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Chapter 8: Day 5, February 2 . . . continued
"So Lavender, it has just occurred to me that I know nothing about you at all. I'd like to change that if you don't mind" Ron said with a sincere look on his face.
Hermione's face shot up from her book and stared daggers at Ron. Ron and Lavender however didn't seem to notice. However Harry did notice and was very interested in what Ron was playing at with Lavender. Harry wore a grin as Hermione looked furious at Lavender's response.
"Um, that's nice to hear Ron, I would like to get to know you better as well" replied Lavender giggling and blushing furiously.
"Great, sounds like fun. What are you doing after classes today?" asked Ron.
"Um, I'm not doing anything today after classes. Maybe we can go for a walk around the school?" asked Lavender
"Sounds like a date than" said Ron smiling.
Hermione quickly jumped in "No Ron! Didn't you say that you and Harry had Divination homework to finish up today? And what about that transfiguration assignment you have yet to start?"
Lavender frowned at Hermione for suggesting unfinished homework to Ron.
"Ah but I have all my homework finished Hermione" said Ron sounding proud.
Hermione's mouth dropped and looked shocked. "Since when did you finish your homework early" asked Hermione.
"Since I made plans with Lavender" said Ron winking at Lavender.
Hermione looked completely caught off guard and was about to open her mouth to say something but Ron was first.
"Ok Lavender I'll see you after classes" said Ron
"That would be great" replied Lavender.
Ron left Hermione and Lavender's table and headed toward his own when Harry stopped him.
"Wow Ron what was that all about back there?" asked Harry
"Nothing Mate, just talking to Lavender that's all" said Ron
"It looked as though you were asking her out on a date Ron" said Harry grinning.
"Well I wouldn't say it's a date Harry, just a friendly hello. I'm only trying to get to know her better that's all" said Ron. Harry didn't look too convinced and continued to grin at Ron.
"Smooth as a baby's bottom Ron" Harry laughed
"Huh?" said Ron looking confused.
"Never mind" Harry waved off
"Besides, it wouldn't hurt for you to do the same. I don't know anything about the girls in our year Harry and I'll bet 50 galleons you don't either" Ron said ignoring Harry's last comment.
Ron and Harry stopped talking and turned. They noticed girls were now looking at both of them. Most of them were giggling and whispering in each others ears but Hermione looked a little irritated and Ron noticed her giving him a cold look.
Harry turned a little red from the attention the girls seem to be giving and decided to change the topic of their conversation a little.
"You know when you were talking to Lavender? Well Hermione looked absolutely furious Ron" said Harry quietly giving Ron a teasing look.
"Nah., she's probably mad that I had all my homework finished before her" said Ron.
"I doubt that's the reason Ron" grinned Harry. "By the way can I copy your Divination homework?"
"Nope, I don't have it finished" replied Ron quietly
"But you told Hermione that you . . ."
"I know that's what I said Harry, but I only said that to get Hermione off my back."
Harry smiled and shook his head side to side while Ron went back to his table to check up on Neville.
"Hey Neville, how's it going?" asked Ron sounding happy.
"It's going good, I just kept watching and stirring the potion like you said" replied Neville.
Ron smiled and gave Neville a pat on the back.
"What happened with Lavender?" asked Neville smiling
"Well we're going out for a walk around the grounds after classes are finished" said Ron still smiling.
"Aren't you worried about the cold?" asked Neville
"Nah., if it's too cold than we'll just come inside the castle and walk around" replied Ron.
"You've got guts mate, no trouble to tell you're a Gryffindor" said Neville.
A few minutes had passed and Ron was getting bored so he decided to talk to Neville. He did not know a lot about him either even though they had shared the same dormitory for years.
"Neville, what are your interests?" asked Ron out of the blue.
Neville looked taken aback at Ron's sudden question and interest. Neville had never been the kind of person to draw a lot of friends at Hogwarts, especially friends who looked as though he was interesting.
"Uh I don't know, lots of things I suppose" said Neville getting a little shy again.
"Well of course there are a lot of things Neville, specify" said Ron.
"Uh, um well I like exploding snap" said Neville
"Well we all like that game mate" said Ron.
"I like chocolate frogs too. I have about 996 cards now and need only four more to complete the set" said Neville.
"Really that's great mate, which one's do you need?" asked Ron
"I need Morgan the ugly, Dervish the terrible, Gwendolyn the white, and Merlin" said Neville.
"Wow that's cool, Merlin is awfully rare though but I only have one of him and I don't have Morgan but I do have two each of Dervish and Gwendolyn. I can trade you sometime" said Ron
"Wow that would be great Ron, thanks mate" said Neville very excitedly.
"What about school, what subjects do you like?" asked Ron changing the subject.
"Well I really like Herbology" said Neville
"Really? I never knew that. Are you any good in Professor Sprout's class?" asked Ron.
Neville was about to respond to Ron's question but Snape had just entered the classroom.
Snape looked around at the Slytherins with a half smile on his face once again.
"Now is the time where we will see how many of you have the skill to be a potion's brewer." Snape said turning toward Neville Longbottom with an evil looking grin on his face. Neville finched once again.
"Well lets see, first we will test Granger and Brown's" said Snape
Once again Hermione received a full ten marks, while Lavender received the same seven marks she was suppose to receive without Ron's help. Lavender's potion had once again made Hermione's eyes bloodshot for 15 minutes.
Ron gave a Lavender a comforting smile while Hermione, her eyes still bloodshot looked murderous and it was about a million times worst with bloodshot eyes looking angrily at you. Ron noticing her evil looking stare quickly wiped his smile away, mouthed sorry and gave her a comforting smile too. Hermione didn't look any happier.
Harry and Seamus were both next to be tested and both got five marks each for their potions. Again for adding way too much octopus tentacle and causing them both to exhale smoke. Ron didn't worry.
"This won't affect Harry's mark" Ron thought to himself.
Snape was now on his way over to Ron and Neville's table. He had the glint in his eye Ron noticed, probably because Snape figured Neville would fail his potion horribly.
"Drink Weasley's potion Longbottom and lets see how well he did" said Snape with a smirk.
Neville drank Ron's potion and he had shown all the right symptoms required after drinking a properly brewed Cruxtitions potion. To everyone's surprise except Ron's, he had received a full 10 marks on his potion. Snape was shocked.
"I don't believe it" muttered Snape and gave Ron a suspicious look. "This is most unexpected Weasley. But don't expect to for you and Potter to get out of your week long detentions" snarled Snape.
Ron shot a glance over to Harry who gave a thumbs up while Lavender gave a big smile. Even Hermione cracked a little smile too, which Ron noticed looked really weird with her eyes still a little bloodshot.
Clearly Snape was not impressed with Ron at all. He took Neville's Cruxtitions potion-filled goblet and shoved it in Ron's hands.
"Drink, Longbottom's potion Weasley, NOW" hissed Snape.
Ron took a big gulp and Snape took a while to see how Neville's potion had affected Ron. To Snape's surprise the potion was not perfect but at least it was suffice. Ron didn't pass out like before, instead the only problem Neville's potion had been the sensitivity factor the drinker was suppose to show. Snape gave Neville a seven at which it made Neville look ecstatic. Ron didn't fully help Neville with his potion but had done enough not to make him pass out like before. Malfoy and the rest of the Slytherin's didn't look too happy about this.
"Good job Neville" said Ron
"Thanks Ron" replied Neville still looking very happy with his potion's mark.
"This is the best I've seen from you Longbottom. I knew you had to get something right one of these days" said Snape. He didn't sound like his hateful self nor did he sound pleased.
Snape was about to head over to another table but the bell rang right on time.
"I'll test the rest of the potions next class" growled Snape.
"History of Magic next?" asked Ron already knowing the answer.
"Yeah, lets get this stuff packed up and go" said Harry.
Ron, Harry and Hermione all got their things together, left the potions class and continued to History of Magic. Hermione was the first to speak.
"You know I'm really proud of you Ron. The Cruxtitions potion is a very difficult potion to brew" said Hermione while walking to History on Magic.
"Thanks Hermione" smiled Ron.
"Wish I could have done better though" said Harry gloomily.
"Its not so bad mate, this mark won't have any effect anyway" said Ron trying to cheer Harry up.
"What are you talking about Ron, of course this mark is important" said Hermione
Ron had slipped up and almost told them about his 'time' situation but quickly recovered "just trying to cheer the guy up Hermione jeez"
Hermione looked sorry "gosh I'm sorry Harry"
But Harry quickly waved it off "its all right Hermione, I know you didn't mean to sound negative" Harry said and grinned.
"Besides, Ron's the man of the hour" said Harry laughing
"What do you mean Harry?" asked Ron
"Well that stunt you pulled with Lavender earlier was very unexpected mate" replied Harry
"Oh, well . . ." Ron said going a little red
"Yes Ron that WAS some stunt you pulled in potions. Since when did you start gaining interest in Lavender?" asked Hermione who looked a little suspicious.
Harry's eyebrows shot up at Hermione's question
"Well it's not that big a deal. I just want to know more about the people in our house that's all. I mean, it wouldn't hurt tying to be friendly and I don't know a thing about Lavender" said Ron a little embarrassed now.
"Oh, I see" said Hermione not looking pleased but kept quiet the rest of the way to History of Magic.
Ron, Harry and Hermione entered History of Magic and took their seats. Moments later Professor Binns entered the class by coming through the chalk board and started his lesson.
Every time Ron faced History of Magic he thought it was the most boring thing that anyone could be subjected to and of course this History of Magic lesson was no different. It was the same exact lesson and Ron was not surprised at what Professor Binns was teaching once again.
"Who can tell me who the first Minister for Magic was?"
During the previous lessons, Hermione's hand was the only one to raise in the entire class but this time Ron joined into the mix.
"Yes Mr. Weasley?"
"Syrian Kraal, was the first Minister for Magic sir" said Ron
"Yes correct Mr. Weasley now who can . . ." Professor Binns was about to ask the class what Syrian Kraal was famous for when Ron cut him off and answered Binns' unfinished question.
"Minister Syrian Kraal served only four years in office and he was forced to resign after it was discovered that he was receiving bribes from Damian Regal, the head of Gringotts Bank."
Professor Binns looked very taken aback and Ron knew that he gave way too much information than needed, in fact the whole class now stared at Ron. In the corner of his eye he could see Hermione quickly ruffling through her text book to see if Ron was right.
"Er, um, uh that is correct Mr. Weasley. Very well done I must say, 15 points to Gryffindor" said Professor Binns.
Ron smiled and was very pleased with himself. He had received 5 more points than Hermione would have if she were to answer the question like the previous times.
Even though it didn't matter how many points he received or taken away from Gryffindor, Ron wanted to know what it felt like to be smart like Hermione for once in History of Magic answering Professor Binns' boring questions.
The rest of the lesson continued without Ron speaking another word. Professor Binns again continued to talk about Famous Witches of the 11th century and the great Goblin war of 1247.
When the bell rang ending the lesson, the whole class including Ron, Harry and Hermione bolted out the door wanting to leave the dreaded and boring History of Magic class.
As the trio headed for the great hall Ron said "Finally, I thought that class would never end."
"You got that right" said Harry
Ron knew what was coming next as the trio drew closer and closer to the Great Hall and speaking of the devil.
"Well well if it isn't weasel, on your way to the Great Hall for lunch?" sneered Malfoy.
"What do YOU want Malfoy?" said Harry
"That's none of your concern Potty" said Malfoy turning toward Ron. But Ron stood his ground this time and smiled at Malfoy.
Malfoy didn't expect Ron's current attitude and continued his regular taunt.
"Its lucky Hogwarts don't charge money for the food they serve here, you're pitiful parents wouldn't be able to afford to keep you alive. In fact, I can't believe you are able to afford school supplies in the first place."
"This same scenario was going to be different from the previous scenario's" Ron thought. Last time Malfoy decided to taunt Ron with the same speech, Ron had pounced on Malfoy giving him a beating which resulted in Ron's day/night long detention in the dungeons.
"Time for a little acting I think" Ron said to himself as Harry and Hermione held Ron back just in case Ron decided to jump Malfoy.
It was than Ron broke into an incredible fit of laughter. Harry, Hermione and even Malfoy looked at Ron in awe as Ron started pointing and laughing at Malfoy. Ron than fell onto the floor clutching and grabbing his stomach kicking air as he laughed even harder and harder. Students were now gathering to see what all the excitement was.
Ron couldn't say a word as he was laughing so hard his face turned apple red which prompted Malfoy to finally yell furiously "WHAT?! WHAT IS SO FUNNY WEASLEY?!"
But Ron just got up from the floor and it looked as though he was going to stop laughing when he broke out laughing once again and pointed at Malfoy.
"STOP IT! STOPT IT NOW WEASLEY I MEAN IT! STOP LAUGHING!" shouted Malfoy, who was clearly angry at whatever Ron thought was so funny about him.
But before Harry or anyone could stop him, Malfoy went over to Ron, grabbed him by the robes, clinched his fist and shouted "I SAID STOP IT NOW WEASEL!"
When Ron didn't stop Malfoy made a motion to punch Ron but as Malfoy's arm pulled back, something grabbed Malfoy's arm to stop it from connecting with Ron's face.
Someone shouted "MR. MALFOY, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!" it was Snape and he didn't sound too pleasant.
Malfoy let go of Ron and Ron stopped laughing just like that as though there wasn't anything funny at all in the first place.
"It's all Weasley's fault professor. He was laughing at me" said Malfoy trying to stay calm.
"Well what do you have to say for yourself Weasley?" snarled Snape
"Well sir Draco here made a comment about the welfare of my family sir, which was rather extremely uncalled for" said Ron.
Someone than had decided to speak in Ron's defence "That's absolutely true professor. Mr Malfoy here had no excuse making disgusting comments like that towards Mr. Weasley."
It was Professor McGonagall.
Snape looked furious, now he had no choice but to punish Malfoy for insinuating a fight and also Ron had the support of another professor which happened to be the head of his house.
"Mr. Malfoy I am sorely disappointed in you. You will serve two weeks detention and 30 points will be taken from Slytherin House. Now come with me" growled Snape as he took Malfoy away.
It was the first time anyone had heard Snape take points off his own house. Most of the spectators had cleared off and professor McGonagall left giving Ron a weak smile.
"WOW RON THAT WAS AMAZING!" said Harry patting Ron on the back.
"That was bloody brilliant Ron!" said Dean
"Amazing" said Seamus.
"I'm very proud of the way you decided to handle Malfoy Ron" said Hermione giving Ron a hug, which took him by surprise.
"Aw you guys, it was no big deal" said Ron as Hermione released him and he walked into the Great Hall.
"Come on Ron, I don't think I would have ever thought of getting back at Malfoy like that. It was sheer genius" said Harry which caused Ron to go red again.
"Well it was a fine performance" said Ginny who came out of nowhere and kissed Ron on the cheek. Ron was very happy to see his sister, technically he hadn't seen her in 5 days.
"But how did you just laugh at him the way you did? I mean I doubt that you found anything Malfoy said funny" said Ginny.
"Well Gin, I just went with the first thing that came to mind and since I knew I would get in trouble for fighting, I decided to taunt Malfoy the best way I could have at the time" said Ron grinning.
"Well it was brilliant mate. Malfoy's in deep trouble, and we have the rest of this fine day to look forward to" said Harry piling mashed potatoes onto his plate.
It had just occurred to Ron that he was heading into uncharted territory and everything from now on was going to be a first. He had just dodged the day/night long detention he was suppose to receive from Snape and now he would have to face Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology; something Ron had never experienced on either of his days stuck on February 2.
Ron couldn't wait to see what Hagrid had in those crates.
A/N: Thanks to everyone for the review's. I believe this chapter is the longest chapter so far and it was fun to write, it took about an hour believe it or not. I wrote a little bit more this chapter because the 21st of June is vastly approaching AND people actually like this story; which I find strange because this was a fic I started because I couldn't sleep at night and it gave me something to do. Reviews inspire me to write more and I love feedback.
This story won't be updated for about a week or more because of the Order of the Phoenix. DUH!
Thanks for reading Guys, hope you enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy finally reading
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!
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Chapter 8: Day 5, February 2 . . . continued
"So Lavender, it has just occurred to me that I know nothing about you at all. I'd like to change that if you don't mind" Ron said with a sincere look on his face.
Hermione's face shot up from her book and stared daggers at Ron. Ron and Lavender however didn't seem to notice. However Harry did notice and was very interested in what Ron was playing at with Lavender. Harry wore a grin as Hermione looked furious at Lavender's response.
"Um, that's nice to hear Ron, I would like to get to know you better as well" replied Lavender giggling and blushing furiously.
"Great, sounds like fun. What are you doing after classes today?" asked Ron.
"Um, I'm not doing anything today after classes. Maybe we can go for a walk around the school?" asked Lavender
"Sounds like a date than" said Ron smiling.
Hermione quickly jumped in "No Ron! Didn't you say that you and Harry had Divination homework to finish up today? And what about that transfiguration assignment you have yet to start?"
Lavender frowned at Hermione for suggesting unfinished homework to Ron.
"Ah but I have all my homework finished Hermione" said Ron sounding proud.
Hermione's mouth dropped and looked shocked. "Since when did you finish your homework early" asked Hermione.
"Since I made plans with Lavender" said Ron winking at Lavender.
Hermione looked completely caught off guard and was about to open her mouth to say something but Ron was first.
"Ok Lavender I'll see you after classes" said Ron
"That would be great" replied Lavender.
Ron left Hermione and Lavender's table and headed toward his own when Harry stopped him.
"Wow Ron what was that all about back there?" asked Harry
"Nothing Mate, just talking to Lavender that's all" said Ron
"It looked as though you were asking her out on a date Ron" said Harry grinning.
"Well I wouldn't say it's a date Harry, just a friendly hello. I'm only trying to get to know her better that's all" said Ron. Harry didn't look too convinced and continued to grin at Ron.
"Smooth as a baby's bottom Ron" Harry laughed
"Huh?" said Ron looking confused.
"Never mind" Harry waved off
"Besides, it wouldn't hurt for you to do the same. I don't know anything about the girls in our year Harry and I'll bet 50 galleons you don't either" Ron said ignoring Harry's last comment.
Ron and Harry stopped talking and turned. They noticed girls were now looking at both of them. Most of them were giggling and whispering in each others ears but Hermione looked a little irritated and Ron noticed her giving him a cold look.
Harry turned a little red from the attention the girls seem to be giving and decided to change the topic of their conversation a little.
"You know when you were talking to Lavender? Well Hermione looked absolutely furious Ron" said Harry quietly giving Ron a teasing look.
"Nah., she's probably mad that I had all my homework finished before her" said Ron.
"I doubt that's the reason Ron" grinned Harry. "By the way can I copy your Divination homework?"
"Nope, I don't have it finished" replied Ron quietly
"But you told Hermione that you . . ."
"I know that's what I said Harry, but I only said that to get Hermione off my back."
Harry smiled and shook his head side to side while Ron went back to his table to check up on Neville.
"Hey Neville, how's it going?" asked Ron sounding happy.
"It's going good, I just kept watching and stirring the potion like you said" replied Neville.
Ron smiled and gave Neville a pat on the back.
"What happened with Lavender?" asked Neville smiling
"Well we're going out for a walk around the grounds after classes are finished" said Ron still smiling.
"Aren't you worried about the cold?" asked Neville
"Nah., if it's too cold than we'll just come inside the castle and walk around" replied Ron.
"You've got guts mate, no trouble to tell you're a Gryffindor" said Neville.
A few minutes had passed and Ron was getting bored so he decided to talk to Neville. He did not know a lot about him either even though they had shared the same dormitory for years.
"Neville, what are your interests?" asked Ron out of the blue.
Neville looked taken aback at Ron's sudden question and interest. Neville had never been the kind of person to draw a lot of friends at Hogwarts, especially friends who looked as though he was interesting.
"Uh I don't know, lots of things I suppose" said Neville getting a little shy again.
"Well of course there are a lot of things Neville, specify" said Ron.
"Uh, um well I like exploding snap" said Neville
"Well we all like that game mate" said Ron.
"I like chocolate frogs too. I have about 996 cards now and need only four more to complete the set" said Neville.
"Really that's great mate, which one's do you need?" asked Ron
"I need Morgan the ugly, Dervish the terrible, Gwendolyn the white, and Merlin" said Neville.
"Wow that's cool, Merlin is awfully rare though but I only have one of him and I don't have Morgan but I do have two each of Dervish and Gwendolyn. I can trade you sometime" said Ron
"Wow that would be great Ron, thanks mate" said Neville very excitedly.
"What about school, what subjects do you like?" asked Ron changing the subject.
"Well I really like Herbology" said Neville
"Really? I never knew that. Are you any good in Professor Sprout's class?" asked Ron.
Neville was about to respond to Ron's question but Snape had just entered the classroom.
Snape looked around at the Slytherins with a half smile on his face once again.
"Now is the time where we will see how many of you have the skill to be a potion's brewer." Snape said turning toward Neville Longbottom with an evil looking grin on his face. Neville finched once again.
"Well lets see, first we will test Granger and Brown's" said Snape
Once again Hermione received a full ten marks, while Lavender received the same seven marks she was suppose to receive without Ron's help. Lavender's potion had once again made Hermione's eyes bloodshot for 15 minutes.
Ron gave a Lavender a comforting smile while Hermione, her eyes still bloodshot looked murderous and it was about a million times worst with bloodshot eyes looking angrily at you. Ron noticing her evil looking stare quickly wiped his smile away, mouthed sorry and gave her a comforting smile too. Hermione didn't look any happier.
Harry and Seamus were both next to be tested and both got five marks each for their potions. Again for adding way too much octopus tentacle and causing them both to exhale smoke. Ron didn't worry.
"This won't affect Harry's mark" Ron thought to himself.
Snape was now on his way over to Ron and Neville's table. He had the glint in his eye Ron noticed, probably because Snape figured Neville would fail his potion horribly.
"Drink Weasley's potion Longbottom and lets see how well he did" said Snape with a smirk.
Neville drank Ron's potion and he had shown all the right symptoms required after drinking a properly brewed Cruxtitions potion. To everyone's surprise except Ron's, he had received a full 10 marks on his potion. Snape was shocked.
"I don't believe it" muttered Snape and gave Ron a suspicious look. "This is most unexpected Weasley. But don't expect to for you and Potter to get out of your week long detentions" snarled Snape.
Ron shot a glance over to Harry who gave a thumbs up while Lavender gave a big smile. Even Hermione cracked a little smile too, which Ron noticed looked really weird with her eyes still a little bloodshot.
Clearly Snape was not impressed with Ron at all. He took Neville's Cruxtitions potion-filled goblet and shoved it in Ron's hands.
"Drink, Longbottom's potion Weasley, NOW" hissed Snape.
Ron took a big gulp and Snape took a while to see how Neville's potion had affected Ron. To Snape's surprise the potion was not perfect but at least it was suffice. Ron didn't pass out like before, instead the only problem Neville's potion had been the sensitivity factor the drinker was suppose to show. Snape gave Neville a seven at which it made Neville look ecstatic. Ron didn't fully help Neville with his potion but had done enough not to make him pass out like before. Malfoy and the rest of the Slytherin's didn't look too happy about this.
"Good job Neville" said Ron
"Thanks Ron" replied Neville still looking very happy with his potion's mark.
"This is the best I've seen from you Longbottom. I knew you had to get something right one of these days" said Snape. He didn't sound like his hateful self nor did he sound pleased.
Snape was about to head over to another table but the bell rang right on time.
"I'll test the rest of the potions next class" growled Snape.
"History of Magic next?" asked Ron already knowing the answer.
"Yeah, lets get this stuff packed up and go" said Harry.
Ron, Harry and Hermione all got their things together, left the potions class and continued to History of Magic. Hermione was the first to speak.
"You know I'm really proud of you Ron. The Cruxtitions potion is a very difficult potion to brew" said Hermione while walking to History on Magic.
"Thanks Hermione" smiled Ron.
"Wish I could have done better though" said Harry gloomily.
"Its not so bad mate, this mark won't have any effect anyway" said Ron trying to cheer Harry up.
"What are you talking about Ron, of course this mark is important" said Hermione
Ron had slipped up and almost told them about his 'time' situation but quickly recovered "just trying to cheer the guy up Hermione jeez"
Hermione looked sorry "gosh I'm sorry Harry"
But Harry quickly waved it off "its all right Hermione, I know you didn't mean to sound negative" Harry said and grinned.
"Besides, Ron's the man of the hour" said Harry laughing
"What do you mean Harry?" asked Ron
"Well that stunt you pulled with Lavender earlier was very unexpected mate" replied Harry
"Oh, well . . ." Ron said going a little red
"Yes Ron that WAS some stunt you pulled in potions. Since when did you start gaining interest in Lavender?" asked Hermione who looked a little suspicious.
Harry's eyebrows shot up at Hermione's question
"Well it's not that big a deal. I just want to know more about the people in our house that's all. I mean, it wouldn't hurt tying to be friendly and I don't know a thing about Lavender" said Ron a little embarrassed now.
"Oh, I see" said Hermione not looking pleased but kept quiet the rest of the way to History of Magic.
Ron, Harry and Hermione entered History of Magic and took their seats. Moments later Professor Binns entered the class by coming through the chalk board and started his lesson.
Every time Ron faced History of Magic he thought it was the most boring thing that anyone could be subjected to and of course this History of Magic lesson was no different. It was the same exact lesson and Ron was not surprised at what Professor Binns was teaching once again.
"Who can tell me who the first Minister for Magic was?"
During the previous lessons, Hermione's hand was the only one to raise in the entire class but this time Ron joined into the mix.
"Yes Mr. Weasley?"
"Syrian Kraal, was the first Minister for Magic sir" said Ron
"Yes correct Mr. Weasley now who can . . ." Professor Binns was about to ask the class what Syrian Kraal was famous for when Ron cut him off and answered Binns' unfinished question.
"Minister Syrian Kraal served only four years in office and he was forced to resign after it was discovered that he was receiving bribes from Damian Regal, the head of Gringotts Bank."
Professor Binns looked very taken aback and Ron knew that he gave way too much information than needed, in fact the whole class now stared at Ron. In the corner of his eye he could see Hermione quickly ruffling through her text book to see if Ron was right.
"Er, um, uh that is correct Mr. Weasley. Very well done I must say, 15 points to Gryffindor" said Professor Binns.
Ron smiled and was very pleased with himself. He had received 5 more points than Hermione would have if she were to answer the question like the previous times.
Even though it didn't matter how many points he received or taken away from Gryffindor, Ron wanted to know what it felt like to be smart like Hermione for once in History of Magic answering Professor Binns' boring questions.
The rest of the lesson continued without Ron speaking another word. Professor Binns again continued to talk about Famous Witches of the 11th century and the great Goblin war of 1247.
When the bell rang ending the lesson, the whole class including Ron, Harry and Hermione bolted out the door wanting to leave the dreaded and boring History of Magic class.
As the trio headed for the great hall Ron said "Finally, I thought that class would never end."
"You got that right" said Harry
Ron knew what was coming next as the trio drew closer and closer to the Great Hall and speaking of the devil.
"Well well if it isn't weasel, on your way to the Great Hall for lunch?" sneered Malfoy.
"What do YOU want Malfoy?" said Harry
"That's none of your concern Potty" said Malfoy turning toward Ron. But Ron stood his ground this time and smiled at Malfoy.
Malfoy didn't expect Ron's current attitude and continued his regular taunt.
"Its lucky Hogwarts don't charge money for the food they serve here, you're pitiful parents wouldn't be able to afford to keep you alive. In fact, I can't believe you are able to afford school supplies in the first place."
"This same scenario was going to be different from the previous scenario's" Ron thought. Last time Malfoy decided to taunt Ron with the same speech, Ron had pounced on Malfoy giving him a beating which resulted in Ron's day/night long detention in the dungeons.
"Time for a little acting I think" Ron said to himself as Harry and Hermione held Ron back just in case Ron decided to jump Malfoy.
It was than Ron broke into an incredible fit of laughter. Harry, Hermione and even Malfoy looked at Ron in awe as Ron started pointing and laughing at Malfoy. Ron than fell onto the floor clutching and grabbing his stomach kicking air as he laughed even harder and harder. Students were now gathering to see what all the excitement was.
Ron couldn't say a word as he was laughing so hard his face turned apple red which prompted Malfoy to finally yell furiously "WHAT?! WHAT IS SO FUNNY WEASLEY?!"
But Ron just got up from the floor and it looked as though he was going to stop laughing when he broke out laughing once again and pointed at Malfoy.
"STOP IT! STOPT IT NOW WEASLEY I MEAN IT! STOP LAUGHING!" shouted Malfoy, who was clearly angry at whatever Ron thought was so funny about him.
But before Harry or anyone could stop him, Malfoy went over to Ron, grabbed him by the robes, clinched his fist and shouted "I SAID STOP IT NOW WEASEL!"
When Ron didn't stop Malfoy made a motion to punch Ron but as Malfoy's arm pulled back, something grabbed Malfoy's arm to stop it from connecting with Ron's face.
Someone shouted "MR. MALFOY, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!" it was Snape and he didn't sound too pleasant.
Malfoy let go of Ron and Ron stopped laughing just like that as though there wasn't anything funny at all in the first place.
"It's all Weasley's fault professor. He was laughing at me" said Malfoy trying to stay calm.
"Well what do you have to say for yourself Weasley?" snarled Snape
"Well sir Draco here made a comment about the welfare of my family sir, which was rather extremely uncalled for" said Ron.
Someone than had decided to speak in Ron's defence "That's absolutely true professor. Mr Malfoy here had no excuse making disgusting comments like that towards Mr. Weasley."
It was Professor McGonagall.
Snape looked furious, now he had no choice but to punish Malfoy for insinuating a fight and also Ron had the support of another professor which happened to be the head of his house.
"Mr. Malfoy I am sorely disappointed in you. You will serve two weeks detention and 30 points will be taken from Slytherin House. Now come with me" growled Snape as he took Malfoy away.
It was the first time anyone had heard Snape take points off his own house. Most of the spectators had cleared off and professor McGonagall left giving Ron a weak smile.
"WOW RON THAT WAS AMAZING!" said Harry patting Ron on the back.
"That was bloody brilliant Ron!" said Dean
"Amazing" said Seamus.
"I'm very proud of the way you decided to handle Malfoy Ron" said Hermione giving Ron a hug, which took him by surprise.
"Aw you guys, it was no big deal" said Ron as Hermione released him and he walked into the Great Hall.
"Come on Ron, I don't think I would have ever thought of getting back at Malfoy like that. It was sheer genius" said Harry which caused Ron to go red again.
"Well it was a fine performance" said Ginny who came out of nowhere and kissed Ron on the cheek. Ron was very happy to see his sister, technically he hadn't seen her in 5 days.
"But how did you just laugh at him the way you did? I mean I doubt that you found anything Malfoy said funny" said Ginny.
"Well Gin, I just went with the first thing that came to mind and since I knew I would get in trouble for fighting, I decided to taunt Malfoy the best way I could have at the time" said Ron grinning.
"Well it was brilliant mate. Malfoy's in deep trouble, and we have the rest of this fine day to look forward to" said Harry piling mashed potatoes onto his plate.
It had just occurred to Ron that he was heading into uncharted territory and everything from now on was going to be a first. He had just dodged the day/night long detention he was suppose to receive from Snape and now he would have to face Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology; something Ron had never experienced on either of his days stuck on February 2.
Ron couldn't wait to see what Hagrid had in those crates.
A/N: Thanks to everyone for the review's. I believe this chapter is the longest chapter so far and it was fun to write, it took about an hour believe it or not. I wrote a little bit more this chapter because the 21st of June is vastly approaching AND people actually like this story; which I find strange because this was a fic I started because I couldn't sleep at night and it gave me something to do. Reviews inspire me to write more and I love feedback.
This story won't be updated for about a week or more because of the Order of the Phoenix. DUH!
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