Chapter 12-A tour of Hogwarts

Harry waited outside of Alana's classroom Tuesday after the morning class. He looked through the door and saw Alana looking bored as he saw a few Ravenclaws in the classroom.

"When is this class going to end" Alana thought as the bell rang a dozens of students ran out.

Cho noticed Harry waiting outside and thought he might be waiting for her. She hurriedly got up from her seat as Alana was walking out.

"Hey" Alana said to Harry as Cho watched.

"Hey, are you still up for a tour, you maybe tired from all the fun you had this morning" Harry said as Alana finally laughed.

"I never had a class like that," Alana said as Cho and her friends walked out of the classroom giving Alana an evil glare.

Harry and Alana looked at each other. "I'm going to talk to her, this has got to stop" Harry said.

"It was my fault, I did something in class today" Alana said. "What?" Harry said.

"Well when we were walking into the classroom I was trying to look for Dean or Seamus and I spotted some seats in the middle. She said well I was here first and my friends and I want those seats. So I say well you don't want them that badly because you're not sitting in them. And I sat down and held a seat for Dean" Alana said as Harry looked surprised.

"Then she said a comment about how Americans are rude" Alana said laughing

"Wow, it's a girl thing isn't it, because a guy would just go to another seat," Harry said.

"Are you teasing me?" Alana said as they walked.

"No" Harry said grinning.

"So start the tour," Alana said as they were heading outside.

"There's Hagrid's hut, we go there a lot" Harry said point towards it.

"At least it's a nice day," Alana said as she noticed the sun coming out.

"The Vegetable gardens and the greenhouses are here, the greenhouses is where herbology class is held," Harry said as he noticed Alana looking around.

"Flowerbeds" Harry said as Alana turned around and Harry pulled a white Hydrangea out and gave it to her.

"Thank you" Alana said as she held it.

"The Forbidden Forest as you heard is off limits to anyone, but I been in it six times" Harry said as Alana laughed.

"I guess it's not that forbidden" Alana said as they walked.

"But you really shouldn't go in there just out of curiosity" Harry said seriously.

"The Whomping Willow follows the forest," Harry said as Alana looked at the tree.

"This is a popular spot especially in the spring" Harry said as Alana walked closer to the lake.

"It's beautiful," Alana said walking closer.

"There are some merfolk, giant squid and grindilows that live in the lake" Harry said as Alana moved back.

Harry laughed as they continued to walk. "These must be the lawns," Alana guessed as they walked.

Harry nodded and said, "First years get flying lessons here".

"McGonagall said that Justin and I can practice here tomorrow," Alana said looking at the area.

"Can people come and watch" Harry said raising his eyebrow at Alana.

"Sure" Alana said smiling and looking down.

"I want to see Justin dance" Harry said jokingly.

"He's really good, I'm the one who is a little rusty. I haven't danced in months since School ended in Salem" Alana said as they were walking towards the Quidditch Pitch.

"Whoa" Alana said as they entered the field.

"When is the first game?" Alana asked.

"November" Harry said surprised at her interest.

Alana turned around as she looked at the three hoops. "Harry?" Alana said realizing he was gone.

"Right here" Harry said as he was on his broomstick.

"Harry, couldn't we get in trouble for this" Alana said chasing him.

"No one is here, I can give you a more effective tour" Harry said as he landed.

"Get on" he said. Alana looked around.

"No one is here, I'll doubt we'll get in trouble. I have a cushioning charm on it" Harry said. Alana smiled and climbed behind Harry's broomstick.

"Whoa, Harry not so fast" Alana yelled.

"What" Harry said knowing what she said.

"I said" Alana said as Harry started doing maneuvers in the air. Alana started laughing and held onto Harry tighter.

Harry smiled as he circled the grounds.

"What's that?" Professor Lupin said as he and Hagrid were walking towards Hagrid's hut. Harry and Alana's laugher got louder as he landed the broom.

Alana leaned on Harry's back as she tried to gain her composure. "That was fun," she said.

"You liked it?" Harry said as they got off the broomstick.

"Yea, I never go that fast" Alana said as Harry really started to notice her beauty. Alana felt lightheaded as she got off the broomstick and almost fell.

"Careful" Harry said catching her as she fell back and wrapped her arms around Harry's neck.

"Thanks" Alana said looking down blushing. Alana smiled as she felt someone else staring at her.

"Professor Lupin" Alana exclaimed as she spotted him and Hagrid watching them.

"It was my idea" Harry began to say as Lupin and Hagrid walked towards them.

"We're not your professors now, I didn't see anything, did you Hagrid" Lupin said now teasing Harry.

"Thanks" Harry said as he picked up his broomstick. Lupin looked at Harry and at Alana and chuckled.

"Enjoy the rest of the day," Lupin said as he and Hagrid continued to walk. Alana looked at Harry.

"Maybe I should continue the tour inside" Harry said grinning.

"They seem pretty cool" Alana said as they were finishing the tour.

"They're like my family" Harry said starting to think about Sirius.

"How did you like my tour" Harry said trying not to show his anguish.

"I rate it as a 10 no a 50" Alana said.

"And we didn't get in trouble" she said as Harry laughed.

"Alana one word Celestina Warbeck's performance with the weird brother's from a few month's ago" Justin said walking towards them.

"What?" Alana said.

"I can put something together with the weird brother's song tearing up," Justin said.

"I did that in Salem Celestina's. Wait that means I only have to make up a little bit. Sounds good" Alana said.

"What are you doing after dinner?" Justin asked.

"Nada, I want to try and rehearse" Alana said.

"I can show you what I have so far and vice versa," Justin said as Alana smiled.

"Tomorrow after lunch, this is going to be fun," Justin said as he walked away.

"I have no clue what your guys were talking about" Harry joked.

"Come tomorrow after lunch if you could and find out" Alana said as they entered the great hall.

Chapter 13-Potions with the Slytherins

"Looking forward to this" Ron said to Harry as they walked to potions.

"Not really, Snape plus the Slytherin house" Harry said as he noticed Alana talking to some girls.

"Yea it's after lunch, wear comfortable clothes," Alana said.

"We'll be there" the girls said and walked away.

"You guys look happy," Alana said sarcastically as they walked into the classroom.

"You never had Snape before" Ron said.

"He just looks creepy" Alana began to say.

"He is a creep," Harry said angrily.

Alana sighed and took a seat next to Dean, Seamus and Neville in the middle row. Harry cursed himself and sat next to Hermonine who saved him and Ron seats.

"Six years, there will be no comparing O.W.L.S, this will not be a easy year just because N.E.W.T.S. are the year after" Professor Snape said rushing through the door. Neville gulped and looked down on his desk.

"What's wrong" Alana whispered.

Seamus hit her and wrote on his paper "Be quiet". Alana just looked at him.

"Ms.Deerr what did I just say" Professor Snape said noticing she wasn't paying attention. "You said six years there will be no comparing O.W.L.S, this will not be a easy year just because N.E.W.T.S. are the year after" Alana said.

"I rather have your eyes forward next time," Snape said coldly as he walked up to the board. Alana took a deep breath as she saw Malfoy and Goyle staring at her.

"She's pretty hot" Goyle said as Draco nodded.

"She's a Gryffindor, she's probably a mugblood" Draco said loudly as Hermonine heard it.

Hermonine just continued writing her notes as Harry's temper started to boil. Alana started to notice it as his face got red. Harry turned around to look over at Alana's direction.

"Calm down" she mouthed before Snape turned around.

"Gryffindor is a little distracted today, Mr. Potter why were you turning around" Snape asked looking at Alana.

Harry just looked at him. "Answer the question Mr. Potter" Snape said.

"I thought I dropped something," Harry said simply.

Snape looked at Alana and said "Really I thought you were just trying to get a glance at Ms.Deerr"

Alana started to turn red as some Slytherin's laughed.

"What does this have to do with Potions" Alana said as the class looked towards her.

"I'll let that slide since you're a new student Ms.Deerr, I guess going on broomstick joy rides with Mr. Potter during breaks has made you lose some common sense" Professor Snape said.

Pansy and Millicent laughed. Alana narrowed her eyes at Snape and started to write in her notes again.

"Damn him" Harry said clinching his left fist.

Can someone tell me what the Draft of Peace potion consists of?" Snape asked the class. Pansy and Alana raised their hands.

"Ms. Perkinson?" Snape said.

"Fluxweed" Pansy said with confidence.

Alana made a face as some people laughed. "No, I'm afraid not" Snape said noticing the look on Alana's face.

"Ms.Deerr?" Snape said reluctantly.

"It give a person a sense of peace, its ingredients are essence of hellebore" Alana said and went back to writing in her notebook.

"That's correct, 3 points Gryffindor" Snape said as Harry, Hermonine, Ron and Alana didn't look too happy.

An hour later, "I hate that bastard," Alana said as her and Seamus walked out.

"What till we completely get out of the classroom, Alana" Seamus said rushing her out.

"Why is everyone so afraid of that man?" Alana said.

"You saw what power he had, he only gave those points to us just to give you a warning" Dean said.

"It was awesome, but don't do it, Snape isn't worth it" Seamus said as Alana saw Harry walking out slamming the door.

"Why do they hate each other?" Alana asked Ron as he walked towards her.

"I shouldn't be the one to tell you that, Alana Harry dealt with a lot of stuff last year, besides Snape. He's changed because of it" Ron said.

"I thought he was going to attack him" Alana said watching Harry walk to the Great Hall. "

Don't mention it that's my advice" Ron said hoping the message sticks with Alana.

"Snape is such a creep, Steven and his partner can take him on," Alana said as they sat down.

"His partner went to Hogwarts, he probably had Snape" Alana said to Hermonine.

"Well at least he survived" Hermonine said as everyone silence filled the table. Alana looked over at Harry who looked a little calm than before.

"Fluxweed" Dean said imitating Pansy as the table laughed.

"What an idiot" Hermonine said feeling better.

"No Dean you have to make your face look like a pug," Seamus said as Alana laughed.

"Fluxweed, now give me 200 points for sucking up" Alana said as the table roared in laughter.

"Forget about them" Ron said as the table started to cheer up.

"Your right" Harry said looking at Alana.

"I have to eat fast and meet Justin before people start to show up" Alana said grabbing some food.

"I can't wait to see this" Ginny said.

"It's good we were helping them yesterday" Dean said as Alana was behind him saying "No he didn't".

"I did" Seamus said faking innocence.

"Some people who signed up were they're yesterday learning some of it" Dean said.

"All you and Dean yesterday were doing was sitting there trying to get us to play wizards tag," Alana said taking another bite into her sandwich.

"We're playing before dinner right?" Seamus said to Dean and Ginny.

"I haven't played that since I was 11" Ron said.

"What is it exactly?" Harry said.

"You use a freeze charm to stop your opponent, kind of like muggle tag," Alana said.

"Freeze charm" Harry said remembering that fight between him and Malfoy last year.

"Hooch used it on Harry and my brother's last year" Ron said.

"To break up a fight," Harry said as Alana's eyes opened.

"It's fun," Alana said trying to cheer Harry up as Justin walked to their table.

"You ready?" Justin asked as Alana took another sip of pumpkin juice.

"Ready, I just have to change" Alana said getting her book bag.

"See you guys at 1" Justin said as he and Alana left the great hall. Harry looked down at his plate thinking about Snape and his potions class.

"Harry, don't let Snape get to you. At least we have it in the mornings, think of it like that" Hermonine said.

"I know, it's, it's everything," Harry said as he continued eating.