WOW! TWO CHAPTERS!!!! I told ya I'd get them up! Well here's chapter 9! Hope you enjoy! Oh! Another excuse I have is that because the cable went out and I was online at the time, my HD got ERASED! So Chapter 8 was totally re-written! Well, happy reading! FYI: Time Warner sucks!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, but Sean, the plot (most of it anyway), and other characters that are to be introduced are mine!

As the four headed down to the dungeons, the temperature got progressively colder and the air became stale. "How pleasant," sniffed Sean looking at a moss-covered wall.

"Tell me about it," muttered Ron shying away from a substance on the floor that seemed to be breathing. About ten yards down the hallway, they reached to Potions classroom. Most of the Slytherins had already shown up and were talking in groups amongst themselves. Neville, Dean, and Seamus were off to one side discussing the latest World Cup match. Harry took a seat near the back with Ron next to him. In front of Harry sat Hermione and next to her was Sean. "Creepy," commented Sean at the classroom.

"Get used to it," retorted Hermione grinning. BANG! The door swung in with a mighty force and there in the doorway was the imposing figure of Professor Severus Snape. "Good morning and welcome to another year of Potions," he sneered and started to walk towards his desk. "Now then, as you know, your O.W.L.S. are this year. I must say, it will be difficult if not impossible to get an O on my exam or to take Advanced Potions. Others should perhaps seek extra tutoring as they'll need it in the future." Neville flushed at that comment. "Now, let's begin today's lesson shall we?" said Snape. "Who can name the two components in the Purgery Potion?" Not surprisingly, Hermione's was the only hand up. Snape pointedly ignored her and instead fixed his gaze on Sean. "You. You're the new student," said Snape.

"Yes Professor," replied Sean.

"Well then, you can give me the answer," said Snape. Sean looked bewildered for a second and looked at Hermione on his left. After a moment he nodded. "Sunroot and the crushed bones of the femur of a horse," Sean answered. Snape looked surprised, but composed himself and nodded. "Correct," Snape said. He then moved on to quizzing other students. As his back was turned, Sean sighed in relief and mouthed a thank you to Hermione. She shot him a smile. Suddenly, Hermione started to crack up. Harry and Ron noticed and Harry started to lean forward to see what she was laughing at. Suddenly, Ron started to crack up as well and then Harry noticed. Sean was in the middle of an eerily accurate imitation of Snape. His face had taken on a gaunt look and his eyes were narrowed as he pulled on his nose. He then rubbed his hands together and through his hair in a pantomime of putting hair gel in. Ron snorted and alerted the real Snape. Abruptly, the real Snape turned around to see what was going on, and as quickly as he started, Sean was taking notes as well as Hermione. The looks on their faces were strictly professional. Snape glared at them for a second and turned around again.

Once again, Sean took on the guise of Severus Snape only this time he crossed his eyes and started to do the Egyptian in his seat. At that, Ron just lost it and sank down in his seat. Snape whirled around. "Mr.Weasley, I never knew you found the subject of antidotes for the Caravela Curse so amusing," sneered Snape. Ron immediately stopped laughing and started to stammer. Smoothly, Sean cut in. "Terribly sorry Professor. Just talking to Ron here about this one time we used Sunroot with Hinkleberry. Terribly good explosion! Wonderful fireworks! We were thinking about adding a little bit of Mugwort when…"

"That is quite enough Mr. O'Brian," cut off Snape.

"Please, call me Sean," Sean replied. Hermione elbowed him.

"Ten points from Gryffindor. Not the best way to start off your first year Mr. O'Brian. I suggest from now on that you keep your exploits to yourself until after class," stated Snape smoothly.

"Will do!" said Sean with a smile. Snape narrowed his eyes at Sean once again and turned around to begin the lesson. But the continuous thought that ran through everyone's mind in the classroom was 'This year might turn out to be real interesting…'

The rest of morning classes went relatively smoothly with only a few minor hitches. (i.e.: Peeves bombed one of the corridors with a bunch of stink bombs causing the whole floor of classes to evacuate to more sanitary areas.) "So is every day gonna be like this?" questioned Sean as he, Harry, Ron, and Hermione headed down to lunch.

"Like what?" asked Ron.

"All these classes full of stiffs and homework?"

"Oh jeez! You think this is bad? Wait until later in the year with exams!" exclaimed Ron.

"Damn! It gets worse? How in the hell is that possible?!" cried Sean.

"Well, more homework definitely. But Binns and Snape are basically the worst. The only other teacher you have to look out for is Trelawney," said Harry.

"Trelawney… Isn't she the one who you walked out on?" asked Sean to Hermione. Hermione nodded. "Yeah, but she's a quack anyway. I switch to Arithmancy which is actually quite interesting…" Ron groaned. "Now you've done it! Don't get her started!" Hermione glared at him. Loud voices alerted the four that they were approaching the Great Hall. Hermione opened the door and they headed over to the Gryffindor table. However, someone got to them before they reached the table. "So, if it isn't Potty, Weasley, the Mudblood, and Mr. High and Mighty themselves," sneered a voice. Harry and Ron whirled around. Standing there was none other than Draco Malfoy with his lackeys Crabbe and Goyle flanking him on either side. "You'd best shut up Draco," gritted Ron.

"Oh really? Why?" asked Draco. Ron made a move, but Sean and Hermione held him back. Draco moved forward towards Sean. "Draco Malfoy," he introduced holding out his hand to Sean. "One of the better people here."

"People? I rather thought you were some kind of rodent. At least that's what I heard," inquired Sean. Draco flushed. "You better watch what you say, I have powerful people in my family." By now, the whole Great Hall was tuned into the confrontation. Draco stared at the onlookers before finally turning away. "Thanks for the offer mate, but I've got friends. And they're a hell of a lot classier than you!" called Sean at Malfoy's back. Malfoy stopped dead, and then with his fists clenched he walked away. Gradually, the Great Hall returned to its normal dull roar. Hermione elbowed Sean again. "Ow! Watch it!" exclaimed Sean.

"No! You watch it you jackass!" retorted Hermione who spun on her heel and walked towards the table. Sean sighed and the remaining three walked towards the table after her. "Harry!" called a voice. Angelina Johnson came running up. "I need your vote for captain!"

"Oh! Umm…" hesitated Harry. "I'll vote for Alicia."

"Alright then! It's decided! You're captain!" said Angelina.

"What? How?" stuttered Harry.

"The rest of the team already voted you. Just wanted to let you have your vote!" exclaimed Angelina cheerfully. "It was unanimous!" Harry looked taken aback and Angelina just laughed. "Well Harry? Are you going to call first practice or not?" she asked.

"Oh! Right… How about next Thursday after dinner?" questioned Harry.

"Sounds good. I'll start passing the word along! But you better get a schedule together soon. First match is next month!"

"Got it," confirmed Harry as Angelina walked off towards the Weasley twins.

"Wow! Captain?" grinned Ron. "So will you put in a good word for me when I try out?"

"Sure, why not," grinned Harry.

"Okay," said Sean holding up a platter as they sat down. "What's this?"

Hermione sighed as she walked into the room. The other girls in her dormitory were still downstairs in the common room no doubt talking about the day's events. The Weasley twins had once again out done themselves by setting off four packages of Filibuster Fireworks in the North tower. Needless to say, it caused quite a racket and chaos ensued. 'Tired I see?' Hermione rolled her eyes. 'No, I'm just about to collapse because I feel like it.' The voice snickered. 'Well, as much as I know you would love to sleep right now, you can't. We've got a meeting.'

'A meeting?! Now?! You're bloody joking!'

'Fraid not luv. Now hurry up!' Hermione let out a mild curse and walked back towards the door. 'And Hermione?' said the voice.

'Yeah?'

'I'm sorry.' Hermione smiled. 'No problem.' As her hand reached for the knob Hermione turned to look behind her. A pair of vivid blue eyes was staring at her. "You'll probably want to come too," she addressed the eyes. The eyes seemed to flash in understanding and then abruptly disappeared. With one last glance around, Hermione exited the room and promptly disappeared on the dormitory stairs.

Well, how's that for a cliffie? I promise I will get the next chapter up as soon as I can because I think I know what I'm gonna do! Please scroll down and click that button that says 'Review!' Thanks a bunch for the support guys!

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