It is the beggining of the sixth year. The usual things were going on at Hogwarts, the new years were being sorted into their houses; they were excited and waiting for the feast, etc,... But the 6th years were apart from everyone as usual, they were being told who were the new prefects. Usually professor Snape and professor McGonagal were in charge of this, but for some reason, this year professor Flitwick was with McGonagal instead.

The students were seating down impatiently. There were looks of excitement on various faces.
On the Slytherin table however, Draco Malfoy and his fellow friends Crabbe and Goyle looked like they were sick. They obviously weren't happy being there. Next to the Slytherins were the Griffindors.

"I am so excited, I can't believe it's being a year already" said Hermione

"Yep, I mostly can't believe we are so close to being away from Hogwarts" said Ron

"Oh come on, don't get all sentimental about it" said Harry

"Ahem" said McGonagal

Everyone got quiet

"Students, professor Snape was unable to assist today to tell you those who were selected, so professor Flitwick will be helping today"

Flitwick gave a kind smile as everyone turned to him

"Alright then, we'll start with Ravenclaw...."

Hermione had a wide smile on her face, of course it was obvious that she had been selected for prefect. However, Ron and Harry were very uneasy because they weren't so sure. Harry in particular was very impatient because throughout the years, he had not yet been chosen as prefect.

Oh I really, really hope I get chosen for prefect this year- thought Harry

The names went by quickly, for there were only four students chosen in each house.

".....Dubios Stark and Federik Enstorp for Huffelpuff" said Flitwick

"Now Griffindor" said McGonagal

Harry came back from his thoughts . "Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, and Ron Weasley" she said

Harry had been waiting uncomfortably nervous. As soon as McGonagal finished, a look of disappointment could be seen in his face. Hermione and Ron looked happy but disappointed too.

" Now Slytherin" said Flitwick

"Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle, Draco Malfoy, and Lumia Trovoldmé,..... that's the end of the list, Congratulations. You may now go back to the Great Hall"

A hand shot straight in the air. Hermione.

"Um, professor?" asked Hermione

"Yes dear?" said McGonagal

"I believe you have forgotten one person from Griffindor.... there's supposed to be four, you only said three" said Hermione

"Oh... really?" she said confused

She checked her quilt again.

"Oh! yes, yes, excuse me....."

"Mr. Harry Potter"she said

"There you go, you may now leave. That is all" she said with a smile

She then looked at Harry and gave him a quick wink and left the room along with Flitwick.

"Wow!" said Ron

"That is just bloody brilliant......For one minute there I thought you weren't going to be prefect.

Scary....."

"Thank you Hermione..." said Harry with a wide million galleon smile

"Thank you very very much" he said

"Oh don't worry about it Harry, just be happy about it" she said in a sweet happy voice.

"Yeh" said Ron

"But bloody Malfoy got to be prefect again" he said with disgust "....that'll be fun"

"I wonder why McGonagal forgot your name in the first place Harry?" said Hermione

"Don't ask me" said Harry

"I guess she just overlooked my name that's all"

"Good thing Hermione reminded her" said Ron looking at Hermione smiling. She blushed.

They got up and walked out the room.

"I'm hungry" said Ron

"You always are" said Harry and Hermione at the same time.

They laughed all the way to the Great Hall

When they got there the Sorting Hat was on the last student.

"Huffelpuff!" yelled the Sorting Hat

They ate untill their stomachs were about to burst, especially Ron.

When the feast was over they headed to their dormitories.

They walked down the hall.

"So there goes again the Stupid Three" said a cold voice behind them

Harry, Ron, and Hermione turned around to see who it was although they had a pretty good idea who it was.

Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle were standing in a corner, each with a evil smirk on their face.

"It's sad you call yourselves the Stupid Three" said Hermione backbiting

"I was refering to you, filthy mudblood"said Draco repelling

"Well, the only stupid three that I see standing around here are you three" she said mocking him

"You--- "Draco was about to say something when Snape interrupted him.

Snape had just walked behind him.

"Now now Malfoy" said Snape

"Were these three bothering you?" he said mollycoddling him

"Yes they were..." said Malfoy very naive

"But-- !" said Ron

"Quiet!"yelled Snape

"I heard Miss Granger harassing these defenseless gentlemen" he said looking at Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle

"Ten points off Griffindor--- each!" he cooed

He looked at them pleased with their angry faces and turned around to walk away.

"But wait!" shouted Harry

But Snape ignored him and kept walking without turning around.

Their faces filled with rage as Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle walked off laughing hysterically.

"Bloody hell!" said Ron angry

"Snape just doesn't like us... Ugh! I just hate him!" he said coldly

"Bitter, that's all" said Hermione

"Bitter? ha! I think you mean bitterly cruel " said Ron

"Look" said Harry

He pointed in the direction of the fat lady in the portrait.

Ron and Hermione turned to see.

It was somebody with it's back turned to them. It was wearing an unusual violet silk cloak.

It seemed that it was having a deep argument with the portrait.

They walked faster to see who it was.

The figure spun around as it heard the quick footsteps approaching.

They stopped in front of it.

"Who are you?" asked Hermione

It just stood there.

"I said, who are you?"said Hermione again

It didn't move.

"Then remove your cloak" she said, her voice was getting angry.

It's head moved sideways saying no.

"Alright" said hermione. She moved her hand to take out her wand.

"Wait" came a soft girl's voice out of the cloak.

She removed her hood.

It was Lumia Trevoldmé, one of the new Slytherin prefects. She had shiny deep black hair that came down just below her shoulders; she was tall and had unusual purple-black eyes which made her rather pretty.

"I--..I'm sorry......."said Lumia shyly

"I got scared....I thought you were..."she paused

"Oh, how stupid of me..... I'm Lumia Trevoldmé" she said apologizing

"I am a Slytherin..... one of the new pre---"

"Prefect" interrupted Hermione in a sharp voice

"Yes, we know. But what are you doing here" asked Hermione coldly

"Well I um-I----- I just came to say..... Hi... to Harry...." said Lumia looking at Harry bashfuly. She paused for a second starring at him.

"Ahem" said Ron

"Oh, excuse me..." said Lumia turining to them red in the face.

Hermione and Ron looked at her puzzled.

"....and and you of course"said Lumia looking at Ron and Hermione

"This is not your place you know" said Hermione

"Just because you're a prefect doesn't mean you can go on wandering around other house corridors without proper permission" she said coldly

"I can take away points right now" said Hermione reaching for her pocket.

"No,no, it's alright. I'd better go now, I didn't mean to trouble you..." said Lumia

"Goodbye Harry! ....Ron..... Hermione" said Lumia as she dissapeared through the hall.

"What was that all about?" asked Ron confused "Strange......"

"What was she saying to the potrait?" asked Harry

They turned to the portrait.

The fat lady had fallen asleep in her chair.

"Ahem" said Hermione

The fat lady oped her eyes

"I told you I can't give you the pass--, oh it's you three"she said sleepy

"Password?"she asked

"Ehm, what was that girl talking to you about?" asked Hermione pointing in the direction where Lumia had gone.

"Why she wanted me to tell her the password for the Griffindor dormitory. But of course I said No and she was insiting........ I believe that's when you got here... and I just didn't bother and fell asleep" she said faintly

"Now, is that all? It's quite late you know?. Password?" she asked impatiently

"Peacock" said Harry

"That was interesting" said Ron as he sat on one of the chairs

Harry and Hermione followed.

"Why would she want the password?" asked Harry

"Whatever the reason, she has no right to be around the Griffindor house" said Hermione

"I guess she was just curious"said Harry

"Well, she seemed very keen of you Harry" said Ron smiling

"Oh she just wanted to say Hi that's all" said Harry blushing

"Sure" said Ron and Hermione together.

It was Wednesday, Harry was in his class of "The History and Future of Mistical Spells" with professor Twany; she was half human, half giant. This was the only class that Harry had by himself without Ron or Hermione.

There was a knock on the door.

"Yes? you may come in" said Twany

It was Lumia, she was carrying her books, Snape was beside her.

"Excuse me to interrupt you class, but this young lady has been transfered to your class" said Snape in his usual cold voice.

"Oh there's no problem. Come in, come in" said Twany

"I leave her in your hands" said Snape

He turned around and left the room

"So... hello-----?" asked Twany

"Lumia"she said shyly

"Now, where can you seat?" asked Twany to herself

"Let's see, let's see....." she scaned the room

"Ah! Potter!"

"There you go"

"Seat next to Mr. Potter right over there--"

But before she could finish her sentence Lumia was already seating down.

"Alright then" said Twany

"So, as I was saying....." Twany continued her class.

"Hello Harry"whispered Lumia into Harry's ear

Harry looked at her sideways

"Hullo" he said shyly

All through the class Lumia kept looking at Harry from the corner of her eye.

As soon as the class was over, Harry took his quilt and books and hurried out of the classroom.

He felt a little uncomfortable being around Lumia.

"Harry!"

Harry turned around. It was Lumia.