Rose didn't have much time on Saturday morning, the next day, to enjoy the fruits of her labor in regards to the time-turner.
Today was the first day of her lesson with Professor Lupin and Harry.
Rose was looking forward to seeing Professor Lupin again- she'd felt that it had been ages (she only had Dark Arts every Monday and Wednesday).
Rose had to eat her breakfast quickly but her Bridget, and Bellamy noticed that Cedric appeared to a little down.
"You seem quiet this morning," Bellamy commented lightly towards Cedric while sipping a cup of herbal tea.
Cedric nodded and sighed into his hand. "Cho and I have been fighting." He explained.
Rose and Bridget eyed each other.
"Really?" Bridget said in a tone as if curious to hear more.
"Yeah, I think we broke up last night actually…" Cedric said bluntly. Bridget stopped eating as the table turned tense.
"Oh, I'm so stupid," Bridget said "I'm sorry about that Cedric."
Cedric gave a small smile, "It's alright, you would've found out soon enough," He paused and wrinkles crossed his forehead as if he was pain, "You know, I sort of want to be alone this morning." He stood up slowly and Bridget nodded. Rose, Bellamy, and Bridget watched as he walked away.
"They're always fighting." Bellamy muttered, "Watch give it a week and he'll be over the moon again."
Bridget nudged Bellamy who squirmed in pain and let out "Ouch!"
"Don't judge so harshly," Bridget snapped, "It's still hard even if it is on and off again."
Bellamy rolled her eyes, "I think they should just break up. What do you think Rose?"
Bellamy and Bridget turned to look at Rose. Rose shrugged and checked the time- it was time to go.
"Sorry," Rose said, happy to have an excuse to leave the conversation, "Got to go."
Rose shoved her hands in her pockets and quickly left the Great Hall. She stopped to wait in the quad for Harry.
Harry soon left the Great Hall after Rose.
Rose ran up to greet him.
"So," She began straight away, "What happened in Hagrid's class?"
Harry sighed, "You found out? Who told you?"
"George," Rose answered, "Just thought I'd see what's been happening."
Harry tightened his lips clearly not wanting to tell Rose but he finally let out through gritted teeth "Malfoy."
Rose crossed her arms "Elaborate, please?"
"Let's walk and talk." Harry said and they both headed towards Professor Lupin's classroom.
"We were learning about magical creatures, and we met Buckbeak," Harry explained, "Malfoy's trying to get Hagrid sacked on account of Buckbeak."
"No," Rose breathed, "But what happened? Was Malfoy attacked?"
Harry shook his head, "No. That's why it's all so messed up. Malfoy was being dramatic. He didn't listen to Hagrid's instructions."
Rose shook her head in dismay. They had finally made it to the outside of Lupin's classroom. He was waiting for them with a smile on his face.
"Good," Professor Lupin said, "Both Potters have arrived on time."
Rose and Harry smiled and entered the classroom.
"Patronuses." Professor Lupin said, "We are going to be learning about Patronus spells. What do you both know about the Patronus?"
"Advanced magic." Harry answered.
"Yes," Professor Lupin said, "And this is very important knowledge to have in regards to fighting against Dementors."
Rose noticed Professor Lupin walk towards a closed chest. She could feel herself starting to get nervous about performing magic.
"A Patronus spell drives away a dementor," Professor Lupin explained, "You can only cast a Patronus by focusing on a happy memory the happiest memory you've ever had."
Harry appeared to be concentrating.
"Professor?" Rose asked gesturing towards the chest, "Are we going to practice against a real Dementor?"
Professor Lupin shook his head, "No," He answered, "We're using a fixed boggart. We'll talk about boggarts on Monday- but for now, we're practicing so you're more prepared."
"Boggart?" Rose repeated letting her voice trail off.
"Boggarts take the shape of your biggest fear," Harry explained.
"Remember," Professor Lupin repeated, "Think of your happiest memory then say with strength- 'Expecto Patronus' Harry go first, Rose stand next to me."
Rose followed Professor Lupin's instructions. She started biting her nail. Professor Lupin opened the chest and a Dementor came swooping out. Harry yelled the spell but Rose wasn't sure what happened after that because she passed out. Everything went black.
She woke up eventually. She was still in Professor Lupin's classroom and Harry was there too.
"Are you alright?" Professor Lupin asked while gently holding Rose's head to help her sit up.
Rose's vision was blurry and she blinked to make things come back into focus.
"What happened?" She murmured.
"Eat chocolate." Professor Lupin instructed and Rose felt a chocolate bar being placed in her hand. She crossed her legs on the floor and tried to eat a bite of the chocolate.
She very quickly began to feel better.
"What happened?" She asked again in a firmer voice.
"You fainted." Harry replied.
"I feel like it happened quickly…" Rose tried to recall what happened after the Dementor left the chest.
"Harry also fainted," Professor Lupin explained, "But we saw a glimpse of his Patronus, you passed out at the mere site of the Dementor Rose."
Rose hung in her head in disappointment- Professor Lupin appeared to be very concerned.
"Rose," Professor Lupin asked, "Were you thinking of a happy memory at all?"
Rose bit into a piece of chocolate, and shook her head in admittance.
"No," She whispered trying not to look at Harry, "I was just so worried about what would happen to Harry that I couldn't- I couldn't think of anything else."
Professor Lupin nodded. "Rose, it's important for you to try to think of a happy memory- that's what will protect Harry! Imagine if you were in a battle and Harry tries to produce a Patronus but he can't because he's worried about you?"
Rose nodded- understanding what Professor Lupin was saying. Professor Lupin sighed.
"We have to meet again." Professor Lupin decided clearly disappointed in both Rose and Harry's performance.
Rose and Harry left Professor Lupin's classroom feeling a little down.
"Can I ask you something?" Rose asked before they parted ways. Harry nodded.
"What was your memory?"
Harry took in a breath before answering, "I was thinking of the night Mum and Dad died."
Rose raised her eyebrows. "I thought you didn't remember that night."
"I don't" Harry added, "I was just thinking of what it would be like for us all to be together again, playing games- being a family. That was my memory."
Rose pulled Harry in for a hug to try to hide herself becoming emotional. Harry hugged her back.
