Harry clambered up to his dorm and took a seat on his four-poster bed. Ron and Hermione, being prefects, had to guide first years to the common room. Suddenly, Harry noticed a vaguely familiar piece of parchment lying on the top of his drawer in his dorm. It read, "Weasley's Wizard Wheezes! Your practical jokes right to your doorstep! Buy one! Get your jokes NOW! Don't delay, or you'll pay!" Harry chuckled to himself .Just then, Ron, followed by Seamus, Neville and Dean Thomas, walked in. Harry showed them the parchment and they all had a good laugh over it.Everyone, tired from their long trip to Hogwarts and the hullabaloo at the Great Hall, fell asleep easily, even with Neville's usual snores. Harry was the last to fall asleep as he fancied a chat with Sirius, and looked out into the star-studded sky to find Sirius, his godfather.
Since he slept the latest, Harry found himself the last one to get out of bed. Even Ron had gotten up and was changing into his robes. Harry remembered that it was a Sunday and hence there were no lessons. In about half an hours time, both of them went down to the hall for their breakfast.
In the hall, they met Hermione, who was once again pouring over some books which Harry and Ron couldn't identify. Soon, Hermione realised that Ron was down and asked him, "Have you seen what your brothers have done?" waving the form which she had obviously caught sight of .Ron sighed loudly. "Mum says that its fine since they seem to be very well off. They've already made tons of money! They want people like us to buy practical joke stuff. Godd.....but at least they didn't go off to the Ministry like Percy did." Ron's voice trailed off. Money had always been a problem at the Weasley's.
Ron and Harry spent the rest of the day playing Quidditch and taking walks around Hogwarts Castle , and of course, they went to see Hagrid along with Hermione.
Hagrid's hut was considerably different from the last time they had seen it. the furniture had been moved around, he had some pictures hung on the walls, and basically, the whole place looked......different." How's it eh?" Hagrid asked them." It looks.....exquisite.." said Hermione, staring at Ron and Harry. Appalled, they had no choice but to agree with Hermione.
Back in the Gryffindor common room, people were asking each other what jokes they wanted to buy. "Ron was right," Harry thought to himself, "They're making enough money to even donate!" Harry had always wished that he could share his Gringotts vault with the Weasleys. Feeling rather glum, Harry went to bed early as he had a long day to go tomorrow.
The sun rised early and Harry and Ron got out of bed and scanned through their timetables." Double transfigurations, double charms, double history of magic and double care of magical creatures! That's..McGonagall, Flitwick, Binns and Hagrid. Guess that's not all too bad.." Ron said, rubbing sleep out of his eyes. They hurried down to breakfast with their bookbags filled.
They met Hermione at the Great Hall, who was eating some toast. After a nourishing meal, they headed towards Professor McGonagall's Transfigurations room.
Transfigurations was long and tiring. Professor McGonagall gave the class a long speech about the importance of NEWTs." NEWTs will be the starting step on what you want to work as," she said. Ron and Harry looked at each other and snickered. They then began to learn how difficult the transfigurations they were going to learn that year would be and hence Professor McGonagall gave them a revision of what they had learnt the previous years. Ron had a hard time since he had never practiced during his second year as his wand was considered disastrous by Professor McGonagall.
After Transfigurations, the trio went for Charms with Professor Flitwick. Professor Flitwick was a very short person and was hence standing on his table. the room smelt of fresh lavender. "Good morning class! Now, let's get to work immediately! Protean Charms! Who can tell me what a Protean Charm is?" he asked, trying to be curt. As usual, Hermione thrusted her arm up and earned Gryffindor five points.
Then, they hurried down for lunch and after that, had more lessons, History of Magic and Care of Magical Creatures.
Later that evening, Harry and Ron decided to keep up with homework, as they were more serious about wanting to become aurors. Professor McGonagall walked into the Gryffindor common room with what Ron thought, was a smile on her face. It was only then that the duo realised that she was walking towards them. Puzzled, they waited for her arrival." Move somewhere more quite, Potter. Mr Weasley, I guess you'll find out sometime, but still, you can come along." She said. Harry and Ron followed suit.
"Harry, you've been elected ad the Gryffindor Quidditch team captain now since Ms Johnson passed out last year. "That was all Harry heard. His mouth was open in awe.
