"So, what do we do?" I asked,
"Your father hates my father, and vice versa. I guess if we still want to remain friends we've got to keep it a secret." James took my hand. We had whiled away half the class talking about this.
"I guess. I also think that I better learn Occlumency." James gave me a questioning look.
"My dad is a Legimens." I thought about what he would say if he saw me here, being honest with the enemy. I had neglected to tell James that I was supposed to help my Father kill his father.
"I guess we better make sure that you're taught Occlumency, then." James looked at his watch. "And we both better get to class before we're skinned alive!" I grabbed my bag and headed out. I was supposed to be in Care of Magical Creatures.
"Hold it!" I stopped and turned. Professor McGonagall was coming toward me. "Where are you supposed to be, young lady?" She was mad. It was unbecoming a Head Girl to miss a class or to be late for a class.
"I'm supposed to be in Care of Magical Creatures. I had a family problem." That wasn't exactly lying. Only the problem was my family and the world.
"Go to class. Next time you have a family problem come and tell me about it. You will serve a detention. I will owl you the time and place." McGonagall turned and strode away from me. I hurried to Care of Magical Creatures.
"At least yer here," Hagrid said when I presented myself. "We're studyin' Dragons now." He turned back to the class and proceeded to explain. I only half tuned in, thinking about James.