Finally, I'm out of that class. Maybe Draco was right. I should have just skipped it. Here come Ron and Hermione, probably want to see if I'm okay.
"Hey Harry, you look different, did you change something?" What? Oh yeah, my glasses. I forgot I got them fixed. Let's see how long it takes him.
"No, Ron, why?" I'm not sure if he believed that, he appears to be trying to figure it out.
'Something's different, but what is it?' My eyes, look at my eyes!
"Oh Harry!" Someone's figured it out. "Where are your glasses?" Finally!
"I don't need them anymore." Isn't that great? Now I can see and I don't have to think about my glasses all the time!
"You look so good, Harry!" 'I told you you would look better without them. Maybe Malfoy will notice you more now.' I'm pretty sure he notices me enough, but maybe this will help.
So it's time for lunch now. The first half of the day went by pretty fast, I'd say. And it's turning out to be a pretty good day too! Despite the fact that I already have a detention, but it's with Draco, so maybe I'll get a chance to try something new.
Okay, a lot of people are looking at me...what does that mean? Were my glasses really that ugly? Well, they probably were, considering it was the Dusleys who bought them for me, about, oh I don't know, 16 years ago... They weren't really into the whole 'let's buy Harry new stuff' kind of thing.
Please stop staring, it's very annoying.
"Harry, wow! You look so good!" Why thank you.
"Thanks Lavender." Now that wasn't an invitation for you to hit on me.
'Oh, here we go again.' I hope you know I don't like her attention, Hermione.
"Hey Lavender, isn't that Parvati leaving with Michael Corner?" That was a good way to distract her. Hermione seems to have drawn her attention away from he for once, good.
"What? Where?" You're kind of a jealous best friend, aren't you? There she goes, at least she left to berate someone else for once.
'Why'd she leave? Was it because of me?' Oh my god, Ron. I am so going to have to talk to you about this. It's an unhealthy obsession.
'Whoa Potter, what the hell did you do? You look absolutely shaggable. No, no, control yourself Draco. You are a Malfoy, you have more self control than that. ARRGH! This would be so much easier if he hadn't shown interest. I was fine before. What happened?' I don't know what happened, but I'd be inclined to try it again...please?
I don't understand why he's holding back. Hermione's explanation makes sense, but still. Why won't he just let go? His parents aren't around to discipline him. He can do whatever he wants. He's Head Boy for heaven's sake!
I don't know. I don't understand the way his mind works at all, and I can hear it!
Hey, what happened? Is lunch over already? When did that happen?
"Harry, come on." But I'm still hungry! I guess I'll just grab an apple, that ought to tie me over.
"What's now?" What class is next? I have a really bad memory when it comes to my schedule. It's good thing I have Hermione!
"Oh Harry," Don't sigh like that, it's fairly annoying, "You would know if you'd been paying attention."
Well I would have been if I hadn't been so distracted by--Ooh! Is that Draco's ass? He has a such a nice ass...
'Harry! Stop staring!' Whoops, I was being a little obvious. Okay, but you never told me what was next.
"So what class is next?"
"History." 'Perfect time for a nap.'
Yes, a nap sounds good right about now.
"That's right, and we're going to be late if you two don't hurry up!" Ugh, I'm coming. Hold your horses.
See look, we're here, it's not time for class yet. It's not like it matters anyway. Binns doesn't care. I don't know why we bother going to this class anyway. We don't pay attention, I don't take notes, we usually sleep. You're the only one who actually pays attention, Hermione.
"Hello class, picking up where we left off on the Giant Wars of the 18th century..." Well, that was fast. Dean's already asleep. Lavender and Pansy seem to be having some kind of silent argument. Hermione's taking notes, as always. Seamus looks like he's daydreaming. Gee, I wonder what about. Ron is...I can't tell.
'Hermione's really pretty...I mean, once you get around all the books. But she's so pushy! She reminds me of my mum. Hey, there's a yellow butterfly outside...Why are there butterflies here? Hermione has a shirt in that color. I wonder how many clothes she has? Actually, how many shoes? 'Cause I've heard girls really like shoes, but Harry doesn't have a lot of shoes, and he's gay. I thought gay guys were supposed to have really good fashion senses... I guess his clothes are better now that he bought new stuff, but I don't know...it just doesn't seem like he has that good of sense. Look at Malfoy, he's gay and obsessed with his clothes...'
Yeah, he's obsessed which takes time away from other things he could be doing. What is he talking about anyway? I have good clothes...now. So I didn't in the first place, but it was a little hard then.
So Ron does like Hermione, I knew it! The only problem now is to get them together. Ron happens to be really thick, so it might take awhile. Hermione would be all for it, except she would deny any help.
That's the problem of being a Gryffindor. We're all really stubborn. I'm wondering if maybe that's why we end up with Slytherins so often. They can take us on and challenge us because they're so cunning.
I can be cunning you know. I was almost put in Slytherin, that's got to count for something.
God, this class is long. What is he talking about now?
"...Then the giants revolted against the wizards and Genna the Giantess killed over 1000 wizards in a single swipe..." This would be a lot more interesting if he could change his tone of voice. I never knew how boring monotones were until I got him as a teacher.
Why Dumbledore lets him stay is beyond me. Nobody learns anything, least of all me. I really think he should just fire him, although, where would he go? I mean, he is a ghost... Oh well, that's not my problem.
What happened? I think I fell asleep. Looks like class is over. Well that's good, at least I don't have to listen to him anymore.
'Ugh, you boys. Are you ever going to pay attention in that class? If you want to be aurors, it might be a good idea.' I suppose it wouldn't hurt, but it's sooo boring!
"Ron, you ought to pay attention!" At least he's getting in trouble this time, not me.
"Hermione, it's so boring!" My thoughts exactly. "Why do I have to anyway?"
"Because Ron, aurors need to know history in order to be successful in the present." That was a low blow. We all know Ron wants to be an auror.
'Stupid Hermione...I know that! Does she think I'm stupid or something?' See, that might be the reason why Ron doesn't realize he likes you yet. He thinks you're patronizing, and I'd have to agree.
'Ron, I hate to point out your stupidity so often, but it's just so obvious!' Hmm, maybe she does have a point.
Okay, I'm sensing some tension here. Maybe we should go down to dinner.
"Hey guys, let's go to dinner." They don't look happy. They're both glaring at each other now. Maybe you could both admit you're sorry and we wouldn't have any problems? Alright, I guess not. You look like you want to kill each other.
I give up. You two are just too difficult and stubborn to manipulate. And here we are at the Great Hall once again. Everybody's here. We must be late.
So what's for eating? Eww, liver, gross. Who planned the meal today? I think I'll just have some potatoes and a little desert. But I didn't have much lunch, so I'm kind of hungry. Maybe after detention tonight I'll stop by the kitchens and see if Dobby can get me something.
I haven't seen Dobby in a while. It always makes you wonder what a house elf does in his spare time. Well, I know that Dobby happens to make socks, but what about the rest of them? Maybe they don't have free time...Maybe that's what Hermione's been trying to tell us for years. Maybe I should look into spew, oh excuse me, I mean, S.P.E.W.
So back to the dinner situation, I guess I'll just eat a few of the sides and find something better later.
'God, liver. That is disgusting. Who in their right mind would want this? I guess the Weasel would, he's gobbling it up, pig.' Ew, Ron is eating it! Why, Ron, why?
"Ron, why are you eating that?" That is disgusting!
"Wha?" Swallow before you talk Ron, please.
"That, it's gross."
"No, i's no', 'Arry." Ew, close your mouth.
"Ron, that is disgusting." Thank you, Hermione. You tell him.
"Wha?" Oh Ron, poor clueless Ron.
"Swallow before you talk." At least someone's telling him. He just scowled at her. I guess he's still mad at her then. Looks like he's not going to justify that with a response. Either that or his mouth is too full, I can't tell.
Ugh, this meal is boring. I wish they at least had some decent food tonight. I'm still hungry.
What time is it? Oh no, it's almost time for my detention. I really don't want to go. I know Draco will be there, but still. It's just another thing to add to my list of reasons why I hate Snape. Would you like to hear them?
1. His hair: It's so greasy. Is it because he doesn't shower or does it just naturally look like he uses a liter of muggle gel on it?
2. The way he swoops: I swear there must be a spell put on his robes so that it will make him look like a giant bat.
3. His sneer: I'm surprised his face isn't permanently stuck like that.
4. How he takes points for nothing: It must just be because he enjoys being vindictive and disliked.
5. The darkness of the dungeons: Why does it have to be so dark? It's like living in an underground cave. I guess he thinks it's more intimidating. I just find it annoying.
6. How he pairs me with Draco ALL THE TIME: I guess that's not so much of a bad reason anymore, but it used to be number one.
7. And I'd like to add giving undeserved detentions to the list: I don't do anything! So why give me a detention? It's just more time he has to spend with me. You don't think he'd like that, would you?
So there's my list. I think it's a pretty good list myself, very all-encompassing.
Uh oh, looks like it's time to go.
"Bye guys, I have to go to detention." Ugh.
"Bye, Harry." 'I'm sorry you have to suffer through this, Harry.' Thanks for your concern, Hermione.
"Bye." 'Have fun, Harry. Maybe you'll have to scrub out the dead toads barrel like I did last time.' And no thanks for yours.
Where's Draco? Did he leave already? He must have. Odd, I didn't notice him go. Hmm, oh well. I guess I'd better hurry up or I'm going to be late.
"Potter, get in here." Okay, okay. Relax already, Snape. I'd rather not spend anymore time with you than necessary.
"Where's Malfoy?" Why isn't he here yet?
"I'm right here, Potter. Don't get your knickers in a twist." You're so crude.
'Oh, you look so good. No, stop it. Don't think that.' Here we go again.
"Draco, come in." Seems like Snape isn't too pleased with his favorite student.
'Come on, Snape. You know you only gave me a detention because you're finally losing control of the class.' You know, that's kind of true.
"So what are we doing?" How does he manage to sound so bored?
"You will be reorganizing the all the ingredients in the student store cupboard, starting with expiration date." That's a big cabinet. I wonder how many ingredients there are in there. "And you, Potter, will be scrubbing all the desks."
'Well, that's not too bad. You're getting soft, Snape.' It's a good thing he can't hear you say that. I'm pretty sure he'd kill you.
"Easy." Don't speak too soon, Draco. I think he just mad him more upset.
"Without magic!" Oh, crap. Look what you did now, Draco.
'Vindictive bastard.' I thought you liked Snape.
"The door will be locked until you finish. Only then will it unlock and you will be free to leave." That sneer of his is rather disconcerting. He's backing out of the room, kind of like the villains do in the old Disney movies. What? Oh come on, you know you watched Disney movies when you were little. They were the only things the Dursleys actually let me watch.
So now Snape is gone and I'm alone with Draco. Oh Goody.
A/N: Actual detention in next chapter, i'm so excited! lol ;) Please review!