Rose and George shared Potions class on Monday.
Professor Snape already appeared to be in a bad mood when Rose and George entered the class.
Rose and George took a seat together by the window. Fred and Angelina sat behind them.
Potions class was an odd mix of some Hufflepuffs, Gryffindors, and Slytherins.
Jenna Crawford was one third year Slytherin in the class as was Drew Heathman.
They were pretty fine as far as Slytherins went- not nearly as bad as Pansy Parkinson- although Rose knew nothing about them.
The only other Hufflepuffs in her class were two girls: Roberta Stone and Daisy Truman along with two other boys Jackson Rhodes and Luke Bridges (whom Rose also barely ever talked to).
Professor Snape marched up to the front of the class and barked for the students to turn their pages to page 63. Fred and George eyed each other when Professor Snape snapped at the class.
Today they were actually learning something quite useful- they were learning about medicinal Potions and Potions that could be used to prevent the common cold.
George and Rose struggled through the class to get the Potion right and Professor Snape spent a good portion of the lesson glaring at them.
Fred and Angelina also struggled, but the Slytherins successfully completed the assignment and Professor Snape awarded them 50 points. Of course.
Fred and George were going on a rant about Professor Snape as they left the class to head to Dark Arts while Angelina and Rose lingered behind to allow them to vent out their frustrations.
"Rose!" Rose heard her voice being called out and turned around- it was Professor Lupin running towards her. She smiled and waved her hand.
"Rose," Professor Lupin breathed, "I've been meaning to find you-do you have any time this afternoon?"
Rose glanced at Fred, George, and Angelina and stepped aside with Professor Lupin.
"Sure." Rose said once Professor Lupin and her had moved to a more private area.
"Great," Professor Lupin paused and added, "This afternoon then let's go for a walk outside- it's quite lovely today."
Rose nodded in agreement and then they headed towards Professor Lupin's classroom.
"Alright!" Professor Lupin greeted the class, "Boggarts! Who can tell me about them?"
Bellamy raised her hand but went on to answer : "Boggarts take the shape of your worst fear."
"Precisely!" Professor exclaimed "20 Points for Hufflepuff!"
All the Hufflepuffs cheered- they were rarely awarded House Points.
"It's important to take what you think is your biggest fear," Professor Lupin instructed, "And turn it into something funny!"
Professor Lupin had all the students stand in a line facing a wardrobe. Roger Davies was up first. He stood in front of the wardrobe.
Rose gasped when a lion with big jarring teeth jumped out of the wardrobe. Roger Davis seemed to shake but then he whipped out his wand and recited the spell. The lion transformed into a sea of marbles and the whole class laughed in relief.
Next it was Fred's turn, then George, then Bridget, and finally it was Rose's turn. A sudden feeling of nervousness overcame Rose as she stood in front of the wardrobe.
Professor Lupin was watching her intensely.
What did Rose fear the most?
She suddenly found her breath becoming shorter and placed her hand on her chest to stop her beating heart.
The wardrobe opened- and a giant black dog came pouncing out. Before Rose could do anything she fell to the floor and Professor Lupin stepped in front of her taking care of the Boggart himself.
Professor Lupin quickly turned around and said "Class dismissed!"
"But Professor…" Bellamy interjected "We still have 15 minutes!"
"Class is dismissed!" Professor Lupin repeated while helping Rose stand up, George tried to help as well but Professor Lupin instructed him to go. Rose and Professor Lupin sat by the window waiting for the class to trickle out before Professor Lupin said, "Atually Rose, would you mind if we took a walk now?"
Rose nodded in agreement.
