Disclaimer: Yo, why do I do this? I mean, you all know that I don't own
these characters.well I own Professor Askird but that's because J.K Rowling
thinks that it's WITTY to kill a defense against the dark arts teacher
every single book and I had to create a new character even though it's
potions.but anyway wow hi.
Author's Notes: GAHHHH I'm writing this during Will and Grace again AND listening to music at the same time -_- Thanks for reviewing, enjoy.
Chapter 12
Hermione continued to talk without taking a break in between sentences. For someone so smart she sure wasn't observant. Ron was glaring at her and Harry was staring into space, yet she spoke on and on.and on.about classes, about the new professor, about Viktor Krum.
"And this summer Viktor said that I could come over his house again and he promised that he would take me riding over the fields and go swimming and-"
"Hermione, can ya shut it?" Ron finally asked irritably, especially annoyed about the unceasing talk of that Bulgarian Quidditch player. He burned with jealousy.
Hermione looked aggravated over Ron's tone and was about to say something back when a hand thrust itself into her view.
"Here you go, new schedules," said Katie Bell cheerfully, coming to sit next to Harry. She flashed them all a smile before dishing kippers onto her plate. Hermione looked at her schedule in confusion.
"How did you get our programs? You're a seventh year, aren't you?"
"Mhmm," Katie nodded, swallowing a piece of toast. "Alicia Spinett's [1] Head Girl and she knew that I was probably going to be sitting with you so she asked me to give them to you. Looks like a good day today, doesn't it?"
Hermione, Katie and Ron began talking. The familiar banter and steady beat of conversation began to bring Harry out of his daze and he started paying attention. Before long Ron was making them all laugh with stories of Fred and George's new Joke Shop. Apparently they had made enough money to hire an assistant and some of the people who came to get the job were as insane as the twins.
As usual, Hermione ended the fun by reminding everybody that class began in ten minutes and they should get going. Harry sighed sadly. He was really having a good time.he had even forgotten about Draco for a minute.
Ron and Hermione walked ahead, bickering about something. Harry thought he caught the words "chocolate frogs" and "llamas" but he wasn't really sure.
"They're really something, aren't they?"
Harry started and turned around. Katie was still there.he had forgotten.again. Wow, he had been doing a lot of that the past two days.well she just started hanging around so.
Harry tried a small smile, his heart fluttering at her gaze. "Yeah, there's never a quiet moment.well, there was this one time when Hermione jinxed Ron's tongue off. He couldn't say a word for hours- not until he finally tackled her and tickled her until she choked out the counter curse. Though sometimes I really wish Ron knew how to curse as well as Hermione did so he could shut her up once in a while."
Katie laughed her pretty laugh, still staring at Harry. "I wish I could've been there for that.though isn't that a bit harsh to say? I mean, Hermione is your girlfriend, isn't she?"
Harry stared at her in disbelief, open-mouthed. "You.you think me and Hermione are.are." He started laughing at the thought, indulging in the confused expression that had now crossed her face.
".You're not then huh.but still, it's not nice to talk poorly about your crush." she trailed off as Harry laughed harder.
"Oh God, Katie, no. I can't even imagine dating that girl- she'd probably drive me up the friggin WALL. I mean, she's my great friend and all but I would never want to date her. Dating her would be like dating Ron or my sister." Harry took off his glasses to run a hand over his face, still chuckling.
"Oh.so.who DO you like then?" Harry quickly put his glasses back on so he could see Katie's face. She had what looked like it could pass as an easy going expression.if he still had his glasses off.
"Er.well, there is one girl I'm thinking about," said Harry awkwardly, looking at the ceiling.
"What's.uh what's she like?" Katie asked the floor.
"Well." started Harry, rubbing his hand hard against the back of his head. "She's really athletic.and has a great personality.and does this really cute snort when she laughs really hard."
Katie giggled and snorted. She quickly covered her mouth with both hands, blue eyes wide [2]. Harry smiled, letting a small laugh escape.
"And." Did he dare say what he wanted to.Oh what the hell.
"And she's really beautiful. Her hair looks like sunshine.and her eyes are like two blueberries." he mentally flinched. BLUEBERRIES?!
Katie stared at Harry, her hands falling down to her sides, revealing her perfect lips. They were void of make up, but still looked flawless. Like the rest of her face.she HAD to be part veela.
She was saved answering by Hermione's shrill voice.
"HARRY! We have POTIONS first and the new PROFFESSOR'S going to be teaching come ON!"
Harry groaned and Katie Bell laughed, rolling her eyes. "Go on Harry, the wife's calling," she said jokingly. Harry looked up into her eyes once more and was pleased to see disappointment had entered them. He smiled up at her, suddenly giddy.
"More like mother hen. I'll see you at lunch, won't I?"
"Yes, I'll-"
"HARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
With an apologetic glance to Katie, Harry ran off to join Hermione, who looked harassed and Ron who looked amused. Katie stared at their retreating backs shaking her head and laughing.
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"REALLY Harry, aren't you the least bit worried about this new teacher? I mean he'll probably be worse than Snape."
"Yeah Hermione, I am, but still, he can't be that bad."
"Well at least he'll be a change," said Ron as the three entered the dungeon room, specially reserved for potions. They took seats next to one another, Harry, as usual, in the middle.
The rest of the class filed in: all the Gryffindors and, much to Harry's horror, the Slytherians. Shit, he thought, a bubble of alarm rising to his chest. Well, maybe he won't notice, maybe he'll just.
"Hello Potter," drawled Draco, coming to stand in front of him. "Sleep well?"
Harry opened his mouth to reply but found his voice had temporarily vanished. All he could think to do was nod his head dumbly, eyes downcast. He could feel Ron's eyes on him, along with, probably, the rest of the class'. Draco opened his mouth to say something else, but someone else spoke.
"Guys let's go, I got lost on the way to this god forsaken hole in the ground and we've wasted ten minutes of class."
The class turned collectively to look in the doorway. A short, plump witch was standing in there, putting a cape on a coat rack and balancing three books at the same time. She walked to the front of the room briskly. Her black hair was pulled back into a bun and her bright green eyes peered at the interested students.
She went to the board and began to write on it. "Please sit down anywhere, just as long as your asses are on a chair I don't care where. Of course if you start to talk and disrupt my class, I'll be sure to split you up by in more ways than one. If you think I won't, just try me and we'll see what happens then."
Professor Askird stepped away from the blackboard, revealing the words "Professor Karen Askird- Potions. Lesson One Day One: Enlarging Potions."
"Now, I probably don't know all your names obviously as I've never stepped foot within this castle before today and only know some of you by reputation, however bad it may be. So please, prove the rumors wrong, and start off new. Now, who knows what an enlarging potion is used for besides the obvious?"
Hermione's hand predictably went straight up into the air as everybody else ducked their head down or became interested in the papers on their desks.
"Malfoy, your hand is up," she said, ignoring Hermione. Draco snapped his head up, surprised. He had been talking to Crabbe and Goyle, smirking. Now he stared at the teacher.still smirking.
"I'm sorry Professor," said Draco in his best ass-kissing voice. "You must have me confused with Granger over there."
"All right, so you're the infamous smart mouth I've heard so much about," said Professor Askird. Draco stared at her in amazement. Before he could say anything she continued. "And I believe that the young lady you are referring to is named Hermione, Malfoy. You have no authority to use her last name as I have for you."
Despite himself, Harry smiled. He had a feeling his potions marks were going to begin to climb this year. Unfortunatly for Harry, Draco saw the smile. His gaze promised Harry that he would regret it.he already did.
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Lunch had finally come and the trio was able to talk.though Harry didn't join in on the laughter this time. In fact he barely said anything the entire meal. He was too worried.Draco had been too quiet.something was going to happen.
Katie tried to engage Harry in conversation but he was unable to respond.he just knew that he needed to be alone.
He excused himself from the table and walked down the hall quickly. He wanted to get outside where his next class, Care of Magical Creatures, would be anyway.
Harry was walking around the lake when he heard a familiar, cold voice that he had come to loath and dread.
"Where are you going so fast Potter?" Harry turned to see him and shuddered inwardly. Draco looked so.menacing.
"Walking around the lake really doesn't get you anywhere. You just keep going in circles." Draco walked closer to Harry, an evil glint in the back of his eye.
"Listen Potter, you don't laugh at me. You don't make fun of me or talk about me when I'm not there. I know that's what you do. You wouldn't want an unfortunate accident to happen. I can arrange that you know."
"You're crazy," said Harry flatly, looking at the grass.
"Crazy, am I? Well maybe I am. But that doesn't stop me, does it?" Draco came up close to Harry and grabbed his chin, pushing it up so Harry would be looking directly at Draco's face. "Be up tonight Harry. I'll be there for you."
With that Draco walked away, giving Harry more to worry about.
[1] I wrote Alicia's Spinnett ahahahaha ok sorry, shouldn't write this while I'm watching TV but.man I love Seinfeld. [2] I was listening to Stand Out from A Goofy Movie when I wrote this line so imagine Max when he laughed and did the "Goofy chuckle" for Roxanne.if you never saw this movie then.hi?
A.N: HEYYYYYY so yes that was a long chapter. I wrote it during Seinfeld, Bernie Mac (shoot me), Wanda At Large and some of Boston Public. Some white guy's rapping now.hmm so anyway, I know I promised a Defense Against the Dark Arts scene but this was a bit too long wasn't it? Yes for me it was. Anyway read and review and oh my Draco has a trick up his nasty sleeve. And oh will Harry ask Katie out to the Masquerade thingy and is Snape still a bastard?!!!!!????? Ok then.
Hermione!Muse: Honestly Kalandria, you've given me a horrid reputation. AoM2: -.- I hate you. Hermione!Muse: Well if you gave me a chance. Harry!Muse: Why did you make me kiss Draco? AoM2: ... Harry!Muse: And I could take on my aunt. AoM2: You've been saying this the entire story- it's getting old. Harry!Muse: No I haven't, I've mainly just been sitting there. Ron!Muse: You're not going to make me fall in love with Hermione are you? AoM2: ... Ron!Muse: I'd rather eat Harry's liver. Hermione!Muse: That's rude! Ron!Muse: Oh go read something.
Author's Notes: GAHHHH I'm writing this during Will and Grace again AND listening to music at the same time -_- Thanks for reviewing, enjoy.
Chapter 12
Hermione continued to talk without taking a break in between sentences. For someone so smart she sure wasn't observant. Ron was glaring at her and Harry was staring into space, yet she spoke on and on.and on.about classes, about the new professor, about Viktor Krum.
"And this summer Viktor said that I could come over his house again and he promised that he would take me riding over the fields and go swimming and-"
"Hermione, can ya shut it?" Ron finally asked irritably, especially annoyed about the unceasing talk of that Bulgarian Quidditch player. He burned with jealousy.
Hermione looked aggravated over Ron's tone and was about to say something back when a hand thrust itself into her view.
"Here you go, new schedules," said Katie Bell cheerfully, coming to sit next to Harry. She flashed them all a smile before dishing kippers onto her plate. Hermione looked at her schedule in confusion.
"How did you get our programs? You're a seventh year, aren't you?"
"Mhmm," Katie nodded, swallowing a piece of toast. "Alicia Spinett's [1] Head Girl and she knew that I was probably going to be sitting with you so she asked me to give them to you. Looks like a good day today, doesn't it?"
Hermione, Katie and Ron began talking. The familiar banter and steady beat of conversation began to bring Harry out of his daze and he started paying attention. Before long Ron was making them all laugh with stories of Fred and George's new Joke Shop. Apparently they had made enough money to hire an assistant and some of the people who came to get the job were as insane as the twins.
As usual, Hermione ended the fun by reminding everybody that class began in ten minutes and they should get going. Harry sighed sadly. He was really having a good time.he had even forgotten about Draco for a minute.
Ron and Hermione walked ahead, bickering about something. Harry thought he caught the words "chocolate frogs" and "llamas" but he wasn't really sure.
"They're really something, aren't they?"
Harry started and turned around. Katie was still there.he had forgotten.again. Wow, he had been doing a lot of that the past two days.well she just started hanging around so.
Harry tried a small smile, his heart fluttering at her gaze. "Yeah, there's never a quiet moment.well, there was this one time when Hermione jinxed Ron's tongue off. He couldn't say a word for hours- not until he finally tackled her and tickled her until she choked out the counter curse. Though sometimes I really wish Ron knew how to curse as well as Hermione did so he could shut her up once in a while."
Katie laughed her pretty laugh, still staring at Harry. "I wish I could've been there for that.though isn't that a bit harsh to say? I mean, Hermione is your girlfriend, isn't she?"
Harry stared at her in disbelief, open-mouthed. "You.you think me and Hermione are.are." He started laughing at the thought, indulging in the confused expression that had now crossed her face.
".You're not then huh.but still, it's not nice to talk poorly about your crush." she trailed off as Harry laughed harder.
"Oh God, Katie, no. I can't even imagine dating that girl- she'd probably drive me up the friggin WALL. I mean, she's my great friend and all but I would never want to date her. Dating her would be like dating Ron or my sister." Harry took off his glasses to run a hand over his face, still chuckling.
"Oh.so.who DO you like then?" Harry quickly put his glasses back on so he could see Katie's face. She had what looked like it could pass as an easy going expression.if he still had his glasses off.
"Er.well, there is one girl I'm thinking about," said Harry awkwardly, looking at the ceiling.
"What's.uh what's she like?" Katie asked the floor.
"Well." started Harry, rubbing his hand hard against the back of his head. "She's really athletic.and has a great personality.and does this really cute snort when she laughs really hard."
Katie giggled and snorted. She quickly covered her mouth with both hands, blue eyes wide [2]. Harry smiled, letting a small laugh escape.
"And." Did he dare say what he wanted to.Oh what the hell.
"And she's really beautiful. Her hair looks like sunshine.and her eyes are like two blueberries." he mentally flinched. BLUEBERRIES?!
Katie stared at Harry, her hands falling down to her sides, revealing her perfect lips. They were void of make up, but still looked flawless. Like the rest of her face.she HAD to be part veela.
She was saved answering by Hermione's shrill voice.
"HARRY! We have POTIONS first and the new PROFFESSOR'S going to be teaching come ON!"
Harry groaned and Katie Bell laughed, rolling her eyes. "Go on Harry, the wife's calling," she said jokingly. Harry looked up into her eyes once more and was pleased to see disappointment had entered them. He smiled up at her, suddenly giddy.
"More like mother hen. I'll see you at lunch, won't I?"
"Yes, I'll-"
"HARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
With an apologetic glance to Katie, Harry ran off to join Hermione, who looked harassed and Ron who looked amused. Katie stared at their retreating backs shaking her head and laughing.
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"REALLY Harry, aren't you the least bit worried about this new teacher? I mean he'll probably be worse than Snape."
"Yeah Hermione, I am, but still, he can't be that bad."
"Well at least he'll be a change," said Ron as the three entered the dungeon room, specially reserved for potions. They took seats next to one another, Harry, as usual, in the middle.
The rest of the class filed in: all the Gryffindors and, much to Harry's horror, the Slytherians. Shit, he thought, a bubble of alarm rising to his chest. Well, maybe he won't notice, maybe he'll just.
"Hello Potter," drawled Draco, coming to stand in front of him. "Sleep well?"
Harry opened his mouth to reply but found his voice had temporarily vanished. All he could think to do was nod his head dumbly, eyes downcast. He could feel Ron's eyes on him, along with, probably, the rest of the class'. Draco opened his mouth to say something else, but someone else spoke.
"Guys let's go, I got lost on the way to this god forsaken hole in the ground and we've wasted ten minutes of class."
The class turned collectively to look in the doorway. A short, plump witch was standing in there, putting a cape on a coat rack and balancing three books at the same time. She walked to the front of the room briskly. Her black hair was pulled back into a bun and her bright green eyes peered at the interested students.
She went to the board and began to write on it. "Please sit down anywhere, just as long as your asses are on a chair I don't care where. Of course if you start to talk and disrupt my class, I'll be sure to split you up by in more ways than one. If you think I won't, just try me and we'll see what happens then."
Professor Askird stepped away from the blackboard, revealing the words "Professor Karen Askird- Potions. Lesson One Day One: Enlarging Potions."
"Now, I probably don't know all your names obviously as I've never stepped foot within this castle before today and only know some of you by reputation, however bad it may be. So please, prove the rumors wrong, and start off new. Now, who knows what an enlarging potion is used for besides the obvious?"
Hermione's hand predictably went straight up into the air as everybody else ducked their head down or became interested in the papers on their desks.
"Malfoy, your hand is up," she said, ignoring Hermione. Draco snapped his head up, surprised. He had been talking to Crabbe and Goyle, smirking. Now he stared at the teacher.still smirking.
"I'm sorry Professor," said Draco in his best ass-kissing voice. "You must have me confused with Granger over there."
"All right, so you're the infamous smart mouth I've heard so much about," said Professor Askird. Draco stared at her in amazement. Before he could say anything she continued. "And I believe that the young lady you are referring to is named Hermione, Malfoy. You have no authority to use her last name as I have for you."
Despite himself, Harry smiled. He had a feeling his potions marks were going to begin to climb this year. Unfortunatly for Harry, Draco saw the smile. His gaze promised Harry that he would regret it.he already did.
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Lunch had finally come and the trio was able to talk.though Harry didn't join in on the laughter this time. In fact he barely said anything the entire meal. He was too worried.Draco had been too quiet.something was going to happen.
Katie tried to engage Harry in conversation but he was unable to respond.he just knew that he needed to be alone.
He excused himself from the table and walked down the hall quickly. He wanted to get outside where his next class, Care of Magical Creatures, would be anyway.
Harry was walking around the lake when he heard a familiar, cold voice that he had come to loath and dread.
"Where are you going so fast Potter?" Harry turned to see him and shuddered inwardly. Draco looked so.menacing.
"Walking around the lake really doesn't get you anywhere. You just keep going in circles." Draco walked closer to Harry, an evil glint in the back of his eye.
"Listen Potter, you don't laugh at me. You don't make fun of me or talk about me when I'm not there. I know that's what you do. You wouldn't want an unfortunate accident to happen. I can arrange that you know."
"You're crazy," said Harry flatly, looking at the grass.
"Crazy, am I? Well maybe I am. But that doesn't stop me, does it?" Draco came up close to Harry and grabbed his chin, pushing it up so Harry would be looking directly at Draco's face. "Be up tonight Harry. I'll be there for you."
With that Draco walked away, giving Harry more to worry about.
[1] I wrote Alicia's Spinnett ahahahaha ok sorry, shouldn't write this while I'm watching TV but.man I love Seinfeld. [2] I was listening to Stand Out from A Goofy Movie when I wrote this line so imagine Max when he laughed and did the "Goofy chuckle" for Roxanne.if you never saw this movie then.hi?
A.N: HEYYYYYY so yes that was a long chapter. I wrote it during Seinfeld, Bernie Mac (shoot me), Wanda At Large and some of Boston Public. Some white guy's rapping now.hmm so anyway, I know I promised a Defense Against the Dark Arts scene but this was a bit too long wasn't it? Yes for me it was. Anyway read and review and oh my Draco has a trick up his nasty sleeve. And oh will Harry ask Katie out to the Masquerade thingy and is Snape still a bastard?!!!!!????? Ok then.
Hermione!Muse: Honestly Kalandria, you've given me a horrid reputation. AoM2: -.- I hate you. Hermione!Muse: Well if you gave me a chance. Harry!Muse: Why did you make me kiss Draco? AoM2: ... Harry!Muse: And I could take on my aunt. AoM2: You've been saying this the entire story- it's getting old. Harry!Muse: No I haven't, I've mainly just been sitting there. Ron!Muse: You're not going to make me fall in love with Hermione are you? AoM2: ... Ron!Muse: I'd rather eat Harry's liver. Hermione!Muse: That's rude! Ron!Muse: Oh go read something.
