Waking up at about six a.m. Which Harry did not intend to, got dressed in his uniform, and went down to the common room, where he found Hermione sitting in an armchair staring into the fire.
Harry snuck up behind the chair and clamped his hands over her eyes making her jump.
" Guess who? " He said.
" Harry you scared me to death, you know that " Hermione said playfully slugging him in the arm. Then they both burst out laughing.
She was so beautiful with glow of the fine behind her it just made her hair sparkle. Their eyes meet and when they did the laughter slowly ebbed away turning into silence. Harry slowly bent down over the back of the chair. Harry lowered his pips to hers she stiffened at first then relaxed as she started to kiss him back, still locked in the kiss. Hermione got up from the chair and stood in front of him, she put her around his neck as Harry slipped his arms around her waist and pulled her close.
After a while they broke a part smiling at each other, grabbing their bags they walked hand in hand down to breakfast together.
Coming into the Great Hall about half the school was there, including some from Gryffindor, their footsteps echoed through, the stone hall, making everyone turn, around to look at Harry and Hermione then went back to what they were doing.
Harry and Hermione took seats at the Gryffindor table looking up at the staff table, his eyes landed on Dumbledore and he suddenly remembering the appointment at seven that evening.
" Damn it.. I just remembered that I have that appointment with Dumbledore tonight " Harry said to Hermione.
" That's right I forgot about that too " Hermione to.
The rest of the school filed in it was a very noisy affair. When every one was seated, Dumbledore stood up as Ron took a seat beside them.
" I know I usually make announcements at the welcoming meal but something came up, so I am making it now Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. And to a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher… Remus Lupin "
The school erupted into applause as Lupin stood to greet the students applause. Lupin was pretty young, and skinny his face was gaunt and bloodless, his hair was flanked with gray and next to Professor Moody their fourth year DADA was the best they had ever had, but there was one thing that the whole school knew… He was a werewolf.
The applause died down as Dumbledore and Lupin take their seats, Professor McGonagall was coming around handing out the schedules for this year.
" Damn, double potions on Friday with Slytherin's again " Ron said slamming his hand on the table.
" Well… at least we have them together " Hermione said.
" That's true, hey are you going to do the DA meetings this year? " Ron asked Harry.
" No I don't think so not with Lupin back, " Harry said.
Ron shrugged and went back to his breakfast. Getting done quickly they departed for their fist class, Defense Against of the Dark Arts.
Walking early in to Lupin's room, they put their stuff up and went in search of Lupin. Harry decided to tell Lupin about Aliea, but unfortunately he didn't turn up until the lesson was about to start.
" Welcome, to your first Defense Against of the Dark Arts class of the year, " Lupin began " Now for those of you who don't know me I'm Professor Lupin, I thought in your third year "
Seeing people nod their head in agreement he continued.
" From my sources I understand that you had some extra training last year " Lupin said glancing at Harry " So right now I'm going to give you a little quiz "
Groans filled the room, as he handed out the paper to each student.
Harry looked down at his quiz and began to look over the questions:
What curse slows things down?
What spell makes a boggart disappear?
Which spell disarms a person?
Expellairmus.
Expecto Potronum.
Impervius.
Which spell breaks through solid formations?
Riddilkulus
Reducto
Waddiwasi
What's the incantation for stunning?
What's the counter curse for question number 5?
Which of the following is the summoning charm?
Mobilarbus
Accio
Wingardium Leviosa
What charm conjures bandages out of thin air?
What spell unlocks door?
What is the anti-dementor charm and what's the incantation?
A half and hour later, Lupin collected the papers, taking them back to the desk, as he shuffled through them he made a few comments.
" Well done Miss. Granger. Full marks " Lupin said as Hermione beamed.
" Mr. Potter excellent, you to Mr. Weasley " Lupin said " In fact full marks for everybody, I'm very impressed "
" Um.. Sir " Dean Thomas spoke up.
" Yes what is it? " Lupin asked
" What are we going to do this year? " Dean asked
" How about the Patronus " Lupin responded. " I hear you all can produce one quite well "
The class nodded in agreement.
" Great " Lupin exclaimed. " Let's start that today "
Again eager nods followed this statement.
" Um lets have a demonstration from one of you. " Lupin said " Harry how about you "
" What? " Harry said confused. He had been looking in his bag for his wand.
" I was wondering if you would show us a demonstration on the Patronus Charm " Lupin asked him again
" Oh… Um… Sure " Harry replied getting up and walking to the front of the class.
" Now, Harry I want you do the charm then after it's done.. I will explain the procedure " Lupin announced, " The floor is yours Harry "
Shaking out his hands he concentrated on his happiest thought, whiche he looked straight at Hermione, and the happiness swelled up inside of him.
" Expecto Patronum " Harry shouted.
A enourmus stag erupted out of the end of Harry's wand, and galloped androudn the room and came to a stop beside Harry. Then as though on instinct Harry bent down to his Patronus Stag and whispters something into it's ear, as he straightened up he watched prongs walk over to Hermione, she looked startled at the sight, but she hesitantly, reached out to stroke it and to her surprise she could. The stag tiled it's head and muzzled her cheek, then it waked over by Harry again, which he also put his hand on the back of the stag. It felt like putting your hands on one of those globes that has electricity and it makes your hair stand up, it was all warm and hand a gently tingling that pulsed your body, then the stag slowly faded away.
" Well that was quite something " Lupin said looking surprised " Any questions? "
" How did you make it do what you wanted? " Dean asked.
" How did you touch it? " Seamus asked also.
" I would like to know that too " Lupin put in " As far as I know it's never been done "
" I'm not sure, but last year I told my Patronus what to do and I thought I could do it again " Harry said answering Lupin's and Dean's questions at the same time.
" But how could you and Hermione touch it " Seamus asked again.
" I'm really don't know, but I felt as if something was willing me " Harry explained looking at Hermione.
" That's how it felt with me as well " Hermione also explained.
Every one looked back at Lupin who stood looking at Harry and Hermione with a troubled expression.
" Harry do you care if we try that " Lupin asked
" Try what? "
" To touch their own Patronus "
" Sure go ahead why would I care "
" Okay everyone get out your wands and create your Patronus " Lupin directed the class " Harry, Hermione you don't have to do this "
There was a rush to get out their wands out. Then almost all at once the air was thick with Patronuses. Some were cats, birds, swans, horses, even humans, anything you think of.
" How com we could touch Prongs " Hermione said watching some people try to pet them or touch them but their hands would go right through them. Others jump back as a lot of electricity shoots off of them.
" I don't know " Harry said, " You're the smart one, you should know "
" What's that suppose to mean 'I'm the smart one' Just because I'm the top student dosen't mean I know everything " Hermione snapped.
" Yeah it does " Harry said.
" No it don't "
" Yes it does "
" No it do--- " She started to say but was cut off by Harry's lips on hers.
" Harry not in class " Hermione said turning a brilliant shade of magenta.
" Why not didn't you like it " Harry teased.
" Of course arent' I suppose to " Hermione teased back.
" Haaarrry… Heeerrrmmiioonnneee " Ron whined, " Could you come and help me please "
Getting up, they kind of danced their way through the crowd of students.
" How could you touch them " Ron said jumping back yet again from his Patronus, which was an owl. " You guys try it see if you can "
Harry held up his arm as a perch, then watched the owl fly over and land sending vibrations through out his body. Then he passed it over to Hermione, she have a visible shudder as it sat on her arm, Now they were positively confused now.
" Ok everyone back in their seats " Lupin announced.
" There was a rush to get back into the seats.
" I'm going to speak to Professor Dumbledore about this as soon as possible and I will tell you what he said next time " Lupin said as the bell rang.
Harry, Ron and Hermione grabbed their bags and headed out the door and saw a huge clump of students at the end of the hall.
" Wonder what's going on over there… " Hermione asked.
As they neared, they heard Malfoy's voice, and it sound like he was harassing someone. Someone with auburn hair.
" Did you like last night " Malfoy was saying.
" What in the hell are you talking about " Aliea said.
" You know, how we got in on in my common room " Malfoy said loudly when he noticed Harry, Ron, and Hermione coming.
" We did not " Aliea hissed. " How could you say something like that when you know it's not true, "
" Oh but it is true, Just ask all of my housemates " Malfoy drawled which then came nods of agreement.
" If its true, then how did I get into your common room when I don't even know your password " Aliea argued.
" I took you down there myself " Malfoy said.
" If you did, then I would have been fighting you all the way " Aliea said.
" Well you were so tired, that you were hanging all over to me, So I took you down to the Slytherin Common room " Malfoy explained stepping closer.
" YOU ARE SUCH A GODDAMNED LIAR! " Aliea Screamed
" Am I " Malfoy said sarcastically stepping still closer so that they were a foot apart.
" Yes you are " Aliea said " You think that just because you father is such a hot shoot that you can get anything you want from ANYONE! "
" Well that is true " Malfoy agreed.
Then out of nowhere Malfoy, grabbed the back of her head by her hair, and puled her towards him and forcibly kissed her, she was screaming through his lips in pain. Aliea swung her hand up with all the strength she could muster and slapped him across the face.
Malfoy let her go by surprise, staggering backwards a little.
" Why you little-- " Malfoy said advancing on Aliea and slapping her across the face.