Still fuming from my 'encounter' (let's just call it that) with Scorpius Malfoy, I found Albus. He was in one of many small boats waiting to set off across the Black Lake. Hagrid, nearby on the small wooden dock, was trying to herd all the first years into the boats. I was a small bit worried that the dock would collapse under his weight.
Al was with two boys, that I haven't seen before, chatting animatedly about (and there was no doubt in mind that it was) quidditch.
I walked onto the dock and over to the boat Albus was sharing.
I swallowed my anger and thanked Merlin it was after turning darker outside so it would be harder to see my face, which was probably red from anger (sadly, it always does that).
"Hey, Al." I said grabbing his attention. "Mind if I join you guys?"
He smiled. "Yeah, sure, Rosie. I was wondering where you had gone off to."
"I had a pleasant conversation with the future Slytherins." I sarcastically said my voice dripping with false sweetness.
Albus laughed. "Trust you to get into some kind of fight with the children of Death Eaters before school has even started, but you're well able to handle yourself, Rosie."
Al then turned back to two boys in the boat to continue talking about (yeah, I guessed it) quidditch.
I stepped onto the small boat it rocked with my weight. I nervously looked at the murky water of the Black Lake and sat down next to Al.
Having no interest in the discussion about quidditch I stared off into the distance, I could see the castle. The sheer sight of it made my heart jump. It looked magical (an obvious word to describe it). Hogwarts castle was illuminated by the light coming out of its windows.
Our boat and the rest of the boats surrounding us suddenly started to move forward towards Hogwarts. The boats glided across the Black Lake. My grin getting wider the nearer we came to the castle.
When the boats finally came to a halt in the boat house, excitement filled my body. Hagrid ordered all the first years to get out of the boats. Al and the two other boys in our boat stepped gracefully onto the boathouse platform.
Then came my turn,
I stood up in the boat which began to rock causing my legs to shake. I leaped onto the boathouse platform but when I landed my legs came out from under me. Causing me to slip on the wet floor. I yelped and (of course) fell on my butt in front of everyone.
Everyone in first year exploded with laughter, even Albus. I turned bright red with embarrassment. I immediately decided the best thing to do in this situation was to jump back up and pretend it was nothing, but oh Merlin did it hurt.
I really shouldn't have done this... as soon as I jumped up the laughter got even louder and Al looked on the verge of pissing himself. One of the first years was pointing at my ass. I turn head to see my backside.
"Oh great..." I murmured
The entire backside of my robes were wet and you can imagine what that looked like.
Hagrid didn't notice me falling on my butt. He told everyone to "Stop yer laughin' wer goin' up to the castle now."
Everyone was still laughing but quieter now. Everyone started to follow Hagrid towards the castle.
Al turned to me still laughing. "Are you okay Rose? That was just about the funniest thing ever!"
"Right." I scowled.
It was going to be a long night.
Then I had a Lumos moment. I hit my head with my hand, how could I be so stupid, duh, I'm a witch with magic. Who had just happened to have read all the books on the first booklist and know nearly it all the spells off by heart. So I know the drying charm.
I sighed in relief and took out my wand and cast the charm on my robes making them dry again.
I smirked in victory, who says reading ahead is not worth it.
