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Chapter 5 – Divination



Harry's next lesson was Divination, which he hated. His teacher, Professor Trelawny was constantly predicting his death.

He and Ron climbed up the rope ladder into her heavily perfumed classroom. They sat down together at a table at the back of the class. Professor Trelawny arrived looking like a large insect in her round sparkly glasses.

'Welcome back my dears. Isn't this exciting, having visitors in the castle?' she twittered, 'now, one of them is supposed to be joining us today to help me with a little demonstrating. And-oh look! Here he comes.'

Parvati Patil and her friend Lavender burst into excited giggles as Legolas the elf walked into the room.

'Ah, here we are. Class, you all remember Legolas,' gushed Professor Trelawny 'he's going to help me out today and...'

'Does she ever shut up?' asked Ron, resting his head on his hand, 'that elf's gonna get bored and leave soon.'

Harry sniggered and Professor Trelawny looked over at him, 'something funny dear?' she asked curtly.

Harry shook his head, 'nothing Professor.'

'Now, today, we will look at the tarot cards. Legolas has kindly agreed to let me read his cards,' said Professor Trelawny, dealing out some mystical looking cards. She then proceeded to explain what each one meant to a bored class and an increasingly bored Legolas. Only Parvati and Lavender paid attention, and they hung on her every word.

'Now, Mr. Potter,' said Professor Trelawny, bringing Harry back to his senses, 'would you like to tell me why these are very good cards?'

Harry stared at the cards but they meant nothing to him. He shook his head.

Professor Trelawny sighed, 'I thought not. Let me explain to you again. Come here and sit down. Maybe you will pay attention when it is your own fate.'

She proceeded to deal out another set of cards for Harry, who watched nervously.

'Oh no! These are not good cards?' she said dismally.

Harry wasn't surprised one bit.

'My dear, you are in grave danger.'

'Again?' asked Harry in a bored voice, 'maybe I need to hire a bodyguard because I always seem to be in a lot of danger!'

Professor Trelawny looked up sharply and the class fell silent. The only sound came from Legolas failing to contain his laughter from the back of the class.

'I'm sorry Professor.' he said, 'but is this young boy, Harry Potter?'

'Yes, he is,' said Professor Trelawny icily, 'why do you ask?'

'Because it seems to be a long running joke with the staff here, that every time Harry enters this classroom, he is told he will die soon!' said Legolas.

'And where did you hear that?' asked Professor Trelawny giving Harry an angry look.

'I believe I heard it from Professor Dumbledore.'

Professor Trelawny looked decidedly put out. She pulled her shawl around her shoulders and addressed the class, 'right, open your books on page ninety. Copy out the first paragraph on tarot cards,' she said briskly.

'Will my assistance be needed anymore, Professor?' asked Legolas.

'No, thank you, Mr. Greenleaf,' said Professor Trelawny coolly, 'I think you've helped quite enough for today.'

Legolas nodded politely to her and left the class. Lavender let out a sigh as she watched him go.

Ron nudged Harry, 'looks like he's ruffled someone's feathers,' he said, nodding in Professor Trelawny's direction, 'I quite like the guy!'