Chapter 3 Back to Hogwarts.
The train had finally stopped. The gang stepped out of their compartment to face cold rain.
" Cruddy rain" said Ron.
" Lets get into the temperature controlled castle," said Harry through gritted teeth.
" Firs' Years! Firs' years! Come here!" came the booming voice of a person twice the size of any man.
" There he goes again," laughed Harry," don't 10 year olds get frightened to death going across that river?"
But neither of his friends was listening.
" Hey Herms," Ron was telling Hermione," Are you still supporting that S.P.E.W thing again?"
" Don't call me that," blushed Hermione," and yes I still believe that elves should be treated with more respect.
Ron suddenly looked serious and told Hermione," Hermione, I was thinking."
" Wow Ron, You? Thinking? Awesome!" laughed Hermione.
Ron laughed weakly," well I was thinking that maybe this year you and I could."
Harry's stomach was filled with snakes. Ron is asking Hermione! I can't let this happen! I must stop him at all costs!
" Hey guys," cut in Harry," Dumbledore is going to make his speech!"
Ron looked really disappointed, but Harry didn't care, he suddenly had a strong desire to kick Ron in the ass.
" We hope that this year will be the best one yet!" recited their headmaster," And please welcome your new Defense of Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin!" There was applause from 3 tables and boos and hissing from one. " Want to bet how long this teacher lasts?" said Malfoy to his goons. Suddenly Malfoy's face was filled with boils. " AHHHH!! What's this!? My face is burning!!!!" The whole Great Hall was in laughter. Unfortunately, Snape rushed in to save his favorite student from further humiliation. Snape gave Harry a very dirty look. Meanwhile, Dumbledore was concluding his speech. " I have just 2 words for you, Tuck in." Food appeared on the platters. There were potatoes, vegetables, exotic foods, foreign foods, beef and all kinds of mouth-watering grub.
" Hm!" said Harry," the elves went all out this year." Hermione merely snorted.
Ron was busy showing off to the 1st years how much food he could eat. They looked horrified. "Ron, who taught you manner?" asked Hermione.
" I wonder who caused Malfoy those boils?" wondered Harry.
" That would be us."
Ron's older twin brothers were approaching their table.
" We thought what Malfoy deserves, " Said George " Was a proper welcome," finished Fred. Hermione replied by saying," you guys are riots."
The welcoming banquet was ending and everyone was stuffed. Ron took his chance now.
" Hermione?" "Yes?" " I really, really-" But Harry was not about to give up the girl, so he cut in. He faked a loud yawn. " Boy, I'm stuffed, say Ron lets go to the common room." He said. Ron was gazing intently at Hermione. It was at that moment that Harry began to get suspicious. It looked like he would have competition.
" But Harry, Ron and I have to report for prefect duties." Said Hermione soothingly.
" Oh I forgot," replied Harry dully," What is the new password?"
" Flying Angel"
"I'll see you later, Hermione"
" Come on Hermione," alleged Ron brightly. " We mustn't be late!"
Harry thought he looked far too cheerful. Now he knew that both he and Ron had interests in their female friend. Harry had the upper hand now but who will get the girl?
Harry waited in the common room for his friends. They came at around 10.
" We're back! Harry! " screamed Hermione jumping onto him." Oh look at the time, it's my bedtime, boys, I'll see you at breakfast tomorrow!" With that, she closed to door leading to the girl's dormitories. Harry and Ron were still staring at the door in which she disappeared through. After 5 minutes, they realized what they were doing.
"Um, good night Harry." Said Ron
" Yeah, see you later Ron", replied the boy who lived.
Before falling asleep, Harry thought to himself, 2 guys fighting for 1 girl, and only 1 will triumph. I 1st suspected he liked Hermione at the Yule Ball. He nearly asked her today. I MUST beat him to the prize. With that he fell asleep.
Will jealousy tear 2 close friends apart? Find out in Chapter 4. Now let me get some sleep.
The train had finally stopped. The gang stepped out of their compartment to face cold rain.
" Cruddy rain" said Ron.
" Lets get into the temperature controlled castle," said Harry through gritted teeth.
" Firs' Years! Firs' years! Come here!" came the booming voice of a person twice the size of any man.
" There he goes again," laughed Harry," don't 10 year olds get frightened to death going across that river?"
But neither of his friends was listening.
" Hey Herms," Ron was telling Hermione," Are you still supporting that S.P.E.W thing again?"
" Don't call me that," blushed Hermione," and yes I still believe that elves should be treated with more respect.
Ron suddenly looked serious and told Hermione," Hermione, I was thinking."
" Wow Ron, You? Thinking? Awesome!" laughed Hermione.
Ron laughed weakly," well I was thinking that maybe this year you and I could."
Harry's stomach was filled with snakes. Ron is asking Hermione! I can't let this happen! I must stop him at all costs!
" Hey guys," cut in Harry," Dumbledore is going to make his speech!"
Ron looked really disappointed, but Harry didn't care, he suddenly had a strong desire to kick Ron in the ass.
" We hope that this year will be the best one yet!" recited their headmaster," And please welcome your new Defense of Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin!" There was applause from 3 tables and boos and hissing from one. " Want to bet how long this teacher lasts?" said Malfoy to his goons. Suddenly Malfoy's face was filled with boils. " AHHHH!! What's this!? My face is burning!!!!" The whole Great Hall was in laughter. Unfortunately, Snape rushed in to save his favorite student from further humiliation. Snape gave Harry a very dirty look. Meanwhile, Dumbledore was concluding his speech. " I have just 2 words for you, Tuck in." Food appeared on the platters. There were potatoes, vegetables, exotic foods, foreign foods, beef and all kinds of mouth-watering grub.
" Hm!" said Harry," the elves went all out this year." Hermione merely snorted.
Ron was busy showing off to the 1st years how much food he could eat. They looked horrified. "Ron, who taught you manner?" asked Hermione.
" I wonder who caused Malfoy those boils?" wondered Harry.
" That would be us."
Ron's older twin brothers were approaching their table.
" We thought what Malfoy deserves, " Said George " Was a proper welcome," finished Fred. Hermione replied by saying," you guys are riots."
The welcoming banquet was ending and everyone was stuffed. Ron took his chance now.
" Hermione?" "Yes?" " I really, really-" But Harry was not about to give up the girl, so he cut in. He faked a loud yawn. " Boy, I'm stuffed, say Ron lets go to the common room." He said. Ron was gazing intently at Hermione. It was at that moment that Harry began to get suspicious. It looked like he would have competition.
" But Harry, Ron and I have to report for prefect duties." Said Hermione soothingly.
" Oh I forgot," replied Harry dully," What is the new password?"
" Flying Angel"
"I'll see you later, Hermione"
" Come on Hermione," alleged Ron brightly. " We mustn't be late!"
Harry thought he looked far too cheerful. Now he knew that both he and Ron had interests in their female friend. Harry had the upper hand now but who will get the girl?
Harry waited in the common room for his friends. They came at around 10.
" We're back! Harry! " screamed Hermione jumping onto him." Oh look at the time, it's my bedtime, boys, I'll see you at breakfast tomorrow!" With that, she closed to door leading to the girl's dormitories. Harry and Ron were still staring at the door in which she disappeared through. After 5 minutes, they realized what they were doing.
"Um, good night Harry." Said Ron
" Yeah, see you later Ron", replied the boy who lived.
Before falling asleep, Harry thought to himself, 2 guys fighting for 1 girl, and only 1 will triumph. I 1st suspected he liked Hermione at the Yule Ball. He nearly asked her today. I MUST beat him to the prize. With that he fell asleep.
Will jealousy tear 2 close friends apart? Find out in Chapter 4. Now let me get some sleep.