Chapter.3

"We'd better get going. Dunno what this Slughorn guy is like." Lara said. All of them still had potions together. All but Hartigan. He was good at it, but just didn't really enjoy it.

Sarah and Jack continued on with Care of Magical Creatures. They really enjoyed Hargrids lessons, a couple of the few that did. All of them still had charms and transfiguration. Sarah was into the dark arts but wanted to be a healer. In the war with Voldemort, Sarah didn't really have a side. Voldemort sounded like self centered control freak to her. She also didn't like the idea (as with most Slytherins) of someone telling her what to do all the time.

They approached the dungeons and took their seat in the class room. Surprisingly, Ron and the famous Harry Potter were there. She always got the impression that they hated potions. Draco was there too. He smiled at Sarah as she took a seat across form him. The bell rang and everyone got quite.

"Good morning students!" A plump looking man, on the short side stood up from behind his desk. "I'm Professor Slughorn. Now I will begin by taking attendance and start to get to know you all. As I look at the people listed here, I have heard of some names and may know some of your family members." He began taking attendance commenting on people here and there.

"This year I want potions to be fun for all. We will be obviously making potions and studying the origins and uses of them. But on some days, I will have you create your own. Be careful in what you put into them and how some ingredients react with others. We don't need any explosions or unwanted transformations." Professor Slughorn also went on explaining the first lesson of the day, love potions. "Now who can tell me one of the drawbacks of a love potion?"

Sarah knew this! She shot her hand up. Unfortunately, the know-it-all-Granger's hand was up too. "Hmm… Sarah?"

"A love potion must always be given to that person everyday in order for it to keep working. Otherwise that person will only 'love' you for a short time."

"Very good! 10 points for Slytherin!" Hermione was ticked. Sarah was happy. She was going to beat Hermione in her own game. Sarah was going to get Head Girl next year.

The next thing they did was talk about potions for traveling back in time. Before they knew it, the bell rang and they were off to Defense Against the Dark Arts. There in Snapes (finally) cold classroom they began talking about nonverbal spells. Sarah had learned occlumency (her mom taught her over the summer.) She figured it would help a lot. She had also worked a little on wandless magic and nonverbal spells over the summer so she thought this lesson would be very easy. Soon they paired up. Sarah was paired with Lara. 'Expeliarmus!' she thought, and Lar's wand flew from out of her hand. Sarah smiled. 'Well that was easy.' "Hey! Accio wand! Ok my turn!" Lara began to ponder hard. Her face was screwed up in concentration. "How the hell did that work so easy for you?" Lara asked panting.

"Talent? Luck? Brains? Tehe." Snape began walking amidst students and when he noticed Sarah getting it right every time, he asked, "Sarah how is it that you can so easily do this while your classmates are obviously struggling?" He said coldly.

"Beginners luck and talent?"

"Very well then. 10 points for Slytherin. I hope the rest of you will be able to catch up with Sarah's… Talent." The bell soon rang and everyone went out of the classroom. "Very impressive." Some one whispered in her ear. She knew that sexy tone any where and turned to smile at Draco. "Thanks" Sarah replied.

Soon Sarah and Jack were off to Care of Magical Creatures. There were only 8 other people form the other houses. "Well I see we have quite a small class this year" a gruff voice that belonged to none other than Hagrid said. "S'pose that'll mean you guys get to do some really neat things this year. Of then, for the first less'n of the year, we'll be learnin' 'bout's the Pegasus horse." Hagrid then led the few students into the barn where there were 3 of the winged horses already there. A black one named Thlayli, a white one named Comet, and a spotted one called King.

"It's gunna be a real treat today. Four of ya's to a Pegasus. Don't startle them now. You'll start by groomin' them 'n' gainin' their trust. Then if they trust ya's enough… you jus' might get to ride 'em. If not, then we'll continue on with the less'n tomorrow and then for sure the 3rd day you'll be ridin' them." Everyone was very excited. Jack and Sarah chose the black Pegasus Thlayli along with two other Hufflepuffs.

Hagrid went on explaining the proper way to groom them an dhow not to startle them. He also began explaining what they eat and such. Thlayli was a little scared of all the people at first but then slowly got over it. By that time, they bell had rang off in the distance. "See y'all tomorrow then. But for your homework due Wednesday, I want a 12 inch essay of the history and origin of the Pegasus, along with all the colors and where they are found in the wild."

Sarah and jack were able to go back to the common room for their free period. "Those Pegasus were cool, and I can't wait to ride them!" Jack said enthusiastically.

"I know it's going to be fun." They sat down at a table in the common room and began working on their assignment. "I don't get why rabbits don't posses any magical characteristics… they are lucky aren't they?" Sarah asked. Although she was smart, her blonde always had a way of showing how ditzy she could be.

"Oh your only saying that because your obsessed with the furry little things." Hartigan said approaching form behind her. "So what's wrong with that?" Everyone just rolled their eyes…including Sarah.

"I don't understand why you guys are still taking that class with that oaf Hagrid." Hartigan said lamely. Sarah, remembering this argument before said "Oh just because you other people don't find magical creatures interesting like Jack and I…" Not wanting to get in an argument like the last time where he ended up with a bloody nose from Jack, Hartigan backed off.

"Hmm.. this assignment isn't all that bad. I'm nearly-"

"Done!" Sarah cut him off.

"You're always finished before me."

"Well I'm not about to lose head girl to Hermione Granger."

"Why do you want that spot so bad?" Lara asked Sarah.

"Special…privileges." Sarah said with an evil grin on her face. "Well we're right beside you if it means special privileges." Grinned Jack.

"Lunch will begin soon" Hartigan said.

"Is that all you think about?"

"Pretty much… and girls" he said checking out Lara. "Perv!" she slapped his arm. Lara and Hart were getting a little closer now since last year. Sarah didn't mind, she was kind of happy about it. She hoped their relationship would blossom into something more. 'Fat chance' she thought. They didn't have the best of luck when it came to relationships.

Soon Sarah found her self alone in the common room. Except she heard someone behind her. Sarah turned around to see Draco smirking at her. Her heart skipped a beat.