Disclaimers: See the first chapter.
Snippets From the Potterverse
Chapter 34 - Boom, Baby
It was time for Charms.
(Frosted Lucky Charms, they're magically delicious.)
Professor Flitwick was going to be teaching an advanced charm today, the Warding Charm, which was similar to the Shield Charm. He demonstrated, after a long discussion concerning its theory and effects (only Hermione seemed to understand fully), and the class had divided into pairs. Seamus Finnigan was partnered, as per usual, with his best friend Dean Thomas.
Dean said. I'll try and hit you with something stupid - Flipendo - and you try the Warding Charm. One - two - three - Flipendo!
Seamus raised his wand.
KABOOOOOOOM!
Seamus' wand exploded in a shower of silver sparks and a purple cloud that smelled of rotten eggs. He coughed, dropping it, as the rest of the class screamed and ran to cower in the corners of the room. When the smoke cleared, Seamus saw Professor Flitwick standing beside him, coughing.
What happened, Mr. Finnigan? he asked squeakily.
I don't know! Seamus said in despair. I did everything right, sir, but it all blew up in my face!
Their next class was Potions. The Gryffindors entered reluctantly, looking very unhappy. Snape glared holes into Harry before setting the day's lesson, another kind of Sleeping Potion. Seamus and Dean got to work.
How many chizpurfle carapaces do we need? Seamus asked.
Dean said, squinting up at the instructions on the board. Yeah, four.
Seamus shook four chizpurfle carapaces out of their bag, and dropped them into the potion.
KABOOOOOOOM!!
Potion sprayed in every direction, splashing the classroom with pink goo. Everybody shrieked in disgust and ran for the sink, while Snape strode towards Dean and Seamus, looking livid.
Who did this?
Dean pointed at Seamus. Seamus glared at his so-called best friend.
Detention, Finnigan, Snape said silkily. And you, too, Thomas. Nobody likes a tattletale.
Finally, they escaped Potions for lunch. Dean was mad at Seamus, and at Snape, and ate while glaring up at the staff table. Grumbling and grousing, Seamus reached for the ketchup to put on his burgers (which no one yet knew were made of Basilisk meat).
KABOOOOM!!!!
