it contained with Bilius.

"Look at all these spells" Bilius mused eyeing one particular spell which caused ticklishness when hit by it, "However these do look a bit advanced".

Don't worry" Hugo mused "We just need a bit of practice with these types of spells and then we'll have it no problem".

They continued practicing wand movements and incantations all day even missing dinner to do so and could hardly wait until they knocked Selwyn and his friend Abraxas off their feet.

AN-I'm sorry that these chapters are a bit later than usual but for the past few days I've been out celebrating my Leaving Cert. results with my friends and family. Don't worry though as I plan o having the rest of the chapters uploaded daily so that I can start on the next big chapter of the story (Year 2). As always tell me if I'm doing anything wrong and thanks for reading.