Chapter 2: Leprechauns

Harry POV

I sat in History of Magic class. Nothing was happening right now though. Professor Binns was fast asleep standing up. He floated in front of the class and everyone else was talking, passing notes or just sitting and waiting for class to let out. I turned to Hermione who was sitting and reading out of her textbook.

"You know apparently, there isn't a class today." I said.

"I am fully aware that our teacher is fast asleep but I still need to read up." Hermione said without looking at me.

"Suit yourself." I said and looked back at the class that had gone completely crazy. I noticed Neville sitting in a corner. I didn't know if he was sleeping or just sitting down being quiet.

I walked over and sat down next to him. To my surprise he was reading like Hermione. I sat down and he jumped at the sound of me hitting the chair. He put his book away and turned to face me.

"Oh, hello Harry." He finally said.

"Hi Neville, what are you reading there." I asked pointing to the book that lied on top of his textbooks.

"Oh nothing, just some reading." Neville said.

"Oh ok then." I said.

"Harry can I ask you a favor?" Neville said tugging at my sleeve.

"Oh sure, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Listen, I know she isn't your sister or anything but," Neville started.

"Neville?" I questioned.

"I wanted to know if you can talk to Ginny for me." Neville finally asked.

"What for?" I asked.

"I wanted to take her to the dance." Neville answered turning pink.

"Oh, I see, well I can talk to her since she isn't seeing anyone at the moment. Consider it done Neville." I said.

"Oh thank you Harry," Neville said wrapping his arms around me.

"Your welcome." I said trying to pry him off my shoulders.

Next class was one of my favorites. Care of Magical Creatures. I don't know what it was but I was always good in this class. Maybe because Hagrid was the teacher but who really knows. Ron, Hermione and me all walked down the path to Hagrid's hunt on the edge of the forbidden forest.

"So Ron how's Ginny later?" I asked aloud breaking the silence.

"Fine, why?" Ron answered looking straight at me.

"Just wondering, I haven't seen her yet." I said.

"Oh ok." Ron said as we approached Hargid's hunt. Hagrid was standing outside in front of the rest of the Gryffindors and Slytherins in the class. One of them who was already there was Draco Malfoy. He was accompanied by Crabbe and Goyle.

"Well, look who decided to show up." Draco sneered as we walked by him.

"Ok settle down now, I got somet'in to show yer here." Hagrid said and pointed to a big black box on the ground next to him.

"Hagrid," Hermione started. "What is in there?"

"We'll be startin the 'term wit Leprechauns." Hagrid said aloud. "There ar' four types of Leprechauns yer got oo know, so some of yer might want ter take notes. Now, 'here's the Piskies, Springgins, Knockers, and Small People. Today we'll be going over the Small People. Now there ar' a couple of tings you'll 'eed to be knowing about the Small People before I let'em out. First of all is 'hat these are harmless, beautiful; they bring good health, and always 'mell like flowers. I 'appen to think that there 'y favorite of all of 'hem."

Hagrid turned our back towards us and bent down at the box. With a loud pop! the create opened and revealed 16 small humans. They all looked very young but looked like they were living in the 16th century. They smelled very pretty and looked beautiful. All of them were about a foot high.

"Your task is ter take a close watch over 'hem now. Yer could say that they're your new pets. You'll be takin care of them for the rest of the term. But, if they disagree with anyt'in an I mean anyt'in you do with 'hem, they will 'unaway and come straight back ter me. Then yer can get a Sprigggin, and trust me, yer don't want 'hem." Hagrid said pointing to another box that was shaking uncontrollably.

"Ok, now everyone line up so you can oose which one yer want." Hermione, Ron and I all moved quickly to the line that was quickly forming. I saw up ahead as Hagrid gave each student a small box and then each student quickly let his/her hand out and the Leprechaun of their choice walked onto their hand.

It was Ron's turn at the moment. As he went up Hagrid handed a box and said to pick the one you want. Ron looked around and pointed to a man with a plain suit on. He was tall compared to the rest of them. He walked over on Ron's hand and grabbed his thumb as Ron picked him up and held him close.

Hermione was next. She got the box from Hagrid and like Ron she pondered for a moment to decide which one to pick. After a while she pointed to a small girl. She had on a large peach dress that twirled when she walked. She also had long blonde hair that shimmered in the light. She hopped on Hermione' s hand and Hermione went to go and join Ron with his.

"Common 'Arry, you next." Hagrid said. I moved forward and grabbed the box Hagrid held out for me. I looked around at each of the remaining Small People and finally decided on one that was sitting in the back. She was about the average height among all of them. She wore a long, following, red dress and had soft red hair. She looked up at Harry when he called on her. She had deep brown eyes and smiled to know that she wouldn't be the last one chosen. She walked onto my hand and sat down again onto my palm. I moved slowly and stood next to Ron and Hermione.

"Oh, Harry, let me see yours." Hermione said once she saw me. I stuck my hand out to reveal my Leprechaun.

"Oh she's beautiful Harry." Hermione said.

Suddenly, I heard a soft voice coming from my Leprechaun.

"Thank you." She said. "My name is Amber, I cannot tell you how thankful I am to be chosen by Harry Potter."

"You know my name?" I asked.

"Of course I do. You would have to be a muggle not to know your name. You're the boy who lived." Amber squeaked.

"Hey Harry." Ron said. "I want you to meet Sean! That the name of my Leprechaun." Ron held out his hand and revealed the Small Person he chose before. 'Sean' apparently was excited to meet him and gave him a huge smile when he saw me.

"Harry Potter, good ta meet yer ladie." Sean spoke up.

I turned back Amber who was looking at Sean. She rolled her eyes and looked back at me. "You must forgive him. HE really never got over when he was forced to leave Ireland."

"Oh I see." I answered her. I turned to Hermione. "What's yours name?" I asked.

"Paige." Hermione said. "She seems lonely though." Hermione whispered to me. And I saw what she meant. Paige was lying across Hermione's hands and was looking up at the stars.

"Paige?" I asked. "Are you ok?"

"Perfectly normal." The Leprechaun answered. She turned on her side.

"Don't worry about her." Hermione said.

I listened for the rest of the class as Hagrid explained how we should take care of them and what to feed them. Amber lied quietly in her box throughout the rest of my lessons. I really didn't plan on having a pet over the entire school year, but Amber was really sweet. She didn't mind hanging around me all day. Later the same day I spotted Neville outside the Gyrffindor common room because once again he forgot the password. Well, things certainly haven't changed.