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Harry Potter and the Mage of Lemarac
Chapter 7: A Circle
"Delicious," Ron said ripping open another roll, "I swear, this has got to be one of the best breakfasts I've ever had." Harry stared back at him puzzled from across the table.
"Are you alright Ron? You've been acting a little strange," Harry asked, Ron still piling more food onto his plate.
"Fine. Never better. Yet...I suppose I am a bit nervous...the new year and all," Ron replied between spoonfuls of porridge.
"Yeah..."
"Good morning," Hermione smiled, sitting down next to Ron, "Aren't you both excited about the new year. There are so many new things we get to learn and now that bulletin that fixes all of our problems!"
"What bulletin?" Harry questioned.
"You didn't read it?!" Hermione said staring blankly between the two of them, "Well then you two will be so excited!" A huge smile spread across her face. "The headmaster has decided-"
"Good morning everyone!" Selphie said brightly, sitting down next to Harry, "I don't mean to interrupt, but I was at the Hufflepuff table and it was too dull for my taste. Sorry Herm...mini..."
"Hermione actually. Anywho, Dumbledore decided that because the administration was going through so many changes last year, the OWL's were a little unorthodox. So, they are granting all sixth years the ability to retake one of their scores," She paused dramatically, "Isn't that wonderful! Now you can fix your scores!"
"That is good news," said Ron reaching for the orange juice pitcher.
"That's all you have to say...I thought you would be more excited," she said glumly.
"It really is wonderful news," said Selphie, "but isn't their a catch or something?"
"A catch? Not really, you just have to take an extra course this semester. That's easy enough."
"An extra course," Harry stated, " You have got to be joking! Another class with Snape."
"It's not much different really," Hermione said eyeing Ron at a sideways glance, "...What is wrong with you?"
"Nothing," Ron replied casually, still stuffing his face.
"I almost forgot! Ron, Harry, I pick up your schedules," Hermione said, "We have advanced charms first this morning."
"That's what I have too," Selphie said happily, "but I really must be going. I have a few errands to run before our first class." She stood up from the bench and them paused a moment before jogging off toward the door.
"What is wrong with her, we barely know her and she just acts like we're her friends or something," Hermione scowled.
"Why does it even matter to you? So she trys to meet new people, maybe you should make a few new friends," Ron replied sharply. Hermione was silent for a moment before giving a glare to Ron and then mumbling something about needing to go to the library.
"You two are so touchy! Why can't you just behave," Harry said shaking his head, "Grow up, seriously." Ron didn't even respond he just continue to shovel food into his mouth. Finally he spoke again.
"Have you heard anything from the mage, Harry?"
"No. But I can take a look in the library after the third period today, we have a study block," Harry said dryly. Looking around the hall he could tell that class was going to start soon, as the students began to move toward the doors. "Come on, let's get to class."
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"This year you will definitely learn some interesting charms, and things will become a bit more...eh...I guess you could say challenging. Yet with proper preparation I am certain no one will die," professor Flitwick turned back toward the class beaming, "Alright, does anyone know what a elemental charm is?" Most of the class stared blankly at one another, aside from Hermione whose hand shot into the air. "Anyone? Alright then, Ms. Granger, What is an elemental charm?"
"A charm that is either sparked by one of the ancient elements (earth, air, fire, and water) or a charm that creates a byproduct that falls into one of the categories. For example a simple water charm, or fire charm," Hermione finished smiling.
"Good work, Ms. Granger. Five points to Gryffindor," Flitwick chimed, "Now, does anyone know how you could counteract one of these charms? For example a white fire charm?" Hermione's hand flew up into the air again, as the rest of the class sat in silence. "Come now, someone else must know," Carefully Selphie raised her hand into the air, "Ahh, yes! What is the answer, Ms. Lyte?"
"Well, professor, I'm not positive, but I read somewhere that if it is a basic element charm you can use just a simple blocking charm. Yet if the charm has a descriptive tendency, like a white fire charm, there is a specific counter curse," Selphie sighed.
"Good work! Five points to...Um...what ever your house turns out to be," Flitwick smiled again. The rest of the class period was dedicated to trying to light small piece of wood on fire, and then to extinguish it. Harry and Ron, worked together, and then surprisingly, Selphie and Hermione were partners. By the end of class Selphie and Hermione were the only pair that could complete both tasks.
"Alright, good work today! Class dismissed," professor Flitwick exclaimed from the front of the room. Harry quickly pulled together his books and supplies, when he saw Hermione and Selphie coming toward him.
"Harry! Selphie and I were discussing the OWL retakes and we're both going to be redoing the potion exam. Will you be repeating any of the tests?" Hermione said.
"I guess...maybe the potions one. I'll have to think about it," Harry said sheepishly.
"Potter! Such a lady's man, aren't we?" Malfoy laughed, walking up to the group, behind him loomed Crabbe and Goyle.
"What's your problem, Draco? Why don't you quit it and seriously just leave me alone," Harry said calmly. Malfoy's face drooped into a frown.
"And who's your friend, Potter?" Draco scoffed, eyeing Selphie strangely. Harry paused a moment trying to think, when suddenly his mind fell into a complete blank.
"My name is Selphie Lyte. I'm new," Selphie piped up, extending her hand to Draco. He took her hand smoothly into his, and then paused a moment.
"Nice to meet you, Selphie," he smiled evilly, bending down to place a kiss on the back of her hand. Selphie gave a suspicious half smile, before retracting her hand. "I think that you will quickly learn here, that you should be more weary of some of your fellow classmate. Some of us, really don't belong here."
"I don't think I'll have that problem, I'm a relatively good judge of character. I can pick my own friends," Selphie said, still smiling.
"Alright, but keep your eyes out," Malfoy said focusing his eyes on Harry. It only took a moment before Harry had made a clear move for the door, cutting around Malfoy. Hermione, Selphie, and Ron closely followed him.
"Boy, that guy has some issues," Selphie laughed as soon as they were out of ear shot, "Someone didn't get enough vitamins as a child or something. Ick!" This comment made them all chuckle, as they made their way down the corridor to Transfiguration.
McGonagall's class was fairly ordinary, as they spent a lot of the period focusing on class policy and review from last semester. At five minutes till the end of class, McGonagall instructed them to pack up their things, and write down their homework.
"Next class we'll get started on real transfiguration, but until then just go over the assign review lessons. Okay, Class dismissed! Except Ms. Lyte and Mr. Potter, can I see you at the front of the room, please," the professor proclaimed, while Harry and Selphie exchange a quick glance.
"Sorry man, tell me how it turns out," Ron said sympathetically before exiting the room with Hermione. Harry simply nodded, as his stomach seemed to sink rapidly. I haven't even done anything, Harry thought to himself; I wonder what it is? Even though he was relatively assured that he hadn't done anything wrong, he still felt his nerves on the edge. Selphie's eyes met his again, as they walked up toward the front of the room.
"Yes, professor...."Harry said smiling awkwardly.
"You're not in trouble, Mr. Potter. Relax," McGonagall said giving one of her rare smiles, "I just wanted to congratulate you, Captain."
"Captain?"
"Yes, I have decided that you will make a fine captain of the Gryffindor quiddich team, as long as you promise me a cup this year. I don't know if I can take another year of losing," she finished still smiling down on him. Harry stood there a moment flabbergasted, not even believing his own good fortune. Last year he wasn't even able to play, and this year he would be leading the team.
"I'll try, Professor," Harry said excitedly.
"Good. Now you can go, Mr. Potter," McGonagall finished. Harry turned around and stumbled out of the classroom, partly still in a daze. Captain? That was probably the best thing a teacher had ever called him, he thought. This was going to be great! Behind him he could hear the professor turn her attention to Selphie. As Harry passed through the door her paused and waited just beyond the frame. I'll just wait here, he said to himself, then we can walk to lunch, and she might get lost otherwise.
"Ms. Lyte, I am sure you remember the feast yesterday," McGonagall said evenly.
"Yes," Selphie replied confidently.
"Well, the sorting hat has made a decision. Welcome to Gryffindor," McGonagall smiled. Harry then heard Selphie laugh, mumble something to the professor and then jog toward the door. A small happiness seemed to well up inside of Harry at the news.
"Congratulations," Harry exclaimed as Selphie appeared in the doorway.
"Same to you, Quiddich Captain! That's got to be exciting," Selphie exclaimed happily, "Now we are even in the same house!" Harry smiled, when Selphie suddenly through he arms around his neck pulling him into a hug. To his own surprise, Harry hugged her back warmly. "Well, I'm starved. Let's go down to lunch."
"Alright," Harry said, following her down the corridor. Quiddich captain, he thought, could life be any better?
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A/n: Alright, I'm not to happy with the way this chapter went, and I know that it was a little too mellow for my taste, so I promise the next one will be so awesome! Yup, yup (I hope anyways)! Plus this chapter felt like a Mary Sue gone bad! Ugh! This story is not a Mary Sue (worst nightmare coming true!)! Icky! Anywho, a new chapter will be up in a couple days! Read and review please!!!
~A Sticky Elf~
Harry Potter and the Mage of Lemarac
Chapter 7: A Circle
"Delicious," Ron said ripping open another roll, "I swear, this has got to be one of the best breakfasts I've ever had." Harry stared back at him puzzled from across the table.
"Are you alright Ron? You've been acting a little strange," Harry asked, Ron still piling more food onto his plate.
"Fine. Never better. Yet...I suppose I am a bit nervous...the new year and all," Ron replied between spoonfuls of porridge.
"Yeah..."
"Good morning," Hermione smiled, sitting down next to Ron, "Aren't you both excited about the new year. There are so many new things we get to learn and now that bulletin that fixes all of our problems!"
"What bulletin?" Harry questioned.
"You didn't read it?!" Hermione said staring blankly between the two of them, "Well then you two will be so excited!" A huge smile spread across her face. "The headmaster has decided-"
"Good morning everyone!" Selphie said brightly, sitting down next to Harry, "I don't mean to interrupt, but I was at the Hufflepuff table and it was too dull for my taste. Sorry Herm...mini..."
"Hermione actually. Anywho, Dumbledore decided that because the administration was going through so many changes last year, the OWL's were a little unorthodox. So, they are granting all sixth years the ability to retake one of their scores," She paused dramatically, "Isn't that wonderful! Now you can fix your scores!"
"That is good news," said Ron reaching for the orange juice pitcher.
"That's all you have to say...I thought you would be more excited," she said glumly.
"It really is wonderful news," said Selphie, "but isn't their a catch or something?"
"A catch? Not really, you just have to take an extra course this semester. That's easy enough."
"An extra course," Harry stated, " You have got to be joking! Another class with Snape."
"It's not much different really," Hermione said eyeing Ron at a sideways glance, "...What is wrong with you?"
"Nothing," Ron replied casually, still stuffing his face.
"I almost forgot! Ron, Harry, I pick up your schedules," Hermione said, "We have advanced charms first this morning."
"That's what I have too," Selphie said happily, "but I really must be going. I have a few errands to run before our first class." She stood up from the bench and them paused a moment before jogging off toward the door.
"What is wrong with her, we barely know her and she just acts like we're her friends or something," Hermione scowled.
"Why does it even matter to you? So she trys to meet new people, maybe you should make a few new friends," Ron replied sharply. Hermione was silent for a moment before giving a glare to Ron and then mumbling something about needing to go to the library.
"You two are so touchy! Why can't you just behave," Harry said shaking his head, "Grow up, seriously." Ron didn't even respond he just continue to shovel food into his mouth. Finally he spoke again.
"Have you heard anything from the mage, Harry?"
"No. But I can take a look in the library after the third period today, we have a study block," Harry said dryly. Looking around the hall he could tell that class was going to start soon, as the students began to move toward the doors. "Come on, let's get to class."
*** *** ***
"This year you will definitely learn some interesting charms, and things will become a bit more...eh...I guess you could say challenging. Yet with proper preparation I am certain no one will die," professor Flitwick turned back toward the class beaming, "Alright, does anyone know what a elemental charm is?" Most of the class stared blankly at one another, aside from Hermione whose hand shot into the air. "Anyone? Alright then, Ms. Granger, What is an elemental charm?"
"A charm that is either sparked by one of the ancient elements (earth, air, fire, and water) or a charm that creates a byproduct that falls into one of the categories. For example a simple water charm, or fire charm," Hermione finished smiling.
"Good work, Ms. Granger. Five points to Gryffindor," Flitwick chimed, "Now, does anyone know how you could counteract one of these charms? For example a white fire charm?" Hermione's hand flew up into the air again, as the rest of the class sat in silence. "Come now, someone else must know," Carefully Selphie raised her hand into the air, "Ahh, yes! What is the answer, Ms. Lyte?"
"Well, professor, I'm not positive, but I read somewhere that if it is a basic element charm you can use just a simple blocking charm. Yet if the charm has a descriptive tendency, like a white fire charm, there is a specific counter curse," Selphie sighed.
"Good work! Five points to...Um...what ever your house turns out to be," Flitwick smiled again. The rest of the class period was dedicated to trying to light small piece of wood on fire, and then to extinguish it. Harry and Ron, worked together, and then surprisingly, Selphie and Hermione were partners. By the end of class Selphie and Hermione were the only pair that could complete both tasks.
"Alright, good work today! Class dismissed," professor Flitwick exclaimed from the front of the room. Harry quickly pulled together his books and supplies, when he saw Hermione and Selphie coming toward him.
"Harry! Selphie and I were discussing the OWL retakes and we're both going to be redoing the potion exam. Will you be repeating any of the tests?" Hermione said.
"I guess...maybe the potions one. I'll have to think about it," Harry said sheepishly.
"Potter! Such a lady's man, aren't we?" Malfoy laughed, walking up to the group, behind him loomed Crabbe and Goyle.
"What's your problem, Draco? Why don't you quit it and seriously just leave me alone," Harry said calmly. Malfoy's face drooped into a frown.
"And who's your friend, Potter?" Draco scoffed, eyeing Selphie strangely. Harry paused a moment trying to think, when suddenly his mind fell into a complete blank.
"My name is Selphie Lyte. I'm new," Selphie piped up, extending her hand to Draco. He took her hand smoothly into his, and then paused a moment.
"Nice to meet you, Selphie," he smiled evilly, bending down to place a kiss on the back of her hand. Selphie gave a suspicious half smile, before retracting her hand. "I think that you will quickly learn here, that you should be more weary of some of your fellow classmate. Some of us, really don't belong here."
"I don't think I'll have that problem, I'm a relatively good judge of character. I can pick my own friends," Selphie said, still smiling.
"Alright, but keep your eyes out," Malfoy said focusing his eyes on Harry. It only took a moment before Harry had made a clear move for the door, cutting around Malfoy. Hermione, Selphie, and Ron closely followed him.
"Boy, that guy has some issues," Selphie laughed as soon as they were out of ear shot, "Someone didn't get enough vitamins as a child or something. Ick!" This comment made them all chuckle, as they made their way down the corridor to Transfiguration.
McGonagall's class was fairly ordinary, as they spent a lot of the period focusing on class policy and review from last semester. At five minutes till the end of class, McGonagall instructed them to pack up their things, and write down their homework.
"Next class we'll get started on real transfiguration, but until then just go over the assign review lessons. Okay, Class dismissed! Except Ms. Lyte and Mr. Potter, can I see you at the front of the room, please," the professor proclaimed, while Harry and Selphie exchange a quick glance.
"Sorry man, tell me how it turns out," Ron said sympathetically before exiting the room with Hermione. Harry simply nodded, as his stomach seemed to sink rapidly. I haven't even done anything, Harry thought to himself; I wonder what it is? Even though he was relatively assured that he hadn't done anything wrong, he still felt his nerves on the edge. Selphie's eyes met his again, as they walked up toward the front of the room.
"Yes, professor...."Harry said smiling awkwardly.
"You're not in trouble, Mr. Potter. Relax," McGonagall said giving one of her rare smiles, "I just wanted to congratulate you, Captain."
"Captain?"
"Yes, I have decided that you will make a fine captain of the Gryffindor quiddich team, as long as you promise me a cup this year. I don't know if I can take another year of losing," she finished still smiling down on him. Harry stood there a moment flabbergasted, not even believing his own good fortune. Last year he wasn't even able to play, and this year he would be leading the team.
"I'll try, Professor," Harry said excitedly.
"Good. Now you can go, Mr. Potter," McGonagall finished. Harry turned around and stumbled out of the classroom, partly still in a daze. Captain? That was probably the best thing a teacher had ever called him, he thought. This was going to be great! Behind him he could hear the professor turn her attention to Selphie. As Harry passed through the door her paused and waited just beyond the frame. I'll just wait here, he said to himself, then we can walk to lunch, and she might get lost otherwise.
"Ms. Lyte, I am sure you remember the feast yesterday," McGonagall said evenly.
"Yes," Selphie replied confidently.
"Well, the sorting hat has made a decision. Welcome to Gryffindor," McGonagall smiled. Harry then heard Selphie laugh, mumble something to the professor and then jog toward the door. A small happiness seemed to well up inside of Harry at the news.
"Congratulations," Harry exclaimed as Selphie appeared in the doorway.
"Same to you, Quiddich Captain! That's got to be exciting," Selphie exclaimed happily, "Now we are even in the same house!" Harry smiled, when Selphie suddenly through he arms around his neck pulling him into a hug. To his own surprise, Harry hugged her back warmly. "Well, I'm starved. Let's go down to lunch."
"Alright," Harry said, following her down the corridor. Quiddich captain, he thought, could life be any better?
*** *** ***
A/n: Alright, I'm not to happy with the way this chapter went, and I know that it was a little too mellow for my taste, so I promise the next one will be so awesome! Yup, yup (I hope anyways)! Plus this chapter felt like a Mary Sue gone bad! Ugh! This story is not a Mary Sue (worst nightmare coming true!)! Icky! Anywho, a new chapter will be up in a couple days! Read and review please!!!
~A Sticky Elf~