Chapter 2

"Now today we will be studying something new, something very rare and a bit hard to get. But fortunately her at Hogwarts we have been in the company of one for many, many years. They cause quite a lot of trouble and are always messing with people. Can anyone guess what it is? Junior you can't tell, you already know."

"Aww, man."

Instantly Steward's hand shot up at the same time Rebecca's did.

"Rebecca?"

"Boggarts!"

"No I'm sorry, Steward?"

"Dementors!"

"No, not them. Although that is a good idea for next unit."

"Gee thanks," both the Weasley twins looked disappointed that their answers were wrong.

"Nobody else? Fine Harry, go ahead."

"Peeves the Poltergeist!"

"Yes know who knows what a poltergeist is? Anyone?"

"I know Professor," Right then Drake walked in.

"May I ask why you're late today? This is a first for you."

"I had to take Fred to the hospital wing. Madam Granger is taking care of him."

"Ah what did he eat this time? A sick rat? Poisonous toad?"

"Hehe, Harry's socks." The class broke out in laughter at this.

"Hey! My socks aren't that bad! Are they?"

"Bad enough to get Fred sick."

"I'll bring him a mouse later then."

"Now class, I believe Drake here was going to tell us what a poltergeist was." The Professor tried to calm the class.

"Oh, yes that. A poltergeist is a spirit that causes trouble. A poltergeist can summon and create anything at a given time. They can also mimic anything they see and hear. Poltergeists are usually related to the area or person in the area they are haunting."

"Very good, 10 points to Gryffindor. What Drake said is true but not always accurate.

Poltergeists are spirits yes, but they can also be ghosts. Today we have a spirit poltergeist with us. Everyone, say hello to Peeves the Poltergeist."

"Hey ickle firsties. Oohhh plenty of things I can do here."

"Now Peeves remember what happened last time you interrupted a class? Or Halloween last year?"

"Did Harry have to bring that memory back? Did he?"

"Just a warning Peeves."

"Ah and how is ickle Harry doing? Ickle Harry finish his work?"

"Yup, here it is in case you can deliver it for me."

"If ickle Harry's father doesn't object me leaving for a few minutes."

"No go ahead, I'll need you later."

And so the class progressed through the lesson. Peeves was subject to a few puns and hexes for experimenting. After class Peeves told Junior that Madam Granger had finished with Fred and could get him during lunch break. Junior thanked peeves and headed for Potions. This was another class Junior looked forward to.