A/N First off I want to thank Arime Setta for her Beta-reading assistance over the last few chapters. I do take kindly to most criticism and also accept ideas. As you know Melissa Ivory (arigato very much my friend) permanently loaned me use of a character she created. Anyone who wants to submit ideas or characters can contact me at brigade701@aol.com. One thing I do need everyone's help with is developing Quidditch teams for the various houses. Gryffindor I can handle but I can't as easily do say Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw (In fact as of the writing of this chapter I had only one Hufflepuff in my file on Hogwart's students and two Ravenclaws with the Ravenclaw game part of Chapter 18 among other things. In fact Chapter 18 is the last part of Amy's First year at Hogwarts). Even if it takes me until my twentieth High School Reunion (my tenth year is in a couple years) I will try to get all seven years in of Amy's Career.
Chapter 16(17) Battling the Badgers
"Steve watch out for those Bludgers. Theo the Snitch most likely won't come to you. Carla try not to hit me in the head with the ruddy Quaffle," Josh called out as Gryffindor was hard at work practicing for their upcoming game against Hufflepuff.
"Josh, get a grip Hufflepuff has the worst team at school. I here they had to dip way down among the dredges to find a decent seeker," Tom commented.
"I know but we can't let them get the best of us. Scott Laramie is one of the most experienced Captains at Hogwarts. Niel Clawson will be even worse come the match against Ravenclaw," Josh said.
"Josh we have two months to prepare for Ravenclaw. WE'll be ready," Amy said.
"Ravenclaw has a fast team though their brooms are second only to the new Lightning 100's," Josh said.
Myrtle and Marcus were off to one side watching practice.
"This will be a busy week for her with classes and practice," Myrtle said.
"I know it's a little unfair scheduling a Quidditch match the Saturday after Easter Holidays. It's even more unfair for Josh to work the players so hard," Marcus said. "Leroy is barely working us and we play Hufflepuff two weeks after Gryffindor does."
Shortly after dark Amy plopped down on her bed in Gryffindor Tower.
"OK today is Tuesday so I don't have class tonight. Tomorrow will be fun," Amy said.
"Why is that Amy?" Ritala wondered.
"I checked and tomorrow is going to be a nice hot day. Just the right conditions for some fun. Myrtle, during lunch tomorrow I want you and Ritala to distribute a little something around the potions classroom in key locations. I already drew up the plans on this piece of parchment. Sirius taught me one day how to do this," Amy said. "I solemnly swear I up to absolutely no good."
A map of the Potions classroom then appeared with several markings in various places.
"This will require stealth mode that's for sure. We just have to hope that they don't go off prematurely," Myrtle commented.
"So what if they do it will have the same effect," Amy said.
What the three conspirators didn't realize was that Baron Von Rastinov was lurking nearby in Stealth mode and he floated away to warn Snape.
The next morning Amy headed off to Transfiguration.
"OK Class this transfiguration is real tricky so I hope everyone did their reading like I assigned back before the holidays began," Hermione said.
Amy took her wand out and got ready to try the transfiguration Of course she was too excited about what was going to happen later that day to fully concentrate.
"Potter, Williams what is so funny?" Hermione wondered.
"Nothing Professor," Amy said.
That day at lunch Amy remained in the Great Hall instead of eating in her usual dungeon with Marcus who she saw was safely at the Slytherin Table.
This is great by eating here I have an alibi if the dung bombs go off early while I'm in Herbology. Thankfully Flitwick taught us non emotion charms today which would enable a person to show no emotion at all.
In Herbology Amy saw a note slipped her way.
Amy
Good luck against Hufflepuff on Saturday I have a couple older siblings on the team.
Hillary Endicott.
On the way into the castle for Potions Amy stopped all the Gryffindor's for a couple minutes. She then put the non emotion charm on everyone in her house. Emily then hit her with it. They then proceeded to class.
When they walked in Professor Snape was smiling more then usual.
You won't be smiling much by the time class is over Snape.
"OK class the Ingredients are on the board along with the directions. I trust everyone will work quietly and not disturb others I will be in my office just in case anyone needs any assistance," Professor Snape said.
Amy and Hannah then started gathering up ingredients.
"Amy, why did you put that new charm on us before class?" Hannah wondered.
"You'll find out later this period," Amy said. "You got any spider legs handy I left mine at Fred and George's."
"Yeah I think I have enough. I'll have to get more soon. Something is up with Snape that's for sure," Hannah said.
"Best part is this potion stinks a little bit," Amy said.
About halfway through class Snape came around and was checking the potions.
"It's a little thin right now Miss Potter so you might have to let it simmer a little longer," Snape recommended.
Five minutes after he returned to his office Amy took her wand out and proceeded to set off the dung bombs. A few seconds later residue from close to two dozen dung bombs came flying out from under Amy's bench right at her.
I would love to know how they all seemed to end up under my bench. The dispersal was supposed to be over a much wider area.
Snape walked out right then.
"Potter after you grab a shower take the rest of class off. You can make up the potion on Sunday," He said with an even bigger smile on his face.
Amy then left still secretly amazed that her plan had backfired. AS she was heading toward the Great Hall she passed Kari Translet.
"Amy-chan, what happened?" she inquired.
"A real crazy prank backfired Kari-sama," Amy replied.
"What kind of prank?"
"Setting off two dozen dungbombs during Potions while Professor Snape's back was turned?"
"How much detention did you end up with?"
"I didn't actually end up with detention. Instead he sent me to grab a shower saying how I could make up the potion on Sunday."
"How did you spread out the bombs it looks like you got the majority of it?"
"My plan has them spread out so as to cover the widest possible area with two alone going off near Nastia Boldegard. Instead it seems like all two dozen were under my desk."
As Amy continued toward Gryffindor She came across Myrtle.
"How did the prank go since it looks like you did it already?"
"Not good. I got the majority of the residue all over me. Didn't you and Ritala follow my layout?"
"Yes we did and I even placed a few such that they would spray into Snape's office."
"I bet someone squealed to Snape about our plan."
"It wasn't me and it wasn't Ritala she hasn't been out of my sight from when we left your room yesterday until after your class started."
Amy soon reached the Portrait of the Fat Lady.
"Don't know if I want to let you in," the fat lady said.
"Tough Bea Rasputin," Amy said. She then headed straight for her dorm and spent a good hour under the water. By the time she got out Her friends were starting to arrive back from class.
"That three bit Boldegard I bet she was the one to do that since she couldn't succeed in severely injuring Amy," Tonya said.
"Tonya, it wasn't a Slytherin who planted the Dungbombs. I had Myrtle and Ritala do it during lunch. Only thing is they must have been moved from the selected spot to under the lab bench I always use during class," Amy said.
"You are lucky you didn't get detention. He took a mere four points off of Gryffindor since we weren't showing any emotion," Hillary said.
"That's why I used that new charm on everyone so I wouldn't give myself away if it had worked.
Amy showed up at dinner with a mean look on her face. Harry walked over as she sat down.
"Ah hi dad," Amy said.
"I heard about the dung bombs in the potions dungeon," Harry said a pleased look on his face.
"Well it didn't work quite like I had expected it to," Amy said.
"I heard. How many dung bombs did you use?"
"Only two dozen," Amy said.
"Under your own desk?"
"My original plan had them spread out over the classroom. I had a couple ghosts distribute them during lunch," Amy said.
"I did notice you were at lunch today trying to form an alibi."
"Basically. I'd love to know who squealed after all somebody had to Professor Snape was in too good a mood even for him," Amy said. "After all he was smiling everytime he looked at me and his smile was even bigger after my prank backfired. Almost as he engineered the backfire."
"Have you spoken with Kari Translet about this?" Harry inquired.
"Yes I have. I was on my way to grab a shower when I ran into her. Dad do you think Peeves might have something to do with my plan backfiring?"
"No not Peeves I want to meet with a few people find out how it backfired," Harry said.
HE then headed for the Staff Table and his seat.
"Your dad didn't seem too mad at you for dung bombing Snape's classroom," Nigel said. "What I think bothered him was that you were caught in the crossfire."
"He and Snape have never gotten along real well. Secretly I think he's glad I attempted it even if it failed. "
That evening there wasn't any practice so Amy and Emily worked on their homework for Japanese class. Of course They had Astronomy that night. Kari Translet happened to be on hand with Professor Sinistra.
"Konban wa (Good Evening) Class. A few of you are in my Special Class on the Japanese Language. Professor Sinistra asked me to Attend tonights class so I could teach my students the Japanese Words for the Various Planets. We of course are on Earth or yochi. Mercury in Japanese would be suisei, Venus kinsei, Mighty Mars is kasei, The all powerful Jupiter is mokusei, Ah Saturn the Ringed Planet is dosei, Uranus would be tennousei, Neptune the Roman god of the sea is kaiousei and finally Pluto is meiousei," Kari explained.
"Which Planets are the easiest to see from Earth?" Professor Sinistra wondered.
Emily raised her hand.
"Yes Miss Johnson."
"suisei, kinsei, kasei, mokusei, and dosei," Emily said using the Japanese names.
"Professor Translet?" Professor Sinistra asked.
"Very good Johnson kikon, 100 points to Gryffindor for both getting the question right and for using the Japanese names," Kari said.
"arigato Translet kykoju," Emily said. (Thank you Professor Translet).
By the time Astronomy ended Everyone was tired.
"I hope our professors go easy on us today," Emily said.
"Em you know we will probably get a chance to catch up on our sleep during History," Amy said.
"Depends on if Binns is as boring as usual," Emily pointed out.
Before Amy knew it the Match against Hufflepuff was About to begin.
"Amy, you are up against Scott Laramie the Captain. Theo ignore the fact that their seeker isn't real good. The rest of you be ready for anything," Josh said in the locker room before they headed out.
"Welcome Witches and Wizards to the Hogwart's Quidditch Pitch for Today's match up between Hufflepuff and Gryffindor. Today's match is being refereed by our very own Headmistress McGonagall. First off Let's Meet the Hufflepuff team. Endicott, Endicott, Laramie, Lawrence, Mannic, and Rowling. Now for the Gryffindor Team. Arnold, Blackwell, Connor, Emmons, Margolis, Potter, and Vernon."
"OK Everyone I want a nice tame match. Good Sportsmanship is essential. I won't hesitate to take points away from a house for Poor Sportsmanship. I especially won't tolerate a player undergoing a lot of fouls. If I even suspect a player is using Fouls to try to gain and advantage I will permanently yank them from the match and ban them from future competition," McGonagall warned both teams.
Gryffindor ended up winning the sickle toss
"Davis to Emmons to Blackwell, back to Davis Hufflepuff interception by Wu who sends it to Rowling, to Mannic who tries for a Goal. Potter blocks it and throws it to Emmons who sends it to Blackwell. Blackwell Tries for a goal and makes it. Gryffindor Scores," Dan Called out.
Four hours later.
"Blackwell to Emmons, back to Blackwell who finds both Emmons and Davis are being well guarded by Hufflepuff Beaters Sheela Endicott and Lawrence. Oh wait what is Theo Connor the Gryffindor seeker doing he seems to be attempting a Wronski Feint. Oh wait his hand is going out. Would you believe it The Snitch has just been caught. Gryffindor Wins 520 to 200," Dan York called out.
Soon in the Common Room.
"Great Work Theo, I was in a bit of a bind right then," Tom said.
"I know Tom. Hufflepuff had you closed off you had zero options other then trying to get it past Laramie. Thankfully Blackie Endicott is half blind most of the time so I knew I had a chance.
"Well Tomorrow I have to make up that potion's lab I wasn't able to finish after my prank. Shouldn't be too hard I pretty much know what I'm doing.
The next day after lunch Amy went down to the Potions lab and redid the potion. She managed to get Almost full marks on it.
