*Heyya, loyal readers! I'm actually updating! I just got a new laptop (who I call "Little Al", long story but I have decided his full name is Albus Severus) and since I have him now, I'll probably start updating more!

URGENT-ISH: I was wrong. It's Amycus who teaches DADA and Alecto who teaches Muggle Studies... oops! I didn't check my facts as I knew I should... Anyways, I'm going to keep it right form now on, so never fear! :) Luvv ya all and enjoy! *

After lunch, the day seemed to go by quickly. The classes she had chosen to continue were just as she remembered them: hard and typically not fun. Ginny decided Defense Against the Dark Arts was undoubtedly the worst subject that she had this year. At least, until she had Muggle Studies two days from then. It was the worst Wednesday ever.

It was a bright day on the grounds of Hogwarts. The sun shone bright over the stone walls and across the vibrant grass. The colorful leaves blew lazily in the breeze, trailing across the sky in a swirling blaze. And the black lake sparkled blue in the afternoon sky.

Looking out of a window in the Muggle Studies classroom, Ginny's only wish was that she could be out there enjoying the cool breeze. It would have been such a relief to escape the dreadful classroom and it's even worse teacher: Alecto Carrow. If it seemed like Amycus was a painful teacher, Alecto was worse in her own ways.

For the entire class period, she gave an introduction to how Muggles are inferior to wizards and how they should either be eradicated or put to slavery. She went into extreme detail of how they should be tortured if they were not cooperative slaves. Ginny looked over to Abbie who was on the other side of the room and saw the same look of incredulousness that she herself felt.

It was five minutes until the period was over, so as soon as Alecto finished her lecture, the class packed up their notes and stood up to leave.

"Wait, class. Before you get dismissed I need to assign homework." Ginny inwardly groaned, looked at Abbie and rolled her eyes. More homework?

"From each of you I would like a twenty-four-inch essay on how wizards are superior to Muggles and why. To be due on Friday."

Everyone stood to leave to get to their next class except for Ginny. She kept sitting and put her hand in the air angrily.

"Yes, Miss-"

"Weasley. I have a question about the homework assignment." she explained, with a hint of exasperation.

"And that would be-"

"What if we don't believe in these views on Muggles and think that just because they can't do magic doesn't mean they're inferior?"

At this point, the entire class ceased packing and leaving. They stopped to watch the debate between student and teacher.

"Well, Miss Weasley, I suppose you'll have a hard time with the assignment." Alecto replied snidely, walking closer to where Ginny was now standing.

"And what if I refuse to do it in the hopes of helping keep a piece of decency in the world?"
"You will get a detention. Just as you will of you continue to back-sass me."

"And if I'm not afraid of getting detentions?" Ginny narrowed her eyes, daring the Death Eater to toy with her.

"Then you can come here tonight at eight o'clock. I will be expecting you. Good day, class."

Ginny took her books and shoved them into her bag. Stopping to glare at Alecto, she left and turned down the hall to her next class. To her surprise, a little ways down the hall was Abbie waiting for her.

"Ginny!" she exclaimed. "What the hell was that all about? Do you know how dangerous the Carrows are? You really shouldn't do that!"

"Really, Abbie? They're dangerous?" Ginny replied sarcastically. "I think I would know that if my best friend, brother, and ex-boyfiend are the ones who I'm pretty sure are off fighting Voldemort right now."

Abbie flinched. "Don't say his name!"

"Well, sorr-y if I'm not afraid of him and the Death Eaters and want to do some good in the world." Ginny retorted. She was so angry after Muggle Studies that she would probably snap at anyone who came near. I guess until my detention I should keep on the down-low, Ginny thought. Just so I don't get in any more trouble...

It was four-thirty and classes were over for the day. Ginny, Neville, and Luna were all together sitting under a tree a little ways from the entrance back into the school. They were all taking turns describing their days in vivid detail.

While sitting with her friends, Ginny noticed Luna had a small cut just above her eyebrow and Neville had a very light spattering af bruises across his arms and legs. She then found that the wounds were the result of the Death Eater teachers.

During Luna's turn, Neville and Ginny learned how the Slytherins were getting special treatment from all of the teachers who are working for Voldemort. While it was Neville's turn, it was noted that the Carrows' detentions were completely horrendous.

"During Amycus's, there are seventh-years or other sixth-years or even some who were younger (mostly Slytherin) who use dark curses on the ones who received the punishments. When I was there, it was Crabbe from Slytherin who was cursing me. He mostly used Cruciatis, but also used a few I'd never heard of. That detention was how I got these ones." He pointed to a few cuts and bruises on this arms. "I got these others from mouthing-off to Alecto during Muggle Studies." He swept his hand vaguely around his legs.

"Wow, Neville. And all of this within the first two days back?" Ginny asked incredulously.

"Well, yeah." Neville looked at the ground and became interested in a leaf that had just flown over. "You've had the Carrrows, Ginny. You know how bad they can be and how angry you can get. Right?"

"You're right, Neville. I actually have a detention tonight because I had to stand up to Alecto during Muggle Studies. It was a really stupid fight, too... She's such a b-"

"You're lucky it's just with Alecto." interjected Luna. Amycus's room is so full of Sleepy Kneazles that I couldn't stand a minute in there!"

"Just what is a 'Sleepy Kneazle', Luna?" questioned Neville.

"They're just like the usual Kneazles except these ones have more fur and can fly and their eyes are always closed."

"How come I haven't seen any there, then?"

"Because, guys! They're invisible. You need proper Glasstrespecs to see them. Glasstrespecs are like Spectrespecs but they're more powerful and help you see the Sleepy Kneazles!"

"Luna, I remember why I'm friends with you." Ginny laughed.

"What do you mean?" Luna asked.

Ginny didn't answer, she just shook her head and continued laughing.

* Hi again! Was this chapter long enough? On my NeoOffice doc, it was like 2 and a half pages, so I hope so. If you guys want, I'll have Ginny's detention in the next chapter, but whatever you guys want. PLEASE REVIEW! The last review I got was for, like, chapter nine, and that was a while ago! So PLEASE REVIEW! Maybe the first will get a sneak peek at the next chapter? Dunno, but please do! Love you all!
~ Ginny *