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"I hope they hurry up with the sorting." James said looking at his plate.
"I know... I could eat a hippogriff." Harry said
Professor McGonagall led the 1st years, all with varying degrees of fear on their faces. When the 1st years came to a stop in front of the staff table the sorting hat opened its brim and sang a song like it did every year.
When it finished the Professor said to the 1st years, "When I call your name, you will place the sorting hat on your head and be sorted into your houses, once you have been sorted you will sit at the appropriate table." She unrolled the parchment and began to call out their names.
"Andrea Finch!" was sorted into Hufflepuff
"Zach Gladwin! Was a Slytherin.
"Jason Tousa!" Became Ravenclaw.
And "Chloe Mist!" Became a Gryffindor.
Finally the last person was sorted into their house (Catty Hiwatari, Gryffindor), "Finally!" Harry, James, and Ron chorused.
Dumbledore stood up. "I have a few announcements. First off, I would like to remind you that the Forbidden Forest is off limits to all students." His eyes flicked over to Harry, James, Ron, and Hermione, who all grinned.
"2ndly, Mr. Filch has added a few more things to his list of forbidden items." The corner of his mouth twitched.
"Also, Quidditch try-outs will take place next Saturday, the times will be posted in your house common rooms. And I trust you all have heard of our guest. I expect you all to welcome him warmly. He has been sorted into Gryffindor."
His eyes flicked over to Snape who looked like he was being forced to adopt Harry. The he went on. "Now finally, allow me to introduce you to your new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Kingsley."
A tall black man stood up and there was a polite applause from the students. Harry couldn't believe he didn't notice him before.
"Isn't he part of the or-"
"Sh!" Hermione interrupted James. "Yes, he is but don't mention anything about it. He's probably here to keep and eye on Harry."
"Why does everybody have to-"
"Treat you like you can't take care of yourself?" Ron finished for him. This conversation was getting old.
"Well it's not like I can't defend myself." Harry argued.
They weren't paying attention to Dumbledore anymore, so they didn't notice the food appear on their plates until James said, "We can talk about this later, but first, lets eat."
They agreed. The feast went on pleasantly. James, Harry, and Ron were planning their prank on Malfoy for tomorrow. They finally had their plan worked out. And the best part was, it wouldn't take long to make, only about 2 hours.
Hermione disapproved of this but helped them with the plan. When the feast ended, Dumbledore stood up. "Now that you are all now properly fed and watered, it's time for bed! Tomorrow will be the start of your classes. Good-night!"
As the students got up, Hermione and Ron had to lead the first years to the common room. Before Ron left Harry asked quietly, "Hey Ron, what's the password?"
"Oh, um... pixie dust I think... yeah it is."
"Thanks."
"No problem."
Harry walked off and joined his father who was waiting for him by the doors of the Great Hall. They walked to the Gryffindor tower, to tired to speak. They reached the portrait of the fat lady.
"Password?"
"Pixie dust" Harry said tiredly.
The portrait swung open letting them into the common room. The room was warm and the fire was blazing as the two boys made their way up to their dormitory.
They made it to the dorm that said 6th years and walked in, seeing Neville, Dean and Seamus, and Ron already there getting ready for bed.
"Hey mate." Dean greeted.
"Hey Dean." Harry replied going over to his bed which was next to Ron's. James went to the other bed that was on the other side of Harry's bed. They got into their pajamas in silence and went to sleep.
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Harry woke up at about 7 o'clock the next morning. He had actually gotten a good nights sleep. He didn't have any dreams about Sirius, Voldemort or Death eaters.
He noticed Dean. Seamus and Neville were also getting up. "Morning." They said sleepily.
"Morning."
Harry got of his bed and walked sleepily over to his trunk, got his robes out and started to get dressed.
When he finished he looked over to Ron's sleeping figure then over to his fathers.
"Who's turn is it to wake him up?" Seamus asked.
"Nevilles" came deans reply.
"No! I did it last time!"
"No you didn't."
"Yes I did!"
While they were arguing Harry was already walking over to Ron's bed. He bent over so his mouth was about an inch from his ear. And yelled, "OI! RON! IT'S TIME TO GET UP!"
"WHAT THE HELL?!" Ron screamed, as he shot up from bed. His shout woke up James.
"Who's yelling? It's to damn early."
Harry was on his bed laughing uncontrollably.
"What's so funny?" James was confused.
"Harry." Ron said in a dangerously calm voise.
"Uh-oh... well... we'll be seeing you Harry! Bye!" Neville, Dean and Seamus ran out of the room.
"Yes Ron?" Harry said, sitting up smiling.
"RUN!" Ron jumped off his bed and so did Harry. Ron chased him around the room and down to the common room shouting threats at his friend. Harry was still laughing.
People in the common room were diving out of the way and staring as the duo ran around the room. Ron had just grabbed a fist full of Harry's robes when Hermionecame down from the girls dormitories. She sighed and walked over to Ron and pulled him off of Harry.
"WHAT WERE YOU TWO DOING?!" She looked at Ron and a smile tugged her lips and she began to laugh a bit.
"What's so funny?!" Ron asked, his ears were beginning to turn red.
Hermione stopped laughing and said, "nothing. Now go upstairs and get dressed so we can go down to breakfast." Grumbling, Ron walked up to the boy's dorms.He came back down a few minutes later accompanied by James. Who was in a VERY good mood.
"What's up with you?" Harry asked puzzled at his fathers behavior.
"What do you mean?"
"Why are you in such a good mood?"
James smiled and laughed a little. "1st prank of the year! How could you forget? You came up with it and it was only last night that we put it into action!" Harry and Ron grinned evilly, both were suddenly excited to go to breakfast.
"This is going to be perfect!" Ron exclaimed excitedly.
"Yeah no kidding. I'm gonna have to use this one on old Snivilly when I get back. Man, Padfoots gonna die laughing." James said
Harry smiled sadly. The fact that in his fathers time him, Sirius, his mother, and Remus were happy and unaware of their fate was sickening.
Ron noticing his friends sadness said, "You ok mate?" Harry was very sensitive about Sirius still. Any mention of him was painful for Harry.
"Yeah, c'mon I want to see Malfoy's reaction."
Hermione made noises of disapproval but kept her mouth shut. They reached the Great Hall and Harry, James, and Ron all looked over to the Slytherin table and saw Malfoy talking quietly to Crabbe and Goyle.
"Good he hasn't drank his juice yet. James said as he sat down.
How exactly did you pull this off so it only effected Malfoy? And how did you manage to get it into his goblet?" Hermione asked
James and Harry smirked. "We snuck down to the kitchens last night. We told the house elves to put it in the jug that Malfoy uses." Harry explained.
"But wouldn't that mean anyone that drank it would be effected as well?"
"Nope." James said happily.
"And why's that?"
""Marauders secret Hermione." Harry said.
"Since when were you a marauder?"
"Well... he's the son of one... which makes him a marauder." James said
"Oh-"
"AHHHHH!!!! WHAT THE HELL??!!!!"
Soon the Great Hall was filled with laughter. A smile even tugged Dumbledore's lips as his eyes flicked over to James, Harry and Ron, who were all roaring in laughter at Malfoy.
Malfoy was standing at the Slytherin table (all, by the way were all roaring with laughter, Crabbe, Goyle and Pansy tried hard not to laugh), he had long red and gold hair, pink robes... oh and he had a bit of a sex change.
Malfoy looked over to the Gryffindor table and saw Harry give him a sarcastic wave and smile before he busted out laughing again.
"POTTER! I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU WISH YOU WERE NEVER BORN!" Malfoy whipped our his wand stomping over to the Gryffindor table all the while throwing hex after hex after hex at Harry.
Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs and Gryffindors were moving out of the ring of fire. The teachers were trying to get towards Malfoy, but failing miserably. Harry was to busy dodging Malfoy's hexes to reach for his wand.
Malfoy finally misdirected one of his spells, allowing Harry to reach for his wand.
"EXPELLIARMUS!" Harry yelled.
Malfoy was caught off guard and his wand flew into the air and landed right by Harry's feet. James was right next to Harry, he picked up Malfoy's wand and pointed it between his eyes. He smile evilly.
"Tsk tsk Malfoy. You know... it's not very lady like to start throwing curses at someone better looking, more talented and powerful than you.
Malfoy glared. "WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE TO ME POTTER?!"
Harry smirked. "Just showing Hogwarts the true Draco Malfoy... oh I mean Draca."
Harry and James both dissolved into a fit of laughter again.
"HEY MALFOY! NICE CHEST!" Yelled Seamus.
Malfoy was seething. "TURN ME BACK!"
"Sorry Draca... can't." Harry said smiling.
"TURN ME BACK POTTER!"
"No I don't think I will.You look much better as a girl anyway... I especially like your read and gold hair." Harry and James began to laugh again.
Professors McGonagall and Snape made their way to the two boys and the now female Malfoy.
"Mr Potter!" McGonagall said outraged.
"Yes?" Harry and James said in a unison.
"That Mr. Potter." She said pointing at Harry.
"Yes Professor?"
"What in the world were you thinking? I would expect this from your father but certainly not you."
"Sorry Professor." Harry replied sheepishly.
"And Mr.... Miss...." McGonagall sighed "Malfoy, you will be serving detention with the two of them for trying to curse a student... and 20 points will be taken from Gryffindor and Slytherin... each."
"You can't do that! It's only the first day!" Harry said angrily.
James wasn't happy either but was always losing points, but he always gained them back during Quidditch and some classes.
"Actually Mr. Potter, I can and I just did. The 3 of you will report to my office tonight to receive your detention. Mr. Malfoy, I do not know how long this will take to where off but-"
"It will take up to 48 hours professor." James said.
"WHAT?! YOU MEAN I'M STUCK LIKE THIS FOR 2 DAMN DAYS?!"
"Language Malfoy."
"Actually it was going to be a week but it would have taken to long." Harry muttered under his breath, unfortunately Professor McGonagall heard him.
"Mr. Potter! You have just earned yourself and the other Potter another detention."
Harry groaned. James didn't really care, he has gotten worse.
"As for you Malfoy. You will be going to your regular classes seeing as your temporary condition won't prevent you from learning. Now, all of you sit down and finish your breakfast. You will receive your timetables in a few minutes."
She left. Snape glare at James then followed McGonagall back to the staff table.
James threw Malfoy his wand and said, "Well have a nice 2 days Draca."
Malfoy glared at him and turned to go back to the Slytherin table. The hall broke out in chatter again, reliving what had happened.
"That was great!" Dean said
"Yeah the only thing better than Malfoy the ferret is Malfoy with a sex change!" Ron said laughing. The rest of the boys began to laugh to. Hermione just ate her meal quietly. Though Harry could tell she was fighting back a smile.
They ate and talked about the Quidditch try-outs. Dean said he might go out for one of the open chaser positions or be the new commentator.
McGonagall came around with their schedules. She passed Harry, Hermione, Ron and James theirs.
"Great potions with Snape first thing on a Monday morning." Harry grumbled.
Ron looked kind of gloomy.
"What's up?" Harry asked concerned.
"I didn't get and O on potions. And you know Snape doesn't let anybody in his N.E.W.T class with anything lower than that. I've got Herbology."
"Oh... well at least you don't have to deal with him any more." Harry said trying to cheer his friend up
"Yeah." He said gloomily, putting his schedule in his bag and began to pick at his food.
Harry gave Hermione a help-me look. "Well, what do you have after Herbology?" Hermione asked.
Ron sighed and took out his schedule. "after Wards I've got Care of Magical Creatures."
Harry looked at his timetable too. "Yeah so do I. Well, see we still have classes together.
Hermione, however, looked like she felt guilty of something.
"What's up with you?" James asked.
"I... I didn't sign up for Care of Magical Creatures this year." She looked apologetically at Ron and Harry.
"Well why not?" Ron asked.
"Um... well..."
"You don't think Hagrids a good teacher do you?" He asked accusingly.
"Of course I don't think that! Hagrid's my friend to Ron! It's just that I thought I should drop a subject so I can concentrate on my other ones, and so I don't have as much homework as last year."
"You have a funny way of showing you're his friend! Besides, you didn't seem worried about dropping it after 3rd year!"
"Well that's because I could only drop 2 subjects!"
"Do they ever stop fighting?" Asked James.
Harry sighed. "I wish."
Ron and Hermione were still bickering. Harry grabbed Hermione and pulled her up off her seat while she was in mid sentence.
"Well... we'll see you later Ron... c'mon Hermione." Harry dragged her out of the Great Hall. James followed carrying all 3 of their bags.
"Uh ... guys... a little help."
Harry looked behind him, deaf to Hermione's protests. "Oops... sorry dad." Harry walked over to James and relieved him of his and Hermione's bags.
"C'mon we're gonna be early to Potions, but Snape can't give me detention or take points away for being early." Harry said.
"Wouldn't be surprised if Snivilly did though." James muttered under his breath.
They walked to Potions, chatting about various things. They finally reached the dungeon classroom and waited outside the door for the rest of the class. A few minutes alter they heard someone coming down the stone steps. It was Snape. He caught sight of the three teens and scowled.
"Potter. What do you think your doing?"
"Waiting for the rest of the class to get here." Harry replied.
As if on cue they heard more footsteps coming down to the dungeons. Snape swept by James and whispered menacingly, "I'm watching you."
James smirked. "Nice to se you too Snivellus."
Snape's face contorted into anger. "Detention Potter."
"I already have detention for 2 nights."
"Well then you will serve your detention on Thursday. In my office starting at 7."
"I DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING!"
"Correction. You did. I do not tolerate mockery in my class." He opened the door and swept into the room, robes billowing behind him. The class followed behind him. Harry and Hermione took their usual seats in the back.
"This is N.E.W.T Potions. You will be brewing some of the most difficult and dangerous potions in this class so I do advise you not to be careless. Some of you I am most surprised you got higher then a D." His eyes met Harry's. Who stared stonely back. Snape broke his gaze, and pulled out his wand.
"The instructions are on the bored. You will be making the amnesia potion. If you do not know what that does then you obviously didn't do you homework over the holidays. Which you all should have out on your desks ready for me to collect. You know where the ingredients are. Begin."
Snape walked around the classroom, which consisted of Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Gryffindor 6th years who had been accepted into the N.E.W.T class. He collected papers and insulted Harry's potion of course.
Which for once didn't bother Harry, because for once, Harry's potion was perfect. It looked exactly like Hermione's. It looked like a very light blue paint-like color.
At the end of the lesson, the class collected their potions into a vial and brought it to the front. This time Hermione made sure not to clear out Harry's cauldren until they were sure no one would break it. The bell rang, signaling break.
"Homework. 1½ ft essay on how the potion could be turned into a poison. And what ingredient makes it into a poison. And if it is changed because too much or too little of that ingredient was added to the potion. To be handed in on Thursday... class dismissed."
They gathered their bags after copying down the homework and headed out the door. Harry. James and Hermione walked up the stone steps.
"Are you planning something? James?" Hermione asked suspiciously.
James tried to look innocent. "What makes you think I'm planning something?"
"Could it because you weren't making Snape's life hell? during Potions?" Harry added.
James smirked. "I'll make up for my good behavior on Thursday."
Harry and Hermione exchanged worried glances. They knew better than to piss Snape off. Harry already had last year, and it was an experience he never wanted to have to relive.
They met up with Ron in the Entrance Hall.
"Hey guys."
"Hey." Chorused back.
"Ok. Let's go see Dumbledore." Hermione said walking down the corridor that led to his office.
"Oh yeah... forgot about that." James said
"Me too." Ron and Harry said. They caught up with Hermione.
"Why exactly do we have to see him again?" Asked Ron.
"I'll explain once we get there."
They walked in silence the rest of the way. When they finally got to the gargoyle that led to Dumbledore's office, they started to guess the password.
"Cockroach cluster?"
"Licorice wands?"
"Sugar Quill?"
"Chocolate frogs?"
"Starburst?" Suggested Hermione.
To their surprise the gargoyle sprang aside. They walked up the stairs to his office.
"Starburst?" James asked.
"It's a type of muggle candy." Harry explained.
They reached the top of the stairs and knocked on the oak door. "Come in."
They entered the office. Dumbledore looked like he was writing a letter. "Ah, Miss. Granger and Messers Potters and Weasley. How may I help you?"
"Well sir. I think it might be a bit dangerous that everyone in school knows that James is Harry's father and from the past. I mean what if Voldemort found out?" Hermione said anxiously. Ron gave an involuntary shudder at the mention of Voldemorts name.
Dumbledore smiled slightly. "You have an excellent point Miss. Granger. We will just have to keep an eye on James and make sure he doesn't get into any trouble."
Ron, Hermione, James, and Harry all looked at each other with a It's- impossible-to-keep-James-out-of-trouble look.
Dumbledore noticed this and added, "Well, more trouble than usual. Now, I do believe your break it just about over. Hurry up and get to class. You don't want to be late.
They left his office and headed outside.
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Padfootlet: WOW! That was my longest chapter yet! Sorry it took forever to update. I had a lot of school work. Anyway... r/r
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Padfoot (rolls eyes): Your not J.K Rowling and you own nothing.
Padfootlet: Well... I'm not J.K Rowling but I do own Harry Potter! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Padfoot: Do not
Padfootlet: Do too!
Mean annoying lawyer person: Ahem
Padfootlet: Damn not you again
Padfoot: HA! Admit it!
Padfootlet: NEVER!
Lawyer (sighs): Very well... SECURITY!
Padfootlet: OK! Ok... (mumbles) I don't own it
Lawyer: Sorry... didn't catch that
Padfootlet: I DON'T OWN IT OK??
Lawyer: That's what I thought
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"I hope they hurry up with the sorting." James said looking at his plate.
"I know... I could eat a hippogriff." Harry said
Professor McGonagall led the 1st years, all with varying degrees of fear on their faces. When the 1st years came to a stop in front of the staff table the sorting hat opened its brim and sang a song like it did every year.
When it finished the Professor said to the 1st years, "When I call your name, you will place the sorting hat on your head and be sorted into your houses, once you have been sorted you will sit at the appropriate table." She unrolled the parchment and began to call out their names.
"Andrea Finch!" was sorted into Hufflepuff
"Zach Gladwin! Was a Slytherin.
"Jason Tousa!" Became Ravenclaw.
And "Chloe Mist!" Became a Gryffindor.
Finally the last person was sorted into their house (Catty Hiwatari, Gryffindor), "Finally!" Harry, James, and Ron chorused.
Dumbledore stood up. "I have a few announcements. First off, I would like to remind you that the Forbidden Forest is off limits to all students." His eyes flicked over to Harry, James, Ron, and Hermione, who all grinned.
"2ndly, Mr. Filch has added a few more things to his list of forbidden items." The corner of his mouth twitched.
"Also, Quidditch try-outs will take place next Saturday, the times will be posted in your house common rooms. And I trust you all have heard of our guest. I expect you all to welcome him warmly. He has been sorted into Gryffindor."
His eyes flicked over to Snape who looked like he was being forced to adopt Harry. The he went on. "Now finally, allow me to introduce you to your new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Kingsley."
A tall black man stood up and there was a polite applause from the students. Harry couldn't believe he didn't notice him before.
"Isn't he part of the or-"
"Sh!" Hermione interrupted James. "Yes, he is but don't mention anything about it. He's probably here to keep and eye on Harry."
"Why does everybody have to-"
"Treat you like you can't take care of yourself?" Ron finished for him. This conversation was getting old.
"Well it's not like I can't defend myself." Harry argued.
They weren't paying attention to Dumbledore anymore, so they didn't notice the food appear on their plates until James said, "We can talk about this later, but first, lets eat."
They agreed. The feast went on pleasantly. James, Harry, and Ron were planning their prank on Malfoy for tomorrow. They finally had their plan worked out. And the best part was, it wouldn't take long to make, only about 2 hours.
Hermione disapproved of this but helped them with the plan. When the feast ended, Dumbledore stood up. "Now that you are all now properly fed and watered, it's time for bed! Tomorrow will be the start of your classes. Good-night!"
As the students got up, Hermione and Ron had to lead the first years to the common room. Before Ron left Harry asked quietly, "Hey Ron, what's the password?"
"Oh, um... pixie dust I think... yeah it is."
"Thanks."
"No problem."
Harry walked off and joined his father who was waiting for him by the doors of the Great Hall. They walked to the Gryffindor tower, to tired to speak. They reached the portrait of the fat lady.
"Password?"
"Pixie dust" Harry said tiredly.
The portrait swung open letting them into the common room. The room was warm and the fire was blazing as the two boys made their way up to their dormitory.
They made it to the dorm that said 6th years and walked in, seeing Neville, Dean and Seamus, and Ron already there getting ready for bed.
"Hey mate." Dean greeted.
"Hey Dean." Harry replied going over to his bed which was next to Ron's. James went to the other bed that was on the other side of Harry's bed. They got into their pajamas in silence and went to sleep.
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Harry woke up at about 7 o'clock the next morning. He had actually gotten a good nights sleep. He didn't have any dreams about Sirius, Voldemort or Death eaters.
He noticed Dean. Seamus and Neville were also getting up. "Morning." They said sleepily.
"Morning."
Harry got of his bed and walked sleepily over to his trunk, got his robes out and started to get dressed.
When he finished he looked over to Ron's sleeping figure then over to his fathers.
"Who's turn is it to wake him up?" Seamus asked.
"Nevilles" came deans reply.
"No! I did it last time!"
"No you didn't."
"Yes I did!"
While they were arguing Harry was already walking over to Ron's bed. He bent over so his mouth was about an inch from his ear. And yelled, "OI! RON! IT'S TIME TO GET UP!"
"WHAT THE HELL?!" Ron screamed, as he shot up from bed. His shout woke up James.
"Who's yelling? It's to damn early."
Harry was on his bed laughing uncontrollably.
"What's so funny?" James was confused.
"Harry." Ron said in a dangerously calm voise.
"Uh-oh... well... we'll be seeing you Harry! Bye!" Neville, Dean and Seamus ran out of the room.
"Yes Ron?" Harry said, sitting up smiling.
"RUN!" Ron jumped off his bed and so did Harry. Ron chased him around the room and down to the common room shouting threats at his friend. Harry was still laughing.
People in the common room were diving out of the way and staring as the duo ran around the room. Ron had just grabbed a fist full of Harry's robes when Hermionecame down from the girls dormitories. She sighed and walked over to Ron and pulled him off of Harry.
"WHAT WERE YOU TWO DOING?!" She looked at Ron and a smile tugged her lips and she began to laugh a bit.
"What's so funny?!" Ron asked, his ears were beginning to turn red.
Hermione stopped laughing and said, "nothing. Now go upstairs and get dressed so we can go down to breakfast." Grumbling, Ron walked up to the boy's dorms.He came back down a few minutes later accompanied by James. Who was in a VERY good mood.
"What's up with you?" Harry asked puzzled at his fathers behavior.
"What do you mean?"
"Why are you in such a good mood?"
James smiled and laughed a little. "1st prank of the year! How could you forget? You came up with it and it was only last night that we put it into action!" Harry and Ron grinned evilly, both were suddenly excited to go to breakfast.
"This is going to be perfect!" Ron exclaimed excitedly.
"Yeah no kidding. I'm gonna have to use this one on old Snivilly when I get back. Man, Padfoots gonna die laughing." James said
Harry smiled sadly. The fact that in his fathers time him, Sirius, his mother, and Remus were happy and unaware of their fate was sickening.
Ron noticing his friends sadness said, "You ok mate?" Harry was very sensitive about Sirius still. Any mention of him was painful for Harry.
"Yeah, c'mon I want to see Malfoy's reaction."
Hermione made noises of disapproval but kept her mouth shut. They reached the Great Hall and Harry, James, and Ron all looked over to the Slytherin table and saw Malfoy talking quietly to Crabbe and Goyle.
"Good he hasn't drank his juice yet. James said as he sat down.
How exactly did you pull this off so it only effected Malfoy? And how did you manage to get it into his goblet?" Hermione asked
James and Harry smirked. "We snuck down to the kitchens last night. We told the house elves to put it in the jug that Malfoy uses." Harry explained.
"But wouldn't that mean anyone that drank it would be effected as well?"
"Nope." James said happily.
"And why's that?"
""Marauders secret Hermione." Harry said.
"Since when were you a marauder?"
"Well... he's the son of one... which makes him a marauder." James said
"Oh-"
"AHHHHH!!!! WHAT THE HELL??!!!!"
Soon the Great Hall was filled with laughter. A smile even tugged Dumbledore's lips as his eyes flicked over to James, Harry and Ron, who were all roaring in laughter at Malfoy.
Malfoy was standing at the Slytherin table (all, by the way were all roaring with laughter, Crabbe, Goyle and Pansy tried hard not to laugh), he had long red and gold hair, pink robes... oh and he had a bit of a sex change.
Malfoy looked over to the Gryffindor table and saw Harry give him a sarcastic wave and smile before he busted out laughing again.
"POTTER! I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU WISH YOU WERE NEVER BORN!" Malfoy whipped our his wand stomping over to the Gryffindor table all the while throwing hex after hex after hex at Harry.
Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs and Gryffindors were moving out of the ring of fire. The teachers were trying to get towards Malfoy, but failing miserably. Harry was to busy dodging Malfoy's hexes to reach for his wand.
Malfoy finally misdirected one of his spells, allowing Harry to reach for his wand.
"EXPELLIARMUS!" Harry yelled.
Malfoy was caught off guard and his wand flew into the air and landed right by Harry's feet. James was right next to Harry, he picked up Malfoy's wand and pointed it between his eyes. He smile evilly.
"Tsk tsk Malfoy. You know... it's not very lady like to start throwing curses at someone better looking, more talented and powerful than you.
Malfoy glared. "WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE TO ME POTTER?!"
Harry smirked. "Just showing Hogwarts the true Draco Malfoy... oh I mean Draca."
Harry and James both dissolved into a fit of laughter again.
"HEY MALFOY! NICE CHEST!" Yelled Seamus.
Malfoy was seething. "TURN ME BACK!"
"Sorry Draca... can't." Harry said smiling.
"TURN ME BACK POTTER!"
"No I don't think I will.You look much better as a girl anyway... I especially like your read and gold hair." Harry and James began to laugh again.
Professors McGonagall and Snape made their way to the two boys and the now female Malfoy.
"Mr Potter!" McGonagall said outraged.
"Yes?" Harry and James said in a unison.
"That Mr. Potter." She said pointing at Harry.
"Yes Professor?"
"What in the world were you thinking? I would expect this from your father but certainly not you."
"Sorry Professor." Harry replied sheepishly.
"And Mr.... Miss...." McGonagall sighed "Malfoy, you will be serving detention with the two of them for trying to curse a student... and 20 points will be taken from Gryffindor and Slytherin... each."
"You can't do that! It's only the first day!" Harry said angrily.
James wasn't happy either but was always losing points, but he always gained them back during Quidditch and some classes.
"Actually Mr. Potter, I can and I just did. The 3 of you will report to my office tonight to receive your detention. Mr. Malfoy, I do not know how long this will take to where off but-"
"It will take up to 48 hours professor." James said.
"WHAT?! YOU MEAN I'M STUCK LIKE THIS FOR 2 DAMN DAYS?!"
"Language Malfoy."
"Actually it was going to be a week but it would have taken to long." Harry muttered under his breath, unfortunately Professor McGonagall heard him.
"Mr. Potter! You have just earned yourself and the other Potter another detention."
Harry groaned. James didn't really care, he has gotten worse.
"As for you Malfoy. You will be going to your regular classes seeing as your temporary condition won't prevent you from learning. Now, all of you sit down and finish your breakfast. You will receive your timetables in a few minutes."
She left. Snape glare at James then followed McGonagall back to the staff table.
James threw Malfoy his wand and said, "Well have a nice 2 days Draca."
Malfoy glared at him and turned to go back to the Slytherin table. The hall broke out in chatter again, reliving what had happened.
"That was great!" Dean said
"Yeah the only thing better than Malfoy the ferret is Malfoy with a sex change!" Ron said laughing. The rest of the boys began to laugh to. Hermione just ate her meal quietly. Though Harry could tell she was fighting back a smile.
They ate and talked about the Quidditch try-outs. Dean said he might go out for one of the open chaser positions or be the new commentator.
McGonagall came around with their schedules. She passed Harry, Hermione, Ron and James theirs.
"Great potions with Snape first thing on a Monday morning." Harry grumbled.
Ron looked kind of gloomy.
"What's up?" Harry asked concerned.
"I didn't get and O on potions. And you know Snape doesn't let anybody in his N.E.W.T class with anything lower than that. I've got Herbology."
"Oh... well at least you don't have to deal with him any more." Harry said trying to cheer his friend up
"Yeah." He said gloomily, putting his schedule in his bag and began to pick at his food.
Harry gave Hermione a help-me look. "Well, what do you have after Herbology?" Hermione asked.
Ron sighed and took out his schedule. "after Wards I've got Care of Magical Creatures."
Harry looked at his timetable too. "Yeah so do I. Well, see we still have classes together.
Hermione, however, looked like she felt guilty of something.
"What's up with you?" James asked.
"I... I didn't sign up for Care of Magical Creatures this year." She looked apologetically at Ron and Harry.
"Well why not?" Ron asked.
"Um... well..."
"You don't think Hagrids a good teacher do you?" He asked accusingly.
"Of course I don't think that! Hagrid's my friend to Ron! It's just that I thought I should drop a subject so I can concentrate on my other ones, and so I don't have as much homework as last year."
"You have a funny way of showing you're his friend! Besides, you didn't seem worried about dropping it after 3rd year!"
"Well that's because I could only drop 2 subjects!"
"Do they ever stop fighting?" Asked James.
Harry sighed. "I wish."
Ron and Hermione were still bickering. Harry grabbed Hermione and pulled her up off her seat while she was in mid sentence.
"Well... we'll see you later Ron... c'mon Hermione." Harry dragged her out of the Great Hall. James followed carrying all 3 of their bags.
"Uh ... guys... a little help."
Harry looked behind him, deaf to Hermione's protests. "Oops... sorry dad." Harry walked over to James and relieved him of his and Hermione's bags.
"C'mon we're gonna be early to Potions, but Snape can't give me detention or take points away for being early." Harry said.
"Wouldn't be surprised if Snivilly did though." James muttered under his breath.
They walked to Potions, chatting about various things. They finally reached the dungeon classroom and waited outside the door for the rest of the class. A few minutes alter they heard someone coming down the stone steps. It was Snape. He caught sight of the three teens and scowled.
"Potter. What do you think your doing?"
"Waiting for the rest of the class to get here." Harry replied.
As if on cue they heard more footsteps coming down to the dungeons. Snape swept by James and whispered menacingly, "I'm watching you."
James smirked. "Nice to se you too Snivellus."
Snape's face contorted into anger. "Detention Potter."
"I already have detention for 2 nights."
"Well then you will serve your detention on Thursday. In my office starting at 7."
"I DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING!"
"Correction. You did. I do not tolerate mockery in my class." He opened the door and swept into the room, robes billowing behind him. The class followed behind him. Harry and Hermione took their usual seats in the back.
"This is N.E.W.T Potions. You will be brewing some of the most difficult and dangerous potions in this class so I do advise you not to be careless. Some of you I am most surprised you got higher then a D." His eyes met Harry's. Who stared stonely back. Snape broke his gaze, and pulled out his wand.
"The instructions are on the bored. You will be making the amnesia potion. If you do not know what that does then you obviously didn't do you homework over the holidays. Which you all should have out on your desks ready for me to collect. You know where the ingredients are. Begin."
Snape walked around the classroom, which consisted of Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Gryffindor 6th years who had been accepted into the N.E.W.T class. He collected papers and insulted Harry's potion of course.
Which for once didn't bother Harry, because for once, Harry's potion was perfect. It looked exactly like Hermione's. It looked like a very light blue paint-like color.
At the end of the lesson, the class collected their potions into a vial and brought it to the front. This time Hermione made sure not to clear out Harry's cauldren until they were sure no one would break it. The bell rang, signaling break.
"Homework. 1½ ft essay on how the potion could be turned into a poison. And what ingredient makes it into a poison. And if it is changed because too much or too little of that ingredient was added to the potion. To be handed in on Thursday... class dismissed."
They gathered their bags after copying down the homework and headed out the door. Harry. James and Hermione walked up the stone steps.
"Are you planning something? James?" Hermione asked suspiciously.
James tried to look innocent. "What makes you think I'm planning something?"
"Could it because you weren't making Snape's life hell? during Potions?" Harry added.
James smirked. "I'll make up for my good behavior on Thursday."
Harry and Hermione exchanged worried glances. They knew better than to piss Snape off. Harry already had last year, and it was an experience he never wanted to have to relive.
They met up with Ron in the Entrance Hall.
"Hey guys."
"Hey." Chorused back.
"Ok. Let's go see Dumbledore." Hermione said walking down the corridor that led to his office.
"Oh yeah... forgot about that." James said
"Me too." Ron and Harry said. They caught up with Hermione.
"Why exactly do we have to see him again?" Asked Ron.
"I'll explain once we get there."
They walked in silence the rest of the way. When they finally got to the gargoyle that led to Dumbledore's office, they started to guess the password.
"Cockroach cluster?"
"Licorice wands?"
"Sugar Quill?"
"Chocolate frogs?"
"Starburst?" Suggested Hermione.
To their surprise the gargoyle sprang aside. They walked up the stairs to his office.
"Starburst?" James asked.
"It's a type of muggle candy." Harry explained.
They reached the top of the stairs and knocked on the oak door. "Come in."
They entered the office. Dumbledore looked like he was writing a letter. "Ah, Miss. Granger and Messers Potters and Weasley. How may I help you?"
"Well sir. I think it might be a bit dangerous that everyone in school knows that James is Harry's father and from the past. I mean what if Voldemort found out?" Hermione said anxiously. Ron gave an involuntary shudder at the mention of Voldemorts name.
Dumbledore smiled slightly. "You have an excellent point Miss. Granger. We will just have to keep an eye on James and make sure he doesn't get into any trouble."
Ron, Hermione, James, and Harry all looked at each other with a It's- impossible-to-keep-James-out-of-trouble look.
Dumbledore noticed this and added, "Well, more trouble than usual. Now, I do believe your break it just about over. Hurry up and get to class. You don't want to be late.
They left his office and headed outside.
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Padfootlet: WOW! That was my longest chapter yet! Sorry it took forever to update. I had a lot of school work. Anyway... r/r
Padfoot: How come I don't get to say anything?
Padfootlet: shutup