S.P.E.W. And Beyond

*Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters.. They belong to the talented writer, J.K. Rowling. I only own the plot

Chapter 1

Gazing at the future

"Harry, hurry up! We're going to be late for divination and Trelawney will have our hides." shouted Ron.

"It's only divination. Who cares? Besides, I know what she is going to say today, and everyday: I'm going to die." Replied Harry.

So Harry and Ron raced up the stairs to the north tower. As they climbed half way up the 34th stair case they climbed, Ron forgot to jump over a trick step. He slammed head first into the next step.

You okay?" asked Harry

Ron replied, "It's ironic, I saw that in my star charts last week. I put down that I would go face first into a stair case. That was before I started making it up."

"You'd better be careful, you're starting to become good at divination. Next, you'll want to stay in the tower and see the future with the old bat, Parvati and Lavender." Harry chuckled at the thought.

Harry pulled Ron out and they continued upward, reaching the landing with 1 minute to spare. Luckily, the class was still waiting. The silver ladder dropped and everyone climbed up. Upon entering the room (filled with the familiar smoke and perfume) Harry saw 12 crystal balls sitting on the tables.

"Oh no," Harry and Ron groaned together.

They took their usual poufs at the back of the classroom.

"Good day" said the usual misty voice of Professor Trelawney. "Today, we will crystal gaze and try to see the future that will become. Now, all of you are paired up, so lets begin."

Ron went first. He sat staring at the glowing orb for 5 minutes before he said anything.

"Well, there will be loads of fog again tonight. That's all I can see." Ron said finally.

Harry took his turn with the orb: "I bet I know what I'm going to see." Harry did an impression of Trelawney: "OH MY DEAR! You will die at sundown tomorrow." Harry and Ron sniggered.

Harry took one glance at the orb again and to his amazement, saw something! It looked like a podium with a microphone and a banner saying something. He couldn't make out what it said until...

"RON, LOOK AT THIS!" Harry yelled. Everyone turned and looked at him. Trelawney came over and asked what he saw. Harry told her there was a scratch on the glass. Ron peered into the orb and saw what had startled Harry.

"Wicked...does that say what I think it says?"

"S.P.E.W.! I don't believe it!

Harry and Ron both peer into the orb. They are entranced by the orb and forget their surroundings. A women of around 20 steps up to the podium and the crowd cheers.

The woman spoke in a high voice: "Thank you all for coming to the meeting of S.P.E.W. As you all know, I am Hermione Potter, president and founder of S.P.E.W.

Harry and Ron look at each other in the classroom, eyebrows raised, eyes wide.

"This can't be! S.P.E.W., successful?" Ron muttered in disbelief.

"I'm married to Hermione?" Harry asked in astonishment.

They looked back into the orb. They saw three more people walk on stage.

"I wanted to thank my husband Harry for his support as Vice President, and my close friend, Ron Weasley and his wife, Padma Weasley for their work on Foreign Relations." Hermione announced.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!" Ron screamed out loud. The entire class was watching Harry and Ron with no idea what was going on.

Harry whispered "We have to be at least 20 years old in there!"

The bell rings and everyone leaves (shooting curious glances at Harry and Ron) The horrified Ron sat clenching his pouf while Harry visited Trelawney and asked if they could use crystal balls the next day.

"Yes my dear. Did you see something?" Trelawney asked.

"No, no, nothing, just wanted to use the crystal balls!" Harry replied nervously.

Trelawney didn't believe him.