Soon it was Thursday and just like every other morning the owls came in with the post. Neville got a glass ball from his grandmother full of white smoke. I know what that is, it's a remembrall said Hermione. The smoke turns red when, oh the smoke is red. It looks like you've forgotten something. And I can't remember what i've forgotten said Neville. Draco Malfoy then walked over and seized it. What on earth has Longbottom forgotten this time? he asked. Malfoy, give that back to him or i'm telling Professor Dumbledore on you said Mabel. Tell him what? said a voice. They turned and saw Professor McGonagall. Malfoy was just trying to steal Neville's remembrall said Pacifica. Oh no I wasn't stealing, I was just picking it up to have a look at it said Malfoy innocently. He then set it down and walked away. McGonagall then handed them their schedules and they saw that they had their first flying class later. Unfortunately it was going to be a double class with the Slytherins. While there were a few nice Slytherin's, a lot of them had an attitude.
Before long the Gryffindor and Slytherin first years were outside, standing next to the school's broomsticks. The teacher Madam Hooch walked up to them. Good afternoon class she said. Good afternoon Madam Hooch said the class. Welcome to your first flying lesson said Madam Hooch. In these lessons you will be learning how to fly. Some of you may already know how. She pointed towards Dipper. I am of course referring to you Mister Pines. Dipper knew she was referring to his lesson with the Weasley twins. If you already know, these classes will help you improve said Madam Hooch. Everybody step up to the left sides of your brooms. Now stick your right hand over your broom and say up. Everyone then said up at the same. While some students grabbed hold of their brooms immediately, others struggled and had theirs roll over. Once they had all grabbed hold they were then instructed to mount them. Harry and Ron let out a chuckle when Madam Hooch told Malfoy that he had been doing it wrong for years. Now what happens next is fairly simple said Madam Hooch. When I blow my whistle you will kick off from from the ground, hover for a moment, lean forward slightly, then touch back down. On the count of three, 1...2... but before she could finish Neville kicked off the ground too early and was now rising into the air. He then went straight down and hit the ground hard. Oh God, I didn't know what we were learning was this dangerous said Pacifica. Madam Hooch went over to check on him. Oh dear, it's a broken wrist she said. Everyone is to remain firmly on the ground while I take Mister Longbottom to the hospital wing. If I see one broom in the air, the one riding it will be out of Hogwarts before you can say Quidditch. As she took Neville inside Malfoy picked up Neville's remembrall. Oh no, don't even think about it Malfoy said Mabel. It belongs to Neville, not you. Since when were you the boss of me? asked Malfoy. Give it here Malfoy demanded Harry. No, I think i'll leave it somewhere for Longbottom to find said Malfoy. How about up a tree? He then mounted his broom and floated into the air. YOU WANT IT, COME AND GET IT! Harry then mounted his broom. Harry no way said Hermione. You heard exactly what Madam Hooch said, you don't even know how to fly. Harry then kicked off into the air and flew after Malfoy. Despite not having any experience Harry knew exactly how to work a broomstick. Give it here Malfoy, or i'll knock you off your broom said Harry. You and what army? asked Malfoy. You wish you had an army yourself, you are nothing without Crabbe and Goyle said Harry. Have it your way then said Draco. He then threw the remembrall. Harry dove down after it at Lightning speed. Just before it hit the ground, he caught it. The Gryffindor students began cheering. MISTER POTTER! yelled an angry voice. Professor McGonagall saw the whole thing. WHAT ON EARTH WERE YOU THINKING!? YOU COULD HAVE BROKEN YOU NECK! she shouted. Professor, it wasn't his fault said Pacifica. He was just trying to- SILENCE MISS NORTHWEST! shouted McGonagall. Listen Professor begged Mabel. Harry didn't have much of- THE SAME GOES FOR YOU MISS PINES! shouted McGonagall. Dipper then got angry all of a sudden. There was nothing in the world he loved more than Mabel, so obviously he didn't like her being yelled at. IF YOU DON'T APOLOGIZE TO MY SISTER, AND PACIFICA RIGHT NOW, I AM GOING TO TELL PROFESSOR DUMBLEDORE AND HAVE YOU FIRED! shouted Dipper. NOW SHUT UP AND LET HARRY EXPLAIN HIS SIDE OF THE STORY! Dipper was ready to receive detention and tell McGonagall that he would refuse to show up. You are absolutely right said McGonagall. Miss Pines, Miss, Northwest, I apologize for my tone of voice. Dipper was surprised. He thought he was going to get yelled at. Mister Pines, thank you for showing me the error of my ways said McGonagall. Because you stood up for your classmates, I will be awarding five points to Gryffindor. She then turned to Harry. Mister Potter, I apologize if I made it seem like you were in trouble. You did nothing wrong, but I still want to have a word with you. She then led Harry into the castle.
At lunch everybody in the great hall was talking about what happened. I can't believe you've been made a seeker said Ron. First years rarely ever make the house teams. If Harry can do it, then there is nothing stopping you bro bro said Mabel. Thanks for the encouragement Mabel said Dipper. Malfoy then walked over. I can't believe they put you on the team without even letting you try out he said. I think it's time we settled this once and for all, what do you say to a wizards's duel in the trophy room on the fourth floor at midnight? or maybe you've never heard of a wizard's duel. Of course he has, i'm his second said Ron. So we have a deal? asked Malfoy. I'll meet you there said Harry. Malfoy then walked away. Not that it's any of my business, but we're not supposed to leave the common room at night said Hermione. You're right said Harry. It's none of your business.
That night while everyone else had gone to bed Dipper, Mabel, and Pacifica were down in the common room trying to learn more about Quidditch tactics. Dipper was planning on trying out for chaser, and if that didn't work he was going to try out for seeker. Seeing as how Harry had already locked up the seeker position, Dipper only had one shot at this. Harry and Ron then came down from the boys dormitory. Are you sure you two want to do is? asked Pacifica. We know what we're doing said Harry. Ron whatever happens out there said Mabel. She was going to say that she loved him but instead said this. You're still one of the bravest people I know. Ron went red in the face. Thanks Mabel he said. The two then stepped out of the common room followed by Hermione. I guess she changed her mind said Pacifica.
About an hour later Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville came back through the portrait hole. So how did it go? asked Dipper. It was a trap, Malfoy set us up to try to get us expelled said Harry. We accidentally ended up in the forbidden corridor and barely made it back without getting caught. There was a three headed dog in there said Ron. What is something that dangerous doing locked up in a school? Were you two seriously not paying attention? asked Hermione. Didn't you see what was under it? It's feet? I was too busy looking at it's heads said Ron. No you fool, it was standing on a trapdoor so it was obviously guarding something said Hermione. It wasn't there by accident. Wait a minute, maybe whatever was in vault 713 is what's in the trapdoor said Dipper. Darn it Harry, now you've got Dipper in on this said Hermione. How is this my fault? asked Harry. This never would have happened had you not agreed to the duel said Hermione. There's probably some unwritten law in the wizarding world that anybody with a permanent mark on their forehead has to be an idiot. Dipper was filled with rage all of a sudden. He had a permanent mark on his forehead that he was embarrassed about. He then lifted up his bangs and showed it to her. Do you have any idea how difficult it is to be made fun of because of a birthmark? he asked. I can't tell you how much I was bullied in California for it, i'd pay one million galleons for you to go through a day in my life without crying. You actually expect me to believe your nickname came from a birthmark? It's obviously a tattoo said Hermione. I can't believe you would make up a false story about your childhood and expect some sympathy. Now Dipper was red in the face and furious. How dare she accuse him of lying. He took out his wand, pointed it at her, and said FLIPENDO! Hermione fell backwards and Dipper stomped on her nose hard. It broke on impact and was now bright red, badly deflated, and bleeding. If you tell anybody about my birthmark or what I just did to you, it will be your arm that's broken next time said Dipper. He then stomped up to the boys dormitories in a huff.
Authors note: The original book had Ron seem like a total jerk. But because I don't believe in character bashing I decided to have this moment between Hermione and Dipper to show that both sides are in the wrong. While Ron was wrong to make those comments about Hermione, Hermione was wrong to make rude comments about the birthmark that Dipper is self conscious about. Also meep, I did see your review about the quotation marks. While I don't plan on doing it right now, I might come back and fix it later.
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