Chapter 2
The first day of classes was hectic as always. Students were trying to eat, talk, and read their schedules at the same time. Harry, Ron, and Hermonie had Double Potions with the Slytherins as their first class. Then Herbology. After lunch Harry and Ron had History of Magic and Transfiguration. Hermonie had Arithmacy and Muggle Studies.
"I don't believe it!" said Ron. "Double Potions with them on the first day back."
"Malfoy is never going to leave us alone this year." explained Harry
"I'm not so sure about that," said Hermonie over her new book: Rerevised Hogwarts, a History "He seems to really loath Orion Fitherpuff."
Just as she finished her sentence the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs walked into the Great Hall. Orion was with Padma Patial and Luna Lovegood. She waved at everyone at the Gryffindor table and everyone merrily waved back. Orion instantly became popular with the Gryffindors after what she did to Malfoy. Professor McGonagall only gave her a verbal warning and told her to return to the Ravenclaw table. All three girls sat down at their proper table and began to help themselves to the food.
The bell rang and everyone packed their bags and left. Harry saw Orion, Padma, and Luna walk toward the main entrance door. Malfoy walked in front of Orion and tripped her, making her drop all of her books. She turned around and put her hand out in front of her. A bright blue light came from her hand and hit Malfoy in the back. He fell forward and hit the ground face first. Before Malfoy could even stand Orion was out the door. Crabbe and Goyle were trying to help him up.
"How did she do that," asked Ron in awe.
"I'm not quite sure," said Hermonie thoughtfully, "but, remember how some of Voldemort's stop it Ron, went into Harry when he tried to kill him. Well, maybe even though he did obviously not attack Orion, she was greatly exposed to his powers twice. So on top of her own powers she is able to create power without a wand."
It seemed very far-fetched but it also seemed to be the only way Orion's powers could be the way they were. As soon as they reached Professor Snape's dungeon classroom Orion was the last thing on their minds. They reluctantly open the classroom door and sat down. Professor Snape and the Slytherins were already in the classroom. Soon the rest of the Gryffindors piled into the cold classroom. Snape began to talk.
"Unfortunately I still have two more years with all of you. Longbottom what are you still doing here?" Poor Neville sank into his seat. Dean Thomas patted him on the back. "So let's begin. If anyone here did their summer vacation assignment they will be able to tell me what potion does Flubberworm mucus and Wiggintree bark create?"
Surprisingly Neville raised his hand. "It makes a rejuvenating potion that lasts for five hours. He must have had the right answer because Snape said nothing to him. "The ingredients are in the cabinet and the instructions are on the board. Begin."
As students were setting up they're workstations Snape cut in
"Longbottom, what color should the potion be if it is correct." Neville answered unsteadily, "Clear, Sir. It should look like water, but with a slight sticky texture." Snape again said nothing more.
"You're doing well right now, Neville. What has gotten into you?" asked Hermonie. "I've studied the whole summer. Hermonie beamed with pride at him. Neville then turned to Harry and Ron and whispered: "I also wrote the answers on my robe." He showed Harry and Ron and long list of answers on his sleeve. Ron laughed and patted his back. In the middle of class the dungeon room door opened. Trailing in dirt and having several cuts on her face was Orion Fitherpuff. She was covered head to toe in dirt. She walked up to Professor Snape who was breathing down Neville's neck.
"Excuse me Professor Snape," said Orion. Snape turned his cold eyes to her. She didn't look scared or even phased.
"What is it, Miss Fitherpuff", asked Snape.
"Professor Sprout would like to know if she could have a bag of Wiggintree seeds."
"Yes, she may. I will be back. The seeds are in my office." He turned and left the classroom. Neville started panting. Apparently he was holding his breath the whole time Snape was standing over him. Orion looks inside his cauldron it was almost clear. Hermonie went over to him to see if she could help.
"You know, Orion you might want to watch yourself," warned Harry.
"Watch myself from what," she asked.
"Him," he pointed over to Malfoy who was in heavy discussion with Crabbe, Goyle, and Pansy Parkens.
"Oh, you are speaking of that spineless piece of filth" she said without bothering to lower her voice.
"Malfoy" she yelled over to him. He looked up daring her to say or do anything.
"What do you want Fitherpuff"
"I've heard boasting about your wonderful dueling skills. Tomorrow is the first meeting. Would you care to duel me?" Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle, and Pansy burst into laughter.
"Sure. Sure I'll duel you." Malfoy said through tears of laughter.
"Excellent." Professor Snape walked in carrying a cloth bag and handed it to Orion.
"Thank you, Professor", Orion said and went to return to her class.
Fifteen minutes left of class Professor Snape was going around the class testing everyone's potion. When he pasted Hermonie he only glared at her meaning hers was right, again. When he came up from behind Neville he just about knocked his potion over. Snape took ten points away from Gryffindor because Neville's potion made him tired. Harry and Ron took special care of their potion so Snape didn't have a reason to take away points. Harry's potion was not perfect it lasted only 2 minutes but it was still passable. The bell rang and Snape turned away from Ron, not even bothering to check his potion.
Harry, Ron, and Hermonie were walking across the courtyard to Greenhouse #2. All around other greenhouses were small holes. Only a small percentage of them looked like they had been filled back in. They enter the warm greenhouse were almost everyone was there.
"Welcome back to Herb-"
Professor Sprout was cut off by the door opening. Neville was clutching his books and panting. "Sorry I'm late Professor. I forgot were I put my book."
"That's quite all right, Mr. Longbottom. I will not take points away from you this time because it is the first day. Just don't let it happen again." Professor Sprout said.
"Now we are going to being with the wonders of the Wiggintree. I know you all have just come from Potions so you all know that Wiggintree bark and Flubberworm mucus can create a wonderful rejuvenating potion. People try to grow Wiggintrees in their yards put they usually die due to improper care. The seedling stage is the actually the easiest of all the tree's stages. You do not water the seed all you do is put it in the ground. At night Wiggintrees Guardians come and take care of the seed. But when you first plant your seed a Guardian will jump out at you trying to take the seed. When the tree starts to grow you will see more of the Guardians. Be careful of them. Wiggentree Guardians maybe small but they are mean and will do anything to keep you away from the tree. All you do it is use a simple Stunning Spell to get them out of you way. This will be a semester project. At the end of the semester if your tree is strong enough to make the rejuvenating potion I will reward you House 50 points per tree. Let's begin."
Professor Sprout was not lying when she said that little creatures would be attacking them as they tried to plant their seeds. They where popping out of the ground jumping on people. Chasing people. Parvati Patial had spent most of the class period with Professor Sprout trying to untangle one of the Guardians from her hair. The Wiggintrees Guardian kind of looked like miniature evil house elves. They were similar in looks but had stick looking bodies and sharp fangs for teeth. Hermonie stunned most of the Guardians. Some would jump out of nowhere and pounce on someone. By the end of class only five seeds got planted (the others were stolen) and more than half of the class had to go up to the Hospital Wing for bites. Harry and Ron looked very much Orion did when she came into the Potions classroom.
"That was the worst Herbology lesson ever," cried Ron as he stumbled into the Gryffindor common room. Harry and Ron plopped into the closest chairs while Hermonie (who was untouched) brought them wet towels.
"I think it was interesting being able to see Wiggintrees Guardians in such a candid way. You know no one really knows why he or she is so obsessed with the trees. I have read a theory about it though. The Herbology professor at the North East Academy of Magic believes that it has something to do with the tree's smell. Now Professor W-" Hermonie was cut off by Ron.
"Hermonie we don't care. Can't we just wait and see if Professor Sprout will lecture us about it. It will be hard enough hearing it once."
"Let's go down to lunch," said Harry quickly to avoid a potential argument.
Harry, Ron, and Hermonie were down in the Great Hall eating when a Barn Owl flew down in through a window." I thought mail only came in the mornings," said Ron. It swooped down on the Gryffindor table tipping over the basket of bread. The owl was carrying a special addition Daily Prophet for Hermonie. She gave it a Knut and it flew off.
Everyone at the table was waiting to hear about the issue. Hermonie opened the paper looked at it for a moment, and then turned it around so everyone could see the front page. The page read:
First Death Eater Attack
The Gryffindors exchanged nervous glances. No one knew what to say. The rest of the lunch period was spent in complete silence. There was still a half hour before Care of Magical Creatures. So the trio decided to outside and just sit.
"You know it seems even more real now," said Hermonie.
"The second war going on now. I mean it was one thing to read about the Minister admitting that Voldemort was back, but now reading about a real attack by Death Eaters."
"How long do you think it will last this time," asked Ron. Hermonie shrugged as they walked out the door down the main entrance stairs. They turned to go to the lake but something grabbed them by their robes pulled them under the stairs, and they slammed them up against a wall. It was Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle. Without saying a word Malfoy grabbed Harry again and kneed him in the stomach. Harry dropped to his knees gasping for air. Crabbe and Goyle had a good grip on the struggling Ron and Hermonie. Harry was half way standing when Malfoy drew back his arm and punched him in his stomach with all his might. He had really knocked the wind out of Harry.
"This is just a taste of what's to come," said Malfoy. Harry looked up at him. Harry could not remember a time were Malfoy looked more evil. Crabbe and Goyle through them out from under the stairs and followed Malfoy back inside the castle.
"We should go and tell Professor McGonagall," said Hermonie frantically.
"No," said Harry leaning up against a tree rubbing his stomach.
"But-," Ron cut her off.
"No, Harry is right. We don't want to give them the idea that we can't handle ourselves. Let's just go sit down."
Over by the lakeside was a somewhat large group of people. There was Parvati, Padma, Lavender, Neville, Seamus, Dean, Luna and Orion. They were all leaning over different books. Parvati and Lavender were taking turns making each other's horoscope with their new Divination books. Neville was reading his Herbology book. Padma was reading some sort of philosophy book. Seamus and Dean were quizzing each other from their Defense Against the Dark Arts book, even though they haven't even had that class yet. Orion was hovering over her Potions book.
Harry, Ron, and Hermonie went over to join them. Everyone looked up at them and smiled.
"What happened to you guys," asked Neville.
"Malfoy," they said together.
They all nodded their heads. Nothing else had to be said.
"Honestly who's idea was it to let that evil git into school," asked Orion. Harry still holding his stomach said:
"Orion beat him at the duel."
"I'll do my best," she replied.
The first day of classes was hectic as always. Students were trying to eat, talk, and read their schedules at the same time. Harry, Ron, and Hermonie had Double Potions with the Slytherins as their first class. Then Herbology. After lunch Harry and Ron had History of Magic and Transfiguration. Hermonie had Arithmacy and Muggle Studies.
"I don't believe it!" said Ron. "Double Potions with them on the first day back."
"Malfoy is never going to leave us alone this year." explained Harry
"I'm not so sure about that," said Hermonie over her new book: Rerevised Hogwarts, a History "He seems to really loath Orion Fitherpuff."
Just as she finished her sentence the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs walked into the Great Hall. Orion was with Padma Patial and Luna Lovegood. She waved at everyone at the Gryffindor table and everyone merrily waved back. Orion instantly became popular with the Gryffindors after what she did to Malfoy. Professor McGonagall only gave her a verbal warning and told her to return to the Ravenclaw table. All three girls sat down at their proper table and began to help themselves to the food.
The bell rang and everyone packed their bags and left. Harry saw Orion, Padma, and Luna walk toward the main entrance door. Malfoy walked in front of Orion and tripped her, making her drop all of her books. She turned around and put her hand out in front of her. A bright blue light came from her hand and hit Malfoy in the back. He fell forward and hit the ground face first. Before Malfoy could even stand Orion was out the door. Crabbe and Goyle were trying to help him up.
"How did she do that," asked Ron in awe.
"I'm not quite sure," said Hermonie thoughtfully, "but, remember how some of Voldemort's stop it Ron, went into Harry when he tried to kill him. Well, maybe even though he did obviously not attack Orion, she was greatly exposed to his powers twice. So on top of her own powers she is able to create power without a wand."
It seemed very far-fetched but it also seemed to be the only way Orion's powers could be the way they were. As soon as they reached Professor Snape's dungeon classroom Orion was the last thing on their minds. They reluctantly open the classroom door and sat down. Professor Snape and the Slytherins were already in the classroom. Soon the rest of the Gryffindors piled into the cold classroom. Snape began to talk.
"Unfortunately I still have two more years with all of you. Longbottom what are you still doing here?" Poor Neville sank into his seat. Dean Thomas patted him on the back. "So let's begin. If anyone here did their summer vacation assignment they will be able to tell me what potion does Flubberworm mucus and Wiggintree bark create?"
Surprisingly Neville raised his hand. "It makes a rejuvenating potion that lasts for five hours. He must have had the right answer because Snape said nothing to him. "The ingredients are in the cabinet and the instructions are on the board. Begin."
As students were setting up they're workstations Snape cut in
"Longbottom, what color should the potion be if it is correct." Neville answered unsteadily, "Clear, Sir. It should look like water, but with a slight sticky texture." Snape again said nothing more.
"You're doing well right now, Neville. What has gotten into you?" asked Hermonie. "I've studied the whole summer. Hermonie beamed with pride at him. Neville then turned to Harry and Ron and whispered: "I also wrote the answers on my robe." He showed Harry and Ron and long list of answers on his sleeve. Ron laughed and patted his back. In the middle of class the dungeon room door opened. Trailing in dirt and having several cuts on her face was Orion Fitherpuff. She was covered head to toe in dirt. She walked up to Professor Snape who was breathing down Neville's neck.
"Excuse me Professor Snape," said Orion. Snape turned his cold eyes to her. She didn't look scared or even phased.
"What is it, Miss Fitherpuff", asked Snape.
"Professor Sprout would like to know if she could have a bag of Wiggintree seeds."
"Yes, she may. I will be back. The seeds are in my office." He turned and left the classroom. Neville started panting. Apparently he was holding his breath the whole time Snape was standing over him. Orion looks inside his cauldron it was almost clear. Hermonie went over to him to see if she could help.
"You know, Orion you might want to watch yourself," warned Harry.
"Watch myself from what," she asked.
"Him," he pointed over to Malfoy who was in heavy discussion with Crabbe, Goyle, and Pansy Parkens.
"Oh, you are speaking of that spineless piece of filth" she said without bothering to lower her voice.
"Malfoy" she yelled over to him. He looked up daring her to say or do anything.
"What do you want Fitherpuff"
"I've heard boasting about your wonderful dueling skills. Tomorrow is the first meeting. Would you care to duel me?" Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle, and Pansy burst into laughter.
"Sure. Sure I'll duel you." Malfoy said through tears of laughter.
"Excellent." Professor Snape walked in carrying a cloth bag and handed it to Orion.
"Thank you, Professor", Orion said and went to return to her class.
Fifteen minutes left of class Professor Snape was going around the class testing everyone's potion. When he pasted Hermonie he only glared at her meaning hers was right, again. When he came up from behind Neville he just about knocked his potion over. Snape took ten points away from Gryffindor because Neville's potion made him tired. Harry and Ron took special care of their potion so Snape didn't have a reason to take away points. Harry's potion was not perfect it lasted only 2 minutes but it was still passable. The bell rang and Snape turned away from Ron, not even bothering to check his potion.
Harry, Ron, and Hermonie were walking across the courtyard to Greenhouse #2. All around other greenhouses were small holes. Only a small percentage of them looked like they had been filled back in. They enter the warm greenhouse were almost everyone was there.
"Welcome back to Herb-"
Professor Sprout was cut off by the door opening. Neville was clutching his books and panting. "Sorry I'm late Professor. I forgot were I put my book."
"That's quite all right, Mr. Longbottom. I will not take points away from you this time because it is the first day. Just don't let it happen again." Professor Sprout said.
"Now we are going to being with the wonders of the Wiggintree. I know you all have just come from Potions so you all know that Wiggintree bark and Flubberworm mucus can create a wonderful rejuvenating potion. People try to grow Wiggintrees in their yards put they usually die due to improper care. The seedling stage is the actually the easiest of all the tree's stages. You do not water the seed all you do is put it in the ground. At night Wiggintrees Guardians come and take care of the seed. But when you first plant your seed a Guardian will jump out at you trying to take the seed. When the tree starts to grow you will see more of the Guardians. Be careful of them. Wiggentree Guardians maybe small but they are mean and will do anything to keep you away from the tree. All you do it is use a simple Stunning Spell to get them out of you way. This will be a semester project. At the end of the semester if your tree is strong enough to make the rejuvenating potion I will reward you House 50 points per tree. Let's begin."
Professor Sprout was not lying when she said that little creatures would be attacking them as they tried to plant their seeds. They where popping out of the ground jumping on people. Chasing people. Parvati Patial had spent most of the class period with Professor Sprout trying to untangle one of the Guardians from her hair. The Wiggintrees Guardian kind of looked like miniature evil house elves. They were similar in looks but had stick looking bodies and sharp fangs for teeth. Hermonie stunned most of the Guardians. Some would jump out of nowhere and pounce on someone. By the end of class only five seeds got planted (the others were stolen) and more than half of the class had to go up to the Hospital Wing for bites. Harry and Ron looked very much Orion did when she came into the Potions classroom.
"That was the worst Herbology lesson ever," cried Ron as he stumbled into the Gryffindor common room. Harry and Ron plopped into the closest chairs while Hermonie (who was untouched) brought them wet towels.
"I think it was interesting being able to see Wiggintrees Guardians in such a candid way. You know no one really knows why he or she is so obsessed with the trees. I have read a theory about it though. The Herbology professor at the North East Academy of Magic believes that it has something to do with the tree's smell. Now Professor W-" Hermonie was cut off by Ron.
"Hermonie we don't care. Can't we just wait and see if Professor Sprout will lecture us about it. It will be hard enough hearing it once."
"Let's go down to lunch," said Harry quickly to avoid a potential argument.
Harry, Ron, and Hermonie were down in the Great Hall eating when a Barn Owl flew down in through a window." I thought mail only came in the mornings," said Ron. It swooped down on the Gryffindor table tipping over the basket of bread. The owl was carrying a special addition Daily Prophet for Hermonie. She gave it a Knut and it flew off.
Everyone at the table was waiting to hear about the issue. Hermonie opened the paper looked at it for a moment, and then turned it around so everyone could see the front page. The page read:
First Death Eater Attack
The Gryffindors exchanged nervous glances. No one knew what to say. The rest of the lunch period was spent in complete silence. There was still a half hour before Care of Magical Creatures. So the trio decided to outside and just sit.
"You know it seems even more real now," said Hermonie.
"The second war going on now. I mean it was one thing to read about the Minister admitting that Voldemort was back, but now reading about a real attack by Death Eaters."
"How long do you think it will last this time," asked Ron. Hermonie shrugged as they walked out the door down the main entrance stairs. They turned to go to the lake but something grabbed them by their robes pulled them under the stairs, and they slammed them up against a wall. It was Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle. Without saying a word Malfoy grabbed Harry again and kneed him in the stomach. Harry dropped to his knees gasping for air. Crabbe and Goyle had a good grip on the struggling Ron and Hermonie. Harry was half way standing when Malfoy drew back his arm and punched him in his stomach with all his might. He had really knocked the wind out of Harry.
"This is just a taste of what's to come," said Malfoy. Harry looked up at him. Harry could not remember a time were Malfoy looked more evil. Crabbe and Goyle through them out from under the stairs and followed Malfoy back inside the castle.
"We should go and tell Professor McGonagall," said Hermonie frantically.
"No," said Harry leaning up against a tree rubbing his stomach.
"But-," Ron cut her off.
"No, Harry is right. We don't want to give them the idea that we can't handle ourselves. Let's just go sit down."
Over by the lakeside was a somewhat large group of people. There was Parvati, Padma, Lavender, Neville, Seamus, Dean, Luna and Orion. They were all leaning over different books. Parvati and Lavender were taking turns making each other's horoscope with their new Divination books. Neville was reading his Herbology book. Padma was reading some sort of philosophy book. Seamus and Dean were quizzing each other from their Defense Against the Dark Arts book, even though they haven't even had that class yet. Orion was hovering over her Potions book.
Harry, Ron, and Hermonie went over to join them. Everyone looked up at them and smiled.
"What happened to you guys," asked Neville.
"Malfoy," they said together.
They all nodded their heads. Nothing else had to be said.
"Honestly who's idea was it to let that evil git into school," asked Orion. Harry still holding his stomach said:
"Orion beat him at the duel."
"I'll do my best," she replied.