I do not own Harry Potter. Yada Yada Yada....

A/N: I've decieded that I am going to continue to write this fanfic and see it through to the end. I'm still not sure where that is going to lead me though. I have a good idea, but not exact. Thank you to those who have read it! Abbey

Chapter 13

"Sure, are you ready to go?" Hermione said, grabbing a piece of toast.

Hermione showed Star the easiest way to class. Before they got to class Star pulled Hermione aside.

"Hermione, I know that you don't know me that well. What I am about to say may offend you, but that is my last intention. In reality, I know that this is really none of my business, but I wanted to ask you if you are being safe." she said a little hesitant.

Hermione looked at her for a moment horrified, bit her lip, then asked "Was it that obvious?"

"From you no, but from the look on Ron's face..." she said trailing off not answering the question truthfully "look, if you need a potion or anything let me know. It is pretty easy to whip up and they have all the ingredients in the school supplies."

To Star's surprise Hermione looked relieved.

"Well, I tried to find something when I went to Diagon Alley before term started, but I didn't want to be seen in that section of the book store. Then I looked in the school library, but I couldn't find anything there."

"Alright. I'll make the potion tonight for you and show you how to make it. It is a fairly simple draught, and you only take it once a month. We better get to class. Come on."

Star found Arithmancy very much the same as it was in the states. Star sat in a stupor trying hard to pay attention, but not succeeding very well at it. She felt her mind drift in and out of class and thankfully soon enough she and Hermione were on their way for Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Professor Lupin had not made it to his class yet and there were a few of the 6th years hanging out in the hallway. There was a circle around Harry and Ron for some reason. The girls approached their classmates and quickly found out what was going on.

"Brilliant, Harry!" Dean Thomas' voice came over the excited crowd "I had hoped they would make you captain after this year!"

"Harry that's great! Congratulations!" Hermione's voice came from beside Star.

Star looked over her shoulder and saw their new professor coming down the hall. She was getting a better look at him when someone almost knocked her into the wall. Star looked to see who it was but was shuffled into the classroom before she got a good look. Star took a seat at the back of the class and sat next to a boy called Neville Longbottom. The class collectively took out parchment and quills and waited as the professor took roll call. She heard the different names being called,

"Longbottom," the professor waiting for the call of the student "Nisbett"

"Present" Star called still watching the professor. Professor Lupin stopped and looked at her for a moment then went on to the next student.

"Alright, now that we are all accounted for," the professor stated "we will be working on the Protonus Charm. Can any one tell me what this charm is used for? Yes, Ms. Granger"

"The Protonus Charm is used to deter dementors away. A Protonus is usually an animal in form and is different to each witch or wizard." Hermione explained.

"Quite right Ms. Granger. 10 points to Gryffindor. From what I have heard, we already have a student who can do it. So, Mr. Potter, will you come up to the front of the class and explain how the charm works."

Harry walked to the front of the class "The Protonus Charm can only be summoned by thinking of a very happy Memory. The incantation is Expecto Patronum!" A giant stag shot out of the end of Harry's wand and cantered around the class.

"Very good Mr. Potter. 5 points to Gryffindor." as the professor watched the Protonus. "Now, it must be understood that the charm is difficult to do. It is even harder to do with a Dementor floating around. You might only be able to get a smoke or a vapor at first, but I do expect some of you to get the charm by the end of class. Well, hop to it then!"

The professor seamed thoroughly surprised at how many students could actually do the charm. Hermione's otter bounced around her. Neville had finally mastered it and his was a silver dog. Seamus, Patti and Star were only able to get vapor from their wands. Harry had walked over to Star to see how she was doing.

"You need to think of something really happy." he told her trying to help.

"Go away, show off!" she said in a joking voice.

He lauphed at her "Fine, see if I ever offer you my help then!"

She bellowed the incantation one more time and a large leopard came slinking out of her wand. She looked at the cat "Sick em'" she said pointing to Harry.

"Very good! Let's see 10 points to Ron, Hermione, Neville and Ms. Nisbett for getting their Protonus' to form. Please read and summarize the chapter on the Protonus. To be handed in in a week. Thank you!"

Star dashed out into the hallway, glad that it was Friday. Hermione was walking beside her and looked at her for a moment as if to say something and thought better of it.

"Spit it out Hermione. I almost always try to speak my mind. There is no reason for you to do so with me." Star said to her with a small smile.

"Ron and I were wondering.... well I was wondering more so than Ron, what is going on between you and Harry?" Hermione said tentatively.

"Nothing." Star said truthfully with a glance over her back.

"That's not what it looks like from here." Hermione shot back with a knowing grin.

"Look, I like Harry, he's a nice guy..."

"But?" Hermione said biting her lip

"I don't know him all that well. Besides, I really don't think that I'm his type."

"And what type do you think he goes for then? Sorry, never mind that, if you like him then what's stopping you?" she asked her with an annoyingly mothering voice. They were on the way back to the common room to deposit their books.

"Me." Star told her.

"Hi Hermione, Star, how are you?"

"Star this is Ginny, Ron's sister."

"Hello how are you, it's nice to meet you by the way. I'll be back, I'm going to change."

"We'll meet you in the Great Hall then. Just think about what I've said though."