A/N: This is my first fan fiction so sorry if it's not all that great. All these characters are J. K. Rowling's except Ashley Sullenger and she is my creation. Please read and review! ^_^

The New Girl Chapter 5

Professor McGonagall looked sternly at Harry as he dozed in his chair. She walked over and struck him with a ruler. He emitted a short cry of pain. Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle snickered as Harry rubbed his throbbing arm. "Mr. Potter! Do you mind paying a bit more attention? Did you even hear a word I said?" Harry looked groggily at the Professor. "Huh?" "Two points from Gryffindor," sighed Professor McGonagall, "come see me after class, Mr. Potter." The bell rang and students began filing out of the room. Harry pushed his way to the front and gulped, "Yes Professor?" "Harry, first of all I'm disappointed in you for sleeping in class. It was a very important conversation you missed. As you know we are having the Triwizard Tournament again this year and AGAIN someone put your name in and AGAIN you were chosen as a champion. Now we are having the Hogwart's Second Annual Yule Ball this year." She continued telling Harry about how he must find a date for the Ball since he is a champion and other boring things.

"Today sucks!" Harry griped to Ron, Hermione, and Ashley after Professor McGonagall was finished. "It's only time for lunch and we've already lost ten points from me falling asleep in Transfiguration and Ron's cauldron exploding in Potions! We're lucky you girls don't lose any points for us, 'cause then the teachers would hate our group even more than they already do, the old gits!" "Harry, calm down," Hermione said soothingly, "At least you have the Yule Ball to look forward to!" "Yeah right," said Ron, "How am I supposed to ASK someone! You know how I was last year! I tried to ask Fleur Delacour and I ran!" "Hermione sighed, "Ok, do you want me to go with you?" "Really?" Ron asked, his eyes wide open, "you'd do that for me?" "Of course, silly! I'm one of your best friends. I'd do anything for you," said Hermione. Ron gave her a big hug and a kiss on the cheek and said, "I gotta go get some things. See you later! Thanks again, 'Mione!" Hermione sighed and shook her head. "I can't believe I'm doing this!"

Sorry about how short this one is. I'll make it up to you.